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Highlights
- Take a 70-minute walk under the city streets to see 1000 years of Scottish dark history.
- Experience the fear at Edinburgh Dungeon through live shows, detailed settings, and powerful special effects.
- Interact with characters like Sawney Bean and Agnes Finnie as they act out their horrific stories.
- Walk through a creepy mirror maze and try the drop ride. You can also view the Torture Chamber to see tools once used on victims.
- The site sits near Mary King’s Close, which holds ancient ghost tales from the era of the plague.
Your Experience
Inside The Edinburgh Dungeon
Enjoy a thrilling 70-minute journey at Edinburgh Dungeon led by trained performers.
Start with the story of Burke and Hare, who provided bodies for Dr. Knox’s medical classes through illicit means.
Move further back in time to encounter infamous characters including the cannibal Sawney Bean and the witch Agnes Finnie.
Live acts, intricate sets, and special effects work together to make these haunting tales feel real.
Thrills and Comedy
Prepare for a rush as you confront scenes of the black plague and pass through frightening torture rooms.
Beyond frights, the venue uses Scottish comedy to create laughs during the scary parts.
Amenities and Finale
Challenge yourself on a drop ride with a vertical fall and lose your way in a confusing mirror maze.
Finish at Loch Leven Castle, rumored to be haunted by the spirit of Mary Queen of Scots.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guided tour of The Edinburgh Dungeon lasting 70 minutes
- Live performers acting in realistic environments
- Access to the drop ride attraction
- Any personal purchases made by guests
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Must Know
- Only visitors who are five years old or older may join.
- Certain shows use lights that flash; those with photosensitive epilepsy should ask staff for a different path before coming in.
- Wheelchair access is available to make sure all guests remain comfortable.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket Redemption Point
Show your ticket at The Edinburgh Dungeon.
Address: 31 Market Place, Edinburgh EH1 1DF, United Kingdom.
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Getting There
By Bus
The closest bus stop is North Bridge (Stop NE). It is a quick 2-minute walk to the redemption point.
Board bus #X62 to get you there.
By Train
The closest train station is Edinburgh Waverley. It's a quick 2-minute walk to the redemption point.
Board trains #LNER, #ScotRail, #lumo, or more to get you there.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience starts.
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