The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh Discount Tickets

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Overview

Mountebank the original and best comedy walking tour of Edinburgh and the only tour of the city led by a professional, award winning stand-up comedian and historian with a Master degree in Scottish history. Since starting in 2019 Mountebank's success has attracted copy cat 'comedy' tours but Mountebank is the original, best and only tour led by an actual stand-up comic and historian! Your guide is Edinburgh based stand-up comic and historian Daniel Downie - and his trusty sidekick Brahan the dog! Daniel has brought several sell-out shows all about Scotland to the Edinburgh Fringe. He has been described as 'outstanding' and 'must see' by the Scotsman newspaper and his show about Mary Queen of Scots was named 'Best History Show' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Mountebank is all about the hysterical and ridiculous nature of Scotland's history, people, language, weather - all things Scottish basically! So come along and laugh a lot while you learn a little :)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is 'Monkey Barrel Comedy Club' on Blair Street in the Old Town, I'll be the guy dressed in a kilt with a big fluffy dog :) - Please note the tour is strictly for ages 16+ - Fluent English is necessary to enjoy the tour fully, I have a Scottish accent some find hard to understand

End Point

End point

Finishing point is subject to change, route may change but finishing point will always be in the Old Town

Redemption Instructions

Thank you for booking, I look forward to welcoming you on your hysterical and historical tour of Edinburgh :) *Please be aware -this tour is strictly for ages 16+ -I take my big friendly dog Brahan on tours, if you do not like dogs or are planning on taking your on doggo if you could please let me know -This is Scotland please should be prepared for inclement weather regardless of the time of year. -Bring your best patter!

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. The tour starts at the world famous Monkey Barrel Comedy club where I find out a little about you, you learn a little more about me (more than you probably care to know!) I teach you some of my favourite Scottish vocabulary and then we set off on our Old Town adventure..!!
Duration: 15 mins
2. Edinburgh's most iconic and historic High Street
Duration: 10 mins
3. The spot where trade occurred in medieval Edinburgh as well as everything from royal proclamations to punishments
Duration: 10 mins
4. The most significant religious site in the old town it played a key role in the reformation and is the resting place of swashbuckling characters such as the 'Great Montrose'
Duration: 10 mins
5. We stop outside the Writers museum for a comic take on some of Edinburgh's most famous literary figures
Duration: 10 mins
6. We stop for a stunning panorama of the south side of Edinburgh castle and learn about the daring raid of Edinburgh Castle by Sir Thomas Randolph in March 1314
Duration: 10 mins
7. Edinburgh's centre for law and disorder a bustling market place where justice was handed out in the form of public executions.
Duration: 10 mins
8. Our final stop is Greyfriars Kirkyard steeped in historical significance, gruesome stories of Edinburgh's bodysnatchers, ghosts, Harry Potter and of course Edinburgh's most famous dog Greyfriars Bobby
Duration: 15 mins

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Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

*Strictly for ages 16 and over

Supplied by Mountebank Scotland

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