Historic underground walking tour of Edinburgh
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Historic underground walking tour of Edinburgh

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£20.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Safety measures applied
Do this because
  • Get exclusive access to the famous Blair Street Underground Vaults
  • Discover secrets and stories of Edinburgh’s underworld
  • See and touch 19th-century artifacts and visit the Discovery Room with 3D model and display
  • Enjoy a personal tour in a small group
What to expect

Beneath the bustle of Edinburgh’s Old Town you’ll discover a dark, damp world unchanged since the 18th century. Your expert guide will lead you deep into the Blair Street Underground Vaults, and together you’ll explore their history – including how they became home to the city’s most destitute inhabitants.

It’s a story rooted in Edinburgh’s Georgian past – grand feats of engineering, the expansion of the city, and those left behind in its darkest corners. Why were the vaults built? Who used them? Save your questions for your guide, a masterful storyteller who will bring the history of the vaults to life, talking you through some of the artefacts that have survived.

This walking tour takes 1 hour and 15 minutes, with time at the end in the Discovery Room – complete with 3D model and artefacts.

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COVID-19 information
The following health and safety measures are in place, so you can relax and enjoy your experience.
  • Hand sanitizers are provided for staff and visitors
  • All gear/equipment is sanitised between use
  • What's included
    • Walking tour with professional guide
    Where

    Mercat Cross, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, United Kingdom

    Meeting point:
    The Mercat Cross is an 8 sided monument situated on the Royal Mile. The tour departs from right in front of it.
    What to remember
    • Please arrive at the meeting point (Mercat Cross, Royal Mile, EH1 1RF) at least 15 minutes before the beginning of your tour to allow time to check-in
    • Tour ends: Blair Street Underground Vaults, 28 Blair Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR
    • Concession tickets apply to seniors (aged 65+) and students (aged 16+) with a valid student ID
    • Children over five years of age are very welcome but children under 5 are not permitted on any of our tours
    • Please bring your own set of 3.5mm jack headphones (where possible) for use with the TourTalk devices, otherwise these can be provided for you
    • Please note anyone who appears to be under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to join the tour
    • This tour runs in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly to the weather. Sensible walking shoes are advised
    • Please note only service dogs are welcome on this tour, no other pets
    • The maximum number of participants is 18 people
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    Provider
    Mercat Tours
    Booking fee
    Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
    Cancellation policy
    Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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