The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

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 :)

1. 1

   Monkey Barrel Comedy

   15 min

   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..!!

2. 2

   Royal Mile

   10 min

   Edinburgh's most iconic and historic High Street

3. 3

   Mercat Cross

   10 min

   The spot where trade occurred in medieval Edinburgh as well as everything from royal proclamations to punishments

4. 4

   St Giles' Cathedral

   10 min

   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'

5. 5

   Writers' Museum

   10 min

   We stop outside the Writers museum for a comic take on some of Edinburgh's most famous literary figures

6. 6

   Edinburgh Castle

   10 min

   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

7. 7

   Grassmarket

   10 min

   Edinburgh's centre for law and disorder a bustling market place where justice was handed out in the form of public executions.

8. 8

   Greyfriars

   15 min

   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

• 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

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