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Slide 1 of 11, Edinburgh Castle exterior and actor in period costume during Underground Ghost Experience.
Edinburgh Castle exterior and actor in period costume during Underground Ghost Experience.
Visitors walking near the Ross Fountain with Edinburgh Castle in the background.
Family exploring Edinburgh Castle courtyard, Scotland.
Tour guide leading a group on an Extreme Paranormal Activity Tour in a dimly lit alley.
Victorian-era actor in makeup and costume in a dimly lit underground setting for paranormal tour.
Visitors walking towards the Esplanade Entrance of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.
Edinburgh Castle stone facade with archway on guided walking tour.
Prisoner hammocks inside Edinburgh Castle's war room.
Man in dark coat ascending stone steps in dimly lit underground passage.
Underground stone corridor with ghostly figure on a famous ghost tour.
Couple walking through dimly lit cobblestone alley on Extreme Paranormal Activity Tour.

Combo (Save 6%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour + Edinburgh Ghost Tours

1 hr 15 mins - 1 hr 30 mins
Audio guide

  • Experience Edinburgh’s top attractions in one day with a combo that covers the city’s fortress and its underground, including guided tours and chilling tales.

  • Take a 45-minute guided walk around Edinburgh Castle’s exterior with an English-speaking guide, uncovering stories of royalty, battles, and legendary events.

  • Explore the Great Hall, St. Margaret’s Chapel, and Scotland’s Crown Jewels at your own pace using the included audio tour app.

  • Discover Edinburgh’s darker history on the Underground Ghost Tour, walking the Old Town with an English guide through St. Giles Cathedral, former parliament sites, and notorious jail locations.

  • Visit Greyfriars Kirkyard and South Bridge Underground, hear spine-tingling stories of poltergeists and body snatchers, and learn about loyal Bobby, the dog who guarded his master’s grave for 14 years.

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  • Experience Edinburgh’s top attractions in one day with a combo that covers the city’s fortress and its underground, including guided tours and chilling tales.

  • Take a 45-minute guided walk around Edinburgh Castle’s exterior with an English-speaking guide, uncovering stories of royalty, battles, and legendary events.

  • Explore the Great Hall, St. Margaret’s Chapel, and Scotland’s Crown Jewels at your own pace using the included audio tour app.

  • Discover Edinburgh’s darker history on the Underground Ghost Tour, walking the Old Town with an English guide through St. Giles Cathedral, former parliament sites, and notorious jail locations.

  • Visit Greyfriars Kirkyard and South Bridge Underground, hear spine-tingling stories of poltergeists and body snatchers, and learn about loyal Bobby, the dog who guarded his master’s grave for 14 years.

from Original price£60
£56.40

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Slide 1 of 11, Visitors in Vortex Tunnel at Camera Obscura, Edinburgh, and actor at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Visitors in Vortex Tunnel at Camera Obscura, Edinburgh, and actor at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Kaleidoscopic reflections in the Kaleido Tunnel at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh.
Visitors interacting with a glowing exhibit at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh.
Group reacting to actor portraying the Foul Clenger at Mary Kings Close, Edinburgh Dungeon.
Actors in Victorian attire at Edinburgh Dungeon with a wooden crate.
Child viewing reflection in parabolic mirror at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh.
Visitors navigating the colorful Mirror Maze at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh.
Visitors experiencing size illusion in Ames Room at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh.
Tourists experiencing the eerie Kirkyard scene at The Edinburgh Dungeon in Scotland.
Edinburgh Dungeon Cannibal Cave with rocky walls and hanging red drapes.
Visitors exploring the mirror maze at Edinburgh Dungeon.

Combo (Save 5%): Camera Obscura & World of Illusions + Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

Explore at your pace
  • At Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, experiment with light and perspective, then watch a real time city projection created using classic Victorian optics.
  • Edinburgh Dungeon places you inside staged historical moments, with actors guiding you through atmospheric sets during a fast paced 80 minute live experience.
  • Spend the day shifting from bright rooftop views to immersive theatre, enjoying two distinct experiences within walking distance in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town.

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  • At Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, experiment with light and perspective, then watch a real time city projection created using classic Victorian optics.
  • Edinburgh Dungeon places you inside staged historical moments, with actors guiding you through atmospheric sets during a fast paced 80 minute live experience.
  • Spend the day shifting from bright rooftop views to immersive theatre, enjoying two distinct experiences within walking distance in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town.

from Original price£43.95
£41.75

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Slide 1 of 12, Victorian characters in a dimly lit alley at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Victorian characters in a dimly lit alley at Edinburgh Dungeon.
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.
Edinburgh Dungeon Cannibal Cave with rocky walls and hanging red drapes.
Group reacting to actor portraying the Foul Clenger at Mary Kings Close, Edinburgh Dungeon.
Tourists experiencing the eerie Kirkyard scene at The Edinburgh Dungeon in Scotland.
Visitors in The Edinburgh Dungeon Courtroom during a guided tour, interacting with a judge character.
Edinburgh Dungeon Witches Judgement scene with wooden fence and historical props.
Edinburgh Dungeon ride seats lined up against stone wall.
Visitors exploring the mirror maze at Edinburgh Dungeon.

