Edinburgh Immersive History Underground Vault Walking Tour

• Exclusive access to the Blair Street Underground Vaults – Edinburgh’s oldest and deepest underground vault system

• Explore the history of daily life in Edinburgh’s Old Town

• Visit our Vaults Museum, featuring an interactive 3D model and the “Vaults Revealed” video

• See and touch real artefacts excavated from the vaults

• Exclusive multi‑sensory experience journey – immerse yourself and get lost in the stories. Core experience led by master storytellers, with TourTalk audio devices featuring a carefully curated selection of Edinburgh sounds to make you feel like you are there

Exclusive access to Edinburgh’s oldest and deepest Blair Street Underground Vaults! Built in the 18th century under South Bridge, we are the only walking tour company permitted to enter.

Beneath the bustling streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town, you will discover a dark, damp world unchanged since the 18th century. Step deep into the Blair Street Underground Vaults for a multi‑sensory journey, experience perfectly preserved history, and learn how these arch‑shaped chambers became home to the city’s poorest residents.

Beneath the bustling streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town, you will discover a dark, damp world unchanged since the 18th century. Step deep into the Blair Street Underground Vaults for a multi‑sensory journey, experience perfectly preserved history, and learn how these arch‑shaped chambers became home to the city’s poorest residents.

Continue your journey in our Vaults Museum, featuring genuine historical artefacts and engaging interactive exhibits for a deeper understanding of the vaults’ past.

To ensure an immersive experience, we provide personal audio devices and headphones. Your storyteller will wear a headset with a microphone, ensuring you can hear every word clearly amid the lively atmosphere of Edinburgh's Old Town.

Your journey begins at Mercat Cross, a large octagonal monument on the Royal Mile, just downhill from St Giles Cathedral and directly opposite City Chambers, postcode EH1 1RF.

For a more comfortable tour experience, we offer portable folding chairs and sensory experience kits (available for children and adults). Simply contact us in advance, and we will have them ready for you at Mercat Cross for a comfortable start to your journey.

To ensure your guide has ample time to meet you, please arrive at Mercat Cross 15 minutes before the tour begins. This also helps ensure your tour starts on time.