Safety Means Security COVID-19 Update
Wearing Face Masks is mandatory for indoor sections of tours except for those under the age of 5 or with an exempt health condition. We advise customers wherever possible to maintain at least 1 metre physical distance from other households. Frequent touch points are regularly sanitised and guides are required to clean their hands often.
Special Offer
4 people on any tour for £50!
Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer
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Halloween Paranormal Investigation
Niddry’s Wynd Paranormal Investigation
Edinburgh is renowned for being one of the most haunted places in Britain and the South Bridge Vaults are internationally famous for being one of the most paranormally active places within the city. Join us for a bone chilling paranormal investigation as we explore the Niddry St Vaults at the very apt season of Halloween. Firstly we will guide you around our 18th century underground vaults divulging tales of the vaults dark history and haunted happenings, you will then participate in a full investigation experimenting with various practices and using a collection of professional ghost hunting equipment. Follow in the footsteps of Most Haunted and countless other investigators as we endeavor to make contact with our former vaults occupants who have never really left…
No experience is necessary as we will guide you through the practices and equipment use. A refreshment break including hot and cold drinks and cold snacks will be provided during the event. Please wear comfortable warm clothing and sensible footwear as the location can be damp.
29th, 30th & 31st October 2021
11:55pm – 05:00am
Cost: £50 Adults (4for£50 offer not valid for this tour)
Strictly Over 18s Only
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Vaults Tours
The Terror Tour
Visit our medieval torture exhibition and then be guided through our paranormally active and haunted underground vaults.
Nightly: 10pm (+10:30pm Fri & Sat)
Cost: £18 – 75min
(Strictly over 18s only)
Private Tour Rate: £75 for groups of a minimum of 2 people up to a maximum of 6 people. £120 for up to 12 people – £160 for up to 16 people.
The Vaults Tour
Join us beneath the streets as we explore the South Bridge Vaults which date back to the 1700s.
Daily: 10am, 10:30am* 11am, 11:30am*, 12pm, 12:30pm*, 1pm, 1:30pm*,2pm, 2:30pm*, 3pm, 3:30pm*, 4pm & 4:30pm*. (*until 2/12/21)
Cost: £14 – 60min (not suitable for under 5s)
Private Tour Rate: £75 for groups of a minimum of 2 people up to a maximum of 6 people. £120 for up to 12 people – £160 for up to 16 people.
Haunted Vaults Tour
Dark as the Devil’s heart, visit our haunted underground vaults and hear tales of the sinister history and paranormal activity.
Nightly: 5pm, 7pm and 9pm. (+5:30pm 22, 24 & 25 Sept)
Cost: £14 – Duration: 60min
(Not suitable for under 12s)
Private Tour Rate: £75 for groups of a minimum of 2 people up to a maximum of 6 people. £120 for up to 12 people – £160 for up to 16 people.
Vaults & Graveyard Tour
A tour of Greyfriars Graveyard and the underground South Bridge Vaults. Are you brave enough?
Nightly: 6pm and 8pm
Cost: £18 – 90min
(not suitable for under 5s)
Private Tour Rate: £75 for groups of a minimum of 2 people up to a maximum of 6 people. £120 for up to 12 people – £160 for up to 16 people.
Outdoor Tours
The Greyfriars Graveyard Tour
Join us on a tour on a thrilling guide walking tour of Scotland’s most renowned cemeteries, Greyfriars Kirkyard. This picturesque historic burial-ground contains the mortal remains of numerous incredible characters who have, for better or for worse, shaped our nations history. Prepare to be shocked, surprised, amused, disgusted, moved and entertained all in one hour as we uncover many curious echoes from the past.
Saturdays 10:45, 12:45pm & 2:45pm
Cost: £14 per person – 60min
Contact us to organise private tours for groups of a minimum of 2 people up to a maximum of 10 people.
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Hidden Secrets of the Royal Mile
Join us for a guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s Infamous Royal Mile, steeped in rich history. You’ll discover and walk in the footsteps of the some of the most honourable, and some of the most abominable but equally fascinating characters that have shaped Edinburgh’s past.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday : 10:15am & 2:15pm
Cost: £14 per person – 90min
Contact us to organise private tours for groups of a minimum of 2 people up to a maximum of 10 people. Private tours available in Mandarin.
Coming late 2021
Vaults Hire
Overnight Vaults Hire
Our vaults are now available to hire overnight for investigations, ghost hunts and film locations. Maximum 35 people and proof of public liability insurance required.
Hire time: 00:00 to 06:00
Cost: £600
Tour Starting/Meeting Point
All of our tours start at the Tourist Information Police box (Hut/Booth) outside of the Bank of Scotland, 300 Lawnmarket, EH1 2PH. This is on the opposite side of the road to Deacon Brodies Tavern. (What3Words ///busy.sketch.views)
Please be there 5 minutes early.
Gift Vouchers
You can buy digital gift vouchers which can be used as full or partial payment towards tickets on our tours.
Company Information: Auld Reekie Tours LtdRegistered in Companies House, Edinburgh. Registered Office 45 Niddry Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LG.Company Registration Number: SC434404.Contact Telephone Number: 0131 557 4700. Email address: ian@auldreekietours.com