Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Tour

About this activity

Highlights

• Take a guided tour of the dimly lit vaults beneath the streets of Edinburgh's Old Town
• Explore the South Bridge vaults and learn about the history of what lies beneath the city’s streets
• Hear about the squalid living conditions and diseases that ran rampant through the area

Know before you go

• This tour is in English only. There are no audio guides or translations available
• The entrance of the vaults has a 2-foot tall step and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
• Single-floor spiral staircase at 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
• Some historical content may be of a distressing nature and may include subjects like torture, hangings, death, and the like
• Tour without Torture Exhibition suggested suitable for ages 5+
• Tour with Torture Exhibition suggested suitable for ages 12+
• Children under 2 years not permitted.
• Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away

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What to bring

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