Edinburgh: Dean Village Circus Lane Walking Tour with a Local

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The Water of Leith, seen from the Old Bridge in Dean Village — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Circus Lane, Edinburgh's quaintest lane! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–30
Operated by: Local Eyes Tours

Ages: Children (10–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour Guide Services

Itinerary

Dean Village

20 min

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!
New Town

40 min

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.
Water of Leith Walkway

25 min

We'll walk down the river path, maybe spotting the local otters, birdlife and a few indigenous Edinburghers too! There's local history too!
Stockbridge Market

20 min

When you do this tour on Sunday, you'll pass by the Stockbridge market
Stop 5

15 min

We end the tour at the most instagrammable Lane in Edinburgh

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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