Ghostly Tours: Blair Street Underground Vaults

Additional Information & Description

Are you ready to delve into the dark and mysterious past of Edinburgh? Join us on a spine-tingling journey through the Blair Street Underground Vaults with Ghostly Tours!

Overview

It’s a side of Edinburgh few get to see, but under those bustling streets is a whole new, dark, eerie world! This guided tour sheds light on the Scottish capital’s rather grizzly past. You’ll start on the Royal Mile and pop on an audio headset to better your hear your guide, then it’s time to wend your way past wynds and closes, learning a thing or two about the nature of the mysterious alleys that dot the city’s most famous road. After learning the meaning of ‘gardyloo’ and hearing a tale or two about torture, your guide will pose a question… do you believe in ghosts? Ghostly Tours takes a supernatural twist as you head to your last destination, the Blair Street Underground Vaults. Step into the depths of the city’s oldest vaults and explore cavernous rooms by candlelight. Your guide will weave tales of strange spectres that have been sighted and speculate on whether body snatchers hid their goods in the vaults before selling them on for medical research.

Features

• Entrance to the Blair Street Underground Vaults
• Live guide
• Audio headset

Experience

As you embark on this tour, be prepared to be transported back in time to a period when Edinburgh was a hub of dark secrets and mysterious occurrences. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you through the winding alleys and narrow closes, regaling you with tales of the city’s gruesome past. From tales of torture to the infamous ‘gardyloo’ cry that warned those below of impending danger, you will be immersed in the chilling history of Edinburgh.

But the real highlight of the tour awaits you as you descend into the Blair Street Underground Vaults. Lit only by flickering candlelight, these ancient chambers hold a sense of foreboding and mystery. Listen closely as your guide recounts stories of eerie sightings and unexplained phenomena that have been reported within these very walls. Could it be that the spirits of the past still linger in these underground passageways?

As you explore the vaults, you may find yourself pondering the darker side of Edinburgh’s history. From tales of body snatchers to the clandestine activities that once took place in these hidden chambers, each corner holds a new revelation about the city’s enigmatic past. This immersive experience is not for the faint of heart, but for those brave enough to confront the unknown, it offers a glimpse into a world shrouded in mystery and intrigue.

So, are you ready to uncover the secrets that lie beneath Edinburgh’s bustling streets? Join us on Ghostly Tours and embark on a journey through the Blair Street Underground Vaults, where history and hauntings intertwine in a chilling exploration of the city’s hidden depths.