The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh
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2 hours
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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 :)
Additional Info
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 Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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
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Mountebank Comedy Walk
Reviews
1,844 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent! Do this tour.
Freedom365292,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daniel was great! Had us laughing from the start. This was the right mix of comedy and history. He’s a historian AND a comedian. If you do a comedy tour, do it with him. Don’t settle for imitations.
Knowledge, entertainment & banter!
Tom-Frenchy,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So we went to Edinburgh with friends who had organised for all of us to do this “comedy tour”. I was expecting comedy and what we got was banter, piss-take, interesting facts, quick witted humour and all in the company of the very cute & cuddly Bran, the dog! (The guide didn’t offer cuddles! 🤷🏻♂️) It was absolutely brilliant, current and good hearted, would recommend to anyone 🫶🏼
Loved it!
EmmaM435,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daniel was the perfect mix of information and comedy. Bran the dog was a very welcome bonus 😀 Great way to see the highlights of the city centre, would recommend.
Awesome funny tour
GoPlaces21275112690,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super fun tour! Way more exciting and engaging than your traditional city tour. Highly recommend!
Experience Old Town with a smile on your lips
MaleneRaith,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun and entertaining way to get smarter on the history of Edinburgh - be set to flabethed and many laughs on the tour around the beautiful capital, but also plenty of knowledge and good stories. A super experience for both the teenager and his mother, we both give Daniel and his cute (and very soft) dog our very best recommendations.
Fantastic tour!
NortheastMomCT,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved it. We were rained on, hailed on, and faced gusts of wind but every one of us stuck with Daniel to the end because he’s hilarious and knowledgeable. He remembered all our names and made everyone feel welcome. And his dog is just lovely. Don’t bother if you’re thin skinned and can’t laugh at yourself—you need to be made of sturdier stuff to enjoy this tour.
Hilarious & informative
Excursion655746,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On this cold & blustery morn we followed the knowledgeable king of Comedy around the corners of the old town up n down many a steep step & dark close. Hilarious take on all things Scottish although I will never see the bagpipes the same again . Fittingly we ended the tour at the infamous Gallows ( literally) and bid all farewell. Thank you D from the D If you know you know ! Highly recommend & wear your thermals Angela & the gals who love Tuscany x
Hilarious Historian
Northendwal,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant walking tour, Daniel is a great historian , who delivers his knowledge in a very funny way , he’s belly laugh , hilarious but you must not be easily offended , don’t worry he pick his victims wisely lol English Karen
Great fun
Helen A,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a really fun time -thanks so much Daniel for another great tour and for all the laughs
Perfect mixture of...
Sampo P,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect mixture of history, humor and culture. No matter how Scottish the weather is, Daniel will warm you up with his quick wits and storytelling skills. 5/5, money well spent.
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