Undiscovered Edinburgh on Foot Tour
MAX GROUP SIZE - 15 PEOPLE. 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 - a historic neighbourhood (Dean Village) with buildings dating back to the 1600's, historic monuments, quirky local cafes, quaint hidden alleyways and streets.....oh, and did we mention you'll walk along the city's only river?? You might even see otters and an array of other wildlife, 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".
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Dean Village, Dean Path, Edinburgh EH8 8BH Scotland
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!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: New Town, New Town, Edinburgh, Scotland
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Scott Monument, E. Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ Scotland
The largest monument to a writer anywhere in the world! The “Gothic Rocketship” is a worthy tribute to Walter Scott who changed the way novels were written and reinvigorated Scotland’s sense of national identity.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Water of Leith Walkway, 24 Lanark Road, Edinburgh EH14 1TQ Scotland
We'll walk down the river path, maybe spotting the local otters, birdlife and a few indigenous Edinburghers too! There's local history too!
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Stockbridge Market, Saunders Street/Kerr Street Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 6TQ Scotland
When you do this tour on Sunday, you'll pass by the Stockbridge market
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Princes Street Gardens, 54 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 4BA Scotland
Walk through parts of the most central - and arguably most historic - public gardens in Edinburgh!
Duration: 10 minutes
Inclusions
- Tour Guide Services
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Strollers can be used, but parents need to be in good shape, and ready for cobblestones
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
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