Edinburgh · COMEDY WALKING TOURS
A guide, a route round the Old Town and a script written to get laughs rather than dates right. The 7 below say how long each runs, whether it stops at a bar, and which ones suit children.
Edinburgh’s black Ghost Bus mixes graveyard stops, grim history, comedy, and gentle scares in a lively 75-minute city tour.
“The actor was brilliant got us all into the ghostly spirit”
Laugh through Edinburgh’s Old Town with historian-comedian Daniel Downie, from the Royal Mile and castle views to Greyfriars Kirkyard.
“Daniel is very funny and super knowledgeable about Edinburgh's history. He makes an effort to connect with each guest, and can successfully poke fun at just about anyone! I really enjoyed the tour, and wish I was staying in town long enough to see his stand up act!”
Review of Edinburgh’s Mountebank Comedy Walk, a two-hour Old Town tour mixing Scottish history, sharp humor, local legends, and pub lore.
“Amazing tour with constant laughter and very educational Highly recommend! Only tour I'm recommending to family and friends and already planning on going back”
Review of The Comedy Lock-In in Edinburgh, with late-night laughs, pub atmosphere, pricing, access tips, and booking advice.
“This is a good venue, a compère and 2 comedians. Wasn't a large audience the evening we went but the 3 people worked hard to generate an atmosphere. Was good enough, but might have been better on another night with more people in.”
Review of Edinburgh’s Comedy Lock-In at the Beehive Inn, with Rick Molland, live stand-up, pub atmosphere, timing, price, and booking advice.
“Really good experience , easy place to get to in the city , great wee pub downstairs , and the host was excellent , 3 comedians where really funny , safe to say everyone enjoyed it”
Spend a Thursday night at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar with four or five comedians testing new material in Edinburgh's Old Town.
“Ross was brilliant host, comedians were trying out new material with mixed results but overall very funny”
Taste four Scottish malts with comedian Daniel Downie in a relaxed Edinburgh show that mixes whisky, history, jokes, and dog Brahan.
“What a fun and informative experience! Daniel was absolutely great! Friendly and very funny—and he really knows his history and his whisky. Great tour and wonderful whisky. Highly recommended!!!”
Pick a close, a glen or a counter.
