Edinburgh The Real Mary King’s Close Tickets

Explore one of Scotland's most fascinating and enigmatic places with your ticket to The Royal Mary King's Close, Edinburgh's most famous underground labyrinth. Beneath the Royal Mile lies a set of streets that have been sealed off for centuries, preserved as they were in the 17th century.

During the approximately one hour tour, your guide will transport you back in time as you walk through passageways, dwellings and shops where the city's original inhabitants lived. You'll hear authentic stories of daily life, plague outbreaks, urban myths and the characters that shaped Edinburgh's past.

The beautifully restored sets recreate what life was like over 400 years ago. Imagine walking across dimly lit stone floors, shadows whispering fragments of history and superstition. Every nook and cranny tells a story, and every step descended brings you closer to the hidden Edinburgh.

Highlights of the tour include:

• Mary King's Close, unique in its original 17th century state.
• The underground alleyways, where daily life took place beneath the houses.
• Plague stories, with real accounts from doctors and neighbours who suffered from the plague.
• Legends and apparitions that have inspired local myths for generations.
• Historical anecdotes and curiosities about the real visitors and the most surprising events.

The experience includes a multilingual audio guide, which you can download to your smartphone using a code you will receive at the ticket office. You can follow the story in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin and other languages, enjoying the story in your own language as you explore Scotland's most mysterious passages.