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Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh
- Duration1 hour 15 min
- GroupShared · max 18
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
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 to expect
Mercat Cross
Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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.
Royal Mile
High St., Edinburgh, EH1 2PB, United Kingdom
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.
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…
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
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.
End
28 Blair Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR. Your visit will end after a visit to our famous Blair Street Underground Vaults.
Redemption
To provide a fully immersive experience, we'll provide a personal audio device. Your Storyteller will use a headset with microphone to ensure you hear every word over the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh's lively Old Town. You are welcome to bring your own headphones (3.5mm jack) or use a pair of ours. Please arrive at the Mercat Cross on The Royal Mile (High Street) EH1 1RF, 15 minutes before the start of your tour and check-in with the on-street representative from Mercat Tours.
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
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 6 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Child (5–15), Adult (16–64), Senior (65–99)
Additional information
- Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
- Children over 5yrs only
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 hour before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/London
- Product code
- 2934P31
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- Date of birth
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
4.9/ 538 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (1) and Tripadvisor (37).
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