Underground City of the Dead Tour

4.6 (301 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
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Duration1h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers

Overview

Experience the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City with this award-winning guided walking tour. Known as 'Damnation Alley' and forgotten for centuries, these tunnels were once 'home' to men, women and children living in utter misery.

Experience Edinburgh's dark past as you listen to stories about what really happened beneath the city's streets and what might have stayed behind ...

• 90 minute walking tour exploring Edinburgh's underground city, led by a local expert guide.

PLEASE NOTE

During very busy times of the year tours are marked SOLD OUT when places are still available, in order to avoid over-booking. Contact us if the tour you want is marked SOLD OUT, in case places are still available.

What's included

  • Local, expert guide
  • Transportation to/from attractions

What to expect

  1. Royal Mile
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Combining history, humour and horror, the tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Each guide is a local expert on Edinburgh's fascinating and horrifying history, with their own unique style and delivery so no two walks are ever the same.
  2. South Bridge- Edinburgh
    1h · Admission ticket included
    This tour ventures into the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City, where a population once lived in utter misery. Black as Satan’s jammies, with a fascinating history to match, these vaults were forgotten for centuries and only recently unsealed.

    Enter the part of the South Bridge Vaults known as Damnation Alley. With good reason. These dark tunnels are stalked by a malevolent presence called the South Bridge Entity.

    Can cause physical and mental distress. You join us at your own risk.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Tours leave from the tree on the pavement at the side of St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile. NOT THE FRONT! (The map has us on the wrong side of the church and we can't change it!)
Please arrive at meeting point 10 minutes prior to departure.
Please contact us if you're unable to join your tour.

End point

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Language: English only
  • Age: Minimum 12

Cancellation policy

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

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