Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Make your way to the Edinburgh Dungeon and allow yourself to feel immersed in Edinburgh’s narrow cobbled closes and wynds (small side streets). You are about to come face to face with the city’s most notorious rogues and villains and discover the dark side of Scotland’s long history.
Your underground journey takes through different periods of Scottish and Edinburgh history, with live actors recreating some of the more dark and tragic episodes of the past – all with the unique Dungeon blend of tongue-in-cheek humour, scary fun entertainment and audience participation.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This attraction is not recommended for those of a nervous disposition or very young children
Children 5 years and under will not be admitted to the Dungeon
Children (5-15) must be accompanied by an adult (16 or over)
What To Expect
The Edinburgh Dungeon
Come face-to-face with Sawney Bean and his cannibal family – he’d love to have you for dinner! Will you escape the plague in Mary King’s Close, or end up with boils on your sweaty bits? Be found VERY guilty by Judge Mental and accused of witchcraft by Edinburgh’s baddest witch Agnes Finnie! You’ll meet Burke & Hare, the city’s most notorious serial killers and encounter ghosts from the past… Experience the sights, sounds and even smells of Edinburgh, culminating in the thrilling Drop Dead Ride to Doom at the Grassmarket gallows!
Options
Anytime Off Peak
Standard Peak
Anytime Peak
Standard Off Peak
What‘s Included
Entrance Ticket
Guide book
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop off
Meeting points
The Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market Street, by Waverley Bridge Edinburgh United Kingdom
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
729 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Entertaining
U1730ZKjuliew,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My granddaughter and I found this to be very entertaining, informative and fun. Would absolutely recommend you book this.
Interactive spooky fun
manda L,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun and scary all at the same time lol... As soon as It began the room went dark and the character appeared & yes I jumped haha. It's very interactive and I got chosen to go to the docks for the use of witchcraft 😂. My partner got chosen in the torture room also and was used to demonstrate the torture tools.😂 Don't go along if you don't like social interactions or group activities. It's dark at times for a few minutes in some rooms and also jump scares but no one touches you. A few moments where you could get sprinkled with water but nothing major, adds to effect. Wear comfy shoes as it's dark walking from room to room. The characters are great and the stories are good. It's worth a visit for sure.
Funny, interactive tour of Scottish “dungeons.”
Catherine L,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Funny, interactive tour of Scottish “dungeons.” The actors who led the experience committed to the bit, and they integrated props very effectively.
SA approved
MANDY D,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Entertaining and fun. My daughter came over from SA and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Great experience
IAN W,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, The actors were very professional, we really enjoyed learning about some of Edinburghs history
Funny, scary, thriller and wet
Daniel S,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my dad visited on Saturday 6th June, and we had a phenomenal time. It was so funny and scary at the same time, going through different rooms seeing all of the different characters. We got wet (not soaked) and I was laughing when my dad appeared in the dock of the court room. At one of the rooms when it went dark and became light one of the characters appeared in front of me and I jumped out my skin. It was such a fantastic time and I would 100% come again!!!
Cracking day out
andrewhQ6334JD,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good day with the family , good experience.
Anazing really good defo go bck
lori e,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was our first time and was Aboustley amazing loved it defo going bck x
James was a great guide....
Jing Y,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00James was a great guide. I signed up expecting just food but took away a lot of historical and cultural factoids about Penang too, which was the perfect combination as most walking tours in Penang seemed way too long (considering the heat). James was so well prepared that he carried napkins and disposable cutlery in his bag so we can share dishes. I might be biased as this is my second time here and I already know my fav is Char Kway Teow. I only wish we had that at the middle not the end of the tour!
Scary!
THOMAS F,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great fun for adults! Excellent effects and committed cast members. Some parts are definitely too scary for kids.
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