Mary King's Close
Discover the city beneath the city
Word to the wise: There are literally dozens of tour companies organizing theatrical themed trips to Mary King’s Close, so make sure you shop around for the best price.
For fans of hidden history, there’s nowhere better to discover than Mary King’s Close. Buried deep below Edinburgh’s later-constructed Royal Mile, wandering through this 16th century street is like uncovering a secret subterranean world, untouched for centuries.
During Christmas 1644, the plague entered Edinburgh via the port of Leith – and Mary King’s Close tried to tackle the tide of infection with a system of quarantine and a range of bizarre medieval treatments. Today, a visit to the cavernous Close allows you to travel back in time and experience life in plague-ridden Edinburgh, learning all about the capital’s rich history. Interactive, informative and just a little creepy - Mary King’s Close is a one of the city's most original attractions.
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Quick facts
Fee:
Adult: GBP 12.50, Senior (60+)/Student (with valid ID): GBP 11.50, Child (5-15): GBP 7
Age limit:
5
Open:
Apr-Jul, Sep-Oct, Daily: 10am - 9pm
Aug, Daily: 9am - 11pm
Nov-Mar, Sun-Thu: 10am - 5pm, Fri-Sat: 10am - 9pm
Address:
2 Warriston’s Close
Phone:
+44 845 070 6244
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