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Book Auld Reekie Tours tickets for some of the best guided tours in Edinburgh
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Take a trip to the eeriest ends of Edinburgh and explore authentic vaults that remain unchanged since the 1700s! Delve into the darkest depths of Scotland as you discover Edinburgh's genuine links to witchcraft on a tour that guarantees a dramatic and truly memorable experience.
"Such a fun spooky tour to do while in the city. Our guide shared all the nitty gritty stories of the area and was very captivating!" - 2022 Visitors
Tour Edinburgh's Vaults and discover haunting history with Auld Reekie Tours
Everything you need-to-know about The Vaults Tour:
- Times: Various. Tours take place approximately every 30-minutes. Subject to change.
- Duration: 60-minutes. Please arrive 5-minutes early
- Age Restrictions: The Vaults Tour is strictly for ages 5+. Anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
- Tour Starts: 300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PH
- Tour Ends: 45 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG
- Highlights: Tour Edinburgh's Vaults, listen to stories from expert guides and visit the notorious stone circle with genuine links to witchcraft
- Please note: The team recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
Discover Scotland's most haunted Underground tour in Edinburgh
Hidden deep below Edinburgh's Old Town lies a world of culture, history, heritage and... hauntings?
- Visit the world-famous vaults underneath Edinburgh's South Bridge
- Learn about the lives of the poor and unfortunate in the former slums, once home to criminals, body-snatchers and witches
- Explore the history behind the Vaults; with stories of crime, corruption, death and disease to discover, your guide will leave no grim detail untouched
- Originally used by workers, the vaults rapidly descended into a world of pubs and crime
- Witness a genuine, authentic Witchcraft Temple used by the Source Coven of the Blue Dragon and discover why it's now a dangerous place to practice magic
- Step inside the notorious stone circle for a truly unforgettable and haunting experience
"We had a fantastic time on our tour. our guide was knowledgeable and very funny. The tour was very informative and something different to do. We certainly recommend!" - 2022 Visitors
Book Auld Reekie Tours tickets for some of the best ghost tours in Edinburgh!
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How to find us
Office Address:
Address: Auld Reekie Tours, 45 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG
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Tour Meeting Point Address:
Meeting Point: Tourist Information and Edinburgh Dungeons Police Box, Outside 300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PH. The meeting point is located across the road from Deacon Brodies Tavern.
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- Please note: Due to the nature of the tours, there are no toilets, food or drink, parking or wheelchair accessibility available.
- However, there are facilities in the surrounding areas.
Due to the nature of the historic attraction, there are no lifts or ramps available onsite. To enter the venue, visitors are required to climb a 2ft tall step, followed by a winding staircase.
This means that Auld Reekie Tours are currently not recommended for wheelchair users.
Whilst some tours are suitable for children, the team at Auld Reekie Tours want to remind visitors that the attraction is dark and can be deemed scary for younger guests.
- All children aged up to 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Minimum age requirement is 2 years old.
Meeting Point: Tourist Information and Edinburgh Dungeons Police Box, Outside 300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PH. The meeting point is located across the road from Deacon Brodies Tavern.
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