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Edinburgh Dungeon

The Edinburgh Dungeon offers an unforgettable underground experience that immerses you in the city’s most chilling history. Featuring live actors, elaborate theatrical sets, captivating storytelling, and other exciting additions, this attraction brings to life Scotland's dark past, from infamous criminals to haunting tales.

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Edinburgh Dungeon
Tourists exploring the eerie atmosphere of the Edinburgh Dungeon, a popular attraction in Edinburgh, Scotland
Tourists exploring the eerie corridors of The Edinburgh Dungeon, a unique and thrilling attraction in Edinburgh, Scotland, with The Edinburgh Dungeon Ticket
Tourists experiencing the chilling Cannibal Clan exhibit at The Edinburgh Dungeon, a popular attraction in Edinburgh, Scotland
Tourists exploring the eerie atmosphere of The Edinburgh Dungeon Castle, known for its chilling ghost stories
Tourists experiencing a thrilling show at The Edinburgh Dungeon Anatomy Theatre, a unique attraction in Edinburgh
Tourists exploring the eerie Cannibal Cave at The Edinburgh Dungeon, a unique and thrilling attraction in Edinburgh
Mary King's Close guide in historical attire at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Tourists exploring Kirkyard at The Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Visitors in The Edinburgh Dungeon Courtroom during a guided tour, experiencing its eerie atmosphere.
Tourists experiencing the Witches Judgement show at The Edinburgh Dungeon, a popular attraction in Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh Dungeon ride with visitors experiencing The Drop Dead Ride attraction.
Edinburgh Dungeon entrance with historical vaults, showcasing immersive tour experience.
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Flexible duration
1 more
  • Timed-entry tickets give you a 15-min window to enter, reducing wait times and letting you explore the attraction without crowds or hassle.

  • Meet Scotland’s darkest figures like Major Weir and Burke & Hare in shows about witch trials & body-snatching—all recreated using live performance.

  • Strap in for the Drop Dead Ride, where a judge sentences you to a sudden 20 feet vertical plunge inspired by the city’s historic public executions.

  • Want to skip the fixed entry slot? Select the anytime entry upgrade in the next steps for total freedom to arrive anytime that day.

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  • Timed-entry tickets give you a 15-min window to enter, reducing wait times and letting you explore the attraction without crowds or hassle.

  • Meet Scotland’s darkest figures like Major Weir and Burke & Hare in shows about witch trials & body-snatching—all recreated using live performance.

  • Strap in for the Drop Dead Ride, where a judge sentences you to a sudden 20 feet vertical plunge inspired by the city’s historic public executions.

  • Want to skip the fixed entry slot? Select the anytime entry upgrade in the next steps for total freedom to arrive anytime that day.

from
£21.50
Medieval torture devices in a dimly lit chamber, showcasing historical punishment methods in The Torture Chamber.
Cannibal Clan performance at Edinburgh Dungeon with actors in period costumes.
Cannibal Cave exhibit at Edinburgh Dungeon with eerie lighting and historical artifacts.
Greyfriar's Kirkyard gravestones with Edinburgh skyline in the background.
Dr Knox's Anatomy Theatre interior with historical medical instruments, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Dr Knox's Anatomy Theatre interior with historical medical instruments, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Burke & Hare exhibit at Edinburgh Dungeon showcasing historical crime scene.
Mary King's Close tour guide in historical attire leading visitors through Edinburgh's underground streets.
Edinburgh Dungeon actors portraying castle ghosts in a dimly lit, eerie setting.
Cannibal Cave scene at Edinburgh Dungeon with actors depicting historical events.
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Flexible duration
1 more
  • No need to plan your whole day around one ticket. Just visit the Dungeon when you’re ready and enjoy the full spooky experience.

  • Explore the city’s darkest legends with shows on cannibals, witch trials, and executions, brought to life by creepy characters & twisted theatrical scenes.

  • Brace yourself on the Drop Dead Ride for a shocking 20 feet fall that mimics Edinburgh’s old executions, complete with a priest and a judge.

More details

  • No need to plan your whole day around one ticket. Just visit the Dungeon when you’re ready and enjoy the full spooky experience.

  • Explore the city’s darkest legends with shows on cannibals, witch trials, and executions, brought to life by creepy characters & twisted theatrical scenes.

  • Brace yourself on the Drop Dead Ride for a shocking 20 feet fall that mimics Edinburgh’s old executions, complete with a priest and a judge.

from
£29
Cannibal clan exhibit at Edinburgh Dungeon with historical artifacts and Scotch Whiskey Experience display.
Mary King's Close guide in historical attire at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Tourists exploring the eerie atmosphere of the Edinburgh Dungeon, a popular attraction in Edinburgh, Scotland
Crystal whisky tasting glass at the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh.
Visitors with a guide at the Scotch Whisky Experience Silver Tour in Edinburgh, exploring whisky-making.
Tourists exploring the eerie Cannibal Cave at The Edinburgh Dungeon, a unique and thrilling attraction in Edinburgh
Tourists exploring the eerie atmosphere of The Edinburgh Dungeon Castle, known for its chilling ghost stories
Tourists exploring Kirkyard at The Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Guests sampling whiskey at the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh.
Different kinds of whiskeys displayed at Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh.
Scotch Whisky Experience sensory video journey in Edinburgh, showcasing whisky barrels and tasting room.
Visitors in The Edinburgh Dungeon Courtroom during a guided tour, experiencing its eerie atmosphere.
Tourists experiencing the Witches Judgement show at The Edinburgh Dungeon, a popular attraction in Edinburgh, Scotland
Scotch Whisky Experience sensory video journey in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Scotch Whisky Experience building in Edinburgh, featuring The Silver Tour signage.
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50 min
3 more
  • Tour two major attractions with one ticket—chilling Scottish tales followed by whisky education and tastings, all sorted in a single booking.

