The first literary tour in Edinburgh,celebrating its 21st anniversary, unique in its professional dramatisation approach to literary Edinburgh.Winner of multiple awards. Hailed as a "Must-Do" cultural attraction and a great introduction to Edinburgh!
Join the intrepid duo,Clart (as in muck!) and our clean-hankied intellectual McBrain,who will lead you on a brilliant and witty dramatic romp through the wynds,courtyards and pubs of Edinburgh's Old and New Town.A hilarious duel of wits across three hundred years of great writing and colourful characters! A pioneer in its field,and a"Must-See"cultural attraction in guide books throughout the world.Why does it stand out from all the rest?Performed by professional actors,not guides reciting from books,it represents a great introduction to Edinburgh and superb entertainment.Runs all year round!
The tour starts inside the Beehive Inn, in Grassmarket, where the opening segment is performed for around 15m. Group proceeds to the Jolly Judge, in James Court. Here we visit the pub for drinks and the actors perform the second segment outside, in James Court. The next stop is an interval break in one of three venues just off James Court and into the Royal Mile. A short break of 15m before proceeding to the Makars' Court area, where the third segment is performed for around 10m. The tour finishes in Rose Street, where the closing segment is performed for around 20m in one of three different pubs: The Kenilworth, The Milnes Bar or Cafe Royal. Please check the route here.
Prices are subject to change depending on season
Join the intrepid duo,Clart (as in muck!) and our clean-hankied intellectual McBrain,who will lead you on a brilliant and witty dramatic romp through the wynds,courtyards and pubs of Edinburgh's Old and New Town.A hilarious duel of wits across three hundred years of great writing and colourful characters! A pioneer in its field,and a"Must-See"cultural attraction in guide books throughout the world.Why does it stand out from all the rest?Performed by professional actors,not guides reciting from books,it represents a great introduction to Edinburgh and superb entertainment.Runs all year round!
February Fridays/Sundays,March Fridays/Sundays
April Thursdays/Sundays,May Daily,June Daily,July Daily
August Daily,September Daily,October Thursdays to Sundays
November/Dec Fridays,Jan Fri/Sundays