Blackford : locations saisonnières

Edinburgh's hysterical, historical, and completely original Mountebank Comedy Walk is back and we are all in desperate need of a laugh now more than ever! Come and laugh off the pandemic on the only tour of Edinburgh that is led by a local, professional, stand-up comedian guaranteed to make you laugh yourself silly! The aim is simple, to make you laugh a lot while you learn about Scotland's incredible capital. This is a walking tour that is 'hysterical' and 'historical' you will laugh a lot and you might just learn a little..!! On this walk around Edinburgh's Old Town I will tell you everything you need to know about Edinburgh, Scotland, and possibly a little you probably didn't want to know about me! Come ready to laugh your wee socks off and mind and bring your best banter :) (PLEASE NOTE: this is a comedy tour aimed at adults with some adult themes and jokes. I’m Scottish and swears are just punctuation marks here.. Suitable for ages 16+) (PLEASE NOTE: I have a Scottish accent and use Scottish words on the tour, so fluent English is necessary to enjoy the tour fully) (PLEASE NOTE: I sometimes have to take my mega friendly dog Brahan aka 'The Bonnie Prince' on the tour, he is the softest, friendliest dog in Scotland but if you have any issues with dogs and would rather he wasn't on your tour please let me know)

We meet on the iconic Royal Mile by the eminent Scottish thinker and drinker Adam Smith. It is then a short walk to one excellent whisky bar that we use. We have the entire upstairs area reserved for us, ensuring lots of space for the group. During the course of two hours we will sample four outstanding Single Malt Scotch Whiskies from the four major whisky producing regions of Scotland. We will discus some of the history of Scotland and explore the reasons as to why whisky is now so ingrained as a staple of Scottish culture and we have some great tales from Scotland and the world of whisky to share with you. Other things to note This tour departs promptly and we can not wait for guests who are late. You must meet us at our start point at least 15min before the tour departs to secure your space. People under the age of 18 are not permitted on this tour. This is due to licencing at the venue we use.

Expérience en ligne de visite guidée en français ! Rejoignez votre guide Eden et transportez-vous jusqu’à la sublime capitale Ecossaise. Découvrez Édimbourg à travers les yeux de J.K Rowling, de ses débuts difficiles jusqu’à devenir un auteur milliardaire. Notre tour garantit une superbe expérience pour les voyageurs solo, les familles, les fêtes d'anniversaire, les fêtes d'enfants, la consolidation d'équipe et les activités d'entreprise. Nous commencerons par notre propre test du Choixpeau Magique afin de répartir tous les participants à une maison de Poudlard avant de poursuivre avec quiz sur Harry Potter et concours entre maisons ! Nous débuterons ensuite notre visite de la belle ville d'Édimbourg en utilisant des images animées pour que l’aventure reste fluide et accessible à tout le monde et toutes les vitesses d'Internet. Nous vous montrerons les endroits où J.K Rowling a puisé son inspiration, comme l'école qui serait à l'origine de Poudlard, les magasins qui se sont retrouvés sur le Chemin de Traverse, ainsi que le cimetière où elle a emprunté certains noms pour ses personnages. En cours de route, nous vous parlerons de l'inspiration de certains des personnages les plus aimés et nous terminerons avec la dernière série de questions du quiz pour savoir quelle maison de Poudlard est victorieuse. Pensez à nous indiquer à l'avance le nom de vos personnages préférés pour que nous puissions les inclure dans le tour ! Nous donnons également des points supplémentaires à ceux qui se déguisent. Si vous souhaitez participer au tour mais que vous ne trouvez pas de créneau horaire approprié, n’hésitez pas à m'envoyer un message. Une connexion internet fiable est recommandée.

Do you want to explore Edinburgh's top sights in one evening AND discover gruesome secrets about the city that Scotland would rather keep hidden? Well, there's no better tour for you. Explore the Old Town of our beautiful Capital with your fearless tour guide and marvel at its Medieval beauties. But, don't let the quaint cobbled streets fool you. There is a dark and grisly underbelly to this city, one which comes out at night. Follow the floating unicorn back through the centuries and you will discover a different Edinburgh, shrouded in secrecy and revealed only by those guides brave enough to confront the city’s twisted crimes and cruel punishments, its witches, its ghosts, and its downright sadistic characters. Our tales will disturb, horrify and crack your sides with laughter. We begin at the Duke of Wellington statue, with a stunning view of Edinburgh castle. Then, we brave one of the world's most haunted graveyards before hiding up a darkened close and marching down the infamous Royal Mile. Finally, we will visit the beautiful St Giles’ Cathedral, spit on the Heart of Midlothian, and discover where Edinburgh believed the world ended. This tour has been modified to keep you safe during COVID-19. Expect the same stomach-churning tour, but with smaller group sizes, social distancing, face coverings and (more) crowd-free stops. Other things to note The majority of the tour is uncovered so prepare yourself for all weathers - this is Scotland after all. There is also a steep hill near the end of the tour.

We'll start off with our 1st beer and a tour of our building, a 16th Century prison and courthouse. We have some original features untouched for hundreds of years. We'll make our way down to the hidden vaults under our building, where you'll try a selection of 4 other local beers in the most hidden tasting room in Edinburgh. Along with learning about the beers from an expert guide and the history of brewing in Edinburgh, participants will get to see the secret rooms hidden in the old prison, as well as stories of prisoners who were held here- including some reckless stories of escape! Other things to note Please be aware that the vault is accessed via about 20 steps- there is no lift/ramp access to the lower level. Check-in with reception staff at The Hostel above