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Welcome to The Real Mary King's Close. One of Edinburgh's top attractions and only preserved 17th-century street.

The Real Mary King's Close

(10,810) Historical landmark in Edinburgh, Scotland
Mary King's Close is a historic close located under the Edinburgh City Chambers building on the Royal Mile, in the historic Old Town area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It took its name from one Mary King, a merchant burgess who resided on the Close in the 17th century.
Address: 2 Warriston's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1PG, United Kingdom
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 8 PM
Phone: +44 131 225 0672
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Outstanding immersive tour! Amazing! One of the best parts of our week in Edinburgh. Very informative and engaging, the best way to pull you in and give you a ...
A time capsule of streets beneath Edinburgh's Royal Mile bringing history to life. On a one hour tour led by a character tour guide depicting a former ...
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The Real Mary King's Close is a very nice historic tour of a close (think neighborhood) prior to the Royal Exchange being built on top of… read more.
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Imagine a warren of streets frozen in time beneath. Edinburgh's Royal Mile where behind every twist and turn secrets lie waiting to be told.
Shrouded in myths and mysteries, The Close and its warren of streets, homes and passageways offer a truly unique 5-star visitor experience.
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