Tickets & Prices

We are a popular, often sold-out attraction, so we recommend booking in advance. Please check our live times and prices before your visit.

Signature Guided Tour

Follow in the footsteps of former residents on our award-winning tour

Adult admission from: £25.00

Child admission from: £18.00
- Explore the original 17th-century closes & rooms hidden beneath the Royal Mile
- Fascinating insights from a character guide based on real historical figures
- A blend of historical fact, rich storytelling and atmospheric spaces
- A unique perspective on Edinburgh’s social history and hidden past
- Duration: 1 hour
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Dr Arnott's Sampling Sensation

Saturdays & Sundays

Adult admission: £35.00

Child admission: £27.50
- Experience the secrets of 17th-century medicine with Dr. Arnott
- 1-hour Signature Guided Tour
- 30 min hands-on workshop led by 17th century Dr Arnott
- Concoct your own herbal remedy
- Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine
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Closes & Coffee Tour

Every day

Adult admission: £40.00
- Descend into The Lost Close, a close sealed off for nearly 200 years
- 35-minute underground experience at The Lost Close
- 1-hour Signature Guided tour at The Real Mary King's Close
- Storytelling, freshly brewed coffee, and historical insight
- Just 15 places per tour
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Contagion & Carnage: The Plague Tour

APRIL 2026 - FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS

Adult admission: £30.00

Child admission: £24.00
- Guided tour through the eerie underground streets of The Real Mary King’s Close
- Immersive storytelling from costumed storytellers
- Meet the Plague Doctor & uncover the chilling realities of 17th-century medicine
- Experience history in an authentic, atmospheric setting
- Duration: 1 hour
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A Dram of History: Whisky Tour

MAY 2026 - FRIDAY & SATURDAY

A Dram of History Adult Admission: £44.00 Over 18s only

Admission + Dinner at Amber Restaurant: £99.00 Over 18s only
- Exclusive underground guided tour with premium Scotch whisky tasting
- Includes a 1 hour guided tour uncovering whisky’s rich history in the Close
- Sample three distinctive drams in one of our vaulted rooms
- 30-minute whisky tasting led by one of our expert storytellers
- Over 18’s only
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Unearthed: The Women of Edinburgh Tour

May 2026 - Saturday & Sunday

Adult Admission £49.00

Child admission £42.00
- 1-hour Signature Guided tour at The Real Mary King's Close
- 90-minute Old Town Walking Tour
- 2-part experience
- Uncover overlooked stories of real women from Edinburgh’s past
- Led by our storyteller Anna Dowling-Clarke (WHIPS)
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Pride History Tour

20TH & 27TH JUNE 2026

Adult admission: £28.50

Child admission: £23.00
- Discover to reveal the hidden histories of LGBTQIA+ community life in Edinburgh
- Includes 1 hour guided tour of Mary King's Close
- 1 main character guide (Robert Ferguson or Marie Maitland)
- Explore the preserved location of Mary King’s Close
- Learn about Dr James Barry, the Edinburgh Seven, the Witch trials and more
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True Crime Tour

JUNE 2026 - FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Adult admission: £31.50 Over 16s only
- Discover Edinburgh’s dark crime history — perfect for crime lovers
- Led by storytellers specially trained for this tour
- True stories of crime and punishment
- Only available for 16+
- Duration: 1 hour
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Myths and Legends Tour

SEPTEMBER 2026 - SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Adult Admission £28.50

Child Admission £23.00
- Uncover the myths and legends that forged Edinburgh
- Hear about witch trials, ghostly piper boys and mysterious tiny coffins
- Includes x1 main character guide
- Duration: 1 hour
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Underground Unlocked

1st October - One day only

Adult Admission £40.00
- Step into a living 17th-century street beneath the Royal Mile
- Explore freely for up to 2 hours
- Meet up to 15 historical residents
- Enter preserved homes and businesses
- One-night-only immersive experience
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Lantern Led Tour

OCTOBER 2026

Adult Admission £31.50

Child Admission £26.00
- A truly immersive experience on the Close in low-light
- Every guest carries their own lantern
- 1x character guide
- 2 additional interactive mysterious figures who bring Edinburgh’s past to life
- 1-hour tour
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The Cape Controversy - Immersive Dining Experience

19TH NOVEMBER 2026

Adult admission: £285.00
- A four-hour immersive dining experience beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
- Live performance by a full cast of characters inspired by real historical figures
- A bespoke multi-course menu created by Culinarians, woven into the narrative
- Movement through multiple underground spaces at The Real Mary King’s Close
- A ceremonial finale where each guest must make a personal choice
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A Victorian Christmas Experience

DECEMBER 2026 - FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Adult Admission £33.00

Child Admission £26.00
- Step into a cosy Victorian Christmas beneath the Royal Mile
- 1 hour Signature Guided tour
- 30-min Victorian Christmas interactive experience
- Festive Victorian Craft activity
- Tea & scone with jam and clotted cream
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Exclusive Private Tour

Step behind closed doors on an exclusive private tour

From £475.00 Per tour
- Your own exclusive tour, just for you and your group of up to 20 guests
- A dedicated character guide bringing the Close’s real residents to life
- Explore preserved 17th-century streets hidden beneath Edinburgh’s Old Town
- A more personal, flexible experience with space to ask questions and engage
- A unique way to experience one of Edinburgh’s most sought-after attractions
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Gift Vouchers

Gift an unforgettable journey into The Close

From £20.00
- The perfect present for history-buffs and the people who have everything already.
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