
Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 1,873 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh worth booking?
Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh is a 1.3-hour experience in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, from $37 per person. It scores 85 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 1,873 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 85 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (1,873)
- Duration
- 1.3 hours
- From
- $37 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 memories: - Smell the leather and smoke - Listen to the tour playlist - Read your ghost story gift Venture beneath Edinburgh’s streets and discover the city’s most haunted underground vaults — a chilling world of shadows and secrets, the Blair Street Underground Vaults This immersive ghost tour offers a spine-tingling glimpse into true tales of Edinburgh’s dark past. Abandon thoughts of manufactured frights and make-believe scares. In the Blair Street Underground Vaults, it’s the true history that haunts. The skill is in the enhanced storytelling. These vaults witnessed the deeds of mischief-makers and murderers, vagrants, and torturers. It’s said to be one of Edinburgh’s most haunted sites, where restless spirits still tread to this day.
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 - Listen to the tour playlist - Read your ghost story gift Venture beneath Edinburgh’s streets and discover the city’s most haunted underground vaults — a chilling world of shadows and secrets, the Blair Street Underground Vaults This immersive ghost tour offers a spine-tingling glimpse into true tales of Edinburgh’s dark past. Abandon thoughts of manufactured frights and make-believe scares. In the Blair Street Underground Vaults, it’s the true history that haunts. The skill is in the enhanced storytelling. These vaults witnessed the deeds of mischief-makers and murderers, vagrants, and torturers. It’s said to be one of Edinburgh’s most haunted sites, where restless spirits still tread to this day.
What's included
Included
- Exclusive multi-sensory experience; with master Storyteller guides
- Small group experience
- Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices
- Exclusive access to the famous Blair Street Underground Vaults on this high-spirited tour
- Listen to the Exclusive Sounds Of Edinburgh Tour Playlist
- Take home an exclusive ghost story gift!
What you'll see and do
Mercat Cross
Tour meeting point.
15 minutes here
Edinburgh Old Town
Encounter true stories of murderers and vagrants and tales of the spirits that may still linger. Tread quietly...
30 minutes here
Mercat Tours
This is no ordinary haunted tour — it’s an unforgettable descent into Edinburgh’s unsettling past. Perhaps you’ll experience a cold breath on the back of your neck, or a whisper – then silence. It’s all the more chilling for being absolutely real: there are no spooks, tricks or jump scares on our Edinburgh ghost tours. Feel it. Hear it. The Haunted Underground awaits.
30 minutes here
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
Mercat Tours, 28 Blair Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR. This tour ends after a visit to our 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
- Please note that we cannot accept babies or children under the age of 5 on this tour.
- Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,873 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
1,873 verified traveler reviews for Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing ghost tour
Great tour with lots of fascinating information! The vaults were terrific, the atmosphere was unique and spooky in the best way possible. Our guide Annabel was truly amazing, she delivered the tour with lots and lots of humour and was very friendly towards all guests. We'll definitely try out other ghost tours if we ever get the chance to come back. Highly reccomend!
via Tripadvisor
Something Different, but Brilliant
I’ve been to Edinburgh many times before and was never sure whether to book a guided Tour, and we were so glad we did! Right from the start, our guide, Linda, connected with all members of the tour group, having such knowledge of all the places we were visiting from, instantly breaking the ice and making us feel warm and welcomed. The meeting point was extremely easy to find, and so quick to get started. The vaults are surprisingly a place that is walked past and looked over so frequently, only a couple minutes walk round the corner from the Royal Mile! On the way to the vaults our guide was so knowledgable about the history of Edinburgh, it really was like stepping back in time. The vaults itself are very interesting, each room tells a different story. I never felt rushed, and was given time to ponder and take photos. Group size wasn’t too large, we booked in advance, but I am more than sure the staff can help with last minute attendance, they are very friendly and approachable. A little something to do during your visit to Edinburgh, we left having learned more about the city, respecting its roots, and loving it even more, we want to come back! After this experience I would definitely book again with Mercat Tours!
via Tripadvisor
A Spoopy night in the vaults
My friends and I attended the Haunted Underground tour given by Micheal and Shannon on 13th October 2026. I had previously done one of the mercat tours in the past, though it was a different one, but the content that was given here differed in some areas and was similar in others. Nonetheless both guides were amazing. Very theatrical in their storytelling which kept you completely engaged the entire time. During the underground vaults section of the tour, in two separate rooms I did feel I had an experience that I couldn't fully explain. I was wearing a jacket and my entire body I felt warm but in these two rooms, every so often I felt my hands, which were behind my back, start to get cold. Like noticeably cold that they hadn't felt before. Was the first time I had ever felt something like that happen. I felt for the price of the tour and how long was very reasonable. It was just over an hour but it felt a little bit longer as you lose all sense of time when underground. The amount of other people felt good too. I have been on other tours that had way more people and sometimes you either felt squished or struggled to see much. The amount on our tour was perfect that I didn't feel any of that. If I had one nitpick about the tour it would be about the microphes the guides use. Although it made being able to hear what they were saying much more easier, it did also pick up the rustling of their clothes quite a bit. It was rather noticeable at first but later you just got used to it. It's the only a minor issue though. Everything else was amazing and I will be sure to book one of the other tours another time, perhaps the very late night one. Thank you for a wonderful evening.
via Tripadvisor
Worth it, very cool way to experience the city.
Lovely experience! Second ghost tour in Edinburgh and this once spent more time in the vaults which was cool. Also really enjoyed the storytelling, and the fact there are not costumed actors or jump scares. Just stories and history, would deffs recomend.
via Tripadvisor
Much of the tour is...
Much of the tour is conducted in very dark, cavernous spaces with terribly uneven ground. The theatrical aspects were awkward and the guide definitely did not “ read the room”.
via Viator
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
- 656
- Verdict
- Exceptional
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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Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Edinburgh.
How much does Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh cost?
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Prices start at $37 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 Multi-Sensory Haunted 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 Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 85 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 1,873 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 Multi-Sensory Haunted 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 Multi-Sensory Haunted 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 Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh?
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Around 656 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 Multi-Sensory Haunted 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.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh?
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Included: Exclusive multi-sensory experience; with master Storyteller guides; Small group experience; Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices; Exclusive access to the famous Blair Street Underground Vaults on this high-spirited tour; and Listen to the Exclusive Sounds Of Edinburgh Tour Playlist. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh?
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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. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Edinburgh. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh?
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Across 1,873 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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