This is a chance to descend and discover our world famous Underground Vaults – the deepest, largest and most extensive in the city.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group available
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 75 minutes
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
- Explore the history of the famous Blair Street Underground Vaults
- Hear how real people lived, and worked, in the Vaults
- See, and touch, artefacts from 19th Century
- Have a thrilling day with Scotland's first 5-star walking tour
- Shared or private tour (depending on option selected)
- Visit to Interpretation Centre
- Award-winning local storytellers
- TourTalk radio receiver to enjoy live storytelling at a safe distance
- Exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults
- People with mobility impairments
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Prepare for the activity
Meeting point is at the Mercat Cross, an 8-sided stone monument on the Royal Mile, next to St Giles Cathedral and opposite the City Chambers.
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- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- Please dress for the weather wear appropriate footwear.
- For health and safety reasons children under 5 years of age are not permitted on this underground tour.