Stone Circle in one of the Niddry Street Vaults
Niddry Street Vaults, Edinburgh
Niddry Street Vaults, Edinburgh
Go under the streets of Edinburgh's South Bridge to hear terrifying ghost stories on a 75-minute tour of Edinburgh's paranormally active Vaults. See the infamous stone circle vault, and a horrifying torture exhibition.
Join this guided walking tour of the Vaults below Edinburgh's South Bridge for the city’s darkest and most frightening experience as you hear ghost stories of the city told below the streets.
The Torture Exhibition await for those with a strong enough stomach to learn how these devices were used in times gone by. Then go to the infamous Edinburgh Vaults, the home of “The Watcher” ghost, learn about the horrific living conditions and listening to stories of murderers who roamed the streets, see the infamous stone circle vault, and discover why you should never step inside!
Tour is strictly for over 18s only.
COVID-19 information
In recognition that this business has confirmed that they have followed government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, ensuring processes are in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social/physical distancing.
Contact details
Auld Reekie Tours
45 Niddry Street
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
United Kingdom
EH1 1RU
45 Niddry Street
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
United Kingdom
EH1 1RU
COVID-19 facilities
- Advance booking essential
- COVID-19 measures in place
- COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy in place
- COVID-19 risk assessment completed
- COVID-19 staff training completed
- Capacity limit
- Clear signage
- Face mask essential (not provided)
- Face masks required for staff in public areas
- Hand sanitiser available to visitors & staff
- Hygiene screens in place
- Online booking only
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
Tour company information
Auld Reekie Tours
Auld Reekie Tours was formed in 1995. Since then we have been offering a wide range of underground and graveyard tours to visitors from all over the world. We are the only tour company that owns its own vaults, having exclusive use of them. Apart from lighting, our vaults have remained mostly unchanged since they were built in the 1700s.
Opening times
Everyday 10:00 - 22:00
Please see website for current covid-19 opening hours