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • 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.

More details

  • 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.

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£19
Slide 1 of 10, Dr Knox's Anatomy Theatre actor at Edinburgh Dungeon and red Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Edinburgh.
Dr Knox's Anatomy Theatre actor at Edinburgh Dungeon and red Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Edinburgh.
Visitors in The Edinburgh Dungeon Courtroom during a guided tour, interacting with a judge character.
Tourists experiencing the eerie Kirkyard scene at The Edinburgh Dungeon in Scotland.
Hop-On Hop-Off bus on a street in Edinburgh with historic buildings and Arthur's Seat in the background.
Edinburgh Castle viewed from a hop-on hop-off tour bus with tourists.
Edinburgh Dungeon room with wooden benches and a portrait of a woman on the wall.
Victorian characters in a dimly lit alley at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Red double-decker bus on Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour near historic stone building.
Tourists enjoying a hop-on hop-off bus tour in Edinburgh with views of Arthur's Seat.
Family enjoying Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour, pointing at city sights.

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Explore at your pace
Audio guide

  • Explore Edinburgh’s dark past at the Dungeon and enjoy the city’s best landmarks on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass.

  • Enter the Edinburgh Dungeon with a 15-min timed ticket. Watch dramatic live shows about Scotland’s darkest tales & enjoy a spooky experience with your folks.

  • Get unlimited bus access on the Red Route for 24 hours with audio in 9 languages, special kids’ commentary, free headphones & ticket validity for one year.

  • Only five minutes between the Dungeon and hop-on bus stop means you can smoothly switch from spooky thrills to exploring city landmarks without losing time.

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  • Explore Edinburgh’s dark past at the Dungeon and enjoy the city’s best landmarks on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass.

  • Enter the Edinburgh Dungeon with a 15-min timed ticket. Watch dramatic live shows about Scotland’s darkest tales & enjoy a spooky experience with your folks.

  • Get unlimited bus access on the Red Route for 24 hours with audio in 9 languages, special kids’ commentary, free headphones & ticket validity for one year.

  • Only five minutes between the Dungeon and hop-on bus stop means you can smoothly switch from spooky thrills to exploring city landmarks without losing time.

from Original price£39
£37.05

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Slide 1 of 7, Underground passage in Niddry Street vaults, Edinburgh, with stone walls and arched ceilings.
Underground passage in Niddry Street vaults, Edinburgh, with stone walls and arched ceilings.
Dimly lit stone corridor in Edinburgh's Terror Tour with arched ceiling and stairs.
Tour group listening to a guide in the historic Edinburgh Vaults.
Underground stone chamber on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.
Tourists gathered outside a historic building during a night tour.
Woman exploring ancient stone vault with arched ceilings.
Underground vault with stone walls and archway, Niddry Street, Edinburgh.

Underground Vaults Tour

1 hr

  • Explore the eerie and spooky side of Edinburgh on a 60-minute guided tour of the famous South Bridge vaults in the Old Town.

  • Set off on a guided journey through the vaults and discover how they evolved from merchant storage spaces into slums, taverns, and criminal hideouts.

  • Enter the notorious stone circle hidden within the vaults and hear lesser-known stories of its mysterious past from your guide.

  • Step inside a witchcraft temple, once used by a modern coven known as the “Source Coven of the Blue Dragon,” and learn why it was no longer safe for them to practise there.

  • Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for eerie sights while hearing stories about the criminals, body snatchers, and witches once linked to these spaces.

More details

  • Explore the eerie and spooky side of Edinburgh on a 60-minute guided tour of the famous South Bridge vaults in the Old Town.

  • Set off on a guided journey through the vaults and discover how they evolved from merchant storage spaces into slums, taverns, and criminal hideouts.

  • Enter the notorious stone circle hidden within the vaults and hear lesser-known stories of its mysterious past from your guide.

  • Step inside a witchcraft temple, once used by a modern coven known as the “Source Coven of the Blue Dragon,” and learn why it was no longer safe for them to practise there.

  • Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for eerie sights while hearing stories about the criminals, body snatchers, and witches once linked to these spaces.

