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Comedy Cellar Edinburgh, live at the Royal Mile

4.6 · 64 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 89% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by The Comedy Cellar - Edinburgh Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Start & pickup
17:00, 20:00, 22:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Stand-up on the Royal Mile puts the audience close to the performers, with a changing mix of comedians and crowd interaction.

Entry is included; snacks are extra, and guests under eighteen must be accompanied by an adult. 4.59 from 64 reviews at €26 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #30 of 33 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €26 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Tickets for entry
  • Snacks

Children from €26 (ages 15 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.6
64 ratings
Guidekin & Tripadvisor

89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 57 of 64

Star breakdown of all 64 ratings

5 stars
57 · 89%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
1 · 2%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
6 · 9%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the varied acts and audience interaction; the host's humour divides audiences.

Praised

  • Varied acts with different styles of comedy
  • Audience interaction that makes the show feel personal
  • Small venue with an intimate atmosphere
  • Good value for an evening of live comedy

Complaints

  • Booked shows not running, with visitors only finding out on arrival
  • Some enjoy the host's banter while others find it insulting or bullying
  • Some enjoy the intimate room while others find it cramped or claustrophobic

Written by Guidekin from the 62 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (27 June 2024 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Our Comedy show is located in the Cellar of the Iconic Canon's Gait pub right in the heart of Edinburgh's Royal mile · Open in Google Maps
Departure
17:00, 20:00, 22:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
The Comedy Cellar - Edinburgh; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Under 18 allowed if accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €26 ages 15 to 17

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Walking Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #30 of 33€262h4.59 (64)shared
Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour€242h4.97 (1671)shared
The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh€312h4.96 (2008)shared
Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!€131 per group2h4.99 (242)private

Ranked #30 of 33 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €114, median €31; typical length 2h. 9 of 33 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 33 Walking Tours

From €26 per adult