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Experience the haunting atmosphere of Edinburgh's Underground City on this award-winning guided walking tour. Step back in time as you explore the most haunted section known as 'Damnation Alley', where men, women, and children once lived in utter misery. Led by a local expert guide, you will uncover the dark secrets and stories that lie beneath the city's streets. Choose between a day or night time tour to add an extra touch of suspense. The 80-minute journey will take you through the forgotten tunnels, where you may just encounter the malevolent presence known as the South Bridge Entity. Don't miss out on this spine-chilling experience in one of Edinburgh's most mysterious locations. Meet at the "Tree of the Dead" outside St Giles Cathedral and prepare to be immersed in the disturbing history of the Underground City.

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Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Admission Included
1 hours 20 minutes
Suitable for 1-4 Participants
Small Group Tour, Private Tour
Guided Experience

Highlights

Award-winning guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Underground City
Experience the most haunted section of Edinburgh
Listen to stories about the city's dark past
Choice of day or night time tour
Explore the forgotten vaults of the South Bridge Vaults

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Local, expert guide

Not included

Transportation to/from attractions

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More about this experience

Introduction:

Welcome to the Underground City of the Dead Tour, an award-winning guided walking tour that takes you through the most haunted section of Edinburgh's legendary Underground City. Step into the depths of history as you explore the forgotten tunnels known as 'Damnation Alley', once home to people living in unimaginable misery. This 80-minute tour offers a unique opportunity to experience Edinburgh's dark past and uncover the secrets that lie beneath its streets.

What to expect:

During this captivating tour, you can expect to be immersed in the eerie atmosphere of the underground city. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll hear chilling stories and legends that reveal what really happened beneath the surface of Edinburgh. Prepare to be fascinated by tales of the city's forgotten inhabitants and the mysteries that may still linger in the depths.

Who is this for?

The Underground City of the Dead Tour is for anyone with a taste for adventure and a fascination with history and the supernatural. Whether you're a thrill-seeker, a history buff, or simply curious about the hidden depths of Edinburgh, this tour is sure to captivate you. It's suitable for individuals, couples, families, and groups of friends who are looking for a unique and memorable experience.

Why book this?

This tour offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the dark underbelly of Edinburgh's history. As you journey through the underground tunnels, you'll feel the weight of centuries of stories and secrets. The expert local guide will bring these tales to life, painting a vivid picture of the hardships and horrors faced by those who once called the underground city their home. It's a chance to step back in time and gain a deeper understanding of Edinburgh's rich and haunting past.

Good to know:

During busy times, tours may appear as sold out, but it's worth contacting us to check for availability. The tour lasts for 80 minutes and can be enjoyed during the day or at night, adding an extra layer of mystery to the experience. It's important to note that transportation to and from the attraction is not included, so please plan accordingly. Be prepared to walk and wear comfortable shoes as you navigate the underground tunnels.

Reviews:

Previous attendees of the Underground City of the Dead Tour have raved about their experiences. Many have praised the knowledgeable and engaging guides who bring the history to life with their captivating storytelling. Visitors have described the tour as both spooky and educational, offering a unique perspective on Edinburgh's past. Overall, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with attendees expressing their satisfaction and fascination with the tour's performance. Join the ranks of satisfied explorers and embark on this unforgettable journey through Edinburgh's haunted underground city.

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You can book at any time before the event

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At least one adult or senior required per booking

Meeting point

All tours leave from the "Tree of the Dead" outside St Giles Cathedral on the pavement facing the Royal Mile. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure.

St Giles' Cathedral, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RE, GB

Your Itinerary

City of the Dead Tours

This tour ventures into the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City, where a population once lived in utter misery. Black as Satan’s jammies, with a fascinating history to match, these vaults were forgotten for centuries and only recently unsealed. This part of the South Bridge Vaults is known as Damnation Alley. With good reason. These dark tunnels and are stalked by a malevolent presence known as the South Bridge Entity.

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Reviews

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4.8 (192)

KWoodgate

First time ever doing something like this and I’m so pleased we booked this!! Beth was our guide and she was absolutely amazing, her passion and knowledge of the history and stories of the underground vaults was incredible. The way she describes things, and tells stories, keep you captivated! The vaults were such an eerie experience, I would definitely do this again! Beth, keep doing this job, you have a gift!

thomaswK1815IZ

Being somewhat sensitive to such things I was concerned this would go one of two ways, 1 nothing would happen it would be underground rooms dark and dank, or two something would happen, it was the second option, as I felt a presence trying to interact with me in the last vault that left me feeling somewhat weakened, Beth our guide was fantastic and reassuring at all times, I spoke with her afterwards to explain what had happened as I didn't want to trigger the tour group, cannot applaud her enough, very professional and informative!

MCC_Controls

Ryan was a fantastic tour guide. He was so theatrical in a non cheesy way. We had a blast. The tour we did was the “Double Dead” which goes through the underground close and the graveyard. With this tour you get to go beyond the locked gate at greyfriars - which is great. I wished there were more specific stories about people in the cemetery or maybe a bit more history but it was a lot to cover in less than 2 hours. Really fantastic and highly recommend

christinaaG6291MF

We went on this tour on our honeymoon trip to Scotland. Beth was our tour guide and she was absolutely the best! It was scary and informative, and we experienced some paranormal things. No spoilers, but it took us a minute to walk it off after. Would recommend her and this!

S3652XMlaurak

Does this mean I'm no longer cursed? Joking aside I had a great time learning more about Edinburgh's history, my tour guides were Fiona and Alastair who made the tour even more memorable than I thought it would be. They spoke passionately about the history and captivated me from start to finish. Thank you Fiona and Alastair for the amazing time and for teaching us new things.

517joannes

Rebecca was both funny and informative. The content was engaging, but not too scary. We would have liked to see more. (Wear good shoes, some areas are slippery) We really enjoyed our tour!

nicolejI9195IS

Beth was a great guide. No hokey gimmicks or scares - just straight up history that makes your blood run cold. Very active night! Definitely a creepy place.

nicole_j

Beth was great! No hokey jumps or scares. Just a great tour full of history that makes your blood run cold. It was a very active night & we loved it!

paulan022

I have been living in Edinburgh since 2020 and my goal has been to learn as much as possible about the history of Edinburgh. With this tour, I was able to see new streets, and new buildings and go down the steps of this close I never knew of (the one next to Mercat Cross). Ed was fantastic. I couldn't have enough of his dark and daring humour. Honestly, what an inspiration. Thank you for such a great experience. I honestly had no clue that so many underground vaults were available. Many hugs to Ed from Paula.

ScottishLoufaelivi

This was such a fun experience! I’ve wanted to see more of the vaults for a long time and so glad I went with this company! I’m a tour guide in Edinburgh myself (shhh!) and this was just outstanding. Our guide Ed explained everything perfectly and added just the right amount of spookiness. We heard the footsteps of “the watcher” which I didn’t expect honestly, but the scariest part was that possibly little jack was running around. I felt a cold pressure on my leg but thought I was just a little anxious, however I then felt a pretty deliberate poke on the back of my leg. Now, I have a 2 year old, I don’t know how old jack is but it was almost exactly what my son would do if he wants my attention. Safe to say there are definitely some spooky goings on in those vaults, and I will be back for another tour!!! Absolutely fantastic! Can’t give enough credit to Ed our tour guide as well. He just made the tour phenomenal! Well done Ed! Thank you for a wonderful, yet slight traumatising evening!

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2024-05-20 22:34

Underground City of the Dead Tour