Edinburgh vaults

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Take a trip into the dark and mysterious past of the Georgian times with a visit to the spooky chambers of the Edinburgh vaults. Hidden beneath the busy old town are 19 arches which form part of the South Bridge.

The arches were originally used by local businesses of cobblers, workshops and taverns but after 30 years the poor construction resulted in them being abandoned. This gave way to the opportunity for the darker residents of the Scottish City to use the hidden spaces for illegal gambling, whiskey distilleries and, some even say, for body snatchers to hide bodies!

Rumour has it that you can feel or even hear the many ghosts lingering amongst the vaults. See for yourself as you explore the history and hear the stories of the haunting underground spaces.

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Ghosts and ghouls evening walking tour of Edinburgh
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Ghosts and ghouls evening walking tour of Edinburgh

Book this evening ghosts and ghouls walking tour to discover Edinburgh's haunted side and the Blair Street Underground Vaults before a dram of whisky.

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Ghostly underground walking tour of Edinburgh
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Ghostly underground walking tour of Edinburgh

Book this ghostly underground walking tour of Edinburgh now to explore haunted caverns and discover the city's darker side in the safety of daylight.

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Hidden and haunted evening adult walking tour of Edinburgh
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Hidden and haunted evening adult walking tour of Edinburgh

Book this hidden and haunted evening adult walking tour of Edinburgh now to discover the gruesome underground vaults and the creepy old town.

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Historic underground walking tour of Edinburgh
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Historic underground walking tour of Edinburgh

Book a tour of Edinburgh's underground caverns and learn the secret history of the city's Old Town with stories and artifacts from Georgian times.

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Edinburgh vaults

Edinburgh vaults

Edinburgh

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5/5
, 31 Aug 2024

“The tour was so good. Shannon was the perfect host and her story telling was amazing. She deserves a pay rise, or at least make her a cuppa and give her 3 biccies .... the good ones!”

5/5
, 01 Apr 2024

“My sister and I were very impressed with the tour! Stephanie and Anelia were amazing guides, very informative and dramatic keeping everyone interested in the history of Edinburgh. The Vaults were amazing and very good to explore, I will recommend to anyone visiting Edinburgh!”

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, 14 Mar 2023
4/5
, 19 Nov 2022
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