Edinburgh: Dean Village Circus Lane Walking Tour with a Local

4.9 (143 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
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Group sizeUp to 40 travelers

Overview

Escape the overcrowded Royal Mile and enjoy an intimate, personal tour of Edinburgh's hidden gems with a friendly local guide!

On this relaxed walking tour you'll encounter the best of Edinburgh - an historic neighbourhood (Dean Village) with architecture dating back to the 1600's, historic monuments, quirky local cafes, quaint hidden alleyways and streets and you'll walk along the city's only river. There might even be a waterfall and if you are really lucky, you might even see local otters, right in the middle of the city!

Book this tour if you want to get away from the tourist crowds and experience something a bit more "local". Perfect for anyone who's seen the Old Town.

What's included

  • Tour Guide Services

What to expect

  1. Dean Village
    20m
    A stunningly pretty former mill village located in Dean Vally by the fast flowing Water of Leith. See 17th century buildings as well as potentially wildlife including herons and otters. A taste of the Highlands only ten minutes walk from Princes Street!
  2. New Town
    40m
    Explore the not so New Town of Edinburgh- it was originally built in the 1770s! The neighbourhood’s design revolutionised the way cities were laid. See the former home of one of Scotland’s greatest writers and marvel at the grand Georgian townhouses.
  3. Water of Leith Walkway
    25m
    We'll walk down the river path, maybe spotting the local otters, birdlife and a few indigenous Edinburghers too! There's local history too!
  4. Stockbridge Market
    20m
    When you do this tour on Sunday, you'll pass by the Stockbridge market
  5. 15m
    We end the tour at the most instagrammable Lane in Edinburgh

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet you outside The Tour Box Police Box, located in the West End of Princes St. Meet us here 5-10mins before the tour starts and get yourself a Specialty Coffee or Hot Chocolate for your tour.

End point

From here it will take 10mins to walk back to where the tour started

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Strollers can be used, but parents need to be in good shape, and ready for cobblestones

Cancellation policy

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

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