Mountebank Scotland
BEST FOR
Ages 16+
WHERE
Edinburgh
What it’s like
A comedy walking tour of Edinburgh's old town for adults only, with an optional whisky tasting to round off the night.
This one's for a grown-up night out, not a family day trip. It's a comedy walking tour through Edinburgh's old town, told with jokes, bad language and adult themes, so it's strictly 16 and over. Pair it with the whisky tasting afterwards and you're looking at 18 and over for that bit, with a run through the history of Scottish whisky production alongside the drams.
The tour runs about two hours and the tasting adds another hour and a half on top. Groups are capped at 20, which keeps it feeling like a proper tour rather than a shuffling crowd, and they'll turn away anyone who's drunk, abusive or disruptive.
They go ahead in all weathers, no excuses, because as the site puts it, this is Scotland. Bring a coat you don't mind getting rained on, since nobody's cancelling for a bit of drizzle. Fluent English is needed to actually enjoy the jokes and wordplay, which is worth knowing if you're bringing someone whose English is more functional than fluent.
It's wheelchair accessible, but they ask you to get in touch beforehand so they can plan around any access needs properly rather than working it out on the night.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Strictly 16+, with the whisky tasting bumped up to 18+
- Booking
- Full refund if cancelled 24 hours before departure (7 days for private tours)
- How long to allow
- Two hours approx for the tour and an hour and half approx for whisky tasting
- Wheelchairs
- Tours are wheelchair accessible
- Strictly 16+ for the walking tour, 18+ if you're adding the whisky tasting
- Groups are capped at around 20 people
- Fluent English is needed to keep up with the jokes and wordplay
- Cancellation policy differs if you booked via Tripadvisor or Viator
Plan your visit
Is this suitable for kids?
No, it's strictly 16 and over for the comedy tour and 18 and over for the whisky tasting. There are adult themes, jokes and bad language throughout.
How long does it take?
The tour is about two hours. If you're adding the whisky tasting, that's another hour and a half on top.
What happens if it's raining?
The tour goes ahead regardless. They're upfront that this is Scotland and you should expect inclement weather any time of year.
Can I get a refund if I need to cancel?
Full refund if you cancel 24 hours before departure. Private tours need 7 days notice, and different rules apply if you booked through Tripadvisor or Viator.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes, but get in touch before your tour to flag any accessibility needs so they can plan for it.
Is it good for a stag or hen do?
It can be, if the group's up for two hours without a jaegerbomb. Drunk or disruptive guests get refused entry though.
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