Edinburgh Dungeon
Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1QB
- Box office 0871 423 2250
- General enquiries 0131 240 1001
- Opening times Mon–Fri 11am–4pm; Sat & Sun 10am–5pm.
- Admission £9.20–£16.20 (under 16s £5–£12).
- Website www.thedungeons.com
Tucked away behind Waverley Station, the Edinburgh Dungeon is a gruesome entertainment venue that allows visitors to experience the murkier side of Edinburgh’s history. Among the attractions are 11 actor-led shows and two rides: one simulating a hanging, the other a creepy boat ride through the caves of infamous cannibal Sawney Bean.
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