Underground City of the Dead Tour

Why choose this Edinburgh tour ?

Experience the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City with this award-winning guided walking tour. Known as ‘Damnation Alley’ and forgotten for centuries, these tunnels were once ‘home’ to men, women and children living in utter misery.

Experience Edinburgh’s dark past as you listen to stories about what really happened beneath the city’s streets and what might have stayed behind …

• 80 minute walking tour exploring Edinburgh’s underground city, led by a local expert guide.

• Choice of day or night time tour.

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What makes Underground City of the Dead Tour a unique experience ?

This tour ventures into the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City, where a population once lived in utter misery. Black as Satan’s jammies, with a fascinating history to match, these vaults were forgotten for centuries and only recently unsealed.

This part of the South Bridge Vaults is known as Damnation Alley. With good reason. These dark tunnels and are stalked by a malevolent presence known as the South Bridge Entity.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Language: English only
  • Age: Minimum 12
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Options To Choose for Your Trip:

Underground City of the Dead Tour Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Local, expert guide

Not Included

  • Transportation to/from attractions

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Special Instructions:

    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
    • Minimum numbers apply.

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  • This Tour is Provided by City of the Dead 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 215 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 4 Travelers is accepted for booking.