Highlights
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 :)
About This Deal
Departure 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
Return Details
- Finishing point is subject to change, route may change but finishing point will always be in the Old Town
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Royal Mile
High St., , Edinburgh
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 minutes
Stop At: Mercat Cross
Mercat Cross, Edinburgh
Edinburgh's most iconic and historic High Street
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St Giles' Cathedral
High Street, Edinburgh
The spot where trade occurred in medieval Edinburgh as well as everything from royal proclamations to punishments
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Writers' Museum
Lady Stairs House Lady Stair's Close Lawnmarket, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
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 minutes
Stop At: Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh
We stop outside the Writers museum for a comic take on some of Edinburgh's most famous literary figures
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grassmarket
21 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh
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 minutes
Stop At: Greyfriars
26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh
Edinburgh's centre for law and disorder a bustling market place where justice was handed out in the form of public executions.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Monkey Barrel Comedy
9-12 Blair Street, Edinburgh
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 minutes
Additional 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
- Guide
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!
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Mountebank Scotland in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
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Fine Print
14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.