Lantern Led Tour & Dinner Experience
- 2nd - 31st Oct 2026
- Every day, on the 18.10, 18.20 and 18.30 tours
- 1 hour tour & dinner at Amber Restaurant
- £86.50 per adult & £81 per child
- No under 5 year olds
- This tour is in English and Audio guides are not available
Discover Edinburgh by Lantern Light, Then Dine in the Heart of the Old Town
Step into the shadows, then end your evening with a taste of Scotland.
Make your October evening in Edinburgh even more memorable by combining our atmospheric Lantern Led Tour with dinner at Amber Restaurant, at The Scotch Whisky Experience.
Begin by descending beneath the Royal Mile, where the preserved streets of The Real Mary King’s Close take on a completely different atmosphere after dark. With only the warm glow of lantern light to guide you, follow one of our costumed storytellers through shadowy closes and discover the real stories of the people who lived, worked and died here centuries ago.
Then, once you emerge from Edinburgh’s hidden streets, your evening continues above ground. Take the short walk along the Royal Mile to Amber Restaurant, where you can settle in for dinner and enjoy Scottish flavours in the heart of the Old Town.
One evening. Two experiences. A wonderfully atmospheric way to spend an October night in Edinburgh.
About the Experience
Your evening begins with a 1-hour Lantern Led Tour beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
In the 17th century, Edinburgh's towering tenements rose as high as 10 to 12 storeys. With buildings packed tightly together inside the city's Flodden Wall, very little natural light reached the narrow closes below. Lanterns were an essential part of everyday life, helping residents navigate the dark streets beneath the towering buildings.
Following one of our expert costumed storytellers, you'll explore preserved homes and closes while discovering the real lives and deaths of Edinburgh's former residents. Along the way, you'll encounter one particularly feared figure whose appearance alone was enough to strike terror into the hearts of the city's inhabitants.
With dimmed lights and flickering lantern light to guide the way, the Close feels very different after dark.
But your evening doesn’t end when you return to the Royal Mile.
What’s on the Menu
After exploring the Close by lantern light, make your way along the Royal Mile to Amber Restaurant, where a Taste of Scotland awaits.
Your dinner features 7 dishes served across 3 courses, bringing together Scottish ingredients and seasonal flavours.
Trio of Starters
- Smoked salmon with caviar crème fraîche
- Black pudding and haggis bonbon with chilli jam
- Beetroot and goats cheese tart with blood orange dressing
Trio of Mains
- Saddle of venison with braised red cabbage
- Chicken Balmoral with pumpkin purée and potato rosti
- Trout fillet with spinach and lemon crust
Dessert
Spiced pumpkin cheesecake with raspberry purée, paired with a specially selected Scotch whisky.
Tea or coffee is also included to finish your evening.
Allergen information is available on request.
What to Expect
- A 1-hour guided Lantern Led Tour beneath Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
- Explore preserved 17th-century streets illuminated by lantern light.
- Discover the real stories of Edinburgh's former residents.
- Meet historic characters brought to life by our costumed storyteller guides.
- Continue your evening with dinner at Amber Restaurant.
- Enjoy a specially created menu celebrating Scottish flavours.
- A complete October evening in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town.
Your Evening
Choose from 3 Lantern Led Tour departure times:
18.10 Lantern Led Tour
Dinner at Amber Restaurant at 19.30
18.20 Lantern Led Tour
Dinner at Amber Restaurant at 19.40
18.30 Lantern Led Tour
Dinner at Amber Restaurant at 19.50
After your tour, you'll make your own way to Amber Restaurant at The Scotch Whisky Experience, a short walk along the Royal Mile from The Real Mary King's Close.
Plan Your Visit
This special Lantern Led Tour & Dinner experience is available on selected evenings from 2nd to 31st October 2026.
Please note: the dinner package is not available on 4th, 7th, 12th, 14th or 19th October.
- Tours are conducted in English.
- Audio guides are not available for this experience.
- The tour involves walking on stairs and uneven surfaces.
- Not suitable for children under 5.
- While atmospheric, the Lantern Led Tour is a historical experience rather than a horror attraction. Some moments may feel eerie, but the focus remains on the real history of Edinburgh and the people who lived here.
- After the tour, guests make their own way to Amber Restaurant at The Scotch Whisky Experience.
- Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary requirements can be catered for. Please provide dietary requirements when booking.
- Advance booking is strongly recommended as spaces are limited.
From lantern-lit closes to a Scottish dinner above ground, make a whole evening of Edinburgh's hidden history this October.
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