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Mary King’s Close vs Edinburgh vault tours vs the Dungeon

The shared underground theme hides three different experiences. Choose the venue, storytelling style and suitability before looking at price.

Reviewed 2026-09-24 · How we research our guides

At a glance: experience differences, not a live price comparison
CompareEdinburgh underground and ghost experiences
Best forHidden streets and darker stories
LocationOld Town closes and vaults
ExperienceNamed close, vault tour or theatrical attraction
Plan aroundOne guided evening or indoor visit

The Real Mary King’s Close

Choose the named close experience when that historic place is the reason for your visit. Check its current tour format, age guidance and access information. A generic underground walking tour is not a substitute for a ticket specifically naming Mary King’s Close.

Vaults and ghost walking tours

Choose a vault walk if you want a live guide and darker stories. The after-dark product in our selection explicitly includes Blair Street Underground Vaults; other walks follow their own routes. Confirm the named vaults and meeting point rather than assuming all products enter the same spaces.

The Edinburgh Dungeon

Choose the Dungeon for a theatrical attraction rather than a conventional history walk. Check current content, age advice and accessibility with the venue before booking. Being indoors does not automatically make it suitable for every family or sensory preference.

Avoid booking two versions of the same evening

Read the route and format of each option, then choose one that matches your group. Leave a buffer after dinner and locate the actual entrance in advance. If darkness, stairs or tight spaces are a concern, ask the provider for specific guidance before paying.

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Sources and booking details

Our recommendations compare the experience and practical fit. Check current operator information and the selected ticket or tour before booking.

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The Real Mary King's Close: Entry Ticket

The Real Mary King’s Close

Entry to the named Mary King’s Close experience.

Before you book: Confirm the current format, age rules and access needs. Other ghost tours do not automatically include this venue.

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Edinburgh: After-Dark Ghostly Night Walking Tour

Ghost walk + Blair Street Vaults

An expert-led ghost walk including Blair Street Underground Vaults.

Before you book: Check age and sensory suitability, stairs and the exact meeting point. Hotel transfers are excluded.

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Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

Underground ghost tour

An Edinburgh underground ghost tour with an English-speaking guide.

Before you book: Check the named route and spaces included. Do not assume entry to Mary King’s Close.

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Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

Theatrical Dungeon attraction

Admission to the Edinburgh Dungeon experience.

Before you book: Check current age guidance, accessibility and frightening or sensory content before booking.

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