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Hilarious and slightly profane history of Scotland
Daniel was informative and hilarious. The tour was just the right length and it was thoroughly enjoyable. Highly recommend.
The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $35 / person
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 2,003 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Mountebank Scotland
- 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
Description
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 :)
Tour Options
Itinerary
Monkey Barrel Comedy
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..!!
Royal Mile
Edinburgh's most iconic and historic High Street
Mercat Cross
The spot where trade occurred in medieval Edinburgh as well as everything from royal proclamations to punishments
St Giles' Cathedral
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'
Writers' Museum
We stop outside the Writers museum for a comic take on some of Edinburgh's most famous literary figures
Edinburgh Castle
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
Grassmarket
Edinburgh's centre for law and disorder a bustling market place where justice was handed out in the form of public executions.
Greyfriars
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
What's included
Included
Guide
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
5.0
2,003 reviews
Important Information
- 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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh take?
The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh cost?
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.
Can I cancel The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
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.
What languages is The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(2,003)
B
Great gig
A+ brilliant walk with our guide
M
Best thing we’ve done in Edinburgh!
We are a family of 6 adults, and this was the best thing we’ve done in Edinburgh! Daniel is hilarious and clearly super intelligent and knowledgable. This was a perfect combination of humor and history! I would highly recommend this to anyone with a good sense of humor!
C
Good jobbie
Daniel was entertaining, funny … very funny, and instructive. I had a family member who is this expert on Scottish history. And he fact checked Daniel the entire time. Everything checked out beautifully. Very good value for money. Ps. He gave the Americans a gentle hard time which, as Canadians, we really appreciated.
T
Best comedy walking tour
Daniel was awesome, go on a comedy tour, expect to be made fun of! We loved every minute of it. Thank you for all the laughs and the steps. My husband and I came here on our honeymoon and would definitely recommend it!! Oh and he has a super cute dog 🥹🥹🥹 Hey Daniel, Johnadam here to tell you I'm going to climb through the window later. 😉 Haha stay hydrated friend!
N
Mountebank Comedy Walking Tour - Lots of Laughs
The Mountebank Comedy Walk with Daniel and his lovely dog was excellent! Daniel has a very sharp wit and sense of humour, and combined these with his in-depth knowledge of history, architecture, and how to connect with his tour group to give us lots of laughs and a good insight into Edinburgh history. How else would we know why this man on a horse in the center of Edinburgh is wearing sandals?
A
Loved it.
We loved Daniel!! The negative reviews that say they got their feelings hurt…. cmon now. He is just poking fun. You can tell he is a very sweet man who loves what he does. We loved his humor and would eagerly recommend.
P
Bonnie Bran
We really enjoyed bonnie Bran. Daniel was tolerable. Actually the entire experience was great.
M
Comedy walkabout
Enjoyable. Funny and historia.
T
The reason for all those 5 stars
How does this guy have so many 5 star reviews? I’ll tell you. He was not only very quick witted and funny (he got us all laughing and there were some grumpy peeps in our group), he was incredibly knowledgeable AND so talented! He recited poetry for gods sake. And by the end of the tour he made it such that we all knew each other names! Unbelievable. Truly. Make sure you get the REAL Montebank - there are some copy cats out there .
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