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The Real Mary King's Close
Historic Sites
Edinburgh
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!
Despite being shrouded in myths and legends of haunted happenings and unexplained occurrences, The Real Mary King’s Close offers guests an authentic insight into the social history of these uniquely preserved streets and houses.
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, reduced group sizes, social distancing, staff temperature checks and 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.
This festive season...
As you emerge from the underground guided tour, let the Christmas spirit enthral you. Festively decorated and lit up, our historic Burgh Courtroom will await with an authentic Victorian carousel for the kids, scrumptious hot chocolates and Brodies coffees, and a selection of locally-sourced gifts for last minute present shopping.
Special offer: Get a free carousel ticket for every child that comes on tour. The Real Mary King’s Close social history tour is suitable for kids from 5 years old and over.
COVID-19 Information
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COVID-19 Response
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Clear signage
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COVID-19 risk assessment completed
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Staff required to regularly wash hands
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COVID-19 measures in place
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COVID-19 staff training completed
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Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
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Online booking possible
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Deep cleaning between visitors
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Food available during COVID-19 restrictions
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Hygiene screens in place
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Contactless payment possible
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Time limited visits
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Queuing system
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Regular temperature checks for staff
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Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff
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Open now
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Capacity limit
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Advance booking essential
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Face masks required for staff in public areas
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Face mask essential (not provided)
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2m distancing in place
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Floors clearly marked for social distancing
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One way system
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We are Open
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Good To Go
Pets
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No Pets Allowed
Languages Spoken
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German
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Spanish
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Polish
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City Location
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City Centre
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Hearing Loop
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Accessible toilets
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Gift Shop
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Cash
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Diners Card
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Debit Card
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Credit Card
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American Express
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Cafe or Restaurant
