Beneath the cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town, the Real Mary King’s Close offers a unique window into the city’s history. In the 1800s, this historic street was buried as part of the city’s modernization, pushing the lower classes underground. Today, visitors can explore this preserved site through family-friendly tours. Costumed character guides lead the way, bringing the past to life and offering a vivid experience of what life was like in 17th-century Edinburgh.
Travel Themes & Experiences
Julian Sterling
April 17, 2026
