What makes it 90% Couple-Friendly: Couples enjoy shared scares, photo souvenirs and adult-only evening “Dungeon Lates”, turning dark Scottish history into a fun date; visit length fits before or after dinner plans.
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: The 70-minute interactive tour covers all shows without rushing.
Join the Guided 70-Minute Tour:
Walk through 11 live-actor shows that bring Scottish history to life.
Tip: Volunteer for roles in The Courtroom to share a fun moment together.
Drop Dead Gallows Ride:
Experience a sudden drop in the darkness at the Grassmarket Gallows.
Tip: Ensure both of you are at least 140 cm tall before the tour starts.
Try Dungeon Lates:
Book the adults-only evening tour for a darker, wilder experience.
Tip: Arrive 15 minutes early to secure front-row spots.
Photo & Gift Shop:
Grab a souvenir photo and themed mug at the exit.
Tip: Keep some cash handy for quick purchases.
At Halloween, expect extra scares and special shows. In winter and weekdays, queues are shorter. Summer afternoons fill up—opt for early slots.
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Nina
We visited as a couple on Monday morning and it was pretty fun. We payed 15€ per person when booking online. It's a cute hounted house, every room you visit has a designated theme and amazing actors. However, be prepared to talk because the show is very interactive and almost all of us participated in the show in some way. It was way funnier than it was scary, but that's what we expected, so it ...
stacey brooks
Brilliant fun was had by all. Mixture of ages from age 11 to over 50. Very interactive, don't sit at the front if you don't want to get picked on 🤣. Our group was quite a few times but fun nevertheless. Rides weren't working when we visited unfortunately. They take a photo of your group at the beginning with props and you can view at the end with your choice of backgrounds with a printed picture ...
Joshua Allen
On my first visit to Edinburgh, I decided to give this a try. I went into the Edinburgh Dungeon as a solo, not knowing much about it. They add you to a group that will go through the dungeon together, experiencing a story along the way. You'll get lots of laughs even as a solo, but with others, this will be an even better experience. I recommend this for solos/duos and groups of people. All the ...
Joanne Mckenna
Absolutely brilliant, we loved it! The actors are incredible and really stay in character throughout, a few funny jump scares and surprises throughout. Def worth a visit and we will def go back.
Charlotte Teece
We've been to so many dungeons now and we're so excited to add Edinburgh to the list! Not many photos because you're not allowed to snap pics but it was fab. The acting was great, the props fantastic, some cool jump scares, and it felt like we'd walked for miles. The gift shop had some unique bits in there as well. Would definitely say add it to your dungeon experience
Item | Cost (Approx.) |
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Standard tour tickets (2 adults) | GBP 36 |
Souvenir photo | GBP 10 |
Coffee or snack nearby | GBP 8 |
Total Estimated | GBP 54 |
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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