New Town, Circus Lane and Dean Village Walking Tour

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2 hours (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 (1769) of Edinburgh with its outstanding Georgian architecture and will include visiting the Dean Village, Galleries of Modern Art and St Mary’s Cathedral.

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

What's Included

Visit to Dean Village
Peaceful and picturesque route away from the main tourist path
Exploration of New Town's Georgian architecture
Plenty of stops for rest and photography
Local expert guide
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
17 Charlotte Square

Please meet outside the West Register House on Charlotte Square prior to the start time of the walking tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (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

    View the official residence of the First Minister of Scotland and who some of the interesting previous residents were.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    New Town

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

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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
  • 5

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

    10 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
  • 8

    See the exterior of the grand Modern Two Art Gallery and learn about its history

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    See the exterior of the Modern One Art Gallery and learn about its history

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10

    See this magnificent cathedral that is Edinburgh’s tallest building.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
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Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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