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The Edinburgh Dungeon
Sight4.5 · 6 7214.4 · 6 608≈ 1 h 22 minEntry: ~19 £296 m from the center
A theatrical attraction off the Royal Mile: actors stage the darker chapters of Edinburgh's history — plague doctors, the bodysnatchers Burke and Hare, torture chambers. Inside, a boat glides through an underground channel and a drop ride closes the tour; the special effects and makeup are startlingly convincing. It is built more for tourists than historians, but kids generally love it.
Highlights
- Actor-led shows on the city's dark history
- Burke and Hare, plague doctors, torture chambers
- Boat ride through the underground
- Drop-ride finale
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:30 – 16:45 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:00 – 15:45 |
| Wed | 10:30 – 16:45 |
| Thu | 10:30 – 16:45 |
| Fri | 10:30 – 16:45 |
| Sat | 10:30 – 16:45 |
| Sun | 10:30 – 16:45 |
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