--- title: City of the Dead Underground Vaults (Day) lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 27 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.69 reviews: 140 duration_minutes: 80 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 20 of 28 (Ghost Tours & Vaults) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/city-of-the-dead-underground-vaults-day/ --- # City of the Dead Underground Vaults (Day) **Guidekin's take:** Explore the underground tunnels called Damnation Alley through stories of former residents and reported hauntings. A local guide leads the walk; participants must be at least twelve and have moderate fitness. 4.69 from 140 reviews at €27 per person for 1h 20m. ## Overview 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. PLEASE NOTE During very busy times of the year, tours are marked SOLD OUT when places are still available, in order to avoid over-booking. Contact us if the tour you want is marked SOLD OUT, in case places are available. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Tours leave from the tree on the… - Starts 15:30: one departure a day - Age 12+: minimum age to join ## Key facts - Price: from €27 per person - Duration: 1h 20m - Rating: 4.69/5 from 140 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 93% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: City of the Dead Tours ## What's included - Local, expert guide ## Not included - Transportation to/from attractions ## Itinerary 1. **Royal Mile** (20m) - The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Each guide is a local expert on Edinburgh's fascinating and horrifying history, with their own unique style and delivery so no two tours are ever the same. 2. **South Bridge- Edinburgh** (1h; admission included) - 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.... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Tours leave from the tree on the pavement at the side of St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile. NOT THE FRONT! (The map has us on the wrong side of the church and we can't change it!) Please arrive at meeting point 10 minutes prior to departure. Please contact us if you're unable to join your tour. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ_QP3T4XHh0gR8i8eVxbnJKo ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Age: Minimum 12 - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Language: English only ## Compared with other Ghost Tours & Vaults | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #20 of 28** | €27 | 1h 20m | 4.69 (140) | shared | | [Edinburgh - Dark History](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-dark-history/?format=md) | €21 | 2h | 4.96 (914) | shared | | [Haunted Histories walking tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/haunted-histories-walking-tour/?format=md) | €21 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (211) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-witches-haunted-history-walking-tour/?format=md) | €21 | 1h 10m | 4.9 (711) | shared | Ranked #20 of 28 in Ghost Tours & Vaults by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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