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Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

Name: Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets
Start: 2026-10-20T12:45:00
End: 2026-10-20T14:05:00
Location: The Edinburgh Dungeon

4.7/5(665)

Adam L

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The experience was very good. Overall, do not expect it to be very scare, nor not scary at all. It can make you feel uneasy but it also has some humor. The actors are mostly great. I would say it's not perfect, but it's good and different enough so as not to miss it.

Alison N

Group

Verified booking

5 days ago

We laughed, screamed and interacted from start to finish-we were on a girls trip & kept this to last day- perfect ending to a very enjoyable few days in Edinburgh

Jennifer C

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

The Scoth Whisky Experience was our first stop of the day and it was incredible! The tour was fun and informative, our guide Victoria was a delight, and the final stop (not gonna spoil it in a review) was a CAN NOT MISS! 100% recommend! I will say the meeting location listed in the app was incorrect and you meet inside the building not out front. The Edinburgh Dungeon was a wild time! I went to this attraction 20 years ago and it has completely changed from what it was back in the day and because I didn't look into it and expected it to just be the same two decades later, I inadvertently took my best friend to a scare experience (and she is not a fan of scare experiences) but thankfully she did enjoy herself (which is why I am able to write this today!) And I had a blast! The scare actors were incredibly talented and the scares were absolutely earned! And we both appreciated that there was no touching. That's always a point of contention here in the states with grabbing. 100% worth doing if you like history and scares!

Claire G

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

I loved this .. the highlight of my trip to Edinburgh. The staff were amazing and played their characters superbly. Informative, interactive and lots of fun. I giggled from start to finish. I went with my very introverted daughter, who usually wouldnt entertain that sort of thing, but she played along and enjoyed the experience too.

Mariana S

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

It was such a fun experience! Every single member of the team were so funny and made the tour an engaging experience for the people in the group! The effects and decor reeeeally set the scene the right way! Honestly it was so so fun! Honestly highly recommend to everyone visiting Edinburgh to visit the dungeons!

Elizabeth O

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Wonderful staff and actors. Scared and laughed at the same time. It was the subtle and unexpected bits that were excellent as well as the comedy and downright frightening parts that kept us on our toes. Wonderful.

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
Yvonne B
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
This was such an easy way to book attractions on-line,the only issue for me as an older person & not very tech savvi ,one ticket came through quite awhile before the other,making me a bit nervous whether it was a ligit company or would I only get one ticket & not the other.All unfounded though as both tickets came through before the end of the day!
Mariana S
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
It was such a fun experience! Every single member of the team were so funny and made the tour an engaging experience for the people in the group! The effects and decor reeeeally set the scene the right way! Honestly it was so so fun! Honestly highly recommend to everyone visiting Edinburgh to visit the dungeons!
Adam L
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The experience was very good. Overall, do not expect it to be very scare, nor not scary at all. It can make you feel uneasy but it also has some humor. The actors are mostly great. I would say it's not perfect, but it's good and different enough so as not to miss it.
Maria F
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The reception was very professional. The individual stages and rooms were creepily designed, and the actors portrayed the different characters with passion. It was scary and yet funny—we laughed a lot, and it was really great!
Elizabeth O
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Wonderful staff and actors. Scared and laughed at the same time. It was the subtle and unexpected bits that were excellent as well as the comedy and downright frightening parts that kept us on our toes. Wonderful.

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.

Get directions to the redemption point