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Historic Underground Tour in Edinburgh
Get exclusive access to the Blair Street Underground Vaults – the largest system of underground caverns in Edinburgh. Built in the 18th century beneath South Bridge, we’re the only walking tour company with access.
Beneath the bustle of Edinburgh’s Old Town you’ll discover a dark, damp world unchanged since the 18th century. Your expert guide will lead you deep into the Blair Street Underground Vaults, and together you’ll explore their history – including how they became home to the city’s most destitute inhabitants.
Want to see Edinburgh’s darkest secret? Descend into the vaults, exclusive to Mercat Tours.
It’s a story rooted in Edinburgh’s Georgian past – grand feats of engineering, the expansion of the city, and those who were left behind in its darker corners.
But why were the vaults built? And who used them? Save your questions for your Mercat tour guide, a masterful storyteller who will bring the history of the vaults to life – and talk you through some of the artefacts that have survived.
Your walking tour will end in our Discovery Room complete with 3D model and artefacts.
Dates & times Daily: 12:00, 14:00, 16:00
Tickets are always limited. Book online in advance for the best ticket price.
Duration 1 hours 15 minutes
Tour location Start point: Mercat Cross, High Street End point: Blair Street Underground Vaults, Blair Street, off Hunter’s Square
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Edinburgh vaults.
Get exclusive access to the Blair Street Underground Vaults – the largest system of underground caverns in Edinburgh. Built in the 18th Century beneath South Bridge, we’re the only walking tour company with access.
Beneath the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh’s Old Town, you’ll discover a dark, damp world that has remained unchanged since the 18th Century. Your expert Storyteller will lead you deep into the Blair Street Underground Vaults, and together you’ll explore its perfectly preserved history – including how it became home to the city’s most destitute inhabitants.
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Want to see Edinburgh’s darkest secret? Descend into the vaults, exclusive to Mercat Tours.
It’s a story rooted in Edinburgh’s Georgian past – grand feats of engineering, the expansion of the city, and those who were left behind in its darker corners. But why were the vaults built? And who used them?
All your questions will be answered throughout the duration of our Historic Underground tour, where our award-winning storytellers bring the history of the vaults to life.
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"very interesting, learnt a lot about edinburgh history and how the vaults came about, also how they were used.", book ticket, please select a date and time, tour details, dates & times.
Daily; morning & afternoon Private group bookings
Reconnect with friends and family on a tour just for you. Book online now, or we're happy to help on email [email protected]
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- Local Edinburgh residents eligible for concession rates (EH postcodes)
- Complimentary tickets are available for carers, to book call us on 0131 225 5445 .
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- 1 hours 15 minutes
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- Start point: Mercat Cross, High Street
- End point: Blair Street Underground Vaults, Blair Street, off Hunter's Square
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Old Town Historical and Underground Tour
Join a local historian on our historical walking tour around Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile. Learn about Edinburgh’s fascinating history, literature heroes, infamous criminals and battles that shaped our city into what is today.
This tour will take you into parts of Edinburgh that you did not know existed, off the tourist trail. Hear about how the first skyscrapers in the world were built in Edinburgh, indeed we hosted the tallest buildings in the world long before any other country caught onto the trend.
Find out who the famous local criminal was that became the inspiration for Jekyll & Hyde. Learn where the word Black Market came from, where Ebeneezer Scrooge is buried (yes, really) and how Edinburgh University worked closely with the serial killers Burke & Hare.
Edinburgh’s history is long and fascinating, made even more special when told by our enthusiastic and passionate guides.
Our tour includes a visit to Edinburgh’s Underground Vaults, one of the most hidden and historic places in all of Edinburgh. Your guide will tell you about our Underground’s dark history and some of the strangest things that happen down there as well as some famous historic characters connected to our specific vaults.
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Since 2012 we have been conducting underground ghost tours in the Old Town of Edinburgh, showing our customers the secrets of this historic city. We offer a daily historical tour of the Old Town and a nightly pub crawl, additionally, we provide a Spanish ghost tour every evening. All our tours are available on private request and can be conducted in French and German. For our ghost tours and the Outlander tour, all our guides dress in period costume and play a character from Scotland’s bloody past
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Edinburgh Walking Tours
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Old Town + The Royal Mile Free Tour
Old town + the royal mile free tour highlights.
- Historical introduction to Edinburgh
- Victoria Street
- Grassmarket
- Greyfriars Cemetery
- Mysteries about Harry Potter
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Edinburgh is one of the most historic cities in Scotland and the entire United Kingdom and should be on your bucket list.
