Real Mary King’s Close Emerges Above Ground

Our history lies beneath the streets of Edinburgh, in the once-forgotten Mary King’s Close. Reopened after work on a modern exchange building discovered its sealed-off streets, the Close is now one of Edinburgh City’s top and most unique attractions. For years now, our costumed guides have led groups of intrepid travellers down steep steps and into the bowels of the city, opening their eyes to the silent world of 16^th Century city life. But now we’re bringing the Real Mary King’s Close into the modern day, intertwining her fascinating history with a stroll through the modern streets of our current generation.

Modern Tours at Real Mary King's Close

Our newly created walking tours will take you along the bustling Royal Mile, showing you the hidden entrances to other sealed-off closes just like ours. We’ll delight you with tales of disorderly ale houses, where dastardly plans were concocted in the dead of night, and spare you no details of gory executions and brutal murders. We’ll talk you through how the times have changed, and what might have happened to the Real Mary King’s Close if she hadn’t been hidden away for an age.

Four times a day you can join one of these walking tours as an add-on to our already popular underground tours. One of our costumed guides will show you around Real Mary King’s Close first, following our normal route and presentation, before bringing you up top and out into the light. It’s the perfect combination and a great way to make your main tour last just a little bit longer.

Since we don’t run very many walking tours, and all four are put on in the afternoon, places will be limited and will book up fast. You can secure your space in advance so you don’t miss this unique opportunity, and the added tour gives you an extra hour for just £5 more. We have plenty of other special events on too, including a unique murder mystery tour that will set your nerves on edge, and great family ideas for the upcoming Easter Holidays. Have a look at our website for more details or click here to book now.

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The Continuum Group is committed to bringing you outstanding and unique visitor attractions in unexpectedly locations around the UK. If you enjoy our tours at Real Mary King’s Close, why not discover your sweeter side at the York Chocolate Story or visit the Coronation Street set for a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse at the UK’s favourite TV soap.