The Edinburgh Dungeon

What makes us a great choice for education

Discover Edinburgh’s darkest history as you go underground and experience the Edinburgh Dungeon. Bringing together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects and a thrilling drop-ride in a truly unique and exciting walkthrough experience that you see, hear, touch, smell and feel. It’s hilarious, fun and sometimes a bit scary!

Bring your class on a school trip to The Edinburgh Dungeon and our troupe of experienced, professional actors will take your students on a grisly journey into the City’s most notorious past, it’ll be a lesson they will never forget.

What is typically included on our school trips

Self-Guided Tours.

Group Sizes Catered For

Up to 24, larger groups may be split between tours.

Materials, Resources & Information Provided

No extra materials are provided to support the visit.

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

Photography and filming is restricted during the tour.

Risk Assessment Details

A free risk assessment form is available to download via our website.

Education Officer Information

The best way to book your visit is to fill a reservation request form in on our website.

You can contact the bookings team on 0131 240 1040

Pricing Information

A visit costs £10 per child (aged 8-14) and £13 per adult (aged 15+)

Free Teacher Ratio 1 teacher:10 students

Clothing Requirements

No, sensible shoes are required, this includes standard school shoes. 

First Aid Information

The Edinburgh Dungeon has qualified first aiders on site at all times.

Available Facilities

There is no café or canteen in the attraction.

There are toilets, including an accessible toilet.

A merchandise shop is located at the end of the attraction that must be passed though to exit. The shop sells items such as magnets, keyrings etc. Card only.

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

THE MAJORITY OF FACILITIES AT THE EDINBURGH DUNGEON ARE DESIGNED TO BE FULLY ACCESSIBLE TO OUR DISABLED GUESTS, HOWEVER, THE EDINBURGH DUNGEON IS SITUATED IN A LISTED BUILDING AND THIS DOES CAUSE SOME RESTRICTIONS FOR GUESTS WITH MOBILITY ISSUES. Find out more here: Facilities & Accessibility | Edinburgh Dungeon (thedungeons.com)

Opening Hours & Information

Opening hours vary, please check our website for up to date information. On weekdays in term-time school bookings can be generally be made from 11am to 4pm.

Location Information

31 Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DF