Edinburgh: Dean Village & New Town Walking Tour | 2 hours 15 minutes

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Edinburgh: Dean Village & New Town Walking Tour
2 Adults x $25.10
$50.20
Approx Total
$50.20

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Local Tour Guide
  • Gratuities

Overview

Get off the beaten path and join us for tour of the New Town and the Dean Village. Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites and charming neighbourhoods, away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. In this tour we will: -Explore the New Town's open spaces and crescents, which contrast with the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town. -Learn about the Scottish Enlightenment that turned Edinburgh into the ‘Athens of the North’. -Explore the streets walked by Scottish inventors, scientists, and writers including David Hume, Adam Smith, and Arthur Conan Doyle. -Understand what life in a Georgian House was like and admire beautiful examples of Neoclassical architecture. -Discuss the impact that colonialism had on the growth of the city -Discover the reason behind the establishment of secret bars in the New Town -Walk through the picturesque Dean Village, once a medieval industrial hub dotted by water mills, where bakers and weavers lived and worked.

Itinerary

  • Dean Village

    Our first stop will be the Dean Village, a small oasis of peace just a few steps away from Princes Street and the meeting point. Dating back to the medieval time, the village used to be a bakers’ hub. Today, it still retains some mill stones and stone plaques decorated with baked bread and pies.

    30 minutes

  • Charlotte Square

    Leaving the Dean Village, we will continue towards the New Town, a UNESCO site. After a short walk we will reach Charlotte Square. Here we will admire elegant examples of neoclassical architecture, and understand why Edinburgh is known as the ‘Athens of the North’.

    10 minutes

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    In Charlotte Square we will stop outside the most iconic mansion of the New Town, the Georgian House, and understand what high society life was like in 18th and 19th century Edinburgh.

    10 minutes

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    From Charlotte Square we will enter the New Town Grid. We will take a lane called Rose Street, famous for its pubs. Here we will explain the reason behind the establishment of secret bars in the New Town.

    10 minutes

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    From Rose St we will turn on Castle Street. From here we will enjoy a great view of the castle and the castle rock.

    10 minutes

  • Princes Street and Gardens

    From Castle Street we will cross Princes St and enter the Princes Street Gardens, one the main parks of Edinburgh. We'll stop to admire some examples of public art. You will also enjoy a great view of the castle and the castle rock from the gardens.

    15 minutes

  • Scott Monument

    From Princes Street gardens, we will head towards the Scott Monument, one of Edinburgh’s landmarks. We will talk about the history of the monument and its architecture. Did you know this is the largest monument in the world dedicated to a writer?

    15 minutes

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    We will now go back to the New Town grid and walk the east part of George Street. This part of the street is famous for its cafes, restaurants and statues, including the ones dedicated to King George IV and James Clerk Maxwell.

    10 minutes

  • The Dome

    Just around the corner from Rose Street, we will find George Street one of the main arteries of the New Town, well known for its restaurants, hotels and shops. Here we will see some impressive Neoclassical buildings, such as the Dome.

    5 minutes

  • Melville Monument

    This imposing monument stands at the end of Princes Street, in the centre of St. Andrews Square. We will explain why the Melville Monument was built and its connection to the British colonial time.

    10 minutes

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    Across the street from the Melville Monument we will find Dundas House. You might be surprised to find out that the architect who built this house was inspired by the books of the Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. This building is today a bank and, if open, we will enter.

    10 minutes

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Additional Info

  • 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 spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 22100% refund
June 23No refund

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Great walk!

Published on Mar, 2025

We enjoyed this tour so much. Our guide walked us around the New Town and the Dean Village and shared fascinating stories of what life was like in Edinburgh in the early modern age. This is a much quieter area of the city, so we really appreciated being in less crowded squares and streets and really soaking up the local atmosphere while learning about the city's history.

A fantastic tour with a historian

Published on Mar, 2025

Our guide Irene was outstanding! She obtained her PhD at the University of Edinburgh and shared a lot of information about Scottish history. This was a fun, fact packed walk! Take this tour if you want to see less crowded spots around the city.

Beautiful Dean Village

Published on Mar, 2025

So glad we booked this tour! Our guide took us all the way down to the Dean Village, a gorgeous little neighborhood of Edinburgh. The tour covered Medieval and Georgian history and architecture. Could have not asked for more! Great guide and lovely little group.

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Published on Mar, 2025

A brilliant day with an excellent guide! Irene was friendly, knowledgeable and we learned so much in just a couple of hours. Saw great examples of Georgian architecture and got excellent tips for local restaurants. Recommended!!

Discovering Edinburgh New Town

Published on Jan, 2025

We absolutely loved discovering the charm of Dean Village and the history of Edinburgh’s New Town. The guide was fantastic, making the experience both engaging and informative.

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