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The 'Daft Days' return to Edinburgh!
Throughout December we are running ‘Christmas on the Closes’ tours. Come along with your family and friends to find out what a traditional Christmas would have been like on the Edinburgh Closes from the 1500s – 1900s and discover why Hogmanay (New Year) is so important to us Scots? In addition, hear all about the underground celebrations and the Daft Days (the period between Christmas Day and Hogmanay), made famous in a poem by Robert Fergusson, a one time visitor to the Close.
The tours make a fantastic start to a Christmas social occasion. All tickets include a generous cup of mulled wine or festive spiced apple cider (non-alcoholic)and a festive mince pie! Tickets are priced at £15.00 per adult, £13.50 per concession & £7.00per child (5-15 years).
Christmas On The Closes Tours run on the following dates in 2011:
Friday 2nd December
| Tours @ 7/7.40/8.20/9pm |
| Saturday 3rd December | Tours @ 7/7.40/8.20/9pm
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| Sunday 4th December | Tours @ 3/3.40/4.20/5pm |
Friday 9th December
| Tours @ 7/7.40/8.20/9pm |
| Saturday 10th December | Tours @ 7/7.40/8.20/9pm
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| Sunday 11th December | Tours @ 3/3.40/4.20/5pm |
| Friday 16th | Tours @ 7/7.40/8.20/9pm |
| Saturday 17th Dec | Tours @ 7/7.40/8.20/9pm |
| Sunday 18th December | Tours @3/3.40/4.20/5pm |
To book, please call our Booking Hotline - 0845 070 6244 or book online
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November 1st - March 29th
Sunday - Thursday
10.00 - 17.00 (last tour)
Friday & Saturday
10.00 - 21.00 (last tour)
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March 30th - October 31st
Monday - Sunday 10 - 21.00 (last tour)
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August 3rd - August 28th
Monday - Sunday 09.30 - 23.00 (last tour)
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Pre-booking is Highly Recommended
- Adult £12.00
- Child (5 - 15 years) £6.50*
- Senior Citizen £10.50
- Student (ID required) £10.50
- * not suitable for children under 5
- Please note, prices may vary according to season and special events packages.