The Real Mary King's Close is a historic close located under the Edinburgh City Chambers building on the Royal Mile, in the historic Old Town area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is a warren of hidden streets where real people lived, worked, and died between the 17th and the 19th centuries. Visitors can take a tour to discover the authentic truths about Edinburgh's dark past and find out what it was really like for the people who lived, worked, and died on the Close. The close has had a reputation for hauntings since at least the 17th century, with several paranormal investigations taking place. It has been featured on various TV shows, including 'Most Haunted' and 'Ghost Hunters International'. The close is currently operated as a tourist attraction and offers private tours for up to 20 guests
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Activities: We toured the excavated ruins of a 17th-century tenement and learned about the dark and miserable history of the city
Highlights: The kids enjoyed the spooky atmosphere of the tour and found it intriguing, even though they covered their ears during the discussions of the plague years ✨