  • At The Edinburgh Dungeon, meet plague doctors, Burke and Hare, and witches across live shows and eerie effects. Great for ages eight and up.

  • Enjoy a 50-minute guided journey through Scotland’s regional distilling traditions and craftsmanship, ending with a keepsake glass to take home.

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  • Tour two major attractions with one ticket—chilling Scottish tales followed by whisky education and tastings, all sorted in a single booking.

  • At The Edinburgh Dungeon, meet plague doctors, Burke and Hare, and witches across live shows and eerie effects. Great for ages eight and up.

  • Enjoy a 50-minute guided journey through Scotland’s regional distilling traditions and craftsmanship, ending with a keepsake glass to take home.

from £45.50
£43.22

5% off

Dr Knox's Anatomy Theatre exhibit at Edinburgh Dungeon with Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour in background.
Visitors in The Edinburgh Dungeon Courtroom during a guided tour, experiencing its eerie atmosphere.
Tourists exploring Kirkyard at The Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off bus passing historic buildings on a city tour.
Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off bus with tourists exploring city landmarks.
Tourists exploring the eerie atmosphere of The Edinburgh Dungeon Castle, known for its chilling ghost stories
Tourists exploring the eerie atmosphere of the Edinburgh Dungeon, a popular attraction in Edinburgh, Scotland
Double-decker bus on Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour passing historic Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh double-decker bus near historic buildings on City Sightseeing 24-Hr Hop-On Hop-Off Tour.
Double-decker bus on Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour passing historic buildings in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Flexible duration
2 more
  • Explore Edinburgh’s dark past at the Dungeon and enjoy the city’s best landmarks on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass.

  • Enter the Edinburgh Dungeon with a 15-min timed ticket. Watch dramatic live shows about Scotland’s darkest tales & enjoy a spooky experience with your folks.

  • Get unlimited bus access on the Red Route for 24 hours with audio in 9 languages, special kids’ commentary, free headphones & ticket validity for one year.

  • Only five minutes between the Dungeon and hop-on bus stop means you can smoothly switch from spooky thrills to exploring city landmarks without losing time.

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  • Explore Edinburgh’s dark past at the Dungeon and enjoy the city’s best landmarks on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass.

  • Enter the Edinburgh Dungeon with a 15-min timed ticket. Watch dramatic live shows about Scotland’s darkest tales & enjoy a spooky experience with your folks.

  • Get unlimited bus access on the Red Route for 24 hours with audio in 9 languages, special kids’ commentary, free headphones & ticket validity for one year.

  • Only five minutes between the Dungeon and hop-on bus stop means you can smoothly switch from spooky thrills to exploring city landmarks without losing time.

from £39.50
£37.52

5% off

Judge's Courtroom exhibit at Edinburgh Dungeon with historical courtroom setting and costumed actors.
Tourists exploring the eerie corridors of The Edinburgh Dungeon, a unique and thrilling attraction in Edinburgh, Scotland, with The Edinburgh Dungeon Ticket
Tourists exploring the eerie atmosphere of The Edinburgh Dungeon Castle, known for its chilling ghost stories
Glencoe mountains landscape in Scotland with lush greenery and a winding road.
Urquhart Castle ruins overlooking Loch Ness in Scotland.
Tourists exploring the eerie Cannibal Cave at The Edinburgh Dungeon, a unique and thrilling attraction in Edinburgh
Tourists experiencing a thrilling show at The Edinburgh Dungeon Anatomy Theatre, a unique attraction in Edinburgh
Tourists experiencing the Witches Judgement show at The Edinburgh Dungeon, a popular attraction in Edinburgh, Scotland
Panoramic view of Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle
Loch Ness with surrounding Highlands landscape on Edinburgh day trip
Furry highland cow in the Scottish highlands
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Instant confirmation
1 hr 19 min
2 more
  • Watch Edinburgh Dungeon’s theatrical shows & then travel by coach to Loch Ness. You can do both the experiences on the same day or split them across days.

  • From the Witch of Edinburgh to dodgy executioners, meet characters from Scotland’s darkest chapters brought to life by over 11 actors at Edinburgh Dungeon.

  • Set off from Edinburgh's Castle Terrace in a comfy coach as your English-speaking guide shares Highland tales en route to Glencoe & Loch Ness.

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  • Watch Edinburgh Dungeon’s theatrical shows & then travel by coach to Loch Ness. You can do both the experiences on the same day or split them across days.

  • From the Witch of Edinburgh to dodgy executioners, meet characters from Scotland’s darkest chapters brought to life by over 11 actors at Edinburgh Dungeon.

  • Set off from Edinburgh's Castle Terrace in a comfy coach as your English-speaking guide shares Highland tales en route to Glencoe & Loch Ness.

from £80.40
£76.38

5% off

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