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£24
Slide 1 of 5, Victorian-costumed actors in a dim Edinburgh alley for the Dungeon Tour.
Victorian-costumed actors in a dim Edinburgh alley for the Dungeon Tour.
Judge in period costume presides over mock trial at Edinburgh Dungeon Tour.
Shackles on wooden floor, Edinburgh Dungeon Tour.
Visitors react to a costumed actor in a dramatic scene at the Edinburgh Dungeon Tour.
Visitors exploring mirror maze at Edinburgh Dungeon Tour.

Walking Tour of The Edinburgh Dungeon

1 hr 10 mins

  • Exploring 1000 years of Scotland’s dark history on a 70-min walking tour beneath Edinburgh's streets.

  • Experience the chilling thrill of the Edinburgh Dungeon’s immersive sets, engaging live shows, and bone-rattling special effects.

  • Meet characters like the cannibal Sawney Bean with an affinity for lost travelers and witch Agnes Finnie, reliving their gruesome tales.

  • Brave the eerie mirror maze and the heart-stopping drop ride. Want more? Explore the Torture Chamber and discover the chilling devices used to extract confessions from victims.

  • Fun Fact: The Dungeon shares a boundary with Mary King’s Close, a historic alley haunted by century-old ghost stories from plague times.

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  • Exploring 1000 years of Scotland’s dark history on a 70-min walking tour beneath Edinburgh's streets.

  • Experience the chilling thrill of the Edinburgh Dungeon’s immersive sets, engaging live shows, and bone-rattling special effects.

  • Meet characters like the cannibal Sawney Bean with an affinity for lost travelers and witch Agnes Finnie, reliving their gruesome tales.

  • Brave the eerie mirror maze and the heart-stopping drop ride. Want more? Explore the Torture Chamber and discover the chilling devices used to extract confessions from victims.

  • Fun Fact: The Dungeon shares a boundary with Mary King’s Close, a historic alley haunted by century-old ghost stories from plague times.

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£19
Slide 1 of 11, Edinburgh Castle exterior and interactive courtroom scene at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Edinburgh Castle exterior and interactive courtroom scene at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Visitors walking near the Ross Fountain with Edinburgh Castle in the background.
Family exploring Edinburgh Castle courtyard, Scotland.
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.
Visitors walking towards the Esplanade Entrance of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.
Statue of Earl Haig on horseback outside Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.
Prisoner hammocks inside Edinburgh Castle's war room.
Actors in Victorian attire at Edinburgh Dungeon with a wooden crate.
Victorian characters in a dimly lit alley at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Group reacting to a performer in the Anatomy Theatre at the Edinburgh Dungeon.

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Castle & Dungeon Experience

1 hr 20 mins - 1 hr 30 mins
Audio guide

  • Maximise your day in Edinburgh with a combo ticket for a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle’s exterior and entry to The Edinburgh Dungeon’s 80-minute live show.

  • Explore Edinburgh Castle with a 45-minute express English-guided tour of the exterior, then enjoy free time to roam the grounds and interiors.

  • Uncover the castle’s history, visit the Great Hall and St. Margaret’s Chapel, and take in panoramic city views from Castle Rock with the included audio tour app.

  • Prepare for spooky thrills with entry to The Edinburgh Dungeon, an immersive 80-minute experience featuring live actors, theatrical sets, and dramatic effects.

  • Encounter infamous characters like Burke & Hare and Major Weir, then cap off the experience with the Drop-Dead Ride’s vertical plunge for a thrilling finale.

More details

  • Maximise your day in Edinburgh with a combo ticket for a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle’s exterior and entry to The Edinburgh Dungeon’s 80-minute live show.

  • Explore Edinburgh Castle with a 45-minute express English-guided tour of the exterior, then enjoy free time to roam the grounds and interiors.

  • Uncover the castle’s history, visit the Great Hall and St. Margaret’s Chapel, and take in panoramic city views from Castle Rock with the included audio tour app.

  • Prepare for spooky thrills with entry to The Edinburgh Dungeon, an immersive 80-minute experience featuring live actors, theatrical sets, and dramatic effects.

  • Encounter infamous characters like Burke & Hare and Major Weir, then cap off the experience with the Drop-Dead Ride’s vertical plunge for a thrilling finale.

from Original price£60
£57

5% off

Slide 1 of 9, Guide leading a group through Blair Street Underground Vaults.
Guide leading a group through Blair Street Underground Vaults.
Group on guided tour under archway in Edinburgh Old Town.
Tour guide leading a group through Blair Street Underground Vaults.
Tour guide in period costume leading an evening underground ghost tour in Edinburgh.
Pouring whiskey into a glass at Megget's Cellar tasting event.
Tour guide leading an evening group in Edinburgh Old Town.
Edinburgh ghost tour guide narrating stories to visitors in a dimly lit underground room.
Group listening to a storyteller in a dimly lit Edinburgh pub during ghost tour.
Group on Edinburgh ghost tour in underground vaults with guide holding candle.

