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Mercat Tours - The Vaults Tour

null Visit authentic 18th century vaults beneath the South Bridge Find out why they were created See the unaltered conditions in which real people lived and worked Learn the origin of the Scottish ?midden? Discover links with the city?s notorious Bodysnatchers The underground vaults were created in the late 18th century and abandoned by the 1830s. They were opened again to the public in 1994. The labyrinth of corridors and chambers you visit remain unchanged from two hundred years ago. Visit this unique attraction and capture a very special moment in the evolution of this city.


Free Entry
You save:Adult £7.50 Child: £4.00

Visitor Information

Opening Days/Times
Apr – Sep 12 noon, 2.00pm, 3.00pm and 4.00pm
Oct – Mar 2.00pm and 4.00pm
Duration 1h15. Meeting point – Mercat Cross, High Street

Last Entry
10 mins before the tour starts

Distance from City Centre
0.3 miles

Buses
3, 5, 7, 8, 14, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 37, 47, X47, 49

Contact Information

Mercat Tours - The Vaults Tour
28 Blair Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1QR

Telephone
0131 225 5445

Email and Web Site
info@mercattours.com
http://www.mercattours.com