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Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh

4.7(457)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 457 reviews1 h 15 minFree cancellationBy Auld Reekie Tours Ltd
Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh

About this activity

Join if you dare! This tour is strictly for over 18's only.

Journey into our network of haunted underground vaults below the South Bridge, you shall visit a torture exhibition to see the instruments from the “Burning Times”, used to extract confessions, and punish the unfortunate. Then bravely enter the haunted vaults, named most haunted place in Edinburgh! Visit the recently used Wiccan Temple, the cursed stone circled vault (as featured on Most Haunted Live) and the Legendary Haunted Vault...

Who knows what might happen? Will the Poltergeist attack? You have been warned. This tour is for over 18s only.

What's included

  • ✓Professional guide

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

  • Tours start at the Red Telephone Box and Tourist Information Police Box, Outside of 300 Lawnmarket. This is across the road from Deacon Brodie’s tavern. Please be there at least 5-10 minutes early as we depart promptly at the tour time. Tours can not wait for latecomers so please do not be late.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Strictly over 18s only.
  • Vaults are accessed via a 2ft stair with further average size stairs inside the vaults.
  • Our location and content can sometimes cause genuine distress. Customers attend at their own risk.
  • Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away.
  • Alcohol and drugs are strictly forbidden on the tour.
  • Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden. You may be ejected from the tour.
  • The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking.
  • Office hours are 10am-5pm for all call & emails.

Cancellation policy

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

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