Edinburgh Dungeon
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Book Edinburgh Dungeon tickets for one of the best attractions in Scotland
The perfect rainy day attraction and one of the most exciting attractions in Edinburgh, the Edinburgh Dungeons is a great way to learn about Scotland's deep, dark history - with a twist!
If you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh and thinking you're up for a bit of a thrill, why not pay a visit to the Edinburgh Dungeons?
There's so many things to do and see in The Edinburgh Dungeons
Leave the 21st-century behind when you enter the Edinburgh Dungeon and explore 1000 years of Scottish history, wrapped up into one grand, ancient building:
- Discover an interactive, jam-packed 70-minute experience
- Hear eerie noises, smell potent scents and squint through the darkness on this exhilarating adventure
- Follow the blood-lined pathways to The Torture Chamber, where an ominous, empty chairs await you
- Learn about the different metal torture tools used on unfortunate souls in the past
- Watch in fear as one of your friends gets locked up in a cell beside you!
- Turn the corner to Cannibal's Cave and meet Sawney Bean's family
- Stick tight to your group as you're surrounded by 16th-century cannibals
- Escape the dungeons through the mirror maze
- Feel the spray of water hit your face when you strap into the Drop Dead ride
- Cling hard to the handle and scream as you face the drop at the Grassmarket Gallows
With an adrenaline-filled, action-packed 70-minutes, The Edinburgh Dungeons is a great day out for families, and one of Edinburgh's most exciting attractions!
Will you make it out alive at the Edinburgh Dungeons?
Edinburgh Dungeon - Standard Entry
Exclusive 20% off Edinburgh Dungeons tickets! Top tourist attraction in Edinburgh and a great group activity for friends and families in Scotland!
United Kingdom,
Edinburgh,
United Kingdom EH1 1DF
How to find us
Address: Edinburgh Dungeon, 31 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF
What3Words: groom.river.pipe
By Car:
- Sadly, there is no parking outside The Edinburgh Dungeons
- There are NCP Car Parks nearby on Castle Terrace and Holyrood Road
By Train:
- Waverley Train Station: Two minutes walk away
By Bus:
- Lothian Buses service well around the area
- 26, 67, 100, 41, 42, 1, 3, X12, 22, 25, X25, X26, 29, X29, 30, 31, 33, 34, X44, 113
- Toilets & accessible toilets
- Parking
- Gift Shop
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transport accessible
Yes - Edinburgh Dungeon is wheelchair accessible, but the attraction does require wheelchair reservations due to health and safety restrictions.
- Navigation around the Dungeon is mainly via level pathways - however, there are some areas where the floor surfaces are uneven.
- For safety reasons, Edinburgh Dungeons can only accommodate one guest using a wheelchair at a time to ensure an evacuation chair is available to exit the building.
- Some guests have to be able to transfer from wheelchair to chair on the stairlift
To secure availability, please book a wheelchair reservation in advance by emailing [email protected]
The recommended age for this experience is 8 years and above. This is at the discretion of the parent or guardian.
Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult 18 years and above.
- Assistance dogs are welcome in the Edinburgh Dungeon.
- Please note there are loud noises, mist effects and smells (good and nasty) that may be confusing to assistance animals.
- For more detailed information please email: [email protected]
The opening times for Edinburgh Dungeons are as follows:
- Open 7 days a week excluding Christmas Day
- Opening times vary throughout the year
- Tours leave approximately every 10-15 minutes
- Tours last 70 minutes no matter what time you enter
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