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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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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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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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