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The Edinburgh Dungeon
4.5
#3 of 48 Theatre & Concerts in Edinburgh
Game & Entertainment CentresTheatre & Performances
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The Edinburgh Dungeon is the ultimate underground journey through Edinburgh's darkest history; a unique, award-winning visitor attraction that brings together an professional cast of theatrical actors, special effects, 360 degree sets and thrilling rides in a truly unique and immersive walk-through experience. Shows are based on real Scottish history, minus the boring bits!
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1-2 hours
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from £21.02
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Neighbourhood: Old Town
Few Edinburghers live in the Old Town, but its labyrinth of dank alleys and steep streets suggests this was not always the case. Today, it’s mostly visitors, tartan-flavoured souvenir shops, and pipers that you’ll find on its cobbled streets. This is the place to get a feel for Auld Reekie (Old Smelly), as the town was once nicknamed, and stroll the Royal Mile, the thoroughfare that links the castle with the royal palace – two of Edinburgh’s great set-piece attractions. But there’s lots more exploring to do here down dozens of little alleys, or wynds, while at night the city’s busiest clubs erupt along the Cowgate which is closed to traffic for this purpose.
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  • Trip17408740729
    3 contributions
    Theatrical experience, not actual underground dungeons
    We thought 23 British pounds ( approx $45 CAN) was overpriced for the experience. It was about a 1 hour show in which a group of about 22 people were walked from room to room and actors portrayed life, legalities, crimes/penalties etc from late 1700's - late 1800's Scotland. It was well-done, and interesting, and the staff were fun and committed to their roles. We thought 10-15 British pounds would be more in line for the experience.
    William Hare
    Hello Trip17408740729, Thank you very much for your 3 star review. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the show provided by our actors portraying the different characters from Edinburgh's past. Apologies that you thought we were an actual Dungeon. We are part of the Merlin branded "Dungeons" across the UK such as London and York which tell the scary and historical stories of the area they are in.
    Written 11 September 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 10 September 2023
  • O F
    89 contributions
    Fun but not exceptional
    This is an above average, guided tour with a semblance of a story line. There's some fun and slightly jumpy moments and the actors do a reasonable performance. There's no unsupervised moments where you can explore. Its just a series of small rooms with an actor trying to spook tourists with their bit of the story line. There's some fun effects which add to the atmosphere. The humour at times went a bit 1990s when a male tourist was put on the stage and jokes were made about small genitalia. A bit old fashioned and I doubt they'd make derogatory speculations about a female. There's plenty of grim jokes that can be made without time warp humour.
    William Hare
    Hello O F, Thank you for your 3 star review of us. I am glad to hear you had at least a fun time at the Edinburgh Dungeon. Our jokes are intended to be a bit of light humour as a bit of relief from all the scares, with that in mind if you feel like popping us up a star it's just a step to the right....
    Written 26 October 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 25 October 2023
  • Bernadette A
    Cape Town, South Africa582 contributions
    Our mistake for not checking reviews beforehand-
    This experience was not for us-over the top theatrics and sadly not much history here. Like I mentioned, it’s our mistake for not checking before we booked. We left after the torture scene, which followed the witch hunting/devil worshiping act, which followed a judge sentencing people to death 🤷🏻‍♀️
    William Hare
    Hello 283bernadettea, I am sorry to hear that we weren't what you expected. The tour is very theatrical based and the stories we tell are based on Edinburgh's dark history. Thank you for your feedback.
    Written 21 November 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 November 2023
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Bernadette A
Cape Town, South Africa582 contributions
Our mistake for not checking reviews beforehand-
Nov 2023 • Couples
This experience was not for us-over the top theatrics and sadly not much history here. Like I mentioned, it’s our mistake for not checking before we booked.
We left after the torture scene, which followed the witch hunting/devil worshiping act, which followed a judge sentencing people to death 🤷🏻‍♀️
Written 20 November 2023
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William Hare
Hello 283bernadettea, I am sorry to hear that we weren't what you expected. The tour is very theatrical based and the stories we tell are based on Edinburgh's dark history. Thank you for your feedback.
Written 21 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Rhal
8 contributions
Absolutely Fantastic
Nov 2023 • Family
What an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. The actors were incredible, fun, and made sure to include the group in every single room. It was the perfect balance of informative, hilarious, and scary. The jump scares were brilliant and the whole experience was very immersive. There were lots of laughs and screams in our group. I seemed to be targeted several times which was great for me, I found it hilarious and fun. The drop ride at the end was a lot more brutal than we were expecting, which for us is an added bonus. The gift shop was brilliant and I left with a few extra goodies! Photographs were available at the end, and were hilarious to look at (especially the photograph from the ride!) - absolutely a must for thrill seekers and those who want to be scared!
Written 9 November 2023
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William Hare
Hello 36alishat, Thank you very much for your super detailed 5 star review of us! I am so glad to hear that you had an absolutely fantastic experience at the Edinburgh Dungeon. Our actors do enjoy picking on people, and for you to be chosen several times must have been a treat. It's always lovely to hear when they do a great job so thank you for that. Please do come back again for some more scary fun in the future!
