Edinburgh's Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh's people and its past far beyond your visit.
Experience an exclusive journey into The Blair Street Underground Vaults. As the only walking tour company with access to these 18th-century vaults beneath South Bridge, you'll be privy to a world that has remained untouched since its creation.
Venture beneath the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh's Old Town and step into a dark, damp realm that once served as home to the city's most destitute inhabitants. This multi-sensory journey will transport you back in time, offering a vivid glimpse into the city's past. Award-winning storytellers will share compelling accounts of life within these vaulted chambers, revealing Edinburgh's history in an unforgettable manner.
This experience is more than just a walking tour; it's a tale rooted in Edinburgh's past, showcasing grand feats of engineering, the expansion of the city, and those who were left behind in its darker corners. The Master Storytellers will answer all your questions about why the vaults were built and who used them, bringing the history of the underground vaults to life. Your journey concludes in the Vaults Museum, where authentic historic artefacts and informative interactive displays provide further insight into the vaults' intriguing past.
Guided walking tour
