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A dimly lit stone room with a wooden staircase, a lantern, and a window with blue-tinted glass. 2
Underground City of the Dead Tour 3
The "Tree of the Dead" - the tour starts here outside St Giles Cathedral 4
South Bridge Vaults 5

Underground City of the Dead Tour

By City of the Dead Tours
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
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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.

Activity location

  • Royal Mile
    • Royal Mile,
    • EH1 2PB, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • St Giles' Cathedral
    • High Street
    • EH1 1RE, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local, expert guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to/from attractions

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Language: English only
  • Age: Minimum 12

Activity itinerary

Royal Mile

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.

South Bridge- Edinburgh

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Royal Mile
    • Royal Mile,
    • EH1 2PB, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    St Giles' Cathedral
    • High Street
    • EH1 1RE, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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