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 :)
In demand: 6 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 14.
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..!!
Edinburgh's most iconic and historic High Street
The spot where trade occurred in medieval Edinburgh as well as everything from royal proclamations to punishments
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'
We stop outside the Writers museum for a comic take on some of Edinburgh's most famous literary figures
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
Edinburgh's centre for law and disorder a bustling market place where justice was handed out in the form of public executions.
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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $35 per person for this Edinburgh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM.
It can: 6 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh | 2 hours | 5.0 (2,027) | $35 | |
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 Comedy Cellar Edinburgh, live at the Royal Mile | 2 hours | 4.6 (64) | $20 | View |
 The Comedy Lock-In | 1h 45min | 4.6 (107) | $20 | View |
 Indoor Historical Comedy Tour of Edinburgh with A Comedian | 1 hour | — | $20 | View |
 £5 Comedy Show with Scotland's Best Comedians Doing New Jokes! | 2 hours | 5.0 (1) | $7 | View |
 Inverness Comedy Walking Tour | 2 hours | — | $54 | View |
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
