Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour

Your experience

Descend into Edinburgh’s haunted underground vaults and a medieval torture exhibition on this 75-minute guided walking tour.

Getting started

Meet your expert guide at 300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PH, near the main entrance. After a quick ticket check, your guide will introduce the tour and outline safety guidelines before leading the group along the Royal Mile.

What to expect

The Terror Tour

Explore the city’s most extensive set of underground vaults, dating back to the 1700s, and discover chilling tales from Edinburgh’s darker past. The tour includes exclusive access to the paranormally active Niddry Street vaults and a collection of authentic torture instruments from Germany’s Nuremberg and Bamberg Castles.

Features:

• Medieval torture exhibition: View rare instruments from the late 1500s and early 1600s, offering insight into historical justice and Edinburgh’s notorious reputation.

• Niddry Street vaults: Walk through vaults renowned for paranormal activity, considered among the world’s scariest underground sites.

• Expert storytelling: Guides share captivating stories and eerie legends from Edinburgh’s Old Town, blending historical facts with local folklore.

• Adults-only experience: This tour is strictly for guests aged 18 and over, ensuring an atmospheric and immersive evening.