Walking Tour of The Edinburgh Dungeon
















Walking Tour of The Edinburgh Dungeon
Duration: 1 hour (approx.)
1 hour (approx.)
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the start of your experience
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Dive into Scotland's shadowy past with the Walking Tour of The Edinburgh Dungeon, an actor-led experience set in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This thrilling journey through time takes you on a chilling adventure over 70 minutes as you encounter notorious figures like Burke and Hare and the infamous witch Agnes Finnie. Live actors bring to life these eerie tales against engaging sets filled with special effects.
Dive into Scotland's shadowy past with the Walking Tour of The Edinburgh Dungeon, an actor-led experience set in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This thrilling journey through time takes you on a chilling adventure over 70 minutes as you encounter notorious figures like Burke and Hare and the infamous witch Agnes Finnie. Live actors bring to life these eerie tales against engaging sets filled with special effects.
A 70-min walking tour beneath Edinburgh's streets unveils 1000 years of Scotland’s dark history.
Engage with the chilling thrill at The Dungeon through engaging sets, live shows by actors, and bone-rattling special effects in a fascinating atmosphere.
Characters like cannibal Sawney Bean and witch Agnes Finnie come to life as they recount their gruesome tales during your experience.
Navigate an eerie mirror maze or face the heart-stopping drop ride. For those seeking more adventure, explore the Torture Chamber with its chilling confession-extraction devices.
Did you know? The Dungeon shares a boundary with Mary King’s Close, where century-old ghost stories from plague times linger.
Admission to a thrilling 70-minute Walking Tour of The Edinburgh Dungeon in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Access to live actors and engaging sets as part of Your Experience Step Into the Past Embark at Agnes Finnie's Humor Prepare
Entry for an exciting drop ride within The Dungeon
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Judge in period costume presides over mock trial at Edinburgh Dungeon Tour.
Welcome to Edinburgh Dungeon
In Scotland's capital city, located in Edinburgh near famous landmarks, you'll step into an engaging 70-minute journey through history at The Dungeon. This actor-led tour takes you on a thrilling exploration of the past with live actors and special effects that bring chilling tales vividly to life.
Explore Dark Chapters
Your adventure begins by delving into the sinister stories of Burke and Hare, notorious for supplying corpses used in Dr. Knox's anatomy lectures. As you navigate through Edinburgh Dungeon’s eerie settings, meet Sawney Bean, a legendary cannibal, and Agnes Finnie, an infamous witch.
A Blend of Terrors and Laughs
The experience is not just about fear; it includes moments of Scottish humor that lighten the atmosphere. Prepare to face horrors like the black plague in a terrifying torture chamber while enjoying pockets of laughter throughout your journey. Test your courage with an exhilarating drop ride featuring a vertical free fall, followed by navigating through a perplexing mirror maze.
Conclude this haunting yet entertaining tour at Loch Leven Castle where legends say Mary Queen of Scots' spirit still wanders the halls.

Shackles on wooden floor, Edinburgh Dungeon Tour.

Victorian-costumed actors in a dim Edinburgh alley for the Dungeon Tour.

Judge in period costume presides over mock trial at Edinburgh Dungeon Tour.

Shackles on wooden floor, Edinburgh Dungeon Tour.

Victorian-costumed actors in a dim Edinburgh alley for the Dungeon Tour.

Visitors react to a costumed actor in a dramatic scene at the Edinburgh Dungeon Tour.
Before your visit, take note of the following important details:
Parking & Accessibility
This venue offers wheelchair-friendly facilities for all guests.
Show Considerations
Be aware that certain performances include flashing lights. If you have photosensitive epilepsy, please inform a staff member upon arrival to explore alternative pathways.
Ages & Restrictions
This experience is designed for those aged 5 years and older.

Visitors exploring mirror maze at Edinburgh Dungeon Tour.

Visitors react to a costumed actor in a dramatic scene at the Edinburgh Dungeon Tour.

Visitors exploring mirror maze at Edinburgh Dungeon Tour.
Ensure all visitors are aged five and above as this experience is restricted for younger guests.
If you or anyone in your group has photosensitive epilepsy, speak to a member of staff before entering the attraction to find an alternative route due to flashing lights.
The Edinburgh Dungeon offers wheelchair accessibility; plan accordingly if needed for any visitors with mobility requirements.
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