The city's rich past, royal legacy, and elegant medieval streets will make you wish you never had to leave.
The well-known spots are also close together, which makes it a perfect walkable city.
There are 4 types of free walking tours available in Edinburgh, Scotland:
- Harry Potter-themed Tours
- Ghost Tours
We are a group of local walking tour guides who lead daily walking tours in Edinburgh. We have also written several self-guided walks and recorded two city audio tours.
And, in the video below, Margaret, one of our local guides, takes you on a virtual walk of Edinburgh's Old Town.
We let you know about your options, provide schedules, and explain what you will see on each tour.
Hope to see you on one of our tours!
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Below is a calendar of some of the great walking tours available in Edinburgh, all from local guides.
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- Harry Potter Sights
This schedule above is for tours in English. Click here for tours in other languages , such as Spanish, German, or Italian.
This model of "free" tours is tours that are free to take. There's no need to pay at the end, but you can if you want. Engaging locals adds to the experience by offering understanding and insights. You can pay what you think the walk was worth at the tour's end, even nothing.
According to reviews on TripAdvisor, most people give €5 to €20 per adult to the tour guide when they like the tour.
These free tours are usually well-reviewed, and as good as any other walking tour in Edinburgh.
OLD CITY AND ROYAL MILE TOUR
This section provides information about each of the pay-what-you-like Edinburgh tours which cover the older parts of the city, including historical details to show how Edinburgh became such a notable location.
You can expect to see the following sites during these tours:
- Edinburgh Castle
- Canongate Church
- Scottish Parliament
- Queen’s Palace
If you want to learn more about these locations, please consider taking our GPS-led audio tour one of the pay-what-you-wish walking tours listed below.
We offer a 2-hour guided walk daily at 10:00 a.m. and again at 11:00 a.m. In summer months, you'll find afternoon tours as well. Book this tour here .
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We also offer an audio tour of historic Edinburgh, researched, written, and recorded by one of our own tour guides, that you could take whenever you wish.
Here’s a sample.
- Purchase an audio tour (£2.30)
- Get a confirmation email with .mp3, pdf, and embeddable Google Map
- Enjoy the tour(s).
NEW CITY TOUR
As the name implies, this section will cover some of the more notable modern areas of the city, providing details about the recent history of Edinburgh.
If you’re looking for tips about the best places to eat or the most interesting newer attractions in the city, this is probably the best type of tour to take.
While on a New City tour, you can expect to see popular landmarks and sites such as these:
- Princes Street Gardens
- Scottish Prime Minister’s House
- Scottish National Gallery
- The main street for shops, pubs, restaurants
- Best views in the city
- Calton Hill
To see these sites and learn more about them, consider taking the following tours.
City Explorers
In addition to their Old City tour, this company also offers an outing that covers the newer, more modern areas of Edinburgh as well.
This New City tour is available in both English and Spanish every Sunday and Thursday at 14:00 (2 pm).
FREE HARRY POTTER EDINBURGH TOUR
Did you know that Edinburgh was actually one of the biggest influences on the Harry Potter franchise?
Many of the locations from the book are inspired by real-life places in this city.
To learn a bit more about these sights, or to visit on your own, take a look at our self-guided tour of Potter locations in Edinburgh.
And, in the video below, Margaret, our local Edinburgh Muggle, takes you on a virtual tour of Potter locations in the city.
Discover how Edinburgh became the birthplace of this young prodigy wizard who would eventually take the world by storm
There are at least two companies currently offering pay-what-you-wish walking tours which cover the many ties between Edinburgh and Harry Potter.
You can expect to see and learn about some of the following locations on this tour:
- The Original Diagon Alley
- The Inspiration for Hogwarts
- The Elephant House
- Where Lord Voldemort Was Buried
- Cafes and Hotels Which Inspired J.K. Rowling
- Discover the Origins of Quidditch
If these sites and subjects are of interest, consider taking one of the following free walking tours.
We also offer an audio tour of Harry Potter sights in Edinburgh, researched, written, and recorded by one of our own tour guides.
- Get a confirmation email with .mp3, .pdf, and embeddable Google Map
FREE EDINBURGH GHOST TOUR
The history of this city is filled with legends and myths, but there’s also a darker side to Edinburgh’s past.
Learn about some of the creepier and more disturbing aspects of Edinburgh’s past, including tales of witchery, body-snatching, assassinations, and even the plague.
You can expect to see or hear about some of the following subjects:
- Haunted Graveyards
- Burke and Hare Murders
- History of Public Executions
- The Real Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
- History of Witch Trials
Consider one of the following pay-what-you-wish ghost tours if you want to discover the haunted history of this city.
