Edinburgh’s Fun and Funny Walking Tour

Edinburgh’s Fun and Funny Walking Tour

Edinburgh Street HistoriansProfessional company

Edinburgh’s Old Town as the city deserves to be seen: walking with a local tour guide with a wealth of experience and humour. This is a walking tour with local guides who mastered the art of guiding (humanity’s oldest profession) through years of practice. A hilarious and insightful outlook into what it means to be Scotland’s capital. You’ll see stories of royals, invention, violence and culture on this two-hour tour offered on a Pay What You Want basis. Fun facts, amazing stories and great recommendations to see beyond.

About Edinburgh Street Historians

Edinburgh Street Historians are a professional company leading walking tours of Edinburgh's Old Town. Guides with years of practice take small groups through stories of royals, invention, violence and culture across a two-hour walk. The tour is offered on a Pay What You Want basis and is packed with fun facts, amazing stories and recommendations to see beyond the surface of Scotland's capital. Suitable for ages 12 and above, the tour requires participants to walk and stand throughout, though rest stops can be arranged.

Why see this show?

Seeing Edinburgh through the eyes of a knowledgeable local guide who blends genuine historical insight with humour is hard to beat. The Pay What You Want model makes it accessible, and the storytelling is anything but a standard tourist recitation.

Event Details

Friday 7 - Monday 31 August 2026

All performances at 11:30

25 performances

120 minutes

Look for the Pink Umbrella

In front of Old Assembly Close

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1 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Ticket Price

£12 (8)

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the tour last?

The tour runs for 120 minutes.

Where does the tour meet?

Look for the Pink Umbrella — that is where the tour begins.

Is the tour suitable for all ages?

The tour is recommended for ages 12 and above.

Do I need to be able to walk for the full duration?

Participants are required to walk and stand throughout, but the tour can be modified to include rest stops and fewer stairs for those who need it.

How much does it cost?

The tour is offered on a Pay What You Want basis. Tickets are listed at £12, with a concession rate of £8.

What will I see on the tour?

Stories of royals, invention, violence and culture across Edinburgh's Old Town, with fun facts, amazing stories and recommendations for further exploration.

About This Performance

Edinburgh’s Fun and Funny Walking Tour is a events performance at Look for the Pink Umbrella during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 120 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

Experience the magic of live performance at Edinburgh Festival. Each show offers something unique and memorable.

Venue: Look for the Pink Umbrella

Look for the Pink Umbrella is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.

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Booking Information

Ticket Prices: From £12

Age Guidance: 12+

Content Warnings: Audience will be standing throughout, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance, More information Tour can be modified to include rest stops and less stairs for those who need it.

Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.

Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026

Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.Edinburgh’s Fun and Funny Walking Tour represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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