A warren of streets, homes, and passageways, 5-star attraction The Real Mary King’s Close is Edinburgh’s only preserved 17th century street. This October, join their “True Crime” guide for an after-dark tour to explore some of the dastardly crimes and dark stories that took place here.
Separate fiction from fact as you learn more about Edinburgh’s hidden history and its former residents.
Addressing themes like eviction, addiction, and the lack of protective laws for residents, learn how real-life crimes impacted those who lived here. Uncover the chilling effects of the witch trials on the closes’ residents and discover the surprising connection between Mary King’s Close and the infamous character that may have inspired The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Priced at £27.00 per adult, this tour is only available to those aged 18+ years.
Tours run daily from 10 to 31 October 2024, starting at 5.30pm, 7pm and 9pm For further details and to book tickets go to True Crime Tours.
