Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, Scotland

1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Keep the kids entertained, and on their toes, with this guided ghost tour focused on Edinburgh's grisly history. Your guide will bring Edinburgh's dark history to life as you wander along the Royal Mile, in and out of shadowy alleyways, and below ground to the Blair Street Underground Vaults, once frequented by some of Edinburgh’s least appealing characters.

Family-friendly ghost tour of Edinburgh
Keep the kids entertained with grisly tales of Edinburgh's past
Go underground to the Blair Street Underground Vaults
See hidden places you wouldn't find on your own

What's Included

Exclusive multi-sensory tours; with master Storyteller guides
Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices
Exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults
Small-group experience
See artefacts found in Edinburgh’s secret underground vaults

Due to Health & Safety, this tour is not suitable for those under the age of 5

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Mercat Cross
High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK
Mercat Cross, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF. Look for the 8 sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella.

End point

28 Blair St, Edinburgh EH1 1QR, UK
28 Blair Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR. Your visit will end after a visit to our famous Blair Street Underground Vaults.

Itinerary

Mercat Cross

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Mile

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mercat Tours

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
Children over 5yrs only
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 27 reviews

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Bravo Mike

Miranda_C, Jun 2025

Mike did an excellent job on the ghost stories tour. He was knowledgeable and entertaining. He was made sure to include the kids during his storytelling. It was easy to book, easy to find and an overall good experience.

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