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Discover Scotland's ghastly history on a walking tour through the Edinburgh Dungeon, complete with live actors, chilling tales, and a thrilling ride!
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.
70-min walking tour of the Edinburgh Dungeon
Live actors and immersive sets
Drop ride
You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Embark on a thrilling journey through time as you descend into the Edinburgh Dungeon. Your 70-minute, actor-led adventure begins with a visit to the gruesome pair, Burke and Hare, whose morbid dealings with corpses provided Dr. Knox with material for his notorious anatomy lectures. As you traverse the murky underbelly of the city, you’ll encounter the dreaded cannibal Sawney Bean and the infamous witch Agnes Finnie. The Dungeon’s live actors, combined with the immersive sets and special effects, bring these chilling tales to life, making you part of the city's macabre history.
Prepare for chills and thrills as you confront the horrors of the black plague and navigate the terrifying torture chamber. But it's not all screams; the Dungeon’s unique blend of fear and fun is peppered with Scottish humor, ensuring pockets of laughter amidst the scares. Challenge your nerve at the thrilling drop ride with a vertical free fall and the perplexing mirror maze. End your journey with a visit to Loch Leven Castle, where the spirit of Mary Queen of Scots is said to still roam the corridors.
Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.
Some shows contain flashing lights and may not be suitable for visitors with photosensitive epilepsy. Please speak to a member of staff before you enter for an alternative route.
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.
Show your ticket at The Edinburgh Dungeon.
Address: 31 Market Place, Edinburgh EH1 1DF, United Kingdom.
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By Bus
The closest bus stop is North Bridge (Stop NE). It is a quick 2-minute walk to the redemption point.
Board bus #X62 to get you there.
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