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Edinburgh New Town: Georgian Architecture Tour
4.8
17 Ratings
Edinburgh
Explore Edinburgh’s hidden gems with a guided walk through Dean Village, Circus Lane, and Botanic Gardens. Discover stunning architecture and picturesque routes.
Explore Edinburgh’s hidden gems with a guided walk through Dean Village, Circus Lane, and Botanic Gardens. Discover stunning architecture and picturesque routes.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Charlotte Square - Explore the exquisite neoclassical architecture surrounding Charlotte Square and delve into the history of the New Town.
- New Town - Stroll through some of Edinburgh’s most impressive Georgian architecture in this UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Circus Lane - Discover this hidden treasure in the New Town, renowned as one…
- Charlotte Square - Explore the exquisite neoclassical architecture surrounding Charlotte Square and delve into the history of the New Town.
- New Town - Stroll through some of Edinburgh’s most impressive Georgian architecture in this UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Circus Lane - Discover this hidden treasure in the New Town, renowned as one of Edinburgh’s most picturesque locations, featuring charming Georgian mews houses, vibrant floral displays, and a towering church backdrop.
- Stockbridge - Wander through this upscale area of Edinburgh, known for its food market history dating back to 1825.
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens to admire some of Scotland’s most beautiful gardens and learn about their history.
- Water of Leith - Enjoy a walk along the river path, where you can observe local wildlife and historic sites, including the Dean Bridge and St Bernard’s Well.
- Dean Village - Uncover this hidden gem of architectural beauty, featuring 17th and 18th-century buildings that form the old mill village, offering some of Edinburgh’s most photogenic spots.
What's Included
- 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
- 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
- Local expert guide
Additional Information
If you’re seeking a change of scenery from Edinburgh’s Old Town, this walk might be perfect for you.
Guided by a local expert, this tour will lead you through Edinburgh’s New Town, showcasing its remarkable Georgian architecture. The journey includes visits to Dean Village and the Royal Botanic Garden.
Experience some of the city’s finest architecture…
If you’re seeking a change of scenery from Edinburgh’s Old Town, this walk might be perfect for you.
Guided by a local expert, this tour will lead you through Edinburgh’s New Town, showcasing its remarkable Georgian architecture. The journey includes visits to Dean Village and the Royal Botanic Garden.
Experience some of the city’s finest architecture and gardens while taking the most scenic paths, avoiding the usual tourist routes. During this 4-mile walk, explore these areas and discover Edinburgh’s most photogenic spots, such as Circus Lane and Dean Village.
Location
17 Charlotte Square
Charlotte Square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(17 Ratings)
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Northstar59654740867
Mar 22, 2026
Highly Recommend the Walk Dan Village, New Town & Royal Botanics - My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this small-group, 2½-hour walking tour of Dean Village and the Royal Botanic Garden. It was a refreshing way to explore a quieter side of Edinburgh that we hadn’t experienced before.
Our guide, Lewis, was knowledgeable, engaging, and brought the area to life with interesting stories and insights. He struck a perfect balance between informative and relaxed, making the entire walk both enjoyable and easygoing.
This tour turned out to be a true hidden gem of our trip to Edinburgh—highly recommended for anyone looking to go beyond the usual sights and discover something a bit more special.
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Catherine_g
Mar 12, 2026
Springtime walk with Lewis - 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.
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Chezpantz
Mar 10, 2026
Beautiful tour brimming with history - This walking tour was fantastic! Lewis took us to some of the most beautiful spots in Edinburgh; most that I had no idea even existed. It was a rainy, cold day and the tour was still wonderful. Lewis was a great host and very knowledgeable. He didn't waste too much time at the beginning gabbing, which I really appreciated. Instead he dove right into the tour, showing us really cool sites and telling us all about the history. Plus he was really patient with the guests who wanted to take photos. I loved the mindful walk through the Royal Botanical Gardens the most. What a special place that Lewis made even more magical. I can't wait to book another tour with his company!
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Annabl4593me
Mar 10, 2026
Fabulous personal tour of Dean Village - An invaluable guide, Lewis has created an interesting walk with plenty of gorgeous views and sights which he was able to share the history of. Lewis was easy to talk to and we really appreciated his help guiding us for our onward journey. Thoroughly recommend and wish Lewis well with his Walks with Lewis initiative as he also guides people to locations such as Arthur's Seat.
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Annge8859vz
Mar 10, 2026
Hidden Gems - We visited an area we hadn't been to before
A very enjoyable tour and we hope to do another tour with Lewis when we visit Edinburgh again
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Otterhaiku
Mar 10, 2026
A different “take” on Edinburgh - The early start at 9.30 was ideal. Lewis lead us through quiet streets, a real relief in such a busy city. He was informative and he was kind. We are both in our late 70s, reasonably fit and this walk was in our capabilities. Best to wear trainers.
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Alikik2026
Mar 7, 2026
Highly enjoyable - My guide was very friendly, professional and had a wide knowledge about the different places we walked through. I totally recommend that tour.
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Michael_g
Jan 29, 2026
Fantastic Walking Tour Guide - 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!
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Gunbay04
Jan 11, 2026
Enjoyable and informative - Thank you Lewis for a very enjoyable and informative walk! Lovely to see an area a bit more off the beaten track and beautiful photograph opportunities! And Lewis gave us some great tips for other places to visit as well
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Florence
Jan 20, 2026
Long Sunday Walk - 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
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