Edinburgh: After-Dark Ghostly Night Walking Tour

2 hrs

  • Go on a 2-hour small-group guided tour through Old Town’s shadowy streets and the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults with a Master Storyteller.

  • Walk past historic sites like the Mercat Cross before heading underground, where true tales of Edinburgh’s dark past come to life.

  • Hear chilling stories of witch trials, body snatching and restless spirits in the vaults, told with historical accuracy and immersive sound.

  • End the night in candlelit Megget’s Cellar with a dram of whisky, a local beer or a soft drink, included in your ticket.

More details

  • Go on a 2-hour small-group guided tour through Old Town’s shadowy streets and the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults with a Master Storyteller.

  • Walk past historic sites like the Mercat Cross before heading underground, where true tales of Edinburgh’s dark past come to life.

  • Hear chilling stories of witch trials, body snatching and restless spirits in the vaults, told with historical accuracy and immersive sound.

  • End the night in candlelit Megget’s Cellar with a dram of whisky, a local beer or a soft drink, included in your ticket.

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£31
Slide 1 of 7, Underground stone corridor with green lighting on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.
Underground stone corridor with green lighting on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.
Medieval torture devices displayed in Edinburgh's Terror Tour exhibition.
Guide explaining historical site to guests on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.
Dimly lit stone corridor in Edinburgh's Terror Tour with arched ceiling and stairs.
Stone circle in a dimly lit underground vault, part of the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.
Underground stone chamber with eerie lighting on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.
Underground passageway with green lighting on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.

Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour

1 hr 15 mins

  • Step into Niddry Street’s haunted depths for 75 mins of adult-only terror on this tour featuring Nuremberg’s grim instruments.

  • Enjoy an atmosphere of pure dread without the distraction of children on this 18+ exclusive tour that explores Edinburgh’s darkest history.

  • Witness the world’s scariest vaults and the only exhibition of authentic German torture tools from Nuremberg and Bamberg Castles in Germany.

  • Explore the most extensive underground vaults in Auld Reekie for an unfiltered, spine-chilling journey into paranormal chaos.

More details

  • Step into Niddry Street’s haunted depths for 75 mins of adult-only terror on this tour featuring Nuremberg’s grim instruments.

  • Enjoy an atmosphere of pure dread without the distraction of children on this 18+ exclusive tour that explores Edinburgh’s darkest history.

  • Witness the world’s scariest vaults and the only exhibition of authentic German torture tools from Nuremberg and Bamberg Castles in Germany.

  • Explore the most extensive underground vaults in Auld Reekie for an unfiltered, spine-chilling journey into paranormal chaos.

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£23.40

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What our guests say

Claire G

United Kingdom
Couple
Last week
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.

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Haakon F

Norway
Couple
2 weeks ago
Alex was amazing as we went through a captivating story of what essentially led to the creation of the vaults! The vaults were very interesting, and the hour went by so fast. Highly recommended!

Underground Vaults Tour

Merve O

Turkey
Solo
Jul 2026
The tour guy was great. But I guess I had high expectations since vaults does not seem that much attractive to me. But anyways if you are into the history give it a try

Underground Vaults Tour

Nidal A

Palestinian Territory
Solo
Aug 2026
We had such a wonderful day at Edinburgh Zoo! 🐧🦁 My son absolutely loves animals, so this was one of the highlights of our trip to Scotland. There is so much to see, the grounds are beautiful, and we really enjoyed taking our time exploring together. The staff were friendly and the whole experience was very well organised. Definitely worth visiting, especially with children. A lovely day and some very special memories for us. ❤️

Combo: Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets

Karen S

United Kingdom
Family
Aug 2026

+2 more

Very easy entry, no long queues, staff are fantastic with the children. Buying tickets through Headout ( first time Iv used them) saved us sone money too so that's always a plus

Combo: Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets

Joseph S

Couple
Aug 2026
Very enjoyable tour - Darren is a fantastic and enthusiastic guide - pitch perfect in his delivery - loads of anecdotes and stories, as well as being very knowledgable and entertaining. Great introduction to a great city!

Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Philip K

United States
Couple
Jul 2026
Linda and Max were great guides with many details and stories of the history to the town. Learned a lot and enjoyed some good laughs while walking through the streets and underground tunnels of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh: After-Dark Ghostly Night Walking Tour

Stuart P

United Kingdom
Couple
Jun 2026
Very informative Tour and the secret underground setting This was made extra special by our tour guide Lafayette who was extremely knowledgeable and funny 🤣

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

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