Experience the best of The Edinburgh Dungeon

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Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

Guaranteed entry at your selected time slot for 80 spooky minutes.

Everything you get: Timed entry ticket with a 15-min arrival window & an 80-min experience with theatrical sets & shows depicting cannibal clans, plague cures, witch trials & medieval torture. Wrap up with a free-fall drop ride recreating a historic public hanging.
Why choose this: If haunted tours are too slow & museums too quiet, this is your ideal middle ground with fast-paced shows featuring creepy characters like Burke & Hare.
Upgrades: In the next step, grab an Anytime Entry upgrade to skip the clock-watching and enjoy the Dungeon whenever you’re ready.

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Combo (Save 5%): Camera Obscura & World of Illusions + Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

Pair Edinburgh’s dark-history live shows with Royal Mile rooftop views—two top attractions only 6-mins apart.

What you get at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions: Enjoy admission to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions with access to five floors featuring over 100 interactive exhibits, rooftop terrace views, free telescopes and binoculars, and the live Victorian panorama show.
What you get at Edinburgh Dungeon: Enter the Edinburgh Dungeon and experience the full 80 minute live show featuring theatrical storytelling, special effects, detailed sets, and live actors bringing dramatic moments from the city’s darker history to life.
Why choose this combo: Just a short walk separates these Old Town attractions, letting you enjoy playful optical experiences and immersive history while saving 5% overall.

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Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Pair Edinburgh Dungeon frights with flexible sightseeing across Edinburgh’s top landmarks.

Everything you get at the Edinburgh Dungeon: Your ticket includes timed entry to the dungeon with thrilling live shows. Encounter Maggie Dickson, known for her miraculous survival, and hear gruesome stories of Burke and Hare, all performed by actors in immersive settings.
Everything you get on Edinburgh HoHo bus tour: Enjoy 24-hour hop-on access to 14+ stops, audio in 9 languages, child-friendly Horrible Histories storytelling, and free headphones. Tickets are valid for 12 months and kids go free, making it ideal for families.
Why choose this combo: Perfect for visitors wanting convenience! With only 5-mins between the dungeon & the bus stop, it’s easy to enjoy both in one go!

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Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon + Scotch Whisky Experience Tickets

Learn about scary Scottish tales & go on a guided tasting of classic malts, all in 2 hours!

Everything you get at The Edinburgh Dungeon: Hear the chilling story of Agnes Finnie, survive Sawney Bean’s cannibal cave, and face Judge Mental in a live courtroom. With spine-tingling effects and a surprise drop dead drop, this is history with bite.
Everything you get at Scotch Whisky Experience: Take a guided 50-minute tour, explore one of the world’s largest whisky collections, and receive a crystal glass souvenir. Audio guides are available in 20+ languages including sign languages and Gaelic.
Why choose this combo: Enjoy back-to-back highlights—live shows at the dungeon followed by learning about aromas & flavor profiles at the Scotch Experience.

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50 mins - 1 hr 20 mins

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Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets

Brace yourself for Edinburgh’s eerie tales, then switch gears with 2500+ wildlife encounters!

Everything you get at Edinburgh Zoo: Explore over 82 hectares of lush space housing 2,500 animals. Meet rare species like giant pandas & Amur tigers. Enjoy daily keeper talks and educational events all designed to connect you with wildlife & conservation.
Everything you get at Edinburgh Dungeon: Join 15 actors bringing Edinburgh’s eerie past to life in 10 immersive shows. Encounter witches, killers, and royalty, plus a thrilling free-fall Drop Ride to Doom at the end of your 80-mins adventure.
Why choose this combo: Both attractions are 6 km apart, so you can explore each at your own pace, whether on the same or different days—your choice!

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Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Castle & Dungeon Experience

Enjoy Edinburgh’s top two experiences in just a few hours – explore Edinburgh Castle on a guided tour and enjoy timed entry to The Edinburgh Dungeon.

What you get at Edinburgh Castle: Entry to Edinburgh Castle plus a 45-minute express guided walk around the castle exterior, followed by free time to explore independently, with a city audio tour app included.
What you get at The Edinburgh Dungeon: Timed entry within a 15-minute arrival window for an 80-minute live show experience, built around fast-paced scenes and immersive effects.
Why choose this combo: Edinburgh Castle gives you the city’s royal and military story on the rock; The Dungeon flips to its darker legends with live shows. Doing both rounds out the history without juggling two separate bookings.

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1 hr 20 mins - 1 hr 30 mins

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Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip

Choose to visit the Edinburgh Dungeon and Loch Ness anytime you want, on the same or separate days.

Everything you get at the Edinburgh Dungeon: Access to timed-entry shows where you’ll meet historical figures like Maggie Dickson and experience tales of disease, death, and deception, finished with a sudden drop ride into the unknown.
Everything you get at Loch Ness Day Trip: Travel comfortably from Edinburgh's Castle Terrace to Glencoe & legendary Loch Ness. With an expert English-speaking guide & digital translation in multiple languages, you’ll experience Scotland’s natural beauty.
Why choose this combo: Combine the spooky Edinburgh Dungeon with a scenic Loch Ness trip and enjoy the freedom to plan visits on separate days.

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1 hr 20 mins - 12 hrs 30 mins

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Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Ride through Edinburgh’s top 3 routes, then roam Scotland’s most popular wildlife park.

Everything you get at Edinburgh Zoo: Visit a world-class 86-hectare zoo home to endangered species like red pandas, pygmy hippos, and sun bears. Watch feeding sessions and learn about global conservation efforts through engaging keeper presentations.
Everything you get at Edinburgh bus tour: Access three scenic bus routes across Edinburgh for 24 hours with unlimited rides, multilingual commentary, headphones & discounts at top attractions like the Royal Yacht Britannia & Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Why choose this combo: Enjoy easy access to over 15 city attractions & 1500+ animals. Travel freely across the city & explore the zoo at your own pace.

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Experience the best of The Edinburgh Dungeon

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

Combo (Save 5%): Camera Obscura & World of Illusions + Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon + Scotch Whisky Experience Tickets

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Castle & Dungeon Experience

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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All the best options, in one place

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Experience the best of The Edinburgh Dungeon

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

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Combo (Save 5%): Camera Obscura & World of Illusions + Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

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Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon + Scotch Whisky Experience Tickets

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Castle & Dungeon Experience

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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What's not allowed

Accessibility

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