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IMPORTANT: Our tour is offered in English and German. Please use the "Show (more) dates" button to check the language. Spanish and French tours are available on request. Join David, Jule, Eden and Maria as we see the beautiful Scottish city of Edinburgh through the eyes of J.K Rowling. From her poor beginnings to a billionaire author. Our tour is brilliant for solo travellers, families, birthday parties, children's parties, team building, and corporate events. For high profile events, ask about our premium tour. First, we'll do our own Hogwarts House test for all the muggles. There will be a Harry Potter trivia competition between the houses, so all need to be sorted! We'll start our tour of Edinburgh using moving images to keep the action fluid and accessible to people will all internet speeds. We'll show you the places where J.K Rowling drew her inspiration, such as the school believed to be the inspiration for Hogwarts, the shops that found their way into Diagon Ally, the graveyard where she got her characters' names and much, much more! Along the way, we'll tell you about the inspiration for some of the most loved characters, and we'll finish with the final quiz to see which Hogwarts house wins. If you have a favourite character, let us know! We also give extra house points to those who show up in costume. Please message if you can’t find a suitable time.

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.

** If your group is larger than 3ppl or you prefer another time, please message me first so I can accomodate you!** We will meet at Grassmarket Square, where we can get the introductions out of the way before we start exploring the Old Town! As we walk & talk, I will capture photos of you, giving posing tips, as well as interesting facts about the city and suggestions for places to check out during your stay! From here, I will lead you up the Vennel Steps, Greyfriar's Kirkyard, colourful Victoria Street, onto the medieval Royal Mile with it's many hidden closes and wynds that are easily missed by most travellers, Ramsay Gardens, Edinburgh Castle plus various stops along the way! We will visit iconic places & the more quaint, hidden parts of the city that truly capture it's essence. Within 48 hours, I will send you 40 edited + 100 unedited photos to your email that you can use for your social media or as beautiful memories in your home. This experience is great for solo travellers, friends, couples and anyone wanting to ditch the awkward selfie stick! It is also a fantastic way to see the more hidden and lesser known parts of Edinburgh in a short period of time. Please note- I will run this experience in all weather conditions. Rain and snow can make Edinburgh look even more stunning in photographs so please dress accordingly

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)

***This is a Private Tour, so you must discuss your plans and date of travel with me before booking. The experience will be customised for you and the Airbnb price will be adjusted accordingly for the day of your booking. The tour price is determined by the duration of the tour and is charged at a rate of £35 PER HOUR. For example, a 10 hour tour in July= 10hr x £35= £350 IN TOTAL (NOT PER PERSON)*** ----------- The advantage of a private tour opposed to a tourist bus is having the flexibility of personalising your tour with the privacy of your own vehicle and driver guide. My custom tours cover the whole of Scotland, with single- and multi-day options in my spacious minibus (7 people). My aim is not only to deliver important facts, but to entertain with tales of Scotland and provide you with as full and authentic an experience of Scotland as possible. In addition to Scotland’s best-known sites, you will also access off the beaten track areas and unique locations that only an experienced local guide would know! I cover all of Scotland’s areas of interest incl, sites of outstanding natural beauty, castles and history, movie filming locations, whisky distilleries, hiking and much more. I have a range of tour itineraries and packages to suit all tastes and for every type of traveller, so please get in touch to discuss your guided Scotland tour! www.ScotlandGuidedTours.co.uk Other things to note ***This is a Private Tour, so you must discuss your plans and date of travel with me before booking. The per person cost for the day of your booking will be adjusted according to the duration of your tour. £35 PER HOUR Sep-May and £40 PER HOUR Jun-Aug. E.g. a 10 hr tour in May = 10 hrs x 35 = £350**