How long does The Edinburgh Dungeon take?

<p>Every tour takes around 70 minutes.</p>

Quick Links:
FAQ's
Tips & Tricks
View Photo's
About

Suitable For:
Ages 12 and up

View all 13 photos

Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Dungeon tickets and tips

👀 A mix of live actors and special effects
☠️ Includes the Drop Dead ride
🔍 Scenes include Cannibals Cave & Torture Chamber
😱 Not for the faint-hearted

Get Tickets

What's here?

What’s there to do at Edinburgh Dungeon?

Where is it?

How to get to The Edinburgh Dungeon

Address

The Edinburgh Dungeon,
31 Market Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian

View Map / Directions

More in this area

Scotland Midlothian Edinburgh

When is it open?

The Edinburgh Dungeon opening times

Mon - Thurs 10am - 5pm

Fri - Sun 10am - 6pm

Please note - all opening times are subject to seasonal changes.

What about facilities?

The Edinburgh Dungeon facilities

Wheelchair Hire
Off-site Parking
Toilets
Gift Shop
Souvenir Photos

Catherine Says

Great priced gift shop!

Unusually for an attraction, the gift shop is really reasonably priced with plenty of pocket money items.

Bethany Says

Check accessibility info

If you have any mobility issues check access first, there are some quite big steps and floors can be wet.

Make the most of your visit

The Edinburgh Dungeon tips and tricks

People say...

Catherine Says...

Great priced gift shop!

Unusually for an attraction, the gift shop is really reasonably priced with plenty of pocket money items.

Bethany Says...

Check accessibility info

If you have any mobility issues check access first, there are some quite big steps and floors can be wet.

Dianne Says...

Layers are key!

It can be quite humid so wear layers to take off!

Got Questions?

Here’s the questions people are asking about The Edinburgh Dungeon

Prices vary based on time and date of your visit, but at Days Out Edinburgh Dungeon tickets start from £20.50.

The recommended age for the Dungeons is 8+, but younger kids are welcome – as long as they’re over 5 and feeling brave. Kids under 5 won’t be admitted and those aged 5-15 must be accompanied by an adult (adult 16 and over).

Every tour takes around 70 minutes.

The Drop Dead ride is the only ride at Edinburgh Dungeons. It’s a 30m drop ride that recreates the freefall drop at the executioners’ gallows. Lovely.

You’ll have to be at least 1.4m to ride and it’s not suitable for pregnant visitors.

Most of the building is wheelchair accessible, however there are some uneven floor surfaces. Access to different areas is gained via passenger lifts and low-gradient slopes. Due to the nature of the building, only one wheelchair user can be accommodated at a time.

You can grab soft drinks and snacks at the onsite shop at the end of your tour (if you can stomach them) or calm yourself with something stronger at The Doric nearby.

The Edinburgh Dungeon is located on Market Street in the city centre – just a two-minute walk from Waverley Station if you’re arriving by train. It’s around 10-15 minutes from the city’s bus station and there’s car parking nearby at Waverley Station and Holyrood Road NCP.

There is not a car park at The Edinburgh Dungeon but there are NCP car parks nearby on Castle Terrace and at Holyrood Road.

Still got questions?

Contact The Edinburgh Dungeon directly using the info below.

01312 401 041

[email protected]

If you have a question for the Days Out team, please visit our help and contact section.

What's there to do at The Edinburgh Dungeon?

Scotland’s had more than its fair share of bloodthirsty history. We’re talking body-snatchers like Burke and Hare, cannibals like Sawney Bean and sword-wielding warriors like William Wallace. Fancy an adventure through the dark side of Caledonia? Get your Edinburgh Dungeon...

These more your cup of tea?

Attractions like The Edinburgh Dungeon

Palace of Holyroodhouse

This isn’t just where King Charles III carries out his royal duties in Scotland. It’s also the heart of Scottish royalty – a line that stretches back to Fergus 1 in 330 BC. ...

From £18.00 _p/p

Check it out

The Blackpool Tower Dungeon

The Blackpool Tower Dungeon serves up scoops of seaside ‘I scream’ with sprinkles of spine-tingling terror - ghouls like The Plague Doctor and The Torturer bring Lancashire’s horrible history to life in special effect-packed domains like The Labyrinth and The...

From £17.50 _p/p

Check it out

The London Dungeon

Get your London Dungeon tickets here for a journey through 13 scary (and true) stories, 2 rides and a load of notorious characters from the darkest parts of London’s past. ...

From £29.50 _p/p

Check it out

The York Dungeon

With a weird (but strangely wonderful) mix of horror and history, York Dungeon is scary without being totally nightmarish. It’s exciting too – there’s trained actors, stages, scenes and loads of special effects to bring Yorkshire’s bloody history to life....

From £19.00 _p/p

Check it out

The Edinburgh Dungeon

Terms and conditions

Ticket Terms & Conditions

❌ Please note, once a booking is confirmed, refunds, cancellations, and rescheduling are not possible.

Please check the Attraction’s operating calendar for opening times and dates. Tickets may not be valid for special events or concerts which may attract a separate admission fee.

No person under the age of 12 will be admitted to the attraction unless they are accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over and such child or children whilst on site must remain under the control or supervision of an adult at all times. Merlin attractions reserve the right, in its absolute discretion to change the age restrictions referred to in this condition, if any particular circumstances so require in the interests of safety and security.

Days Out act as a booking agent in respect of all tickets ordered on it’s website. We accept no liability in relation to any contract you enter into or for any arrangements or other services you purchase in respect of your chosen attraction or attraction. For all bookings, your contract will be with the supplier of the Attraction in question. Please head to the attraction website for full entry terms and conditions.

Days Out will not be liable for any act or omission by any person not employed directly by the Company and has no control over its Ticket Suppliers and therefore cannot be held responsible for any action or omission of its Ticket Suppliers or their servants, agents, or employees.

Days Out cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage, or expense whatsoever and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing whether caused by strike, civil commotion, fire, war, threat of war, terrorist activity, National or nuclear disaster, late delivery, adverse weather conditions, cancellation of performances, Shows, Sporting Events, Tours or temporary or permanent closedown of Attractions made by its Ticket Suppliers for any reason whatsoever or other force majeure. In no circumstances whatsoever shall the Company be liable for any consequential loss or damage. Subject to the Terms and Conditions contained herein, the Company shall be limited to the price paid for the Tickets excluding any payment processing fees and handling charges.

By agreement to these Terms and Conditions the Customer agrees that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute which may arise out of or in connection with the Terms and Conditions in respect of any claim brought by the Customer the Company.

The Edinburgh Dungeon tickets and tips

What’s there to do at Edinburgh Dungeon?

The Courtroom

Witches' Judgement

The Torture Chamber

The Anatomy Theatre

Drop Dead: The Grassmarket Gallows

How to get to The Edinburgh Dungeon

Address

More in this area

The Edinburgh Dungeon opening times

The Edinburgh Dungeon facilities

Catherine Says

Great priced gift shop!

Bethany Says

Check accessibility info

The Edinburgh Dungeon tips and tricks

People say...

Catherine Says...

Great priced gift shop!

Bethany Says...

Check accessibility info

Dianne Says...

Layers are key!

Here’s the questions people are asking about The Edinburgh Dungeon

Q. How much are Edinburgh Dungeon tickets?

Q. Can kids go to The Edinburgh Dungeon?

Q. How long does The Edinburgh Dungeon take?

Q. Does The Edinburgh Dungeon have a ride?

Q. Is The Edinburgh Dungeon wheelchair accessible?

Q. Is there food at the Edinburgh Dungeon?

Q. Where is The Edinburgh Dungeon?

Q. Is there parking at The Edinburgh Dungeon?

Still got questions?

What's there to do at The Edinburgh Dungeon?

Attractions like The Edinburgh Dungeon

Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Blackpool Tower Dungeon

The London Dungeon

The York Dungeon