Hidden & Haunted

Highlights / General details

A chilling way to explore Edinburgh after dark – and underground. Strictly adult-only, this tour is a short, sharp shock – your unsettling introduction to our capital’s unsavory past.

These tales are not fit for the glare of daylight – or for telling to those under 18. Join us, and your guide will share true stories of sinister misdeeds and terrible consequences, starting above ground around the wynds and closes of the Old Town.

You'll hear of bloody plots that led to treason and torture – as well as secret lives that led to horrific deaths and tormented souls.

To delve deeper, go underground. Is it my imagination, or did it just get a little colder?

There’s definitely an unsettling feel to our Blair Street Underground Vaults – your expert guide will reveal troubled tales as you continue this terrifying walking tour. Expect true stories of murder and hangings – all of which took place right here in the vaults.

Pick out evidence of life in the distant past – and perhaps more – lurking just beyond the faint beam of your guide’s torch.

Inclusion

Guided walking tour.

Exclusion

Transportation to and from the departure location; Gratuities.

Hours of operation

April 2016 - March 2017: Available daily departing at 9:00pm & 9:30pm. Extended tour departs at 10:00pm daily during April-October, Friday and Saturday only during November-March.

April 2017 - March 2018: Available daily departing at 9:30pm, 10:00pm and 10:30pm year round.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.

Duration

Approximately 1 Hour.

Hours of operation

April 2016 - March 2017: Available daily departing at 9:00pm & 9:30pm. Extended tour departs at 10:00pm daily during April-October, Friday and Saturday only during November-March.

April 2017 - March 2018: Available daily departing at 9:30pm, 10:00pm and 10:30pm year round.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.

Participant restrictions

No children permitted, over 18 years of age only on this tour.

Policies

Cancellation: Always Non-refundable.

These are dark, underground tours; don’t drink any alcohol before your arrive.

For health and safety reasons, anyone deemed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be admitted on the tour. No refunds will be given in such an event.

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**