Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 33 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh worth booking?
Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh is a 1.3-hour experience in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, from $28 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 33 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 73 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (33)
- Duration
- 1.3 hours
- From
- $28 per person
Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond your visit. Take the Story Home: evoke the m
What you get
About this experience
Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond your visit. Take the Story Home: evoke the memories: - Smell the leather and smoke - Touch original artefacts - Listen to the tour playlist A daytime ghost tour for kids full of tales of stinking streets, terrible tortures and ghostly goings-on. Listen to the distant clatter of a horse-drawn carriage as you explore a city built on body snatching and torture. Learn the meaning of gardyloo and hope you never hear it, grimace at the tales of Scottish witches and find out what treasure could be found buried in a 19th century graveyard. You’ll even hear what school children, like you, once packed in their school bags. You’ll finish your tour in our exclusive Blair Street Underground Vaults, once frequented by some of Edinburgh’s less-appealing characters.
What's included
Included
- See artefacts found in Edinburgh’s secret underground vaults
- Exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults
- Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices
- Small-group experience
- Exclusive multi-sensory tours; with master Storyteller guides
Not included
- Due to Health & Safety, this tour is not suitable for those under the age of 5
What you'll see and do
Mercat Cross
To start, you’ll visit the winding closes of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Learn the meaning of gardyloo and hope you never hear it, grimace at the tales of Scottish witches and find out what treasure could be found buried in a 19th century graveyard (clue: it’s not gold and shiny). You’ll even hear what school children, like you, once packed in their school bags on one eventful day.
15 minutes here
Royal Mile
You’ll hear all about the creepy characters lurking in the past and the hideous real history of how people lived in 19th century Edinburgh. Listen to the distant clatter of a horse-drawn carriage as you explore a city built on witch trials, body snatching and a gruesome past of torture. Your master Storyteller will take you to the places where history lives.
15 minutes here
You’ll finish your excursion beneath the streets in our exclusive Blair Street Underground Vaults, once frequented by some of Edinburgh’s less-appealing characters. Maybe you’ll even catch their whispers as you explore…
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Edinburgh
Mercat Cross, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF. Look for the 8 sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
28 Blair Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR. Your visit will end after a visit to our famous Blair Street Underground Vaults.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Mercat Tours
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
- Children over 5yrs only
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 33 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Good for families
8 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
33 verified traveler reviews for Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
My 8 year old daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour!
Veni was our guide and she was so warm and engaging for the kids, and very skilled at reading the room to see how scary she should make the tour. It was informative and genuinely interesting. The only problem was spotting the guide amongst the crowds on the Royal Mile, as the meeting point wasn't 100% clear, but I understand that the guide having to hold up a flag or anything would be cumbersome for the rest of the tour. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the tour, and will definitely go on more when my daughter's a little older. Thanks again for a great morning!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted you and your daughter thoroughly enjoyed the Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour with Veni. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to her. We also appreciate your feedback about the meeting point and are glad you’re looking forward to more tours as she gets older. Mercat Team
via Tripadvisor
Great tour for families
Our ghost tour was led by Veni and it was a fun and engaging way to learn the history of the vaults. Perfect amount of spooky for our 5 and 8 year old!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted your family enjoyed the tour with Veni and that it was the perfect amount of spooky for your 5 and 8 year olds. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Veni. Mercat Team
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful for the whole family
The tour was amazing both historically and ghostly 😊 thus making it enjoyable by adults as well as kids. The guide Veni did manage to excite our minds without making the littlest too scared.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted the whole family enjoyed the experience, from the history to the ghostly tales, and that it struck the right balance for younger visitors. We hope to welcome you all back to the Blair Street Underground Vaults. Mercat Tours
via Tripadvisor
Kids Ghost Tour
Veni was fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The vaults are a must see!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted you and your family enjoyed the Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour with Veni. It's wonderful to hear that she helped make the experience so enjoyable and that you discovered the fascinating atmosphere of the vaults. Mercat Team
via Tripadvisor
Well worth the hour
Wasn't sure what to expect when I decided to book this tour as part of my son's 10th birthday celebration. Glad I did! Linda, our tour guide, was the perfect host. Full of humor and wisdom she was the perfect person to navigate the crew of 15 tourists through an underground vault filled with history and grisly sad tales of those past on. Loved her energy and interaction with all the kids. Upon check in she asked each kids’ name and remembered everyone's name throughout the tour. Just over an hour, the tour, which meets close by the castle starts off above ground introducing landmarks continues underground, accessed by some winding steeps and wraps up in the gift shop. Well worth the hour!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted you chose to celebrate your son's birthday with us and that your group enjoyed exploring the Blair Street Underground Vaults with Linda. It's wonderful to hear that her storytelling, humour and interaction with the children helped make the experience so memorable. We appreciate you sharing your kind words with us. Mercat Team
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 12
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Mercat Tours, who run 6 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 71.8 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Edinburgh.
How much does Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh cost?
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Prices start at $28 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Edinburgh usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh take?
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Plan for about 1.3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Edinburgh is not rushed.
Is Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 33 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Edinburgh, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh?
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Around 12 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Edinburgh can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Edinburgh and add a light layer if any part of the 1.3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Edinburgh within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Edinburgh?
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On Outty we rank every Edinburgh experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh, The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Edinburgh?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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