| LOCATION – | Shore Terrace, near the Wine Press. |
| TIME – | Please arrive 5 minutes before start time to allow time to check-in. This experience lasts for approximately 1 hour. |
| WEAR – | Comfortable clothing and sensible shoes as we’ll be going downstairs into a basement, which is old and dusty with plenty of cobwebs. Bring your reading glasses with you as there are displays to see and read. |
| AGES – | The Vaults are not suitable for children under 10 years as hard hats must be worn, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. See our full terms and conditions for more information. |
What we offer is the real deal – stories that have weather time, waiting for curious souls like you to unearth them. Our guides? They’re not just guides; they’re the keepers of Dundee’s mysteries.
This isn’t a sprawling underground labyrinth; it’s a few rooms with a whole lot of history.
This is where history lives, in the midst of old cobwebs and worn stone walls. It’s not flashy, but it’s authentic. And Authenticity? That’s what sets us apart.
So if you’re up for a different kind of adventure, snag your ticket for ” The Vaults: Echoes of the Past” now. Dust off the history book – we’re about to give you a lesson you won’t forget. Grab your crew, embrace the shadows, and get ready to unveil the city’s best-kept secrets.
See what some of our past guests had to say about The Vaults:
“Just back from the vault tour, absolutely brilliant. Louise and Stewart certainly know their history, very informative, I was amazed with things I never knew about Dundee.”
“My teenage daughter and I went on the vaults tour in Dundee and absolutely loved it!…I would 100% recommend a dark Dundee tour for anyone either from Dundee or visiting.”
This experience is suitable for most ages and walking abilities but please be aware there are stairs to climb both with and without handrails. We’ve added a few things for you to read and look at in the vaults too – so bring your reading glasses if you need them!
You can also book by phone – call us on 07446 625682 to book this tour.
Carol Caldwell –
Both guides were very knowledgeable but having done the tour then being left to look round again seemed a bit of a waste of time. Also it should be pointed out that anyone with even slight mobility problems, this is not for them. Steps quite steep. My husband jarred his knee stepping down, now blown up and he’s on crutches. Definitely not for even slight mobility problems which is a shame as,for the price, it’s a good deal.
DD Tours (verified owner) –
Hi Carol, really sorry to hear your husband jarred his knee, we do try to emphasize there are some bigger steps, but I’ll see where we can be clearer on this for the future.
Shauna (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this informative tour very much. So often these things are just a bored student reciting a script they’ve been given. Not so with this one! Louise and Stewart are as engaging as they are well-informed. I’m already thinking about which of their upcoming tours I’ll join.
Shona Gibb –
A fabulous insight into old Dundee. Stuart and Louise have an encyclopaedic knowledge of their subject, they are funny, they keep you entertained and are very welcoming. There is a lot of info down in the Vaults – too much for me to read in the allotted time – so being allowed to photograph the info boards is great. I recommend this tour to anyone interested in old Dundee. You won’t be disappointed and you’ll come away knowing a lot more than you did when you entered the Vaults!
Jack Anderson (verified owner) –
Very enjoyable with knowledgeable guides
Craig Rennie –
First time with DD tours, an amazing experience. Stuart and Louise were very good , very knowledgeable about the Dundee vaults and local history.
I would definitely recommend them and particularly to anyone with an interest in local Dundee history.
jonscabs (verified owner) –
Louise and Stewart you are both stars ,tour was brilliant very informative knew most of it but you always learn something new every day ,well done guys .
J marshall (verified owner) –
Really enjoyed our tour tonight, Louise and Stewart bring a lot of life into the tour with stories and history of Dundee. Well worth booking a tour.
Louise Walker –
My husband & I really enjoyed this tour, the guides were very knowledgable & very helpful
Id recommend this tour & Im looking forward to trying the others as well
Thank you
Courtney (verified owner) –
Had an amazing tour today, I really enjoyed exploring the vaults and all the stories they told. Also appreciate the fact they acknowledged Dundee’s (and other Scottish cities) connections to slavery as I feel like that’s often overlooked. They have done such a great job with the set up of the vaults and are very friendly and approachable, we have already booked on for two more tours and we are really looking forward to it! The only minor gripe I have is maybe a little more time to look and read things (but I’m a slow reader so maybe it would be enough time for a faster reader!) Many thanks to you both!
Elaine small (verified owner) –
Another great tour filled with interesting, amusing stories and facts about the people of Dundee and their history. Definitely recommend this tour it’s a great experience
Knowledgeable guides Louise and Stewart were great.
Wendy (verified owner) –
Great, informative tour. Highly recommended.
Marc Ford –
This tour was brilliant out tour guides were brilliant very informative and it was really awesome being able to see the history and stories of the past of Dundee. Loved seeing in each of the different buildings. Will definitely be booking another tour soon. Thanks for a brilliant tour .