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Experience over 400 years of history, and discover the stories of your character guide. From myths and legends, to the deadly plague epidemic and a famous royal visitor – there’s a myriad of tales just waiting to be told on this one hour guided tour. FIND OUT MORE.
Check our times and prices before booking your tour at The Real Mary King's Close, an unmissable heritage experience in Edinburgh. This month, we are running special PRIDE HISTORY TOURS. Only on FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS – Click here to book.
Mary King's Close is a historic close located under the Edinburgh City Chambers building on the Royal Mile, in the historic Old Town area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It took its name from one Mary King, a merchant burgess who resided on the Close in the 17th century.
Jan 18, 2021 · Mary King’s Close is a historic close located in the Old Town area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is famous for its history as a medieval street and alleyway that was buried and sealed off when the city built a new Royal Exchange in the 17th century.
About. Hidden beneath the Royal Mile lies Edinburgh’s deepest secret: a warren of hidden ‘closes’ where real people lived, worked and died. For centuries they have lain forgotten and abandoned…until now. Visit Edinburgh's most famous Close, which makes Edinburgh's Hidden History unmissable. Duration: 1-2 hours.
Get ready for your tour of Edinburgh’s only preserved 17 th century underground street. The Real Mary King’s Close is one of Scotland’s most unique historic sites. Open throughout the year, the warren of underground spaces can be accessed from the Royal Mile. BOOK NOW.
Discover more details about The Real Mary King's Close including opening times, photos and more. 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.
Unlock the secrets of Edinburgh’s only preserved 17th century street, wander through a labyrinth of Old Town alleyways, avoid the cry of gardyloo, and discover the stories of the people who lived, worked and died here.
Feb 15, 2024 · From ghostly sightings to plague doctors – uncover the fascinating secrets of underground Edinburgh at the Real Mary King’s Close, a warren of 17th-century streets buried beneath the Royal Mile.
Explore four old Edinburgh closes – Mary King’s Close, Pearson’s Close, Stewart’s Close and Allen’s Close. Meet Mary King herself and hear stories about her life in the Interactive Gallery. Hear some of the myths and ghost stories that surround Mary King’s Close, as you visit its darkest creepiest chambers.
