Walk Dean Village, New Town & Royal Botanics
Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Edinburgh, Scotland
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Local expert guide
- 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
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 17 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4DJ, UK
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Charlotte Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
New Town
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Circus Lane
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Stockbridge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Water of Leith
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Dean Village
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 17 reviews
Shannon_P, Mar 2026
Awesome tour with Lewis! We were the only group to show up since it was raining and very windy. We are so glad we braved it because even in the rain it was beautiful. Lewis was very knowledgeable and we learned so much about the area. Highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Shannon, thank you for sharing your experience with me. I am relieved to hear that you still highly enjoyed the experience despite the weather conditions.
Catherine_G, Mar 2026
Lovely walk around Edinburgh New Town with Lewis. Comfortable walking pace, time for photos and questions and interesting facts. Lewis was so knowledgeable and showed us some beautiful parts of the city. Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Catherine, thank you for your complimentary review and letting us know how much you enjoyed the parts of the city included.
Michael_G, Jan 2026
My walking tour with Lewis was the highlight of our Edinburgh trip. He brought the city's incredible history to life with captivating stories, deep knowledge, and genuine passion. We saw famous landmarks and hidden closes we would have missed entirely. Lewis wasn't just a guide, but a fantastic storyteller who made the past feel vivid and exciting. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to truly understand and feel the magic of Edinburgh!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Michael, thank you for your feedback. That is great to hear how much of a highlight the experience was of your trip to Edinburgh.
Florence, Jan 2026
Long walk. With long period between stops. Nice for a Sunday stroll, but not as interesting as other trolls, which is no reflection on our guide, who did his best to make it interesting
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Florence, thank you for your feedback. I am sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations regarding the distance of the walk. I felt sorry for you that you could not complete the full walk due to your mobility difficulties. Unfortunately, that meant you missed some key parts of the walk that included the Dean Village and the Water of Leith.
Tania_L, Nov 2025
Lewis was an amazing guide today. Knowledgeable and informative. A very lovely walk in a beautiful part of the city.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Tania, thank you for your feedback. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the walking tour and the beautiful areas that it covers.
Carol_Y, Oct 2025
Excellent tour of New Town and West End. Lewis conveyed just the right amount of information and covered interesting and lively areas away from touristic sites.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Carol, thank you for your feedback. That's great to hear that you enjoyed all the areas you saw and the information provided during the tour.
jean_z, Oct 2025
This was a great in town tour. My guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area and beyond. He was also patient while I took photos which I greatly appreciated. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Julie,
Thank you so much for your kind review, it's great to hear that you enjoyed the experience and appreciated my spectrum of knowledge.
Julie_C, Jul 2025
We had a nice walk around the city with Lewis today. We started off at circus lane which was filled with nice plants and houses, a perfect photo opportunity! While we were walking to each destination, Lewis would tell us interesting facts about the history behind the architecture of certain buildings, which we enjoyed. Our favorite part was walking along a river and Dean’s Village, nice and calming. We had the best time! I will say there are some hills which made it difficult for me to walk, so be aware and prepared. But please, don’t let that stop you from doing this, we loved Lewis.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Julie,
Thank you so much for your kind words and positive review. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your walking tour.
Best Regards,
Lewis
Ravinder_A, Mar 2025
Lewis was very helpful, knowledgeable and professional, we had prompt start.
The tour had various pit stops along the way.
Well structured and learnt quite a bit about Edinburgh which I wasn’t aware of.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Ravinda,
I greatly appreciate your five-star rating. It's great to know that you had a wonderful experience and learnt quite a bit about Edinburgh.
Best Regards,
Lewis
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