If you’re looking for a gift that’s anything but ordinary, give them a spine-tingling adventure through the darker corners of Edinburgh’s past. This Terror Tour isn’t for the faint-hearted, it’s for the brave, the curious, and those who love a good scare.
Start with the city’s medieval torture exhibition, home to some truly hair-raising instruments from the castles of Nuremberg and Bamberg in Germany. These chilling devices date back to the 1500s and 1600s and are strikingly similar to those used in Auld Reekie. It’s a rare chance to come face to face with real artefacts from a time when punishment was both creative and cruel.
Then, it’s time to head underground… if you dare. Led by one of Edinburgh’s finest (and most fearless) tour guides, you’ll be taken into the haunted vaults beneath the city, a paranormally active maze of rooms dating back to the 1700s. These are the most extensive set of vaults in Edinburgh’s Old Town and are renowned as one of the world’s most haunted places.
Expect terrifying tales, ghostly happenings, and a whole lot of atmosphere. The guides will share true stories from Edinburgh’s gruesome history, murders, hauntings, and some downright disturbing events.
It’s a brilliant gift idea for horror fans, ghost hunters, or anyone who loves exploring the weird and wonderful. Whether it’s for a birthday, special occasion, this is one experience they’ll never forget.
With scares around every corner and a fascinating deep dive into Edinburgh’s murky past, this tour is the perfect mix of history and horror. Suitable for ages 18+ only – and that’s probably for the best!
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: 9pm, 10pm
Tour lasts 75 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.
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A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.
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