Looking for an unusual gift? How about a spine-tingling trip beneath the cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The Haunted Vaults Tour is a chilling experience perfect for anyone who loves ghost stories, history, or just something completely out of the ordinary.
Led by a knowledgeable guide, this walking tour delves into Edinburgh’s shadowy past, taking you into the paranormally active Niddry Street Vaults, underground chambers that date back to the 1700s. Once home to the poor, the desperate and the criminal underworld, these vaults are rich with stories that will both fascinate and unnerve you.
Explore a medieval torture exhibition, where you’ll see replicas of gruesome instruments once used to inflict pain and punishment. These aren’t just tales from afar, some of the devices mirror those actually used throughout Edinburgh’s darker chapters.
Your journey continues into one of the vaults’ eeriest spots: a former witches’ coven, still preserved just as its members left it. It's an unsettling glimpse into Edinburgh’s connection with witchcraft and spiritual practice, and just one of many reasons why these vaults are known for their ghostly sightings and strange happenings.
Along the way, your guide will share true stories of murder, misfortune, and unexplained events that have left their mark on the city. Whether you believe in the paranormal or just enjoy a good scare, the Haunted Vaults Tour is an unforgettable adventure.
It’s an ideal gift for thrill-seekers, history buffs, or anyone who loves the darker side of life. A brilliant alternative to the usual day out, and one they definitely won’t forget in a hurry.
Tour starts at: 300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PH
Tour ends at: 45 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG
Maximum tour group size is 36 people.
Evening tour times: 5pm, 7pm
Tour lasts 60 minutes.
Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.
Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.
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