Why choose this Edinburgh tour ?
Small, personal 5 star group tour with a maximum of 18 people.
Descend into the unique Blair Street Underground Vaults of Old Edinburgh.
Far below the busy, bustling Edinburgh streets there lies a dark, quiet and forgotten place. These wonderful dark rooms of arched ceilings, fireplaces and 18th century wine vaults lie beneath the South Bridge, one of the city’s main thoroughfares. What happened in these extraordinary vaulted chambers, who lived here, where, when and why? See and learn more…
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What makes Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults Historical Walk a unique experience ?
Get exclusive access to the city’s oldest, deepest Blair Street Underground Vaults.
Discover secrets & stories of Edinburgh’s underworld.
See and touch 19th century artefacts.
Visit our Discovery Room with 3D model & display.
Tour meeting point.
Explore the closes and understand the buildings of the historic Old Town of Edinburgh, before descending into the Blair Street Underground Vaults
See the sites of the Old Town as you walk towards the Blair Street Underground Vaults
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children over 5yrs only
- Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Small Group Scheduled Tour
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Maximum group size of 18
Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults Historical Walk Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Small group experience
- Exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults
- Award-winning local storytellers
- TourTalk radio receiver to enjoy a more immersive storytelling experience
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Mercat Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 1134 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
To provide a fully immersive experience, we’ll provide a personal audio device. Your Storyteller will use a headset with microphone to ensure you hear every word over the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh’s lively Old Town. You are welcome to bring your own headphones (3.5mm jack) or use a pair of ours.
Please arrive at the Mercat Cross on The Royal Mile (High Street) EH1 1RF, 15 minutes before the start of your tour and check-in with the on-street representative from Mercat Tours.
