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Gilmerton Cove

688 Reviews

#30 of 449 things to do in Edinburgh

Historic Sites, Sights & Landmarks

16A Drum Street, Edinburgh EH17 8QH, Scotland

+44 7914 829177

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“An interesting experiencing”

The Gilmerton Cove was a wonderful experience of history and intrigue. It's a must-see place to go... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

Anthony B

Edinburgh

“Edinburgh`s hidden gem”

The Staff at my work enjoyed an enjoyable night at Gilmerton Cove. Kitted out with hardhats, we... read more

Reviewed 6 days ago

DebbyB09

Edinburgh

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Advance booking is essential. Enter one of Scotland's most curious heritage sites. An archeological mystery that has baffled investigators for over 300 years. Gilmerton Cove is a series of chambers and passageways lying hidden beneath the streets on the South side of Edinburgh. Join us on a guided tour and help us unravel the mysteries of this strange mysterious labyrinth. Please note this attraction is by appointment only, please call to book a slot.

4.5

688 reviews

Excellent75%
Very good21%
Average2%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

Travellers talk about

“margaret anne” (30 reviews)

“hard hats” (16 reviews)

“betting shop” (12 reviews)

Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours

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16A Drum Street, Edinburgh EH17 8QH, Scotland

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+44 7914 829177

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Anthony B

Edinburgh

114

Reviewed 3 days ago

An interesting experiencing

The Gilmerton Cove was a wonderful experience of history and intrigue. It's a must-see place to go as the cove is in an area you wouldn't expect.

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Thank you for visiting. We are delighted you enjoyed your tour.

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DebbyB09

Edinburgh

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Reviewed 6 days ago

Edinburgh`s hidden gem

The Staff at my work enjoyed an enjoyable night at Gilmerton Cove. Kitted out with hardhats, we walked through this unique subterranean labyrinth with tour guide Margaretanne who delved into the history of this truly remarkable hidden gem in Edinburgh. The legend says, in 1724...More

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cherrybmidlothian

Midlothian

108

Reviewed 1 week ago

Very Interesting

Amazing how much we have advanced from these times. The tour guide was very good and added a bit of humor to the tour. Will be interesting to see if permission is ever granted to open the entrance to the extended passageways and to find...More

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Many thanks for visiting. We’re delighted you enjoyed your tour. Keep up to date with our progress by following us on Twitter and Facebook we’ll be posting future developments on there.

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Janice W

Reviewed 1 week ago

Interesting

It was interesting to see how the need for space changed the city and how some people lived. Our guide was very informative but a little too theatrical for my taste.

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YvonneOffaly_Ireland

offaly, ireland

2317

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Hard to believe what is beneath your feet!

Really unusual thing to do in the area but interesting and I would recommend. Tour is quite short and not for anyone who doesn't like the dark!

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Certainly does make you wonder why. Many thanks for visiting and taking the time to review :)

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LizaAllee

Chicago, Illinois

19475

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Mystery undergriund

We took Tim to visit Gilmerton cove based on a recommendation. It is a great history mystery. So much is unknown about how it came to be in existence, but it has a great story. Our guide is passionate about the cove and getting funding...More

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Hootpire

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

147

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Bad customer service

Sent an initial email a week before going inquiring about payments and booking. Did not receive any email back, sent several more and also tried to ring on several occasions, even the morning we were due to go and there was no answer to the...More

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Apologies you've had difficulty reaching us. I'm baffled as to how this has happened. We've checked our junk file and run a few test emails and calls - it all seems fine. We're dissapointed you didn't get the chance to experience the Cove. We hope...More

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Ruth L

102

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Hidden Gem!

Gilberton Coves - well worth a visit, especially if you like solving mysteries! Listen to the theories as to how they came into existence, explore for yourself and be intrigued! Not suitable for pushchairs. Suit primary school or teenage kids & adults.

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Philippines1957

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3617

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

walking under old Edinburgh

take a walk under ground and experience first hand the atmosphere and under ground passages of yesteryear

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Matthew A

Reviewed 20 May 2018

Gilmerton Cove -Great Visit

Really interesting, and reasonably priced, underground network of historic passages and chambers. Our guide was also really informative, friendly and enthusiastic, so she really added to the visit. It's about 30mins on the bus from the city centre (but less than a minute's walk from...More

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