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The Edinburgh Dungeon

The Edinburgh Dungeon is the ultimate underground journey through Edinburgh's darkest history as you see, hear and errr smell Edinburgh’s murky past!

The Edinburgh Dungeon

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31 Market Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1DF
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Step underground and delve into Scotland’s darkest history at the Edinburgh Dungeon... if you dare!

Prepare to come face to face with notorious characters including murderous twosome Burke and Hare, local cannibal Sawney Bean and the legendry witch Agnes Finnie. Feel the dark shadows of the black plague and experience the fearsome torture chamber as you laugh, learn and scream your way through Scotland’s ‘orrible history!

With live actors, dark history, a thrilling drop ride and amazing special effects… the only question is are you brave enough to step into the depths of the Edinburgh Dungeon?

Recommended for ages 8 and up, the Dungeon is located in the heart of Edinburgh minutes from Waverley Station.

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