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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
Mercat Cross, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF. Look for the 8 sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella.
End Point
Mercat Tours, 28 Blair Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR. This tour ends after a visit to our Blair Street Underground Vaults.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Mercat Cross
2. Edinburgh Vaults
3. Mercat Tours
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
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.
Reviews
4.7
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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