Underground City of the Dead Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Experience the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City with this award-winning guided walking tour. Known as 'Damnation Alley' and forgotten for centuries, these tunnels were once 'home' to men, women and children living in utter misery. Experience Edinburgh's dark past as you listen to stories about what really happened beneath the city's streets and what might have stayed behind ... • 90 minute walking tour exploring Edinburgh's underground city, led by a local expert guide. PLEASE NOTE During very busy times of the year tours are marked SOLD OUT when places are still available, in order to avoid over-booking. Contact us if the tour you want is marked SOLD OUT, in case places are still available.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

All tours leave from the tree on the pavement at the side of St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile. NOT AT THE FRONT! Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to departure. Please contact us if you are unable to join your tour.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Royal Mile
Combining history, humour and horror, the tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Each guide is a local expert on Edinburgh's fascinating and horrifying history, with their own unique style and delivery so no two walks are ever the same.
Duration: 30 mins
2. South Bridge- Edinburgh
This tour ventures into the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City, where a population once lived in utter misery. Black as Satan’s jammies, with a fascinating history to match, these vaults were forgotten for centuries and only recently unsealed. Enter the part of the South Bridge Vaults known as Damnation Alley. With good reason. These dark tunnels are stalked by a malevolent presence called the South Bridge Entity. Can cause physical and mental distress. You join us at your own risk.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Local, expert guide

Exclusion

Transportation to/from attractions

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Language: English only

Age: Minimum 12

Supplied by City of the Dead Tours

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