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The Real Mary Kings Close Tickets, Edinburgh

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The Real Mary Kings Close Highlights

Walk through the den of streets and get an insight on the infamous plague doctors and hauntings that took place on The Real Mary Kings Close
Explore the only preserved 17th-century street in Edinburgh that is voted as Scotland’s Best Heritage Tourism Experience
Discover the story of Mary King, the namesake and former resident of the area who was fiercely independent and way ahead of her time
Grab Real Mary Kings Close Tickets to see impersonations of former residents that will give you a better idea about the life in the 1600s

The Real Mary Kings Close Overview

Activity Location: Warriston's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1PG, United Kingdom

Operational Timings: 09:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Activity Duration: 1 Hour (Approx.)

Last Admission: 15 minutes before closing time

About The Real Mary King's Close Tickets, Edinburgh:

Take a historic tour of The Real Mary King's Close, which is a must-visit in Edinburgh. Located under buildings on the Royal Mile, in the Old Town of Edinburgh, the tour gives you an idea about the life of people living there in the 1600s. Get a chance to learn about the Close, which transformed from a town thriving with trade, to a town facing the aftermath of a deadly plague. With tickets for Real Mary Kings Close, come along with family and friends for an experience steeped in history.

About The Real Mary King's Close Tickets:

Explore the Old Town alley, which was named after Mary King - a merchant burgess who resided in the area during the 17th century.
With Real Mary Kings Close Tickets, have access to an audio guide in multiple languages to help you know about the 400 years of myths & legends that emerged in the area.
Walk through a labyrinth of underground alleyways and learn about the residents who spent all their lives at the Close.
Experience the cry of gardyloo from afar, that is a traditional signal for the residents to throw slops from their windows into the streets.

How to Reach?

By Car: The activity location is 0.8 miles away from Edinburgh’s City Center. It will take approximately 5 minutes to reach.
By Bus: The nearest bus stop to King's Close is Victoria Street. It will take approximately 3 minutes to reach via George IV Bridge.

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The Real Mary Kings Close Tickets

1 Hours

USD 34.64

Per Adult

Age Policy:

Infants aged 0-4 years are not allowed on this tour
Children aged 5-15 years can book the package at child prices.
Adults aged 16 and above can book the package at adult prices.

Price Includes

Ticket
- General Admission to The Real Mary Kings Close
Guide
- Multilingual audio guide (available on a first-come, first-served basis)

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Know Before You Go for The Real Mary Kings Close

ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
Please show your smartphone ticket at the box office.
French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Mandarin audio guides available via the Smartphone app “Mary King’s Close Audio Guide”.
Download the app and a code will be given to you on the day of your visit to get access to the content. (Please note, headphones are compulsory on tour).
Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, and Hungarian audio guides are available if requested before the visit. Subject to availability.

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Starting Point

The Real Mary King's Close

2 Warriston's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1PG, UK

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The Real Mary Kings Close Policies

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 15 minutes of successful booking.

If cancellation are made 1 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 0 days to 1 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees

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