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Underground Vaults Historical Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Want to see Edinburgh’s darkest secret? Descend into the vaults…

Discount code: AUTUMN10
eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card

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Highlights

  • Get exclusive access to the Blair Street Underground Vaults – the city’s oldest, deepest vaults
  • Discover the history of day-to-day life in Old Town Edinburgh’s wynds and closes, as well as in the vaults
  • See and touch authentic 19th Century artefacts found in the vaults

What's included

  • Guided tour

Prepare for the experience

Accessibility information:

  • Not wheelchair accessible

Ticket restrictions:

  • Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Tours star at: 14:00 and 16:00

Departure point

  • Start location: Mercat Cross, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF
  • End point: Hunter Square

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and supplied by Mercat Tours.

Once you have completed your booking, you will receive an instant order confirmation via email from VisitBritain. Your eTicket will be then emailed to you within 72 hours. This can be downloaded and used through your mobile phone or printed out and shown when attending the tour.