2 hour(s)
English
Included
Stories of resilient women who shaped Edinburgh across generations
Insight into social enterprises supporting communities today
Engaging tales led by trained local storytellers
A meaningful walk blending history culture and lived experience
€ 20.29
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This thoughtful walk invites you into the powerful and often overlooked stories of women who shaped Edinburgh across centuries. Beginning with the remarkable tale of Maggie Dickson and moving through places tied to resilience, creativity, and courage, the experience celebrates the voices that refused to be silenced. As you wander through the historic heart of the city, each stop reveals lives marked by defiance, talent, hardship, and triumph, painting a vivid picture of the women who challenged expectations and changed their world.
Led by an Invisible Cities guide, the journey blends history with social insight, connecting the past with the community work happening today. Social enterprises, local heroes, and forgotten figures all come into focus, offering a compassionate and inspiring look at the city’s legacy. It is an engaging and meaningful way to walk through Edinburgh while supporting a mission rooted in dignity, opportunity, and human potential.
Guided walk led by a skilled Invisible Cities guide
Stories rooted in real history and local insight
Transport & Entry fee
Personal expenses
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Water bottle
Wear comfortable shoes for steady city walking
Keep personal essentials
Have a camera ready to capture every special moment
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My second time doing The Real Mary Kings Close tour and I loved it even more this time. Such a highlight this tour, one of the best things to do in Edinburgh. Our tour guide Anthony was brilliant, he made the tour. I will be back for another tour when I come back to Edinburgh I love this place so much.
Great tour! Loved that the guide dresses up as someone from the time period and stays in character too. Our guide Daisy was so charismatic and passionate. Her enunciation was a 10/10 too. If you're thinking of buying the plague doctor mask keychain at the gift shop, note that it doesn’t actually come with the key ring, you only get the charm itself!
Very interesting visit. Great insight on the past in Edinburgh. It is a guided tour. Our guide was Lorraine and she did a great. The tour is one hour tour. I went with my son almost 13 years old and it was not too scary. Definitely, a must visit in Edinburgh.
Wow! What an awesome experience! We booked this after looking for some things to do after dinner and are so glad we did! The entire experience was great- very informative, entertaining, and historical. We learned so much from our tour guide, Amber (aka Mary Kings daughter), and got to see some amazing things. Highly recommend!!
devinately recomended. I took the Lost Close included tour. The Lost Close is not sooo much to see, but very interesting History and story about the finding of it. Becca (the plague doctor) I think was her Name was ver informative and entertaining at the same time. if you're interested in the history of Edinburgh you won't be disapointed
