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Guided Tour of Edinburgh's Underground Vaults & Canongate Cemetery

Discover Edinburgh's grisly and horrifying past during this guided walking tour of the Old Town, Blair Street underground vaults and Canongate Cemetery!

The essentials

Discover Edinburgh's grisly and horrifying past during this guided walking tour of the Old Town, Blair Street underground vaults and Canongate Cemetery!

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Duration
1 hour 45 minutes
Languages
English
Starting time
6:30 PM
Cancellation Free cancellation with conditions

Highlights

Visit the authentic underground vaults on Blair Street

A complete tour of Edinburgh's darker side

Learn the secrets of Canongate Cemetery

Description

This guided walking tour of Edinburgh invites you to uncover the darker side of the Scottish capital.

Accompanied by your guide, you will stroll along the polished cobblestones of the Royal Mile, Edinburgh's main thoroughfare that is composed of a maze of atmospheric Victorian streets and dark alleys.

During this tour you will discover that the Edinburgh you know today hides many secrets...!

Discover the darkest spots in Edinburgh, including as the Blair Street underground vaults and Canongate Cemetery, while listening to the grisly legends that have haunted this city over the centuries!

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Important information

  • Availability: everyday (excluding exceptional dates)
  • Departure point: The Mercat Cross
  • The guided tour is in English.
  • You must wear shoes that are suitable for this activity
  • The tour endsat  153 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN
  • Please note: Some stories and legends told during the tour may upset children and the faint-hearted
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • While photos are permitted in the vaults, recording is prohibited
  • Minimum age: 5 years

Included

  • The guided walking tour of old Edinburgh (Royal Mile)

  • The guided tour of Canongate Cemetery

  • The guided tour of Blair Street's underground vaults

  • The services of an expert guide, tourtalk devices and headphones for a more immersive and storytelling experience

Not included

  • Tips (optional)
  • Any other extras

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