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Step beneath Edinburgh’s streets and uncover real stories that linger in its hidden closes.
Our special tours reveal the lives, secrets, and characters that shaped the city, and discover the stories that refuse to stay buried.
Full Events Calendar
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Signature Guided Tour
- 1st Jan - 31st Dec 2026
- Monday - Sunday
Our award-winning guided tours offer a rare chance to explore the original 17th-century closes and rooms hidden beneath the Royal Mile, where untold secrets come to life.
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Closes & Coffee Tour
- 1st Jan - 31st Dec 2026
- Every day
Step into an exclusive immersive experience from The Real Mary King’s Close and The Lost Close - sealed for nearly 200 years.
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17th Century Medicine Experience
- 1st Jan - 31st Dec 2026
- Friday - Sunday
Meet former resident Dr Arnott and discover the bizarre cures and remedies of the past.
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Lantern Led Tour
- 2nd Oct - 1st Nov 2026
- Every day, from 18.00
Descend beneath the Royal Mile this October on a lantern-led tour of The Real Mary King’s Close. Explore Edinburgh’s underground streets by candlelight, uncover chilling stories of past residents, and encounter mysterious characters who bring the city’s darker history to life.
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Above & Beyond Tour
- 29th Jun - 1st Nov 2026
- Every day
Discover Edinburgh from two unique perspectives on this exclusive partnership between The Lost Close and The Real Mary King's Close. Explore the historic streets above before stepping beneath the Royal Mile to uncover the city's hidden past.
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