Written 10 November 2023
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tasha854
Cardiff, UK8 contributions
Really good spooky fun!
Nov 2023 • Friends
A great experience. Full of stories, history and brilliant characters. It is an interactive experience so it gets you involved too. Definitely recommend ☺️
Written 8 November 2023
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William Hare
Hello tasha854, Thank you very much for your 5 star review of us! I am happy to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed our brilliant cast of characters at the Edinburgh Dungeon. We hope to see you again for some more scary fun soon!
Written 10 November 2023
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Cath C
4 contributions
Excellent
Nov 2023 • Couples
Interactive, fun and very entertaining enjoyed emmensialy. The gruesome history of Edinburgh, the actors throughout were amazing.
Review of: The Edinburgh Dungeon Entrance Ticket
Written 6 November 2023
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William Hare
Hello catchc356, Thank you very much for your 5 star review of us! It's always nice to know when our actors put on an entertaining and immersive show for our guests and I'm glad you had fun at the Edinburgh Dungeon. We hope to see you again for some more scary fun soon!
Written 10 November 2023
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Briella S
3 contributions
You should go here, you won't regret it
Nov 2023 • Friends
Me and my mother are visiting in Scotland, and we saw this cool haunted house sort of thing. And it was a last-minute decision and that decision was a good one for sure! There are no lines,great staff and actors and actresses,and a good mix of Edinburgh history. It was funny and interactive, and I was chosen . At first, I was nervous, and they picked up on that and helped me, and calmed me down. Overall, it was a great experience. I really recommend it.
Written 6 November 2023
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William Hare
Hello Briella S, Thank you very much for your 5 star review of us! I am happy to hear that you had a great experience at the Edinburgh Dungeon, even though you were a bit nervous after being chosen. Our actors do enjoy what they do but I'm glad they helped you calm down so you could enjoy the rest of the tour. Thanks for leaving a review and we hope to see you again soon for some more scary fun!
Written 10 November 2023
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Louise
4 contributions
Edinburgh dungeon
Nov 2023 • Family
The dungeons was a fun way to spend just over an hour with an 8 and 13 year old, some interesting history which was well acted out. Horror and humour all rolled into one, recommended family trip
Review of: The Edinburgh Dungeon Entrance Ticket
Written 4 November 2023
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William Hare
Hello Lu_fam88, Thank you very much for your 4 star review of us! I am glad to hear that you and your kids had a fun time at the Edinburgh Dungeon. We hope to see you again soon for some more scary fun!
Written 10 November 2023
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Susan C
Blyth, UK12 contributions
Edinburgh Dungeon
Nov 2023 • Couples
Amazing Actors, brought history alive, full of horrible histories. They brought everyone into their stories.Not good for people with walking difficulties or very young children, We paid 23 pounds per person, less for children, it was worth every penny. Would put it on your list for a trip to Edinburgh
Written 2 November 2023
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William Hare
Hello susancW834XA, Thank you very much for your 5 star review of us! I am a glad to hear you had an amazing time with our actors and enjoyed how they brought our city's history to life. We hope to see you again for some more scary fun in the future!
Written 3 November 2023
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mandy
Markethill, UK6 contributions
Edinburgh Halloween
Absolutely worth it especially as it was Halloween season. Excellent acting and effects. Definitely recommend tho I wouldn’t for under 10s to be honest
Review of: The Edinburgh Dungeon Entrance Ticket
Written 1 November 2023
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William Hare
Hello NorthStar00454065060, Thank you very much for your 5 star review of us! I am very happy to hear that the effects and our actors were excellent in your recent visit to the Edinburgh Dungeon. We hope to see you again soon for some more scary fun!
Written 2 November 2023
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Charlotte D
Yorkshire, UK13 contributions
Step down into the dungeon if you dare - terrifying and fun in equal measures!
Oct 2023 • Family
We had a fantastic visit to the Edinburgh Dungeon. The staff were all amazing and played their roles really well. It was both terrifying and entertaining at the same time.
Review of: The Edinburgh Dungeon Entrance Ticket
Written 31 October 2023
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William Hare
Hello 277charlotte, Thank you very much for your 5 star review of us! I am very glad to hear you had a fantastic visit at the Edinburgh Dungeon. It's also nice to hear that our staff were amazing and helped with the enjoyment of your too. We hope to see you again for some more scary fun soon!
Written 31 October 2023
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Hen S
1 contribution
Worth going
Oct 2023 • Family
Really really good.
Definitely worth the money.
They take you threw the dungeons in a group. And give you info.
It is scary.... But not too scary
Review of: The Edinburgh Dungeon Entrance Ticket
Written 30 October 2023
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William Hare
Hello 30hens, Thank you very much for your 5 star review of us! Good to hear that it was scary, but not too scary for you. Hopefully we'll see you again for some more scary fun!
Written 31 October 2023
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The Edinburgh Dungeon admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost £21.39, while a popular guided tour starts around £15.26 per person.
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