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The Real Mary King’s Close is where you can delve into 400 years of history!
This historic and fascinating attraction is located hidden beneath lively streets of modern Edinburgh’s busy and iconic Royal Mile! Yes - hidden underneath! In fact, The Real Mary King's Close unlocks the secrets of the city's ONLY preserved 17th century street, so you really will be walking back in tim.
A costumed character tour guide based (who will be actually based on a real one time resident) will be there to help you explore this amazing underground site, sharing all the fascianting stories of the people who would have lived in the street, and what life would have been like. These guided tours take about one hour.
Shrouded in myths and mysteries, The Real Mary King's Close really is something special as you explore the warren of streets, homes, and passageways offering the family a truly unique and historic experience.
Older kids will love wandering through a labyrinth of Old Town alleyways, and discover the stories of the people who lived, worked, and yes - died in the street.
You can even meet the Plague Doctor and relax in his outdoor courtyard!
It's worth noting that the tour is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.
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