The Edinburgh Dungeon invites you to a feast of fun with history’s horrible bits. Live actors, an eerie ride, shows and special effects transport you back to the darkest chapters of Scotland’s gruesome history. Begin your journey by entering a 17th century court of law were an eccentric judge will haul you into the dock, the verdict is always guilty and the punishment harsh! You’ll also be exposed to torture, ghosts, grave robbing, the plague, cannibalism and of course murder!
See William Wallace invade the Edinburgh Dungeon. Feel the passion of Scotland’s warrior hero as you experience the glory of victory against the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. Discover the pain of Wallace’s downfall and then cower as you witness the terrible fate of Scotland’s bravest patriot at his brutal and bloody execution in London.
Encounter cannibals and clansmen, torture and plague as you journey deeper into the Dungeon. Embark upon an eerie boat ride, enter the Haunted Labyrinth and try to escape the heat and chaos of Edinburgh's Great Fire in the Inferno. Are you brave enough?
Edinburgh Dungeon is the scariest attraction in Edinburgh, bringing Scotland’s horrible history to life with 500 years of Dark History, 11 actor led shows, special effects and 2 scary rides......if you dare!
1. Judgement of Sinners
It is the middle of the 17th Century and the justice system is harsh, unpredictable and frequently lethal. Pray the judge has pity on your soul. Your sentencing and fate await you!
2. Torture Chamber
Discover the instruments of the torturer’s dark art in the grim torture chamber of the Royal Mile Jail. It’s a first-hand education in the cruel implements that were available to loosen your tongue, or tear it out!
3. The Cave of Sawney Bean
Face Sawney Bean and his frightening family of flesh eating cannibals. Travel by boat, deep into their cave for meal time......Will you escape, or become the cannibal's next fresh meat?
4. Burke & Hare: The Business of Murder
Edge your way through the darkness and tombstones of the murky burial ground and find yourself in the very gravest of situations. Come face to face with notorious serial killers Mr Burke and Mr Hare.
5. Mary King's Ghost
It is 1646 and an overwhelming stench hits you as you enter the mysterious Mary King's Close. Discover the plague ridden streets, feel the unease around you as those left to die haunt the close. Will you catch it...or will they you?
6. William Wallace
Meet the patriotic WIlliam Wallace and his Scottish army. Watch his victory at the Stirling Bridge, and experience his demise as he is captured in a terrifying plot where you see his gruesome fate.
7. Extremis: Drop Ride to Doom!
Wait as your sentence is read and your fate decided in the hanging gallows of Edinburgh Dungeon! Hear the screams of those around you, criminals condemned together, and draw your breath as you are lifted to face your doom!
8. Labyrinth of Lost Souls
Enter the Edinburgh Dungeon's Haunted Labyrinth, a dark and terrifying maze of catacombs that stretches beneath the Royal Mile.
Please note: The Dungeon is not suitable for those of nervous disposition or very young children
Opening Times:
| 21 Mar - 25 Jun |
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10:00 – 17:00 |
| 26 Jun - 30 Aug |
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10:00 – 19:00 |
| 31 Aug - 01 Nov |
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10:00 – 17:00 |
| 31 Oct |
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10:00 – 20:00 |
| 02 Nov – 31 Dec |
Weekdays |
11:00 – 16:00 |
| 02 Nov – 31 Dec |
Weekends |
10:00 – 17:00 |
All closing times are based on last admission times.
The Edinburgh Dungeon is closed Christmas Day
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