The Real Mary King's Close

"On our most recent trip to Edinburgh we had the priveledge to visit The Real Mary King’s Close. This experience was a lot of fun and combined a great amount of historical learning about Edinburgh’s underground past, with light humor and a great tour. The Real Mary King’s Close tells the story of some of the very real residents that used to live in this area of Edinburgh during the reign and timeframe of Mary Queen of Scots. During this point in history the streets that lined the Royal Mile were called closes, and housed hundreds of Edinburgh residents. Merchants and individuals of every social class called these closes home. This historical attraction takes visitors underground to see and experience for themselves exactly what it was like to live in Edinburgh during the 16th and 17th centuries. I highly recommend booking tickets to this attraction ahead of time online, as time slots can sell out during busy times of the year. "

"A trip back in time to Victorian Age Edinburgh, this tour takes you down dark and winding passages steeped with history and paranormal activity. You’ll learn about the real Mary King and the history of the close and what life was like back in those times. You’ll be able to view into an actual Victorian townhome and walk the same streets that once housed some of Edinburgh’s most notorious characters. "

"Main underground tour. Is it tchotchke? Yes. Is it still kinda fun? Also yes. It takes an hour, it's super unique, and even though it's cheesy, I do still recommend it. When in Edinburgh! (It's also nice that you can do this at night, which means you can fit in two "anchor" activities quite easily.)"