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ARTS, CULTURE & TOURISM
Imagine...
The Stories They
Could Tell
Book online: realmarykingsclose.com
Discover Edinburgh’s Hidden History
on a 1 Hour Underground Guided Tour
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!
THE REAL MARY
KING’S CLOSE
