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