City of the Dead: The Double Dead Tour

4.9 (1,035 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
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Duration1h 45m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Can't decide whether to do the Underground City of the Dead Tour or the Haunted Graveyard Tour? Then don't. Get the worst of both worlds with our Double Dead Tour.

Led by an expert guide, you will venture into two of the most haunted places on the planet – the South Bridge Vaults AND the Covenanter’s Prison in Greyfriars Graveyard. The Covenanter's Prison is home to the Mackenzie Poltergeist, the best documented supernatural case of all time and only City of the Dead Tours has the key!

* 1hr 45 minute walking tour exploring Edinburgh's underground vaults and the Covenanter's Prison in Greyfriars Kirkyard, led by a local expert guide. Visit cityofthedeadtours.com for more information.

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 on +44 (0)131 225 9044 or [email protected] in case places are available.

What's included

  • Local, expert guide
  • Transportation to/from attractions

What to expect

  1. Royal Mile
    15m
    The worst of both possible worlds. Combining history, humour and horror, this guided walking tour meanders through the labyrinth of Edinburgh's closes and alleyway as well as entering two of the most haunted places on the planet – the South Bridge Vaults AND the Covenanter’s Prison in Greyfriars Graveyard.

    Each guide is a local expert on Edinburgh's fascinating and horrifying history, with their own unique style and delivery so no two tours are ever the same.
  2. South Bridge- Edinburgh
    45m · 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.
  3. Greyfriars
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Enter ancient Greyfriars Graveyard, the world's most haunted site! We finish the tour inside the Covenantor's Prison, a locked section of a 16th-century walled cemetery. Thought to be the world's first concentration camp, this is the lair of the 'Mackenzie Poltergeist', the best documented supernatural case of all time.

    Since City of the Dead has the only access to the Prison, we have been able to record all of the 'attacks' on visitors there. And there have been thousands.

    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.

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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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