Above & Beyond

From the streets above to the closes below.Two perspectives. Two expert teams. One unforgettable journey through Edinburgh's layered past.Above & Beyond is a unique two-part experience created in partnership by The Real Mary King's Close and The Lost Close. Combining a guided walking tour through Edinburgh's historic Old Town with an immersive underground tour beneath the Royal Mile, it offers a richer, more complete perspective on the city's fascinating past.Your experience begins at 12.30 with The Lost Close. Meeting at the James Braidwood Statue, behind the Mercat Cross, you'll join one of The Lost Close's expert guides for a 1-hour walking tour through Edinburgh's Old Town. Along the way, you'll uncover the stories, landmarks and hidden corners that shaped Scotland's capital before making your way to The Real Mary King's Close.At 13.40, continue your journey beneath the Royal Mile on our award-winning Standard Guided Tour. Led by one of our costumed storyteller guides, you'll explore preserved 17th-century streets and spaces while discovering the real stories of the people who once lived, worked and traded here.Together, these two experiences connect the Edinburgh you see today with the hidden city that still survives beneath your feet.What's included
• 1-hour guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town with The Lost Close
• 1-hour Standard Guided Tour at The Real Mary King's Close
• Two expert guiding teams offering different perspectives on Edinburgh's history
• A unique opportunity to experience the city above and below ground