“I’ll be honest, I had no idea that this fascinating place existed, but boy, am I glad we found it. Steeped in 400 year old Scottish history, this place has something which will intrigue and fascinate every member of the family. The 60 minute guided tour is the perfect thing to do before you head off for a much needed cup of tea and shortbread, or whiskey to settle you after all that excitement!”
Ren, Director of Awesome and Problem Solver – Keetoo Crew ✌️
📢 Spill the beans, I want to know more!
Below the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, lies an underground network of mystery, Mary King’s Close.
Get to know the residents as you’re guided around the winding pathways of this historic underground warren and meet a cast of characters from maids to poets and plague doctors, all with their own story to tell. Explore the city’s only preserved 17th century street and learn about the old town’s most famous visitor. Wonder the streets and decipher myth from legend, whilst experiencing how things used to be for the people of Mary King’s Close. With over 400 years of history to discover, you’ll leave feeling full of facts from this one hour guided tour.