The Edinburgh Vaults and Graveyard Tour
Activities

The Edinburgh Vaults and Graveyard Tour


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£24.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Visit the graves of some of Edinburgh's famous residents
  • Hear the fascinating and terrifying tales associated with the Vaults
  • Discover the haunted side of this historic city
What to expect

The city of Edinburgh may be beautiful and quaint, but there's a far more sinister side that doesn't immediately meet the eye. You'll discover Greyfriars Graveyard, whose canine inhabitant, Bobby, watches over the infamous bodies buried within.

You'll hear the stories of some of the corpses beneath your feet, from their history to the myths and legends inspired by their fascinating lives. The Old Town Vaults have an especially dark past, having been home to criminals, brothels and witches, and are alive with tales of plenty of spirits still haunting the place.

Be prepared to feel chills down your spine as this tour gets under the skin of Edinburgh and takes you to the paranormal side of this historic city.

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What's included
  • check Guided walking tour
Where

300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PH, UK

Meeting point:
Please meet at the Tourist Information Ticket Booth/Police Box, located outside of 300 Lawnmarket. This is on the opposite side of the road to Deacon Brodies Tavern. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early as the tour will always depart on time.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • This tour is unfortunately not suitable for those with walking limitations

Not allowed:

  • No pets are allowed, except for assistance animals such as guide dogs
  • Consuming alcohol or drugs during the tour is strictly forbidden

Know in advance:

  • The vaults and the tour content can cause genuine distress. Please join the tour at your own discretion
  • This tour is only available for participants over 12 years old
  • Please note that toilets are not available during the tour
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
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Provider
AULD REEKIE TOURS LTD
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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