Guided Tours

Edinburgh: Historic Underground Vaults Walking Tour

Guide leading guests through Edinburgh's Historic Underground Vaults.

Guide leading a group on an underground ghost tour, holding a candle in a dimly lit tunnel

Follow an expert English-speaking guide to the Blair Street Underground Vaults, and uncover its mysterious history, including its destitute inhabitants.

Highlights

Get exclusive access to Edinburgh’s Blair Street Vaults, the city’s oldest and deepest vaults on a 75-min guided walking tour.
Follow your expert English-speaking guide through the vaults, hear about its history as taverns and storage spaces, and learn about their poor residents.
Hear about the poor living conditions faced by those living in the damp, dark vaults as you walk through the wynds, closes, and the Blair Street Vaults.
Visit the Discovery Room, where interactive 3D models and 19th-century artifacts provide insight into the vaults' construction and past inhabitants.

Inclusions

75-min guided walking tour of Blair Street Underground Vaults
Entry to the Blair Street Underground Vaults and the Discovery Room
Expert English-speaking guide
Small group of max 18 people
Audio devices

Exclusions

Hotel transfers
Food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Step beneath Edinburgh’s streets for exclusive access to the Blair Street Underground Vaults and uncover the city’s past with an expert guide.

Getting started

Meet your guide in Edinburgh’s Old Town and listen to your guide’s storytelling. Begin your journey through the city’s historic wynds and closes before descending underground to the hidden vaults.

What to expect

Blair Street Underground Vaults

Explore the largest underground caverns in Edinburgh, built in the 18th century beneath South Bridge. Once home to the city’s poorest residents, your guide will recount stories of these past inhabitants, bringing history to life with immersive narration.

Exploring with a guide

Your expert storyteller will lead you through the vaults, using vivid descriptions and audio devices, ensuring you don’t miss a single detail. With personalized commentary, the guide ensures an interactive experience, answering your questions and deepening your understanding of Edinburgh’s haunted history.

Features

Authentic artifacts: See 19th-century relics discovered within the vaults, offering a glimpse into Edinburgh’s past.

Discovery Room: Explore interactive 3D models and historical displays that provide deeper insight into the vaults’ history.

Georgian-era engineering: Marvel at the architectural ingenuity that created these underground chambers.

Wrapping up

After exploring the vaults, you’ll return to Old Town, where you can continue exploring Edinburgh’s historic streets.

Know before you go

Additional information

Children between the ages of 5 and 15 years and seniors above the age of 65 enjoy reduced pricing upon presentation of a valid ID.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.