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Explore the warren of streets frozen in time, where centuries of stories are just waiting to be told. Discover the secrets of 17th-century medicine, the plague epidemic, and the royal visitor on a guided tour of The Real Mary King's Close.
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Edinburgh's last Plague Doctor, a 17th century physician...
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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.
Edinburgh. Things to Do in Edinburgh. The Real Mary King's Close. 21,288 reviews. #4 of 539 things to do in Edinburgh. Historic SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks. Open now. 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Write a review. About. Hidden beneath the Royal Mile lies Edinburgh’s deepest secret: a warren of hidden ‘closes’ where real people lived, worked and died.
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- High Street, 2 Warriston's Close
- What's the best way to see The Real Mary King's Close?According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience The Real Mary King's Close: Edinburgh Private Tour with a Local Guide, Hi...
- What hotels are near The Real Mary King's Close?Hotels near The Real Mary King's Close: (0.01 mi) Advocates Close (0.01 mi) Advocates Close (0.02 mi) Edinburgh Royal Mile - Parliament Square Apar...
- What restaurants are near The Real Mary King's Close?Restaurants near The Real Mary King's Close: (0.01 mi) The Royal Exchange Coffee House (0.02 mi) Caffe Nero (0.02 mi) Luckenbooths (0.02 mi) Angels...
Jan 18, 2021 · The Real Mary King’s Close is a tourist attraction located in the middle of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. The attraction allows visitors to step beneath the streets of Edinburgh into an underground labyrinth where stories of the city’s past residents unfold through a series of exhibits and displays. Address:
- Warriston's Close,2 High St,Edinburgh,EH1 1PG
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Explore the hidden streets beneath the Royal Mile where people lived, worked and died for centuries. Learn the stories of the plague, the royal visitor and the world's first skyscrapers on a one hour tour with a character guide.
The Real Mary King's Close. Royal Mile. Favourite. Share. Shrouded in myths and mysteries, The Close and its warren of streets, homes and passageways offer a truly unique 5-star visitor experience. About. The Real Mary King’s Close is hidden beneath the characteristic and lively streets of Edinburgh’s busy thoroughfare, the Royal Mile.
