About this activity

Cancellation policy Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Duration 75 minute
Meeting Point Meeting point

About the Tour

Highlights

  • Explore above and below Edinburgh's Royal Mile
  • Go to the underground vaults of Auld Reekie to hear horrifying ghost stories
  • Learn how instruments of torture were used
  • Discover the living conditions of the wynds and closes in days gone by

Know before you go

  • Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away from the tour
  • This tour is in English only. No audio guides or translations are available
  • This tour is for strictly people over 18 only, anyone under 18 years of age will be refused entry
  • Toilets are not available during the tour
  • Some content may be of a distressing nature and may include content related to torture, hangings, death, and the like
  • Entrance to the vaults is by a 2-foot-tall step and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
  • There are single-floor spiral staircases at the entrance/exit of vaults and further small sections of stairs inside
  • The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking
  • Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden and could result in ejection from the tour

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
Intoxication
Alcohol and drugs
Video recording
Audio recording

Includes / Excluded

Entry to the Torture Exhibition
Entry to the vaults of Edinburgh’s South Bridge
Guide
Food and drink