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2026 Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town - with Trusted Reviews
Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town
Journey along Edinburgh's Royal Mile hearing some of Edinburgh's darker history before visiting the infamous hidden and supposedly haunted vaults beneath the South Bridge in Edinburgh Old Town. Hear tales of how the poor and unfortunate lived in these former slums. Explore these dimly lit vaults by candlelight, once the haunt of criminals, body snatchers and witches alike, said by some to now be occupied by a few of the spirits of these inhabitants long since dead.
Each vault has stories of crime, disease, death and lots more... with which your guide shall enlighten you in all the gory detail
Price $32.00
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Underground Edinburgh - Review of City of Edinburgh Tours, Edinburgh, Scotland - Tripadvisor
City of Edinburgh Tours
City of Edinburgh Tours: Underground Edinburgh - See 12,045 traveler reviews, 697 candid photos, and great deals for Edinburgh, UK, at Tripadvisor. Just had a great 1 hour 20 with queen Mary, she was very knowledgable,and although there is no happy stories of the mid 1500s she made it very interesting and enjoyable.
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2026 Underground City of the Dead Tour (Edinburgh) - with Reviews
Underground City of the Dead Tour
Experience the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City with this award-winning guided walking tour. Known as 'Damnation Alley' and forgotten for centuries, these tunnels were once 'home' to men, women and children living in utter misery.
Experience Edinburgh's dark past as you listen to stories about what really happened beneath the city's streets and what might have stayed behind ...
• 80 minute walking tour exploring Edinburgh's underground city, led by a local expert guide.
• Choice of day or night time tour.
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During very busy times of the year t
Price £20.00
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Underground City - Review of Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland - Tripadvisor
Edinburgh Old Town
Edinburgh Old Town: Underground City - See 16,366 traveler reviews, 7,180 candid photos, and great deals for Edinburgh, UK, at Tripadvisor. This is an area that has been built over but some of the streets and buildings have survived. You have to go down several levels to find the old town
This is where the poorest of the poor lived, sometimes 12 to a room. They had a comode in the corner,used by all the family. It was emptied into the streets once a day along with 30 000 others who lived in the area. The streets was flowing with human waste. There was lots of disease like "the black death"
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2025 The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour (Edinburgh) - with Reviews
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Experience the world's most haunted city on a ghost tour of Edinburgh and be spooked by one of the city's most infamous sons as they lead you around the dark side of the Old Town. Discover the hidden wynds (alleys) off the Royal Mile and hear some of Edinburgh’s horrifying secrets.
Then, visit what is regarded as the most haunted graveyard in the world at "Greyfriars Kirkyard." Finally, go deep underground and explore the Edinburgh Vaults beneath the streets. Completed in 1788, the series of chambers were used to house taverns and as storage space for illicit material, including the bodies of
Price £18.00
Parliament House Hotel
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Discover Edinburgh’s Underground City | Parliament House Hotel
May 31, 2025 - Here at Parliament House Hotel in Edinburgh, we have a fantastic deal that combines central hotel accommodation with tickets for one of these brilliant tours of Edinburgh’s underground city. Book a 2-night Underground City Break with us and receive 2 tickets to a scary Mercat Tours Edinburgh ghost tour or the historic Real Mary King’s Close tour.
The Real Mary King's Close
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The Real Mary King's Close | Best UK Attraction
October 9, 2025 - Enjoy your very own Private Tour of The Real Mary King’s Close for you and up to 19 additional guests. Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, your guests will go on a journey through time on these now hidden streets where they will ...
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2025 City of the Dead Underground Vaults (Day) (Edinburgh) - with Trusted Reviews
City of the Dead Underground Vaults (Day)
Experience the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City with this award-winning guided walking tour. Known as 'Damnation Alley' and forgotten for centuries, these tunnels were once 'home' to men, women and children living in utter misery.
Experience Edinburgh's dark past as you listen to stories about what really happened beneath the city's streets and what might have stayed behind ...
• 80 minute walking tour exploring Edinburgh's underground city, led by a local expert guide.
• Choice of day or night time tour.
PLEASE NOTE
During very busy times of the year t
Price $27.00
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Underground Edinburgh - Edinburgh Forum - Tripadvisor
There seem to be a number of options including the Real Mary King’s close What do you enjoy? ... Scotland, United... ... The Real Mary King's Close is the only 'underground' Edinburgh I've seen.
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CITY OF THE DEAD TOURS (2026) All You Should Know BEFORE You Go (w/ Reviews)
Experience the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City with this award-winning guided walking tour…
The Tour Guy
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What Are The Edinburgh Underground Vaults?
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The secrets underneath Edinburgh’s streets - Forever Edinburgh
November 3, 2025 - Today, this unique piece of Edinburgh’s history is now open to the public – several walking tour companies will escort you down to the eerie atmospheric chambers, including Mercat Tours, Auld Reekie Tours and City of the Dead Tours. But be on your guard, said to be one of Scotland’s most haunted underground experiences, you never know who you’ll bump into!