The city of Edinburgh may be beautiful and quaint, but there's a far more sinister side which 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 from 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 to tell and are said to have plenty of spirits who still haunt 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.
Activities
The Edinburgh Vaults and graveyard tour
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£20.00
Free cancellation
Safety measures applied
Instant confirmation
Guided tour
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Subject expert guide
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Do this because
- Visit the graves of some of Edinburgh's famous residents
- Hear the fascinating and terrifying paranormal tales associated with the vaults
- Discover the haunted side of the city
What to expect
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What's included
Guided tour
Guided tour
Where
Bank of Scotland, 300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PH, UK
Meeting point:
Please meet at the Tourist Information Ticket Booth/Police Box, located outside of the Bank of Scotland. This is on the opposite side of the road to Deacon Brodies Tavern.
What to remember
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Children under 5 years old aren't allowed on this tour
- This tour is not suitable for those under the age of 12 years old
- Please note that this tour is unfortunately not suitable for those with walking limitations, as due to the historic nature of the site there are no lifts or ramps available at the location, and guests must enter/exit the vaults by climbing a 2-foot tall step followed by a winding staircase
- Animals are not allowed except for assistance animals such as guide dogs
- The vaults and the tour content can cause genuine distress. Please join the tour at your own discretion
- Consuming alcohol or drugs during the tour is strictly forbidden
- Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away
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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.
What people say about this experience
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Anonymous
From United Kingdom - August 2022Excellent
Overall rated5/5
A great way to spend an evening in Edinburgh. Our guide was great and began the tour by taking us to the graveyard, followed by a tour of the vaults. ...
Anonymous
From Portugal - August 2022Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Desde o cemitério às masmorras, repleto de histórias que nos fazem remeter à época. O Guia foi inspirador. Muito simpático e empático. Adorei.
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