Walk Dean Village, New Town & Royal Botanics

5.0
(4 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Looking for a change of scenery from Edinburgh’s Old Town, then this could be the walk for you.

Led by a local expert, this walk will take you through the New Town of Edinburgh with its outstanding Georgian architecture and will include visiting the Dean Village and Royal Botanic Gardens.

See some of the city’s finest architecture and gardens, whilst being taken on the most picturesque routes rather than the standard tourist routes. Explore all these areas and see the most photographable spots in Edinburgh that include Circus Lane and Dean Village.

What's Included

Visit to Dean Village
Tour of the Royal Botanic Garden
Exploration of New Town's Georgian architecture
Peaceful and picturesque route away from the main tourist paths
Local expert guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
17 Charlotte Square
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Charlotte Square

    Discover the fine buildings of neoclassical architecture around Charlotte Square and hear about the history of the New Town

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    New Town

    Make your way past some of Edinburgh’s finest Georgian architecture in the UNESCO world heritage site.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    See this hidden gem in the New Town that is one of the most picturesque spots in Edinburgh. That is with the cute Georgian mews houses, vibrant floral displays and towering church in the background.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Make your way through this affluent area of Edinburgh with food market history dating from 1825.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

    Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens where you will see some of Scotland’s finest gardens and learn about its history.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Walk along the river path where you can see some local wildlife and historic sites including the Dean Bridge and St Bernard’s Well.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Discover this town of architectural beauty that is very hidden away. See the 17th and 18th century buildings that make up the old mill village and provide some of Edinburgh’s most photogenic spots.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Walks with Lewis

Tags

Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Small Group
New Product
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Cancellation Policy

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

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