The Real Mary King's Close Tourist Attraction in Edinburgh

Reviews

1. Vanessa Morais ★★★★★

   I loved the tour!!! It’s a must go. Our guide was Sam, he was so funny and made our experience better. The stories are very interesting and to be there in person while the guide explains everything is even better. There’s a shop after it, with a lot of unique sells. You can’t take pictures in the tour itself but there’s a possibility to take a picture there (they take it) and you can buy the photo afterwards in the shop. Make sure you get there at least 10 minutes before the time scheduled.

   almost 6 months ago
2. ahm albed ★★★★★

   a hidden underground street beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. It was sealed when newer buildings were constructed above it, which helped preserve the homes and rooms below. The guided tour explains how people lived during that time, including stories about the plague and daily life in old Edinburgh. The guide was knowledgeable and engaging, and walking through the dark, preserved spaces felt like stepping back in time. A must-visit for history lovers and anyone curious about Edinburgh’s past.

   almost 7 months ago
3. Lianne Brouwer ★★★★★

   Great tour! It was very interesting and impressive to hear about the history of the close, and to walk through the actual remains. Our guide Sam was absolutely amazing. He was a great storyteller. Charismatic, and incredibly engaging. If you're in Edinburgh, don't skip this tour, it is 100% worth it!

   almost 8 months ago

1. Karmen ★★★★★

   Great tour! Loved that the guide dresses up as someone from the time period and stays in character too. Our guide Daisy was so charismatic and passionate. Her enunciation was a 10/10 too. If you're thinking of buying the plague doctor mask keychain at the gift shop, note that it doesn’t actually come with the key ring, you only get the charm itself!

   almost 9 months ago
2. Ido Michel ★★★★★

   Very interesting visit. Great insight on the past in Edinburgh. It is a guided tour. Our guide was Lorraine and she did a great. The tour is one hour tour. I went with my son almost 13 years old and it was not too scary. Definitely, a must visit in Edinburgh.

   almost 9 months ago
3. Becky Jennings ★★★★★

   Had a tour booked as part of a work trip and it was brilliant. Our guide Steve was really engaging and made the history really come to life and made it a great experience. I had no idea what to expect but I would recommend anyone visiting Edinburgh to book on and see a different side of Edinburgh. 10/10 brilliant trip

   almost 3 years ago

1. Tsenka Georgieva ★★★★★

   As someone who has been to The Real Mary King's Close multiple times, I can attest that it's a must-visit attraction that never fails to entertain. The experience is truly unique, as you are transported back in time to explore the city's hidden history. The tour guides are knowledgeable and engaging, weaving tales of the people who lived and worked in these narrow streets and houses hundreds of years ago. Each time I've visited, I've learned something new and fascinating about Edinburgh's past. If you're a local looking to show visitors around, this is a perfect choice. It's a great way to introduce them to the old Edinburgh and give them a glimpse of what life was like in the past.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Takeda Cingen ★★★★★

   Great look at an old underground city of Edinburgh which is situated just the opposite of St. Giles Cathedral. It's shocking how narrow streets and tall the building were from the about 13th century. Definitely worth seeing. Thanks to the great guide Michaela, who gave an interesting talk and made dramatic show as well, so there was a place for some humour too.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Helena ★★★★★

   We went on few tour while staying a week in Edinburgh and this one was defiantly one of the best ones! We had an amazing guide - Alyssia - who gave us historic facts while being being extremely entertaining. I did not realize how haunted the city was before going on the tour. 5 stars!

   almost 3 years ago

1. Sammy Christie ★★★★☆

   Went away for a girlie weekend and thought we would do a few tours, our guide Emma from Edinburgh was great, she was knew her history and answered everyone's questions with ease, the street was incredible, to be able to see what the low houses looked like and the conditions the people lived in was amazing. Really enjoyed this tour, well stocked gift shop and coffee shop at the end of the tour.

   almost 4 years ago

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