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The Real Mary King’s Close

Ready to explore what lies beneath the Royal Mile? The Real Mary King’s Close offers a truly unique, award-winning tour of Edinburgh’s hidden history.

You’ll be led through a network of underground streets and houses that were once vibrant parts of 17th-century Edinburgh, but were eventually sealed up and built over. Your guide, dressed in period costume, will share the fascinating – and sometimes chilling – tales of the city’s past residents, from plague victims to ordinary families.

It’s a genuinely engrossing and historical experience that gives you a deep insight into what life was really like centuries ago. It’s a must-do attraction, especially for anyone who loves a good historical mystery!

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