Ghosts and ghouls, vampires and cannibals - Edinburgh's dark history with Brian Pendreigh
This 2 hour name your own price ghost tour is highly reviewed but does not run daily.
Like most evening ghost tours in Edinburgh, it covers the witches and other darker side aspects of Edinburgh history, not just ghost stories.
Book a free ghost tour here .
If you can't attend the free tour, check out our ticketed Ghost Tour which runs every night.
Free Tours with Tourist Passes
If you're planning to explore multiple attractions in Edinburgh, the Edinburgh City Pass may be your best value for the trip.
With this pass, visitors can access free walking tours at no additional cost, including:
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- The Scotch Whisky Experience
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
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- Edinburgh Zoo
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By purchasing the Edinburgh City Pass, you not only gain access to these amazing spots of the old city of Edinburgh but also enjoy the best value of your visit without the need to queue.
Whether engaging with local history or uncovering sinister stories, this pass offers a more personalized experience for your Edinburgh exploration.
We have a g uide to the Edinburgh City Pass to help you decide if it is a good deal for your trip.
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The FREE Walking Tour starts every day at 10 am, 11 am and 1 pm on The Royal Mile , just in front of a bar called Copper Still (154 High Street).
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Our entertaining and professional ghost guides will lead you on a walking tour through Edinburgh’s hidden wynds and secret courtyards.
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Tour was amazing and soldier jock didn't let them down. Lovely guy and done an amazing job. Had to deal with an unusual situation and he done it professionally
A perfect spooky treat for the family just before Halloween!! our tour guide was brilliant! she was very enthusiastic and got all the group joining in. Will definitely do it again!
Our guide was amazing. They went by the name James Barry. When we come back, we are definitely going to take the tour again and would love it if James could be our guide again. Lovely service. Amazing body language while telling stories. Well done.
Fantastically fun and spectacularly spooky evening walk full of historical stories and ghost tales with tour guide Soldier Jock who was very engaging, interesting yet friendly - ish! Would highly recommend
We was lucky enough to have Dr. Knox as our guide. He was fantastic. Made sure he spoke to everyone on the tour individually. Made fun of everyone. His storytelling and humour was just perfect. The tour was fascinating especially the underground bit at the end.
We went on the night tour with Soldier Jock, and what a brilliant time we had! Jock was informative and captivating with his stories, and there was a great blend of humour and horror on the tour. It was so interesting seeing a side of Edinburgh that's a lot darker than you first expect. Definitely recommended - thanks again, Soldier Jock!
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Dates & times. Daily: 12:00, 14:00, 16:00. Tickets are always limited. Book online in advance for the best ticket price. Duration. 1 hours 15 minutes. Tour location. Start point: Mercat Cross, High Street. End point: Blair Street Underground Vaults, Blair Street, off Hunter's Square.
Home to the 'South Bridge Entity'. Descend into a section of Edinburgh's legendary Underground City, where a population once lived in utter misery. Forgotten for centuries and only recently unsealed, this part of the vaults is known as Damnation Alley . With good reason. Black as Satan's jammies, with a fascinating history to match, these ...
Haunted Vaults Tour. Departs: Edinburgh - City Centre, Edinburgh. Price from: £20pp. Join this tour in Edinburgh and visit the vaults beneath Old Town, dating back to the early 18th century. Your costumed guide will tell you about murders, the persecution of witches and the people who inhabited this scary place.
Step off the tourist trail and explore the Scottish capital's hidden secrets on this underground walking tour in Edinburgh. Follow a guide from the South Bridge in Edinburgh Old Town down below street level, where a series of ancient vaults lie. As you explore the dark passageways, learn why the vaults were built, hear of the poor souls who sought refuge in the depths and discover a hidden ...
Join us for a walking tour of Edinburgh led by our expert guides. Enjoy a detailed history of the city, and visit the Blair Street Underground Vaults. book now. ... All your questions will be answered throughout the duration of our Historic Underground tour, where our award-winning storytellers bring the history of the vaults to life. Customer ...
Full description. Experience a guided walking tour that takes you beneath the streets of Edinburgh's Old Town into a dimly lit space that many considered to be haunted. Your tour visits the vaults of the South Bridge that date back to the 1700s. These are the same vaults mentioned on Most Haunted Live as one of the scariest places on Earth.
Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town. 4,120. Recommended. 94% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher. Historical Tours. from . ... Small Group Ghost Tour incl. Underground Vaults & free drink in Megget's Cellar. 361. Recommended. 95% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher ...
