Dean Village

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Dean Village, Edinburgh

Country in the City

Country in the City will take you from Edinburgh city centre to the valley of the city’s main river, where you will have the opportunity to view art, architecture and nature.

Edinburgh Walks lead this private or small group walk from Edinburgh city centre, through the western extension of the New Town to the Water of Leith – “a silver thread in a ribbon of green”. The chance to visit two of Scotland’s finest art galleries, the final resting place of Georgian Edinburgh’s ‘great and good’ and the charming Dean Village.

Thereafter to the thriving and eclectic village of Stockbridge then through the world renowned Royal Botanic Gardens. Finally, to the heart of the New Town – the largest and best preserved example of Georgian town planning in the United Kingdom, before we return to the city centre.

Price on Request


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

January — December

Contact details

Edinburgh Walks

Edinburgh
Lothian
Scotland
EH1

Tour information

Starting

  • Edinburgh - City Centre

Length

½ Day

Transport

  • Walking

Type

  • Bespoke
  • Private
  • Small Group (1-16)

Languages

  • English

Themes

  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • City
  • Crime
  • History
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Walking
  • Wildlife
Edinburgh Walks

Tour company information

Edinburgh Walks

Unique small group and private guided walks through historic Edinburgh and of it’s port Leith. With your own personal guide who has lived his whole life in the city, you will discover the real Edinburgh – off the beaten tourist trail – in a friendly, relaxed and informative way. Experience breathtaking views of Edinburgh & Leith and learn about the history of the surrounding area. Each of the walks around Edinburgh & Leith will take you to places of interest and beauty that tour buses cannot reach, allowing plenty of opportunities to stop, shop and take photographs.

Opening times

All year

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