A fascinating attraction, well worth a visit (The Real Mary King's Close (Edinburgh))

Member Name: foxylou1980

Product:	The Real Mary King's Close (Edinburgh)
Date:	15/01/09 (191 review reads)
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Advantages: Interesting experience, good value for money

Disadvantages: Not suitable for disabled visitors or small children

My husband and I visited Edinburgh in August 2006 and we had heard such great things about this place that we decided to visit ourselves. And we were not disappointed! It was a fantastic place, with lots of visitor interaction and some great acting from the staff.

It is essential to book ahead for the guided tour; we went in and paid, had a bite to eat while we waited then went back for the tour.

I think it would have been great to be able to explore Mary King's Close at your own pace without having to follow a group; however I can understand that this is not possible due to the nature of the attraction. It would also have been great to be able to take some pictures, but alas camera and camcorders are nor permitted.

I did find the part where we visited the room where the little girl was supposedly left to die of the plague very very sad, I actually got quite upset and had to leave the room; mainly because our daughter was the same age at the time!

It is essential that you wear sensible footwear on the tour; the floor is very uneven in places. The tour would not be suitable for very young children, or disabled people, or those who suffer from clautrophobia. The experience was well worth the admission fee, and I would recommend it to anyone visiting this beautiful city. I would love to visit again myself.

Summary: A really unique attraction, highly recommended