Walking Tour of The Edinburgh Dungeon

Step Into the Shadows of Scotland's Past

Embark on a thrilling journey through time as you descend into the Edinburgh Dungeon. Your 70-minute, actor-led adventure begins with a visit to the gruesome pair, Burke and Hare, whose morbid dealings with corpses provided Dr. Knox with material for his notorious anatomy lectures. As you traverse the murky underbelly of the city, you’ll encounter the dreaded cannibal Sawney Bean and the infamous witch Agnes Finnie. The Dungeon’s live actors, combined with the immersive sets and special effects, bring these chilling tales to life, making you part of the city's macabre history.

A Whirlwind of Horror and Humor

Prepare for chills and thrills as you confront the horrors of the black plague and navigate the terrifying torture chamber. But it's not all screams; the Dungeon’s unique blend of fear and fun is peppered with Scottish humor, ensuring pockets of laughter amidst the scares. Challenge your nerve at the thrilling drop ride with a vertical free fall and the perplexing mirror maze. End your journey with a visit to Loch Leven Castle, where the spirit of Mary Queen of Scots is said to still roam the corridors.

Walking Tour of The Edinburgh Dungeon

Discover the chilling history of Scotland on this 70-minute walking tour beneath Edinburgh's streets at The Edinburgh Dungeon, where you will explore over a thousand years of dark tales through immersive sets and live shows. This guided sightseeing experience includes engaging characters like cannibal Sawney Bean and witch Agnes Finnie, who relive their gruesome stories with bone-rattling special effects. Brave the eerie mirror maze and heart-stopping drop ride while exploring the Torture Chamber to discover chilling devices used for extracting confessions from victims. The tour shares a boundary with Mary King’s Close, a historic alley haunted by century-old ghost stories from plague times. Tourists can experience 10 different sections of the dungeon, each uniquely designed to evoke fear and suspense. The attraction is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM and offers audio guides in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Polish. Visitors will spend approximately 70 minutes inside the dungeon, with a size of around 25,000 square feet, making it one of the largest underground attractions in Edinburgh.

Explore 1000 Years of Dark History

Your tour stops at The Edinburgh Dungeon where you will experience over a thousand years of Scotland's dark history through immersive sets and live performances. Established in 2007, the dungeon covers an area of approximately 25,000 square feet with 10 different sections each designed to evoke fear and suspense. Visitors can meet characters like cannibal Sawney Bean and witch Agnes Finnie who relive their gruesome tales through bone-rattling special effects. The attraction is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM and offers audio guides in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Polish. Guests will spend approximately 70 minutes inside the dungeon, with a size of around 25,000 square feet making it one of the largest underground attractions in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Dungeon stands out for its unique combination of history and entertainment, providing an engaging experience that educates while thrilling visitors.

Brave the Mirror Maze

Your tour stops at the mirror maze within The Edinburgh Dungeon where you will navigate through a series of reflective corridors designed to disorient and confuse. This interactive attraction covers approximately 100 square feet and is one of several unique features found throughout the dungeon. Visitors can spend around 5-10 minutes exploring this eerie space, which has been a part of the experience since the opening in 2007. The mirror maze stands out for its ability to create a sense of disorientation and fear, making it a memorable highlight for those brave enough to face their fears.

Experience Heart-Stopping Drop Ride

Your tour stops at the heart-stopping drop ride within The Edinburgh Dungeon where you will experience sudden drops and twists designed to thrill and scare. This attraction is one of several unique features found throughout the dungeon, covering an area of approximately 50 square feet and offering a high-intensity experience for visitors. Guests can spend around 2-3 minutes on this thrilling ride, which has been part of the dungeon since its opening in 2007. The drop ride stands out for its ability to provide an adrenaline rush while immersing guests in Scotland's dark history.

Discover Chilling Devices at Torture Chamber

Your tour stops at the torture chamber within The Edinburgh Dungeon where you will discover chilling devices used to extract confessions from victims. This attraction covers an area of approximately 100 square feet and is one of several unique features found throughout the dungeon, offering a glimpse into Scotland's dark past through interactive exhibits. Visitors can spend around 5-10 minutes exploring this eerie space which has been part of the experience since its opening in 2007. The torture chamber stands out for its ability to educate while thrilling guests with historical accuracy and immersive design.

Tour Highlights

• Explore 1000 years of Scotland’s dark history at The Edinburgh Dungeon
• Experience chilling live shows and bone-rattling special effects in the dungeon
• Audio guides available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Polish
• Meet characters like cannibal Sawney Bean and witch Agnes Finnie reliving their gruesome tales
• Brave the eerie mirror maze covering 100 square feet of reflective corridors
• Experience heart-stopping drop ride with sudden drops and twists in a 50-square-foot area
• Discover chilling devices used to extract confessions from victims at the torture chamber, covering 100 square feet

Perfect for history enthusiasts, thrill-seekers, and families, this guided walking tour provides an engaging experience through immersive sets and live shows. The 70-minute format allows you to explore over a thousand years of dark history, meet characters like cannibal Sawney Bean and witch Agnes Finnie, and brave the mirror maze and drop ride, giving you an unforgettable glimpse into Scotland's dark past while enjoying interactive attractions.