Greet your guide on the Royal Mile and escape the tourist trail to discover Edinburgh's deepest secrets on this underground walking tour through the Edinburgh Vaults. These infamous vaults fill all 19 arches of South Bridge in Edinburgh's historic Old Town. As you walk, you'll learn the hideous conditions in which Edinburgh's poorer ...
Edinburgh: Historic Underground Vaults Daytime Tour. 4.5 / 5 440 reviews. Activity provider: Mercat Tours. Add to wishlist. View all 5 images. 1 / 5. This is a chance to descend and discover our world famous Underground Vaults - the deepest, largest and most extensive in the city.
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour starts from our Old Police Box, 124A High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1QS. Our tickets box is just outside the Tron Kirk and directly infront of Starbucks.
Plan your visit to The Real Mary King's Close. Get ready for your tour of Edinburgh's only preserved 17 th century underground street. The Real Mary King's Close is one of Scotland's most unique historic sites. Open throughout the year, the warren of underground spaces can be accessed from the Royal Mile. BOOK NOW.
Explore a sinister side of Edinburgh on this late-night ghost walking tour that includes the Blair Street Vaults under South Bridge. Stroll mysterious alleyways as you listen to your guide's grim and ghastly tales of treason and torture. Then venture underground for a candlelight tour of the 18th-century chambers and hear haunting stories of supernatural forces lingering in the city's ...
Discover the Edinburgh Vaults—aka South Bridge Vaults—18th-century underground chambers that lie far below the city. On this underground walking tour with an entertaining and informative guide, hear tales of this dark and almost-forgotten place built below one of Edinburgh's busiest thoroughfares. See evidence of excavated storage spaces, human habitation, taverns with wine vaults and more!
Tour company information. Since 2012 we have been conducting underground ghost tours in the Old Town of Edinburgh, showing our customers the secrets of this historic city. We offer a daily historical tour of the Old Town and a nightly pub crawl, additionally, we provide a Spanish ghost tour every evening. All our tours are available on private ...
One of Edinburgh's top attractions and only preserved 17th-century street. ... we offer free audio guides via our mobile app in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, Dutch, Portuguese, Polish and Hungarian. ... Book a Private Tour. Enjoy your very own Private Tour of The Real Mary King's Close for you and up to 19 additional guests.
Full description. Experience a guided walking tour that takes you beneath the streets of Edinburgh's Old Town into a dimly lit space that many considered to be haunted. Your tour visits the vaults of the South Bridge that date back to the 1700s. These are the same vaults mentioned on Most Haunted Live as one of the scariest places on Earth.
90 Minute tour of Edinburgh's Old Town and South Bridge vaults. Tour led by a well trained, highly knowledgeable and personable guide. Relaxed nature of the tour allows for plenty of questions and further discussion. Learn about the extraordinary events which shaped this great city. Access to our exclusive section of underground.
The Edinburgh Vaults, one of the city's most fascinating sights, can only be accessed on a tour. This one focuses exclusively on the vaults, an underground warren below South Bridge in Edinburgh's Old Town. Step inside with a local guide who'll reveal tales of hardship and struggle in 18th-century Edinburgh, grisly stories from the city ...
Old Town + The Royal Mile Free Tour. You will learn about the history of this medieval city, with more than 3000 years, from St Giles Cathedral & Edinburgh Castle walk along the Royal Mile to see the main sites of Edinburgh. Schedule: Daily. Start Time: 10:00, 11:00, 16:00. Tour Language: English.
Tour Description. The FREE Walking Tour starts every day at 10 am, 11 am and 1 pm on The Royal Mile, just in front of a bar called Copper Still (154 High Street). We believe that everyone, no matter what is one's budget should be able to experience and enjoy what Edinburgh has to offer and we also believe that the price of a tour should ...
The Old Town & Underground Ghost Tour will then take you on a guided tour of Edinburgh's underground vaults, for close encounters with the paranormal! Book Now Learn More All Tours World Famous Underground Ghost Tour @ 18:10; 18:45; 19:45 City of Edinburgh Tours +44 (0) 131 220 6868 [email protected] ...
Ideal for those fascinated by the supernatural, this tour of Edinburgh's underground vaults is sure to make your spine tingle. With a ghoulish guide, descend into the darkened depths of the Blair Street Vaults and hear vivid retellings of torture, murder, and body snatching. Abandon thoughts of manufactured frights and prepare to experience the sinister side of Edinburgh on this small-group ...
Old Town & Underground Historical Ghost Tour @ 11:00; 14:15. Join a local historian on our historical walking tour around Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile. Learn about Edinburgh's fascinating history, literature heroes, infamous criminals and battles that shaped our city.