Festive Experience at The Real Mary King’s Close

Christmas is around the corner, and what better way to kick-start your Christmas celebration than on an unforgettable tour of The Real Mary King’s Close. Make this Christmas memorable in the best way possible by taking part in one of our Christmas tours and learning what life used to be like. Christmas in the forgotten underworld of Old Edinburgh was a world away from the celebrations familiar to most of us today as it was in fact a normal working day! Book your bespoke festive tour with us and step back into an alternative Christmas with the denizens of the Real Mary King’s Close.

Types of Tours

We have a range of bespoke tours to choose from to guarantee you and your group have a wonderful time. As well as our Christmas tour, you can enjoy a murder mystery evening, discover the dark truth on a late night tour or even book out the close for your own private party. We have so many options, so browse the types of tours on our website to learn more about them.

Have a Drink With Us

To make the tour of The Real Mary King’s Close even more exciting and eventful, you can choose to pre-order a delicious festive drinks reception with pastries and drinks of your choice. You and your tour party can take part in this offer before the tour and even after if you wish. This reception will add a little something extra to your overall Christmas tour experience.

Character Tour Guide

Need a tour guide with a difference? You are in luck! You don’t have to wait until you arrive to start your foray into Edinburgh’s murky past. You and your party can pick your own historical character tour guide to meet you at your chosen location. We can collect you at your hotel, a restaurant, workplace or elsewhere, and walk with you to Real Mary King’s Close.

More Information

The Christmas tours at Real Mary King’s Close are a popular winter attraction as we aren't ever affected by weather conditions. Each tour can accept a maximum of 20 people or 12 people for drinks and canapés. Give us a call on 0845 070 6244 for more details and to find out about group bookings.