Underground City of the Dead Tour

4.6
(296 reviews)
Edinburgh, Scotland

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

All tours leave from the tree on the pavement at the side of St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile. NOT AT THE FRONT! Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to departure. Please contact us if you are unable to join your tour.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Royal Mile

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    South Bridge- Edinburgh

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
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Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
Small Group
Viator Plus
Likely To Sell Out
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate

Cancellation Policy

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

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