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Edinburgh Comedy Walk: Historical & Hysterical Tour by Stand-Up Comedian
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1,242 Ratings
Edinburgh
Join Edinburgh's hilarious Mountebank comedy walking tour led by a local stand-up comedian. Laugh, learn, and explore the historical and hysterical side of Scotland's capital!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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 Kirkyard - 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
- Experienced local guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join the eccentric, amusing, and completely unique Mountebank comedy walking adventure in Edinburgh, an engaging fusion of laughter and learning led by a local, professional, stand-up comedian committed to having you rolling with laughter! The goal is straightforward, to spark joy while sharing knowledge about Scotland’s remarkable capital.
*Only for individuals 16 and over
*Please be aware that I sometimes need to bring along my uber-friendly dog, Brahan, also known as ‘The Bonnie Prince’. Although he’s the gentlest dog in Scotland, if you have any problems with dogs, please inform me
‘Daniel, who is creating waves with his timely and relevant material, is certainly one to keep an eye on’. (Mumble Comedy)
‘5* top history performance 2019 Fringe’ (Herald)
‘greatest walking tour I have ever experienced,’ ‘continuous hilarious moments left my face hurting from so much laughter,’ ‘perfect blend of historical intrigue and riotous humor,’ ‘executed with finesse,’ ‘after this, I will never view a unicorn in the same light’ (guest feedback)
- *Strictly for ages 16 and over
Location
Monkey Barrel Comedy
Blair Street
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kim_k
Jun 18, 2024
Great city walk tour with Daniel - We laughed and learned a lot about the amazing city of Edinburgh. Daniel’s sharp wit made this a unique experience.
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Rose_g
Jun 13, 2024
So funny and interesting - Hilariously funny walking tour, the comedy made the history even more interesting than it already is
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Susan_b
Jun 12, 2024
Fantastic mix of history and comedy - Loved the way Daniel started the tour by having everyone get to know each other. The tour was informative, funny, and very entertaining. One of the best tours I’ve taken in a long time.
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585malcolmh
Jun 12, 2024
Comedy walk, recommended viewing - Daniel was great. Funny, informative and helpful. He ticked all the boxes for what one might want from a comedy walk of Edinburgh.
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Leilat_12
Jun 11, 2024
Comedy Walk kept us laughing - This walk was a bit ribald but my husband and I planned it for the afternoon of the day we arrived in Edinburgh. We were super tired not having slept on the plane and thought a comedic walk would not only introduce us to the city but make us laugh and keep us awake. It hit the mark on all 3 items.
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Scott_d
Jun 10, 2024
Laugh and Learn - Daniel’s comical way of educating us on Edinburgh was very entertaining. We would highly recommend this tour. Definitely better than the typical stuffy tour. An awesome day! As Daniel would suggest we yell out, JOBIE!!!!!
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Amy_m
Jun 10, 2024
Best tour in Edinburgh - Daniel was amazing!! Super funny and has a masters in Scottish history so he was very informative as well. This was our favorite tour in Edinburgh. Highly recommend
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Sshb2023
Jun 9, 2024
Hilarious tour! A must-do activity in Edinburgh! - One of the highlights of my hen weekend in Edinburgh! Daniel was so funny and gave us some great info about the city. We got to see lots of interesting places and his interaction with the group was fantastic. I would highly recommend this comedy walk to anyone visiting the beautiful city of Edinburgh.
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P6189rjamym
Jun 9, 2024
Best tour in Edinburgh - Amazing tour by Daniel who is both very funny and extremely knowledgeable about the history of Scotland. My 2 teenage daughters and I spent 4 days in Scotland and this was by far our favorite tour. Highly recommend!!
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88jenniferq
Jun 9, 2024
Brilliant! Go now! - Brilliant tour with Daniel for a hen party. Would 100% recommend and plan to go and see one of his shows in future. So funny but also informative, the highlight was the interaction with the group. So good at remembering everyone's names and where they are from to tailor the experience (extra points for the first genuinely good accountant joke for me). The time flew by. Hands down the best tour I've ever been on and not just saying that because of the addition of his wonderful dog... but it helped! Looking forward to checking out the podcast too! Hope this continues to be really successful and good luck Daniel with the fringe!
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