Edinburgh Terror Walking Tour: Explore Haunted Vaults and Torture Exhibition
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302 Ratings
Edinburgh
Embark on an Edinburgh Terror Walking Tour and explore haunted underground vaults, a torture exhibition, and legendary haunted vaults. Dare to join if you're over 18!
Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Edinburgh Old Town - This is a special 75 minute over-18’s only exploration of Edinburgh’s darkest history and paranormal secrets. You will be taken on a journey down into the infamous underground vaults.

Who were the infamous characters that once roamed these areas, leaving behind a legacy of legend and notoriety?

The South Bridge Vaults has even higher levels of paranormal activity late at night, approaching the witching hour, your tour is the prime time to explore these haunted and eerie locations for yourself. Ask your guide about their own paranormal experiences and hear about some of the reports we regularly receive from visitors, paranormal investigators and mediums.

Finally you shall receive free access to a torture exhibition to see the instruments from the \

What's Included
  • Expert tour guidance
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Come along if you are courageous enough! This expedition is strictly for individuals aged 18 and above. Explore the eerily haunted underground vaults beneath the South Bridge, where you will view a display of torment devices from the infamous “Burning Times” that were deployed for extracting confessions and penalizing so-called wrongdoers. Boldly step into the echoing haunted vaults, reputed as the most frightening locale in Edinburgh! Discover the recently utilized Wiccan Temple, the cursed vault enclosed by stones (broadcasted on Most Haunted Live) and the infamous Haunted Vault…

No one knows what could transpire. Will the Poltergeist launch an assault? You’ve been forewarned. This adventurous excursion is solely for adults above the age of 18.

  • Strictly over 18s only.
  • Vaults are accessed via a 2ft stair with further average size stairs inside the vaults.
  • Our location and content can sometimes cause genuine distress. Customers attend at their own risk.
  • Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away.
  • Alcohol and drugs are strictly forbidden on the tour.
  • Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden. You may be ejected from the tour.
  • The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking.
  • Office hours are 10am-5pm for all call & emails.
Location
Bank of Scotland
Lawnmarket
Tours start at the Tourist Information Police Box, Outside of 300 Lawnmarket. This is across the road from Deacon Brodie’s tavern. Please be there at least 5-10 minutes early as we depart promptly at the tour time. Tours can not wait for latecomers so please do not be late.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Anthonycn4564fs
May 18, 2024
An absolute necessity for any person who likes history and/or paranormal experience - Darren took our tour and was incredibly informative and was a great laugh and kept things light while telling us the history of the vaults. It was a great tour and would 1000000% recommend to anyone and hopefully they get Darren because he was so down to earth
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Burkemrm
May 15, 2024
Good way to get a some history and a good scare!!😁 - James our guide was exceptional! Super funny and upbeat, great story teller! Definitely makes the tour memorable! If you can request him do so!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💯
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B2856ecruthb
Apr 13, 2024
Best tour in town - Me and my partner went on the terror tour at 9pm. The guide, Dom, was entertaining, charismatic and informative. If you wanna see the vaults and get a bit scared Id definitely recommend. Cracking way too spend the evening 10/10
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Dreamer22291645981
Apr 9, 2024
Terror tour-tastic - We took the Terror tour in April as part of a weekend away for my husband's birthday. Jordan led the tour and was very knowledgeable. He set exactly the right tone and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience
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Sevinw2024
Apr 5, 2024
Underground vault terror tour experience - Chris did an amazing job sharing fun and spooky facts about Edinburgh and the underground vaults! Definitely spooked me and my friends out after hearing the first stories😂 Great job Chris!
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Jamiewh9923qr
Mar 31, 2024
Really good fun - Really enjoyable tour. Our guide James was brilliant and very charismatic. Some great stories and a really great way to spend a night in Edinburgh.
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Joanie_g
Mar 15, 2024
Vault Waking Tour - We had a different experience in Edinburgh going through the Vaults hearing all the mysteries stories. Jordan made it fun and scary at the same time. If you have the chance take this tour. You will enjoy it!
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Edc344
Mar 10, 2024
A good mix of history and terror! - Jordan, our tour guide, was an excellent raconteur with lots of cringeworthy facts about old Edinburgh and the vaults. We did the last evening tour that added to the spooky atmosphere in the vaults.
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S2837bhabigaild
Mar 7, 2024
Terror tours with Darren - Darren was impeccable his attention to detail with historic facts and jump scares made the whole tour terrific!! He was funny and knowledgeable and a great tour guide!
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Alexa_m
May 22, 2024
Edinburgh Terror Tour is well worth doing - Darren, the tour guide, presented the tour in a very lively and interactive way. He teased some tour members which added to the fun. The torture museum and the room with the Wiccan stones particularly stand out in my memory. Whether the vaults are haunted or not is a matter of imagination but they certainly stand as a reminder to a dark - and sad - period of Edinburgh's history.
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