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Fun and Spooky
It was a fun evening out. Darren was a good guide and keep the tour fun and light. The vaults gave a few screams and jumps during the tour, which added to the enjoyment of the experience.
Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 15min
- Price from
- $35 / person
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 448 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 32
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Auld Reekie Tours Ltd
- Meeting point
- Tours start at the Red Telephone Box and Tourist Information Police Box, Outside of 300 Lawnmarket. This is across the road from Deacon Brodie’s tavern.Please be there at least 5-10 minutes early as we depart promptly at the tour time.Tours can not wait for latecomers so please do not be late.
Description
Join if you dare! This tour is strictly for over 18's only. Journey into our network of haunted underground vaults below the South Bridge, you shall visit a torture exhibition to see the instruments from the “Burning Times”, used to extract confessions, and punish the unfortunate. Then bravely enter the haunted vaults, named most haunted place in Edinburgh! Visit the recently used Wiccan Temple, the cursed stone circled vault (as featured on Most Haunted Live) and the Legendary Haunted Vault... Who knows what might happen? Will the Poltergeist attack? You have been warned. This tour is for over 18s only.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $35
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Edinburgh Old Town
This is a special 75 minute over-18's only exploration of Edinburgh's darkest history and paranormal secrets. You will be taken on a journey down into the infamous underground vaults. Who were the infamous characters that once roamed these areas, leaving behind a legacy of legend and notoriety? The South Bridge Vaults has even higher levels of paranormal activity late at night, approaching the witching hour, your tour is the prime time to explore these haunted and eerie locations for yourself. Ask your guide about their own paranormal experiences and hear about some of the reports we regularly receive from visitors, paranormal investigators and mediums. Finally you shall receive free access to a torture exhibition to see the instruments from the “Burning Times”, used to extract confessions, and punish the unfortunate. Dare you join for this celebration of the paranormal and macabre? Who knows what might happen? Will the Poltergeist attack? You have been warned.
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
448 reviews
How it compares in Edinburgh
- Starting price $35 is 45% below the typical $64 for tours of similar length in Edinburgh
Excurgo comparison of 1,237 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Strictly over 18s only.
- Vaults are accessed via a 2ft stair with further average size stairs inside the vaults.
- Our location and content can sometimes cause genuine distress. Customers attend at their own risk.
- Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away.
- Alcohol and drugs are strictly forbidden on the tour.
- Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden. You may be ejected from the tour.
- The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking.
- Office hours are 10am-5pm for all call & emails.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh take?
Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh lasts about 1h 15min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh cost?
Prices start at $35 per person for this Edinburgh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
Can I cancel Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Tours start at the Red Telephone Box and Tourist Information Police Box, Outside of 300 Lawnmarket. This is across the road from Deacon Brodie’s tavern. Please be there at least 5-10 minutes early as we depart promptly at the tour time. Tours can not wait for latecomers so please do not be late. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 32 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 448 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Auld Reekie Tours Ltd.
Reviews(448)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3
Thank you Ally!
We had our tour with Ally and it was amazing! Thank you Ally!
8
Jordan was an incredible story teller
The tour was amazing, the buildings, the vaults, everything scenic, but the guide - Jordan- he was absolutely incredible! The way he brought to life stories from the past and made you feel like you were right there, in the story, was incredible.
S
This was a great tour...
This was a great tour that offered some history of vaults that were recently rediscovered and some haunting stories and beliefs associated with them. The tour guide Louisa was really engaging the entire time. Highly recommend!
T
Was great!
Really great!! Ally is awesome
W
Caution advised.
The guide was probably not very experienced and probably also flu-ridden. Diva didn't really consider the group and didn't wait. She did her best but didn't come out of the frying pan. Super glad in the vault, which should have been mentioned.
J
Excellent Tour
Darren was an incredibly knowledgeable storyteller and guide. Excellent tour with a true look into the underground and dark underbelly of Edinburgh.
K
Fantastic experience
Had a fantastic night. The stories and information told to us were gripping and funny. Abby are your guide was so welcoming and entertaining. Thank you for an amazing night!
F
Bad tour.
It was not what I expected, the place was very good but the production was very bad. There is only one person who tells things and there are no emotions.
T
we did not feel this experience offered good value for money, and we left disappointed.
The guide, Diva, was friendly and made the group laugh from time to time. Unfortunately, the tour did not live up to our expectations. About half of the one-hour tour was spent above ground with very little historical information or storytelling. The underground section began in a room with torture instruments, most of them displayed behind dirty glass. There was very little information, few historical facts, and only limited storytelling. After a short stop, we walked through a passage with access to a handful of vaults. Again, there was very little historical context or storytelling. The tour had much more potential than what was delivered. Compared with other guided tours we have taken, we did not feel this experience offered good value for money, and we left a bit disappointed.
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