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Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults Historical Walk

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 hour 15 minutes
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Date
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April 2, 2025
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Time
12:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Small Group Scheduled Tour
Maximum group size of 18
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Ages: 5-15 years old
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Adult
Ages: 16-64 years old
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Ages: 65-99 years old
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What You Will Do

Small, personal 5 star group tour with a maximum of 18 people. Descend into the unique Blair Street Underground Vaults of Old Edinburgh. Far below the busy, bustling Edinburgh streets there lies a dark, quiet and forgotten place. These wonderful dark rooms of arched ceilings, fireplaces and 18th century wine vaults lie beneath the South Bridge, one of the city's main thoroughfares. What happened in these extraordinary vaulted chambers, who lived here, where, when and why? See and learn more...

What's Included?

  • Small group experience
  • Exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults
  • Award-winning local storytellers
  • TourTalk radio receiver to enjoy a more immersive storytelling experience

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

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.

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Mercat Tours

45 minutes

Get exclusive access to the city’s oldest, deepest Blair Street Underground Vaults. Discover secrets & stories of Edinburgh’s underworld. See and touch 19th century artefacts. Visit our Discovery Room with 3D model & display.

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Mercat Tours
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children over 5yrs only
  • Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.

Guide Options

  • Guide - English