Edinburgh: Real Mary King's Close Guided Tour English Tour
ID: GYG76378-293427
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Explore Edinburgh’s hidden history beneath the Royal Mile on a fully-guided tour of the Real Mary King's Close. Discover what it was really like for the people who lived, worked, and died on the Close.
Step down into Edinburgh’s hidden history at The Real Mary King’s Close, voted Scotland’s Best Heritage Tourism Experience. Discover over 400 years of history and learn about the intriguing stories of Edinburgh’s past residents.
From the deadly plague epidemic to a famous royal visitor, there is a myriad of tales just waiting to be told. Journey through time and find out why the Close, once open to the skies and bustling with trade, came to be underground.
An experience rooted in social history, this 1-hour character-guided tour also includes an immersive walk-through of the city’s uniquely preserved streets and spaces, all located underneath Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile. Expect a truly unique glimpse into the city’s past.
Highlights
- Discover Edinburgh's only preserved 17th-century street
- Follow former residents and uncover their real stories
- Experience over 400 years of history
- Enjoy a 1-hour fully guided tour
- Go on a tour that is voted Scotland's Best Heritage Experience
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The Real Mary King's Close is unsuitable for wheelchair access
• Due to uneven surfaces and some steep inclines, sturdy footwear is recommended
• There are 58 steps to climb down and 38 to climb up as part of the tour
• Many areas are dimly lit, and some visitors may experience disorientation or claustrophobia
• Due to the site’s underground nature, visitors with asthma are advised to bring any medication/inhalers
• For health and safety reasons, children under 5 years old cannot be admitted. Children under 16 years old should be accompanied by an adult
• Visitors under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted
• Tour guides are equipped with a radio, so any visitor needing to leave may do so under escort from the duty manager
• No photography is permitted during the tour
2 Warriston's Close, Royal Mile, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1PG.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
