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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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True Crime Tour
- 1st - 27th Jun 2026
- Friday & Saturday
Investigate real offences committed on Mary King’s Close… Join our True Crime Tours to discover the darkest side of Edinburgh’s history.
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Pride History Tour
- 20th - 27th Jun 2026
- Saturday only
To celebrate Pride Month this June, The Real Mary King’s Close has re-launched its Pride History Tours.
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Myths and Legends Tour
- 1st - 30th Sept 2026
- Friday & Saturday
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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