Guided Edinburgh Old Town Comedy Walking Tour
Raymond Mearns is a renowned Scottish Comedian and Actor who has appeared onstage and in TV and Films! He will be your escort around the Old Town of Edinburgh and will keep you entertained with his in-depth knowledge, delivered in his inimitable style. This is a Historical Walking tour delivered by an erudite and experienced entertainer who will take you on a nice leisurely walk around the Old Town. You will see the sights including Edinburgh Castle, The Grassmarket, Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Bobby, The Elephant House Cafe, Victoria Terrace, The Tolbooth Kirk, Castle Hill, The Mound, Deacon Brodies Tavern, The Lawnmarket and finish back at The Beehive Inn on the southern end of The Grassmarket. You will not only see the sites and hear the sounds of this unique and magnificent old city, you will also hear all about the characters and events over the past thousand years that have shaped it! You will be educated and entertained in equal measure on this unforgettable tour
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Itinerary
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Pass By: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG Scotland
The Majestic Edinburgh Castle which sits atop the vent of Edinburgh ancient volcano overlooks the city and can be seen from most points on the walking tour!
Stop At: 21 Grassmarket Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2HS Scotland
The Grassmarket is the part of Edinburgh's Old Town where livestock (cattle and horses) were bought and sold back in the 15th Century.
The Tolbooth is situated at the Northern end of The Grassmarket and adjacent to this was The Gallows where many an unfortunate native of the city was hanged for the least transgression.
Today the Grassmarket is one of the main tourist areas with great hotel, pub and restaurant facilities
Some of these pubs commemorate some of the character's associated with the Gallows namely Maggie Dickson whose story will shock and amaze you.
The Tour starts and ends at The Beehive Inn which is situated at the south end of The Grassmarket
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Greyfriars Kirkyard, Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ Scotland
Ancient Graveyard made famous by Greyfriars Bobby.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Greyfriars Bobby, Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QE Scotland
Statue dedicated to Edinburgh's most famous dog - loyal to his master John Grey who was buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard - but what was true and what was invented? Hear the truth about Greyfriars Bobby!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Castlehill, East of the Esplanade and west of Lawnmarket, Edinburgh Scotland
Castlehill is the top portion of the Royal Mile connecting Lawnmarket with Edinburgh Castle Esplanade.
The tour will proceed from Victoria Terrace onto Castlehill and then turn right into Ramsay Lane which leads down onto The Mound.
From here you will see panoramic views of Princes Street Gardens including the Scott Monument and beyond toward the Firth of Forth and Fife!
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Deacon Brodie's Tavern, 435 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT Scotland
Public House named after one of Edinburgh most infamous characters - councilman and tradesman by day - cat burglar by night.
Duration: 20 minutes
Inclusions
- professional Comedian / Tour Guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
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