The Edinburgh Dungeon
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The perfect rainy day attraction and one of the most exciting attractions in Edinburgh, the Edinburgh Dungeons is a great way to learn about Scotland's deep, dark history - with a twist!
Highlights of The Edinburgh Dungeons
Leave the 21st-century behind when you enter the Edinburgh Dungeon and explore 1000 years of Scottish history, wrapped up into one grand, ancient building:
- Discover an interactive 75-minute experience
- Hear eerie noises, smell potent scents and squint through the darkness on this exhilarating adventure
- Follow the blood-lined pathways to The Torture Chamber, where an ominous, empty chair awaits you
- Learn about the different metal torture tools used on unfortunate souls in the past
- Watch in fear as one of your friends gets locked up in a cell beside you!
- Turn the corner to Cannibal's Cave and meet Sawney Bean's family
- Stick tight to your group as you're surrounded by 16th-century cannibals
- Escape the dungeons through the mirror maze
- Feel the spray of water hit your face when you strap into the Drop Dead ride
- Cling hard to the handle and scream as you face the drop at the Grassmarket Gallows
"Be prepared to jump scream and laugh. Had a fantastic time being scared witless but so so funny. Actors are brilliant and really get you involved." - Facebook Review
With an adrenaline-filled, action-packed 70-minutes, The Edinburgh Dungeons is a great day out for families, and one of Edinburgh's most exciting attractions!
Will you make it out alive at the Edinburgh Dungeons?
United Kingdom,
Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
How to find us
Address: Edinburgh Dungeon, 31 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF
What3Words: groom.river.pipe
By Car:
- Sadly, there is no parking outside The Edinburgh Dungeons
- There are NCP Car Parks nearby on Castle Terrace and Holyrood Road
By Train:
- Waverley Train Station: Two minutes walk away
By Bus:
- Lothian Buses service well around the area
- 26, 67, 100, 41, 42, 1, 3, X12, 22, 25, X25, X26, 29, X29, 30, 31, 33, 34, X44, 113
- Toilets & accessible toilets
- Parking
- Gift Shop
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transport accessible
Yes - Edinburgh Dungeon is wheelchair accessible, but the attraction does require wheelchair reservations due to health and safety restrictions.
- Navigation around the Dungeon is mainly via level pathways - however, there are some areas where the floor surfaces are uneven.
- For safety reasons, Edinburgh Dungeons can only accommodate one guest using a wheelchair at a time to ensure an evacuation chair is available to exit the building.
- Some guests have to be able to transfer from wheelchair to chair on the stairlift
To secure availability, please book a wheelchair reservation in advance by emailing here.
The recommended age for this experience is 8 years and above. This is at the discretion of the parent or guardian.
Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult 18 years and above.
- Assistance dogs are welcome in the Edinburgh Dungeon.
- Please note there are loud noises, mist effects and smells (good and nasty) that may be confusing to assistance animals.
- For more detailed information please email: Edinburgh.Dungeon@merlinentertainments.biz
The opening times for Edinburgh Dungeons are as follows:
- Open 7 days a week excluding Christmas Day
- Opening times vary throughout the year
- Tours leave approximately every 10-15 minutes
- Tours last 70 minutes no matter what time you enter