Tickets & Prices

Prices on selected tours below have been reduced this summer, courtesy of the Government's Great British Summer Savings initiative running from 25 June – 1 September 2026. The saving's already applied to qualifying tours - no codes to redeem.

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

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  1. Signature Guided Tour

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

    Adult admission: £24.95 Was £28.50

    Child admission: £18.25 Was £21

    • 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

  2. 17th Century Medicine Experience

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    Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

    Adult admission: £30.50 Was £35

    Child admission: £24.00 Was £27.50

    • Meet former resident Dr. Arnott and discover the bizarre cures and remedies of the past
    • 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

  3. Closes & Coffee Tour

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    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

  4. Unearthed: The Women of Edinburgh Tour

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    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)

  5. Above & Beyond Tour

    Above Beyond

    Every day this summer

    Adult Admission £49.00

    Child Admission £42.00

    • 1-hour guided walking tour through Edinburgh's historic Old Town with The Lost Close
    • 1-hour underground tour at The Real Mary King's Close
    • Two award-winning attractions. Two expert guiding teams. One unforgettable experience
    • Discover Edinburgh's history above ground and beneath the Royal Mile
    • Duration: Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes

  6. Myths and Legends Tour

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    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

  7. Underground Unlocked

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    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

  8. Lantern Led Tour

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    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

  9. The Cape Controversy - Immersive Dining Experience

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    28TH 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

  10. A Victorian Christmas Experience

    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

  11. Exclusive Private Tour

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    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

  12. Gift Vouchers

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    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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