The Edinburgh Dungeon in Edinburgh
About
The Edinburgh Dungeon offers an engaging, theatrical dive into the darker chapters of Scotland's history. Designed for families and thrill-seekers alike, this attraction provides a brilliant tour experience in just 1-2 hours. The high-energy and talented actors breathe life into the stories, while the set design provides a hauntingly authentic backdrop. With its 4.5-star Google rating, visitors consistently praise the immersive performances and the amazing staff. Offering decent value for money, The Edinburgh Dungeon promises a super fun, highly recommended visit suitable for children and adults alike.
Recommended visit time
1-2 hours
Features
Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for children
How to get here?
The nearest public transport options for your convenience.
Reviews and Ratings
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Great adventure through history with a funny story line to go with it. Staff were fantastic and funny highly recommend it

I came to the Edinburgh Dungeons not really knowing what to expect. It was quite good - more of a theatrical experience with a few frights. The actors don't touch you and visitors are encouraged to participate in the scenes. (No touching the actors) I took one of my kids - aged 13 - and we both really enjoyed it. The tour starts with photos that you can buy at the end and there is a small gift shop. Definitely recommend - buy your tickets online before you come to save a few pennies. There's a Wetherspoons nearby for affordable food and the Dungeons are right outside Waverley Station at Market Road.

Just went through this and had a great time. The Performances were great and included light audience participation which made it really enjoyable.
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