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Special Tours at The Real Mary King’s Close
Special Tours invite guests to take an in-depth look at a key historical moment, community or industry in Edinburgh.
Learn about the origins of uisge beatha, create a 17th century medical concoction, or descend onto Mary King’s Close in complete darkness…
Scroll below to view the events happening this month!
To find out more about how to book onto the Private and Premium versions of these packages, click here.
Underground Unlocked May 2025
May 2025 Step into the past and explore The Real Mary King’s Close like never before. Wander freely through centuries-old streets, uncover hidden stories, and encounter the voices of thirteen former residents as history comes to life around you.
Contagion & Carnage: The Plague Tour
April 2025 This tour uncovers the chilling realities of the bubonic plague, the eerie presence of the plague doctor, and the desperate fight for survival in the 17th century plague-ridden streets of Edinburgh.
Underground Unlocked 2025
March 2025 Step into the past and explore The Real Mary King’s Close like never before. Wander freely through centuries-old streets, uncover hidden stories, and encounter the voices of thirteen former residents as history comes to life around you.
An Edinburgh Burns Night
January 2025 Join us for a unique Burns Night experience filled with poetry, history, Scottish dishes and Scotch whisky.
A Victorian Christmas
December 2025 Join a NEW interactive experience to learn about Victorian Christmas traditions and tea etiquette
EH discount
November 2024 £5 off for EH Residents in November and December.
True Crime Tours
June 2025 Discover a story darker and more fascinating than any amount of fiction.
Medical History Tour
February 2025 Embark on a captivating tour through the heart of Edinburgh's rich medical history.
A Dram of History
May 2025 Experience A Dram of History with a crafted whisky tasting in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
A Herstory Tour
March 2024 Hear the real stories of the women who shaped Edinburgh this Women's History Month.
Lantern Led Tours
October 2025 Shed a light on the past by stepping down onto Mary King's Close after dark on a Lantern Led tour...
Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation
January 2024 Join our new immersive experience and become one of Dr Arnott's students.
Pride History Tours
June 2025 To celebrate Pride Month this June, The Real Mary King’s Close has re-launched its Pride History Tours.
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