Edinburgh Hidden Gems: Discover Dean Village

Escape the tourist crowds and discover the hidden gems of Edinburgh on a walking tour of historic Dean Village. Explore charming streets, historic buildings, and even spot wildlife in the heart of the city!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dean Village - A breathtakingly beautiful former mill village situated in Dean Valley along the swiftly moving Water of Leith. Discover 17th-century architecture and possibly encounter wildlife such as herons and otters. Experience a slice of the Highlands just a ten-minute walk from Princes Street!
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What's Included
  • Expert tour guide services
Additional Information

Escape the bustling Royal Mile and embark on a personal, intimate tour of Edinburgh’s hidden treasures with a welcoming local guide!
This leisurely walking tour showcases the finest of Edinburgh, including the historic Dean Village, featuring architecture from the 1600s, fascinating monuments, charming local cafes, and quaint hidden alleyways and…

Location
Statue of Sir James Young Simpson
Princes Street
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Laurel_f
May 14, 2026
Fun and informative tour or special neighborhood - 2 hour walk, some inclines in nature and urban sidewalks. History and fun facts about architecture and commerce
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Patmw2077cm
May 13, 2026
Dean Village - Shanna was well informed and led a great tour. Beautiful area of the city. Worth the visit.
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Annk87
May 12, 2026
Great walking tour! - We had a very nice walking tour today through New Town, Dean Village, and Circus Lane. Our tour guide, Shauna, was very knowledgeable, easy to hear and understand, and moved at just the right pace. We enjoyed learning about the history of these areas in Edinburgh.
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O2636wymelodyh
May 6, 2026
A wonderful walk - We had a lovely experience with our walking tour to/through Dean's Village and Circus Lane. Chris, our guide, was very personable and informative.
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Page_b
Apr 29, 2026
Tour of Dean Village Chris - It was excellent. Chris was an amazing guide. Personal and friendly, knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to get to know Edinburgh
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Lucy_g
Apr 15, 2026
Recommend - Stuart was an awesome Tour Guide. He gave us a lot of great history and showed us many beautiful places. I would highly recommend.
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Ilianar_c
Apr 9, 2026
Awesome tour guide - Very knowledgeable and accommodating We had 4 kids in our group and he catered to us. You really enjoys his work and his clients.
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Bryanh297
Mar 11, 2026
A superb experience with Shanna being a fantastic, knowledgeable and perfect guide - I worked in the centre of Edinburgh for a number of years but this tour took me through Dean village and to beautiful areas of the city that I have incredibly never seen before. Our guide Shanna was superb, providing a perfect level of insight for things we would otherwise have walked by without even noticing. The area is certainly beautiful and unlike any other area in the city with so much history and the feeling like you are not in a city centre at all.
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Cory
Jan 2, 2026
Great leisurely way to spend a couple hours - Had a great time with Adrian getting to see a part of town we didn't even know existed. It was such a nice way to spend two hours walking through a cool area, getting great history, and some incredibly picturesque views.
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926berylc
Dec 29, 2025
Dean village Edinburgh - Had a fantastic guide called Xander . So funny very knowledgeable and a really great guy. If you’re lucky enough to have him you will have a lovely time.
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From $24
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).