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The Real Mary King's Close: Entry Ticket

Hear the real stories of Edinburgh's past residents underneath the city streets

Open today: 09:30 - 22:00
Duration: 1h
Audio guide: Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish
Registered address: St Edmund's House, Margaret Street, YO10 4UX, YORK, GB
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General admission
Multilingual audio-guide

Experience 400 years of history and discover the stories of your character guide during a 1-hour guided tour of historic Edinburgh.

Imagine a warren of streets frozen in time, where centuries of stories are just waiting to be told. Discover authentic truths about Edinburgh's dark past, and find out what it was really like for the people who lived, worked, and died on the Close.

Unlock the secrets of Edinburgh’s only preserved 17th-century street, wander through a labyrinth of underground alleyways, and avoid the cry of gardyloo.

From myths and legends to the deadly plague epidemic and a famous royal visitor – there’s a myriad of stories just waiting to be told.

  • Please show your smartphone ticket at the box office
  • French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Mandarin audio guides available via the Smartphone app “Mary King’s Close Audio Guide”
  • Download the app and a code will be given to you on the day of your visit to get access to the content. (Please note, headphones are compulsory on tour.)
  • Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, and Hungarian audio guides are available if requested before the visit. Subject to availability
Saturday
09:30 - 22:00
Sunday
09:30 - 22:00
Monday
09:30 - 22:00
Tuesday
09:30 - 22:00
Wednesday
09:30 - 22:00
Thursday
09:30 - 22:00
Friday
09:30 - 22:00
The Real Mary King's Close
2, Warriston's Close, High Street, EH1 1PG, Edinburgh
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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