The Vaults beneath South Bridge, Edinburgh

Beneath South Bridge is another Edinburgh: vaulted spaces once used for trade and storage, far removed from the bright streets above. Our Mercat Tours visit was one of the highlights of our stay. The guide was excellent, and the storytelling gave these dark spaces a dimension that simply walking through the city could not provide.

Mercat’s Historic Vaults tour visits the Blair Street vaults. Different companies access different spaces, so choose by location and guiding style, not just the word “underground”. Check tour details and visiting conditions, including stairs, age requirements and the meeting point. You can compare availability for the history tour on GetYourGuide.