Underground City of the Dead Tour

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.

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.

   · 30 min· Admission included

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.

   · 1 h· Admission included

How to use your ticket

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Minimum numbers apply. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure. For a pinpoint please use What3words.com and the exact search is, ///scare.filed.tender

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• 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
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 5 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

Reviews

Product code: 89100P2

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