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The Real Mary King's Close

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City Of Edinburgh

Beneath the City Chambers on the Royal Mile lies Edinburgh's deepest secret a warren of hidden streets where real people lived, worked and died between the 17th and the 19th centuries.

A time capsule of streets beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile bringing history to life.

On a one hour tour led by a character tour guide depicting a former resident of the Close, guests will delve below to learn the real stories from Edinburgh’s incredible past between the 16th and 19th centuries.

Get under the skin of the plague, learn why it was wise to avoid the streets at 7am and 10pm, hear the stories of the people who lived, worked and died on these streets and discover how all social classes lived together stacked on top of each other in tenements that are said to have been the world’s first skyscrapers!

From myths and legends, to the deadly plague epidemic, and a famous royal visitor - there's a myriad of stories just waiting to be told.

The safety of our guests and staff is of utmost importance and we have taken extra care and precautions to ensure a safe visit for our guests. Rigid cleaning schedules, staff temperature checks and recommended face coverings at all times are just some of the precautions we have taken. Please find all measures we are taken on our Know Before You Go page.

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50% off children tickets on Saturdays and Sundays for tours starting at 9.30am and 9.45am. Available from 1st November until 18th December. Only available for online bookings, use DAYSOUT at checkout.

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High Street,
2 Warriston's Close,
Edinburgh,
City Of Edinburgh,
EH1 1PG

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