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Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15

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Edinburgh, Scotland
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Overview

Join us for a darkly entertaining, but family friendly, afternoon jaunt through the Old Town of Edinburgh and one of its famous underground vaults. Let one of our enthusiastic, knowledgeable guides, dressed in period costume, lead you through this historic neighbourhood while sharing some fascinating tales from the more bloody side of Scotland’s past, involving murder, bodysnatching, witchcraft and even cannibalism. For the second half of the tour descend into our exclusive section of underground and explore its intriguing but sinister haunted chambers.

What's Included

  • Visit the South Bridge vaults, find out how they came to be and what may dwell within them
  • Walk the labyrinthine, beautiful and wholly unique closes of the Old Town and discover their sometimes tragic but always interesting past.
  • Due to an afternoon start and a lighter tone, these tours are suitable for children.
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    124 High Street
    Edinburgh EH1 1QS, UK

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • No children under 5.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-36194P15

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • Visit the South Bridge vaults, find out how they came to be and what may dwell within them
    • Walk the labyrinthine, beautiful and wholly unique closes of the Old Town and discover their sometimes tragic but always interesting past.
    • Due to an afternoon start and a lighter tone, these tours are suitable for children.
    • A 60-minute long walking tour of the Old Town and Underground vaults.
    • Led by a guide playing a real individual from Edinburgh’s history and dressed in clothes suitable for that person’s era.

    Additional Info

    Activity name

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • No children under 5.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

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