Edinburgh tour guide turns art history into a laugh with comedy museum tours

An Edinburgh tour guide who goes by the name Coco is bringing a fresh and irreverent approach to art history, leading comedy tours designed to make museum culture accessible and entertaining for visitors who might otherwise switch off in front of a canvas.

The tours are interactive and, by Coco's own admission, mostly factual — a caveat that appears to be part of the charm. The format is aimed squarely at those who spent their school years staring blankly at artwork, wondering what all the fuss was about.

Edinburgh's cultural scene has long drawn tourists from around the world, and Coco's approach suggests there is a growing appetite for experiences that blend education with humour.