Landmarks

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

Actors in Victorian attire at Edinburgh Dungeon with a wooden crate.

Visitors react in fear during the Edinburgh Dungeon Cannibal Clan experience.

Edinburgh Dungeon room with wooden benches and a portrait of a woman on the wall.

Group reacting to a performer in the Anatomy Theatre at the Edinburgh Dungeon.

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4.7/5(549)

Michael P

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

We’ve already been to the Dungeons in Amsterdam and Hamburg. In Edinburgh, too, both the set design and the acting are top-notch. BUT: if you’re not a native English speaker, you won’t understand a word here! By comparison: in Amsterdam we understood pretty much everything, but here it was a total disaster, which is a real shame since the audience is international. But as I said: the actors and everything else are, as usual, world-class.

Dean C

Family

Verified booking

May 2026

Very good show, kept us interested the whole time. Great staff who helped me with my disability and helped everything go through smoothly without worrying. Very interactive and a good way to learn history without kids reading books etc.

Cheryl M

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

What a laugh we had. The actors keep it all going to well. Thats my 4th visit over the last 7 years and I love how its been different each time We pre booked on line as it saves quite a bit of money

R P

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Anna was an absolutely amazing person and she was so helpful when we got stuck on a puzzle, giving us hints. Such an amazing experience and would definitely go again

Joel R

Family

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Edinburgh Dungeon. I wasn't expecting much; some cheezy, tourist trip. WRONG. WRONG. WRONG. Edinburgh Dungeon is great fun. The front of house staff are excellent and the performers working the various scenes are an absolute riot! We went with our two boys, aged 10 & 12, and sure, each found this or that scene a bit intense, but nothing traumatizing. Just a lot of fun while learning the horrible facts of life in "Auld Reekie" during the Middle Ages. For those unfamiliar, this isn't just a haunted house experience with jump scares. It is 10 (I think, 10) well-written and performed scenarios from the darker history of the city. A solid 80-plus minutes of genuine scares as you're guided from room to room, spending time at a suspect surgery, a plague-infested street, a witch trial and a haunted mansion (my favorite), among others. And don't say you weren't warned about the leeches.... A blast and a real memory for the family.

Cheryl B

Family

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Got the train from east Kilbride with the kids after getting the train it was only a 5 min walk from train station which was good we booked the dungeons online at 20 per person which I thought was great price as both the kids had great time daughter 17 and son 12 it was their first time there was lots of stories and scares very realistic all the staff did great job entertaining all of us afterwards there was great gift shop which is card only which was a shame as we only took cash after the dungeons we went walk loads of shops and restaurants near by a good day was had by all 3 of us and would definitely recommend the dungeons

Timed-entry tickets give you a 15-min window to enter, reducing wait times and letting you explore the attraction without crowds or hassle.

Meet Scotland’s darkest figures like Major Weir and Burke & Hare in shows about witch trials & body-snatching—all recreated using live performance.

Strap in for the Drop Dead Ride, where a judge sentences you to a sudden 20 feet vertical plunge inspired by the city’s historic public executions.

Want to skip the fixed entry slot? Select the anytime entry upgrade in the next steps for total freedom to arrive anytime that day.

Entry to the Edinburgh Dungeon

80-mins show

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Michael P
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
We’ve already been to the Dungeons in Amsterdam and Hamburg. In Edinburgh, too, both the set design and the acting are top-notch. BUT: if you’re not a native English speaker, you won’t understand a word here! By comparison: in Amsterdam we understood pretty much everything, but here it was a total disaster, which is a real shame since the audience is international. But as I said: the actors and everything else are, as usual, world-class.
Scott H
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Wasn't sure what to expect but pleasantly surprised with the actors and commitment to their role! Would recommend!
Daniel S
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
They gave me the best service when I was looking to book my tickets .
Cheryl M
Group
Verified booking
May 2026
What a laugh we had. The actors keep it all going to well. Thats my 4th visit over the last 7 years and I love how its been different each time We pre booked on line as it saves quite a bit of money
Dean C
Family
Verified booking
May 2026
Very good show, kept us interested the whole time. Great staff who helped me with my disability and helped everything go through smoothly without worrying. Very interactive and a good way to learn history without kids reading books etc.

Step into Edinburgh’s murky history with a timed-entry ticket to The Edinburgh Dungeon—an immersive, theatrical experience best for ages 8 and up.

Getting started

Head to the main entrance of The Edinburgh Dungeon and show your ticket. After a quick check-in, you’ll be directed inside, within your chosen 15-min slot. The team will walk you through what to expect before things kick off.

What to expect

The Edinburgh Dungeon brings Scotland’s grimmer moments to life with live actors, interactive scenes, and dramatic effects. It’s weird, wild, and a surprisingly fun way to meet the city’s most infamous characters.

Features

Live actor shows: Watch creepy performances that bring history to life. Meet Burke and Hare in their body-snatching scheme, face the Plague Doctor’s bizarre cures, survive Sawney Bean’s cannibal clan, and get judged for 17th-century crimes!

Themed sets and special effects: Wander through moody, detailed spaces filled with eerie lighting, creepy sound effects, and immersive storytelling.

Age recommendation: Best for ages 8 and up—spooky enough to thrill older kids, fun enough for grown-ups, and great for families and groups.

What to bring

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What's not allowed

Sharp metallic tools or objects, drones, alcohol, smoke bombs, fireworks, glass bottles, illegal substances, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, and large bags are not allowed on this experience.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 4 years.

Entry for kids under 15 without guardians is not included with these tickets.

Accessibility

Please be advised that the lift is currently out of service. During this time, the venue is unable to admit any guests who require accessible access.

People with back issues and pregnant people are restricted from participating in certain shows of this experience.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional Information

Facilities: restroom.

Guests aged 16 or 17 are required to present ID or a parent/guardian’s written permission.

The recommended age to visit the dungeon is 8 and above.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at The Edinburgh Dungeon.

Address: 31 Market Place, Edinburgh EH1 1DF, United Kingdom.

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