Have you got what it takes to dive head-first into Scotland's darkest history? Experience the ultimate underground journey at Edinburgh Dungeon where you'll see, hear, and even smell Edinburgh's murky past!

The Edinburgh Dungeon is a 70-minute, interactive walk-through experience using live actors, theatrical sets, spectacular special effects and thrilling rides to bring 1000 years of Edinburgh and Scottish history to life.

Come face-to-face with notorious characters from the dark history of Scotland, including the murderous twosome Burke and Hare, local cannibal Sawney Bare, and the legendary witch Agnes Finnie. This spine-tingling adventure is guaranteed to shock you and your little ones to the bone. Feel the dark shadows of the black plague and make your way to the torture chamber as you laugh, learn, and scream your way through the interactive experience!

Brave Drop Dead - the deadly ride inspired by Edinburgh's public hanging square, or get lost in the vaults, the mirror maze of horrors where you're never alone!

With live actors, dark history, a thrilling drop ride, and excellent special effects... have you got what it takes to brave the Dungeon?

Map & Directions

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Directions

The Edinburgh Dungeon is located in Edinburgh's city centre, on East Market Street.

RAIL/TRAIN

The Edinburgh Dungeon is a 2-minute walk from Waverley Train Station. Take the Market Street exit, turn right onto East Market Street.

BUS

Edinburgh city centre is well served by Lothian Buses. Services which stop within immediate reach of the Dungeon’s are: 26, 67, 100 (Airlink), 41, 42, 1, 3, X12, 22, 25 X25, X26, 29, X29, 30, 31, 33, 34, X44, 113.

TRAM

If you are taking a tram to the Dungeon, the nearest stop is Princes Street.

Opening Times

Off peak times - 11am - 4pm (last tour at 3:45pm)

Peak times and school holidays - 10:30am - 5:30pm (last tour at 5:15pm)

Booking Terms