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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.

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Myths and Legends Tour

1st - 30th Sept 2026

Saturday & Sunday

Venture beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and uncover a city where folklore and history entwine. Our Myths and Legends Tour invites you to explore Mary King’s Close – and other hidden streets – while listening to stories that have captured Scottish imaginations for centuries.
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Underground Unlocked

1st Oct 2026

Entry times 19.00 | 19.10 | 19.20 | 19.30 | 19.40 | 19.50

Experience The Real Mary King’s Close as it once was. For one evening only, explore at your own pace, meet its residents, and uncover stories hidden beneath the Royal Mile.
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Lantern Led Tour

2nd - 31st Oct 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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The Cape Controversy

28th Nov 2026

Saturday

A secret society. A hidden feast. Beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, a door opens that is not marked on any map.
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A Victorian Christmas Experience

4th - 27th Dec 2026

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

Step beneath the Royal Mile this December and discover Christmas as the Victorians once knew it. After exploring the Close on a guided tour, enjoy festive tales, traditional treats, and a cosy Victorian craft experience underground.
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