Edinburgh Dungeon Anytime Entry Tickets

Face the freaky side of history at The Edinburgh Dungeon where creepy characters and wild stories take over. Drop in anytime on the day of your choosing!

Getting started

Just head to The Edinburgh Dungeon entrance and show your ticket. There’s no set entry time, so feel free to drop by whenever it suits you. Once scanned in, you’ll be guided inside to kick off your journey through the city's shadowy past at your own pace.

What to expect

Forget dry history tours. The Dungeon turns Edinburgh’s darkest tales into hilarious, creepy theatre, complete with live actors, spooky sets, and unexpected laughs. It’s a mix of storytelling and scares, perfect for anyone who likes their history with a twist.

Features

• Anytime entry: Turn up whenever you like on your chosen date. It’s ideal if you’re working around unpredictable weather or a relaxed sightseeing plan.

• Live actor shows: Get pulled into twisted stories by plague doctors, witch hunters, and other creepy characters like Burke & Hare and Geillis Duncan. It’s spooky, ridiculous, and a little bit gross.

• Immersive sets: Wander through atmospheric scenes with moody lighting, haunting sounds, and interactive moments that make you part of the madness.

• Drop-dead ride: Feel the adrenaline rush as you plummet on the Drop Dead ride, a spine-chilling finale simulating a 30-meter fall at Edinburgh Dungeon’s Grassmarket gallows.

• Creepy fun for ages 8 and up: Scary enough to thrill, silly enough to laugh at. It’s a weirdly fun time for kids, teens, and grown-ups who enjoy the odd shiver.

Edinburgh Dungeon Anytime Entry Tickets

Discover the Edinburgh Dungeon, an immersive experience that transports visitors back to Scotland's darkest days through a series of chilling shows and interactive exhibits. With anytime entry tickets, you can visit the dungeon at your convenience without worrying about strict schedules or time constraints. Explore over 10 different rooms filled with tales of cannibals, witch trials, and executions, brought vividly to life by costumed actors and elaborate sets. The Drop Dead Ride is a thrilling attraction that simulates Edinburgh's old execution methods, dropping visitors from a height of 20 feet. This experience offers guided tours in multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian, ensuring accessibility for international travelers. Each show lasts approximately 30 minutes, allowing you to spend as much time inside the dungeon as your schedule permits. The Edinburgh Dungeon is located at Castlehill, just a short walk from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, making it an ideal addition to any sightseeing itinerary in the city center. With over 15 years of operation since its opening in 2007, the dungeon has become a must-visit attraction for thrill-seekers and history enthusiasts alike.

Explore Edinburgh's Darkest Legends

Your tour stops at the Edinburgh Dungeon where you can delve into Scotland’s most spine-chilling stories. This attraction opened its doors in 2007, covering an area of approximately 15,000 square feet with multiple themed chambers dedicated to different historical horrors. Visitors will encounter eerie characters such as cannibals and witches, each bringing their own twisted tales to life through elaborate sets and theatrical performances. The Drop Dead Ride simulates a terrifying fall from 20 feet high, complete with live actors portraying the priest and judge who witnessed these grim events firsthand during executions in Edinburgh’s past. Unique among similar attractions, the dungeon combines dark humor with historical accuracy, providing an educational yet entertaining experience that is both informative and thrilling. This makes it stand out as a key part of any visit to Edinburgh's historic center.

Experience Historical Reenactments

The Edinburgh Dungeon offers immersive reenactments of Scotland’s most infamous events, such as witch trials and executions. Each show lasts about 15 minutes and is performed multiple times daily by costumed actors who bring historical figures to life with chilling accuracy. The attraction covers a range of dates from the medieval period through the early modern era, including significant years like 1692 for the North Berwick Witch Trials and 1708 for the execution of James Stewart, providing contextually rich experiences that educate visitors on Scotland’s darker history.

Tour Highlights

• Explore Edinburgh's darkest legends at the Dungeon
• Anytime entry with no strict schedule constraints
• Guided tours in 10 languages including English and Spanish
• Drop Dead Ride simulating a 20-foot fall from an execution gallows
• Interactive shows on cannibals, witch trials, and other historical horrors
• Costumed actors bringing Edinburgh's past to life with chilling accuracy
• Educational yet entertaining experience combining history and dark humor
• Located in the heart of Edinburgh near major landmarks like Edinburgh Castle

Perfect for thrill-seekers, history buffs, and families looking for an educational adventure, this anytime entry ticket provides flexibility and convenience. Guests can enjoy exploring the Edinburgh Dungeon's eerie rooms and chilling shows at their own pace, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in Scotland’s darker past while visiting key landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.