Sights & landmarks
The Real Mary King's Close
Walking tours through the maze of hidden streets below the city, with tales by costumed guides.
Plan your visit
Allow30–45 min
Nearby places
4 nearby stopsBuild the next part of the day
Appears in itineraries
See it in a Sortie day
Sortie itineraryEdinburgh — Classic City Break in 2 Days
Starter 2-day Edinburgh itinerary with clustered routing, paced dwell times, and realistic travel legs.
→Sortie itineraryEdinburgh — Classic City Break in 3 DaysStarter 3-day Edinburgh itinerary with clustered routing, paced dwell times, and realistic travel legs.
→Sortie itineraryEdinburgh — Highlights in 1 DayStarter 1-day Edinburgh itinerary with clustered routing, paced dwell times, and realistic travel legs.
→Questions travellers ask
What is The Real Mary King's Close?
Walking tours through the maze of hidden streets below the city, with tales by costumed guides.
How long should I allow for The Real Mary King's Close?
Allow 30–45 min, based on 3 observed Sortie itinerary stops.
Build this into your Edinburgh day
Use this place as an anchor, then layer nearby stops and a little breathing room around it.