Multi-Sensory Small-Group Historic Vaults Tour in Edinburgh Discount Tickets

Overview

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond your visit. Take the Story Home: evoke the memories: - Smell the leather and smoke - Touch original artefacts - Listen to the tour playlist Get exclusive access to the Blair Street Underground Vaults. Built in the 18th Century beneath South Bridge, we’re the only walking tour company with access. Beneath the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh’s Old Town, you’ll discover a dark, damp world that has remained unchanged since the 18th Century. Step into the depths of the Blair Street Underground Vaults on a multi-sensory journey of perfectly preserved history and learn how these vaulted chambers became home to the city’s most destitute inhabitants. This is more than a walking tour, it’s an unmissable immersive experience.

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Redemption Instructions

To provide a fully immersive experience, we'll provide a personal audio device. Your Storyteller will use a headset with microphone to ensure you hear every word over the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh's lively Old Town. You are welcome to bring your own headphones (3.5mm jack) or use a pair of ours. Please arrive at the Mercat Cross on The Royal Mile (High Street) EH1 1RF, 15 minutes before the start of your tour and check-in with the on-street representative from Mercat Tours.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Visit to our Vaults Museum, with interactive 3D models and the Vaults Revealed audio-visual display

Evoke the memories - Take home an exclusive Scent Card

Exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults

Touch original artefacts

Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices

Exclusive Sounds of Edinburgh Tour Playlist

Exclusive multi-sensory tours; with master Storyteller guides

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children over 5yrs only

Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.