Edinburgh Vaults Ghost Tour with Witchcraft Temple
Delve into the stories behind Edinburgh's underground slums and witchcraft temple
Duration
1 hr
Ideal For
4 people
Includes
Guide, Public liability insurance
Highlights
Explore dimly lit vaults on a shared walking tour through spaces that evolved from merchants' workshops and storage rooms into slums, illegal drinking dens and criminal hideouts. Hear tales of poverty, disease and body snatchers. Step inside the former temple of the Source Coven of the Blue Dragon and learn why the coven stopped practising there, along with the legends surrounding its stone circle.
Itinerary
- Meet at Tourist Information, outside the Bank of Scotland. Choose from departures at 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, or 16:30.
- Explore the vaults of the South Bridge on a 1-hour guided tour.
- Finish at 45 Niddry Street.
What's Included
- English-speaking guide
- Public liability insurance provided by the operator
Important details
- Ages 5+ only. Children aged 5–16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Requires considerable walking and climbing stairs. The tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
- Pets are not allowed; assistance animals, including guide dogs, are welcome.
- You may be refused participation if you appear intoxicated.
- Do not use flash photography inside the vaults.
- Arrive 5 minutes before your departure time.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date (Edinburgh local time) for a full refund. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded. If the operator cancels due to unforeseen events or extreme weather, you can reschedule or request a full refund.
Product ID: N2RE5W
Meeting details
Tourist Information, outside Bank of Scotland, 300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PH