The Real Mary King’s Close is a time capsule of streets beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile bringing history to life. Guided on a one hour tour by a character tour guide who depicts 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. Looking for something extra special? Speak to the team about how they can create a unique event for your group, from exclusive private tours to tailor made experiences!
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Excellent tour, brought to life by a brilliant tour guide (Francesco). It is rare to be able to see real history up close like this. No gimmicks, just information and history presented in an interesting way. All the staff very friendly as well.
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Steve Steve -
07-08-2016
