The tour was great and the guide Caroline was very informative. However we decided to have a coffee with a wee dram in it while we were waiting for our tour to begin (15 minutes). We had to ask if it was coming as the tour was now being called and then it arrived in takeaway cups it was cold??

It was incredible, Matt guided us through the eary underground streets with perfection. He was a very well spoken guide, with immense historical knowledge. To top it off the harmonica playing was surprising yet pleasurable. P.S his laugh is top notch (hidey hidey hidey hidey)🤪

Staff were lovely and full of knowledge. It was very interesting to see the actual place and what it was like. I do think it was a little overpriced and only lasted an hour or so..then you get your photo taken and its another ten quid. I appreciate theyre abit limited with what they can do down there and let you see but then i think the ticket price should come down abit because of that. Lovely gift shop and lovely staff.

Our guide Zelda was great, she seemed knowledgeable and stayed in character throughout the experience. I found it quite hard to get my head around the lay out of the close if that makes sense, I expected a long street with various houses and so on on each side, however it felt like we were in cellars more than anything, which all lead onto each other and it was a bit confusing. When we did go out on to the actual close, it was cool to see, and was more of what I was expecting! Sadly a couple of the points of interest including the Chesney House were out of bounds due to the condition of them, however we could peek through the door. I did expect more given the price of the tour, however it was still enjoyable and very interesting.

The tour is acted by someone playing the part of a 17th century local. Adds some colour to what would otherwise be a slightly pointless walk around some subterranean rooms. Not much has been preserved of note but there’s a few interesting tales. Wanted to enjoy this but in the end just felt a bit flat. £19 for a ticket. It’s ok I suppose.

We highly enjoyed the tour and the historical background of this interesting hidden place. Our tour guide, Daisy, did a great job as she brought life to the stories, fun to the tour and was lively throughout. The whole staff were so nice and helpful. There are a couple of things in my opinion led to 4 rather than 5 stars rating for me: 1) It would be really helpful if they put a a map of the close and your path through it and maybe a small map in each area to note where you are in relation to the whole place. As you move in the relative darkness between a variety of rooms it is difficult to appreciate the structure and orientate yourself in connection to the whole thing. It was only at the end when you get to see the remaining part of close and appreciate it. 2) I felt the price was quite expensive for what you get as there isn't much really to see in the underground. The main entertainment comes from the tour guide bringing life to the history of this place. Still, overall we enjoyed the tour!

Enjoyed a really fun lantern tour, guided by Katie! She gave us loads of information and fun trivia, while other characters brightened (and frightened) the experience, such as Sara the witch hunter. You get a real feel of what it was like to live in a close in Edinburgh in the 17th century. Highly recommend!

This is a straight tourist trap. Don't book. Redirected to gift shop before and after. No offers online. The guide French Sarah was decent but there's simply not enough to see or do here to justify the asking price, especially if you have any knowledge of the plague already. Have been to free museums that impart more information in 5 minutes using traditional exhibits and paid a similar amount for much more engaging interactive live experiences. (Dungeon is an obvious competitor but Alnwick castle, alcotraz, escape rooms, ghost tours etc all comparatively priced or cheaper) No photos allowed (unless you buy one for £10 that you could take for free on any other close). Would like a refund. Most of these reviews completely baffle me.

We were out for lunch with a resident of Edinburgh who recommended it as "the best thing to do" in the city. So off we went. I do like a bit of Urban Exploration of abandoned sites generally so this tour appealed given the nature of the former street and buildings. Very interesting talk by the young guide. Without wishing to sound picky or pedantic, my old secondary school teacher would have had palpitations by the words "where you are stood"...as opposed to "where you are standing". Maybe that was correct though all those years ago. Dunno, I wasn't there! It's getting 4* because it was a touch pricey for what it was. One young person taking a group of 15 or so people around for an hour for £21 a head. Nice work if you can get it. Multiply that for a full day of tours! Enjoyed it. Would recommend despite the grammar and cost.

Tour was excellent. Highly recommend. Only disappointment is the insistence that anyone over 15 is an adult. Adults are 18. The over 15 rule makes the attraction expensive for those travelling with their teens age bw 16- 18.