The Real Mary King’s Close: Entry Ticket

Hear the real stories of Edinburgh's past residents underneath the city streets

Experience 400 years of history and discover the stories of your character guide during a 1-hour guided tour of historic Edinburgh. Imagine a warren of streets frozen in time, where centuries of stories are just waiting to be told. Discover authentic truths about Edinburgh's dark past, and find out what it was really like for the people who lived, worked, and died on the Close. Unlock the secrets of Edinburgh’s only preserved 17th-century street, wander through a labyrinth of underground alleyways, and avoid the cry of gardyloo. 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.

Available Audio Guides

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What's Included

  • General admission
  • Multilingual audio-guide

Meeting Point

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Hear the real stories of Edinburgh's past residents underneath the city streets

Ticket Description Price

Average Duration

Duration: 01:00

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation allowed up to 24 hours before the event.

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Distributor of "The Real Mary King’s Close: Entry Ticket"

The Continuum Group Ltd


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