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Auld Reekie Tours (couple trip)

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How Couple-Friendly is Auld Reekie Tours?

89%Couple-Friendly
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What makes it 89% Couple-Friendly: Couples can book an exclusive private vault tour for two or choose atmospheric evening options, creating a memorable shared experience without child supervision worries or major physical strain.

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Reviews4.7/ 5
(from 1,829 reviews)

Positives:

  • Intimate experience: Small group sizes let you explore without crowds.
  • Flexible scheduling: Tours run from 10:00 AM until midnight at special events.

Challenges:

  • Limited accessibility: Vaults have narrow stairs and low ceilings.
  • No onsite restrooms: There are no toilet breaks or facilities during the tour.
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What is Auld Reekie Tours?

  • A guided-tour company based in the 18th-century South Bridge vaults beneath Edinburgh’s Old Town
  • A licensed operator running multiple themed tours—from historical vault explorations to after-dark ghost and medieval torture presentations
  • A venue comprising authentic subterranean chambers, original stonework and adjacent Greyfriars heritage sites, managed by Auld Reekie Tours

What is so special about Auld Reekie Tours for couple trip?

  1. Explore underground 1700s slums and hidden vaults.
  2. Choose private, shared or extreme tours to match your mood.
  3. Enjoy haunting ghost stories in a candlelit setting.
  4. Flexible time slots let you plan around other Old Town activities.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Includes a 60–75 minute tour plus time to find the entrance and explore nearby Old Town

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Couple-Friendly Activities in Auld Reekie Tours

Private Vaults Tour:

Explore 1700s slum rooms, a witchcraft temple and a stone circle in your own small group.

Tip: Book a morning slot for soft daylight and ask for extra time at the stone circle.

Evening Haunted Vaults Tour:

Delve into the vaults after dark with ghost stories and criminal gang tales.

Tip: Wear sturdy shoes and a light jacket; temperatures stay cool underground.

The Terror Tour:

Experience a medieval torture display followed by an intense night-time vault walk.

Tip: Only for over-18s; arrive early to catch the torture exhibit before it starts.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Auld Reekie Tours

  1. Book in advance: Reserve your slot online to secure private or evening tours.
  2. Arrive early: Meet 10 minutes before start under South Bridge for directions.
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Reviews of Auld Reekie Tours

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Arianna Stech

Arianna Stech

Aug 2025

Our guide Ally was a great storyteller, very available for any questions and recommendations. Also a very entertaining tour, with lots of good jokes by our guide. The overall tour lives up to expectations of both spookiness and curiosities.

Chelsea Allcock

Chelsea Allcock

Jul 2025

Booked the Terror tour decently last minute didn't have high expectations going in, but Darren our guide was wonderful! Easy to understand, great tone changes really added to the affect on the story telling, seemed well versed on Edinburgh unsavoury past, and very engaging. I knew the jump scares were coming but still kept me on my toes. A guided tour is the only way to see the vaults so I recomme...

Trevor Harris

Trevor Harris

Jul 2025

The first 20 minutes above ground were quite entertaining. The guide was entertaining and knowledgeable. Once we entered the actual vaults it became apparent that each vault was pretty much the same with little or nothing to see. The guide tried to make it entertaining with 'spooky' stories, but there is very little actual substance to the tour. There are much better underground tours in Edinburgh...

Julia Flint

Julia Flint

Jul 2025

Had a lovely time with their Terror Tours, Louisa was an incredible guide. Funny and charming, and was willing to chat with us between segments and answer questions. I wouldn’t say it was anything too scary, comparatively, even for being 18+. They didn't talk about the serial killers or visit the graveyard, it focused more on the witch hunts, the history of torture, and stories of people who lived...

Gergana Slavova

Gergana Slavova

Jul 2025

We had a great time with James today! He was so energetic that you can't help but get into the spirit of it all. We had a somewhat short walk from the meeting place to the entrance of the vaults but he kept the group engaged by stopping at some quiet places and giving us great stories about Edinburgh's history. Going down into the vaults requires a bunch of steps but we had a few folks with canes...

When is the best time to visit Auld Reekie Tours (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)?

In winter the vaults stay damp and cool—dress warmly. At Halloween look for special late slots up to midnight.

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Typical Budget for a Couple (2 Adults)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Shared Vaults Tour (2 people)GBP 44
Evening Haunted Vaults Tour (2 people)GBP 44
Private Vaults Tour (2 people)GBP 240
Total EstimatedGBP 328

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Map of Auld Reekie Tours

Address: 45 Niddry St, Edinburgh EH1 1LG, UK

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About Auld Reekie Tours

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

Official Website

Phone Number

+44 131 557 4700

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