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This event requires pre-booking to secure your place. All tickets are processed through our secure portal. Select your version below to proceed.
*Please note: The first hour of tours each day is Not-So-Scary only.*
Activity details
Step into Edinburgh’s hidden nuclear bunker this Halloween and follow Greyfriars Bobby into an AI-glitched Wonderland. In this twisted reimagining of Alice in Wonderland, Bobby (as Alice) journeys through uncanny characters and broken storylines, exploring the fears and fascinations of Artificial Intelligence. Automation of jobs? Destruction of art? AI companions? AI uprising? Will Bobby—and humanity—survive?
Two versions are available:
Not-So-Scary: A story-led experience with no jump scares, friendly monsters, and a surreal atmosphere. Recommended for young children (ages 3+, parent discretion).
Scary: A darker version with jump scares, disturbing horror scenes, and frightening monsters. Recommended for ages 12+, parent discretion.
Each tour lasts 20 minutes with a maximum group size of 15 people. Please note that the first hour of each evening is reserved for the Not-So-
What's included
20-minute immersive Halloween tour through Barnton Bunker
Choice between Scary or Not-So-Scary version
Small-group experience (up to 15 people per tour)
Access to Scotland’s largest Cold War nuclear bunker site
Live performers, atmospheric staging, and an original haunted storyline
What's not included
General daytime historical tours (these must be booked separately)
Food and refreshments
On-site parking (please use nearby street parking in the surrounding neighbourhood)
Itinerary
Arrival & Check-in
Please arrive 5–10 minutes before your booked tour time. A volunteer will check you in at the pedestrian gate and gather your group.
Immersive Tour (20 minutes)
Not-So-Scary: Join Greyfriars Bobby in a surreal, AI-generated rabbit hole, with friendly monsters and no scares.
Scary: Brace yourself for jump scares, horror scenes, and frightening AI-inspired creatures.
Total Visit Time
We recommend allowing 30 minutes in total for check-in and your 20-minute tour.
Highlights
Back by popular demand after the success of last year’s sold-out Halloween tours
Experience an AI-inspired haunted retelling of Alice in Wonderland with Greyfriars Bobby in the lead role
Choose between Scary (12+) and Not-So-Scary (3+) versions to suit your group
Explore Edinburgh’s Barnton Bunker, Scotland’s largest nuclear shelter, in a whole new way
A unique Halloween event blending history, immersive storytelling, and cutting-edge themes of AI
Additional information
Check-in details
Please arrive at our pedestrian gate 5-10 minutes before your booked tour time. The gate is located on the trail as you approach our address. Have your digital or printed ticket ready to be checked in by one of our volunteers, who will then gather your tour group.
What to bring
Sensible Footwear: The site has uneven ground and grassy areas. Sturdy, comfortable shoes like trainers or walking boots are highly recommended.
Weather-Appropriate Clothing: Much of the tour is outdoors. Please check the weather forecast and bring a waterproof jacket or sun protection as needed.
Booking Confirmation: Please have your ticket ready on your phone or as a printout.
Special requirements
All visitors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
The site is a historic monument under active restoration. For your safety, please stay with your guide and do not enter any restricted areas.
No dogs are allowed on site, with the exception of service animals.
Restrictions
The terrain is uneven and may not be suitable for visitors with limited mobility or those who have difficulty walking on unpaved surfaces.
The site is not currently wheelchair accessible.
We advise that the tour may not be suitable for most pushchairs or prams.
If you have any specific access concerns, please contact us directly through our website before booking to discuss the suitability of the tour.