The Real Mary King’s Close: 1-Hour Guided Tour

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From £17.95
Adult£17.95Child£11.25

Highlights

  • Explore The Real Mary King’s Close, a set of concealed alleyways located under the Royal Mile
  • Go on a 1-hour character guided tour and discover the highs and lows of 17th-century living
  • Learn about Mary King, a merchant and burgess who lived in the area during the 17th century
  • Listen to eerie stories of disease, plague doctors, death, and paranormal activities that surround the Close

Your Experience

Set foot into Edinburgh’s secret history at The Real Mary King’s Close, voted Scotland’s Best Heritage Tourism Experience. Located beneath the city’s famous Royal Mile, this concealed warren of streets is where people from bygone centuries lived, worked, and died. Spend your time here discovering 400 years of history and listen to intriguing stories of Edinburgh’s 17th-century residents. From the deadly plague epidemic to a visit by a famous royal personality, there is a myriad of stories just waiting to be told.

As you explore the Close, find out why it moved from being open to the skies and bustling with trade, to going underground. You will get to peek inside a 19th-century sawmaker’s workshop and walk the centuries-old footsteps along Mary King’s Close. Keep your eyes peeled, and you may even catch a glimpse of Mary King herself! Immerse yourself in Edinburgh’s social history on this 1-hour character-guided tour, all while walking through the city’s uniquely preserved streets.

Includes

  • Admission to the Real Mary King's Close
  • Costumed guide
  • Optional audio guide

Excludes

  • Gratuities
  • Transportation