100% refund if cancelled 1 day before departure

Due to the nature of the underground vaults and uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for guests with mobility issues or those who require wheelchair access.

Wear comfortable shoes for walking and dress appropriately for the weather, as part of the tour takes place outdoors.

This tour is suitable for children, though parents should be aware that some of the stories can be unsettling. It may not be appropriate for very young children.

The tour starts in Mercat Cross, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, United Kingdom

Beneath the bustle of Edinburgh’s Old Town you’ll discover a dark, damp world unchanged since the 18th century. Your expert guide will lead you deep into the Blair Street Underground Vaults, and together you’ll explore their history – including how they became home to the city’s most destitute inhabitants. It’s a story rooted in Edinburgh’s Georgian past – grand feats of engineering, the expansion of the city, and those left behind in its darkest corners. Why were the vaults built? Who used them? Save your questions for your guide, a masterful storyteller who will bring the history of the vaults to life, talking you through some of the artefacts that have survived. This walking tour takes 1 hour and 15 minutes, with time at the end in the Discovery Room – complete with 3D model and artefacts. Meeting Point:The Mercat Cross is an 8 sided monument situated on the Royal Mile. The tour departs from right in front of it. Mercat Cross, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, United Kingdom

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Please arrive at the meeting point (Mercat Cross, Royal Mile, EH1 1RF) at least 15 minutes before the beginning of your tour to allow time to check inTour ends: Blair Street Underground Vaults, 28 Blair Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QRConcession tickets apply to seniors (aged 65+) and students (aged 16+) with a valid student IDChildren over five years of age are very welcome, but children under 5 are not permitted on any of our toursPlease bring your own set of 3.5 mm jack headphones for use with the TourTalk devices, otherwise these can be provided for youPlease note, anyone who appears to be under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to join the tourThis tour runs in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly to the weather. Sensible walking shoes are advisedPlease note only service dogs are welcome on this tour, no other petsThe maximum number of participants is 18 peopleVouchers on smartphones or tablets are accepted. Printed vouchers are also accepted.

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The Mercat Cross is an 8 sided monument situated on the Royal Mile. The tour departs from right in front of it.

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