Royal Mile · Edinburgh Old Town
1,000 years of Edinburgh's darkest history
Step inside The Edinburgh Dungeons for 11 live-actor shows, two underground rides and 80 minutes you won't forget. Prices shown in GBP.
What to expect
History with a heartbeat.
Not a museum. Not a haunted house. A funny, gruesome, theatrical tour through the real stories Edinburgh would rather forget.
11 live-actor shows
Meet Sawney Bean, the Green Lady, Burke & Hare and more — brought to life by a cast of professional actors who make the history stick.
Two underground rides
Plunge down the Drop Dead ride and drift through the haunting Boat Ride to Hell. Not one for the faint-hearted.
80 minutes on the Royal Mile
Just steps from Waverley Station and Edinburgh Castle. A rain-proof, weather-proof day out in the heart of the Old Town.
Good to know before you visit
The experience lasts around 80 minutes and is recommended for guests aged 8 and over — younger children may find it frightening. It's fully undercover, so weather is never an excuse to skip it. Groups of ten or more can book together at a discount.