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A narrow, dimly lit stone corridor with a wooden door on the left and a metal railing on the right. 1
A person interacting with a digital kiosk in a wooden-paneled room. 2
A person in a costume with a mask and hat, holding a staff in a dimly lit room with stone walls and wooden furniture. 3
A person in a historical setting, holding a book and a quill, with a fireplace in the background. 4
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By The Real Mary King's Close

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,364 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover Edinburgh's only preserved 17th-century street
    • Follow former residents and uncover their real stories
    • Experience over 400 years of history
    • Enjoy a 1-hour fully guided tour
    • Go on a tour that is voted Scotland's Best Heritage Experience

Activity location

    • Edinburgh
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 2, Warriston's Close, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1PG, UK | 2 Warriston's Close, Royal Mile, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1PG.
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh: Real Mary King's Close Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Starting time: 9:40
Price details
P 2,363.90 x 1 AdultP 2,363.90
Total
Price is P 2,363.90
Until Mon, Oct 5

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee to the Real Mary King's Close
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Photographs

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Cameras, Intoxication, Pets, Smoking, Unaccompanied minors
    • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, People with claustrophobia, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Step down into Edinburgh’s hidden history at The Real Mary King’s Close, voted Scotland’s Best Heritage Tourism Experience. Discover over 400 years of history and learn about the intriguing stories of Edinburgh’s past residents.
    From the deadly plague epidemic to a famous royal visitor, there is a myriad of tales just waiting to be told. Journey through time and find out why the Close, once open to the skies and bustling with trade, came to be underground.
    An experience rooted in social history, this 1-hour character-guided tour also includes an immersive walk-through of the city’s uniquely preserved streets and spaces, all located underneath Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile. Expect a truly unique glimpse into the city’s past.

    Free audio and multimedia guides are available in multiple languages, including British Sign Language and International Sign Language. Download yours in advance to follow along during the tour.

Location

Activity location

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    • Edinburgh
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 2, Warriston's Close, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1PG, UK | 2 Warriston's Close, Royal Mile, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1PG.
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom