Highlights
Get off the beaten path and join us for tour of the New Town and the Dean Village. Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites and charming neighbourhoods, away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. In this tour we will: -Explore the New Town's open spaces and crescents, which contrast with the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town. -Learn about the Scottish Enlightenment that turned Edinburgh into the ‘Athens of the North’. -Explore the streets walked by Scottish inventors, scientists, and writers including David Hume, Adam Smith, and Arthur Conan Doyle. -Understand what life in a Georgian House was like and admire beautiful examples of Neoclassical architecture. -Discuss the impact that colonialism had on the growth of the city -Discover the reason behind the establishment of secret bars in the New Town -Walk through the picturesque Dean Village, once a medieval industrial hub dotted by water mills, where bakers and weavers lived and worked.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- You will meet your guide on the corner of Princes Street, outside of Johnnie Walker and near the Binns Clock. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time to check in.
Return Details
- The tour will end outside of Dundas House, in St. Andrews Square.
Duration
2 hours and 15 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Dean Village
Dean Path, Edinburgh
Our first stop will be the Dean Village, a small oasis of peace just a few steps away from Princes Street and the meeting point. Dating back to the medieval time, the village used to be a bakers’ hub. Today, it still retains some mill stones and stone plaques decorated with baked bread and pies.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Charlotte Square
West end of George Street 40 Charlotte Square, , Edinburgh
Leaving the Dean Village, we will continue towards the New Town, a UNESCO site. After a short walk we will reach Charlotte Square. Here we will admire elegant examples of neoclassical architecture, and understand why Edinburgh is known as the ‘Athens of the North’.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Princes Street and Gardens
Edinburgh
In Charlotte Square we will stop outside the most iconic mansion of the New Town, the Georgian House, and understand what high society life was like in 18th and 19th century Edinburgh.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Scott Monument
E. Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh
From Charlotte Square we will enter the New Town Grid. We will take a lane called Rose Street, famous for its pubs. Here we will explain the reason behind the establishment of secret bars in the New Town.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Dome
14 George Street, , Edinburgh
From Rose St we will turn on Castle Street. From here we will enjoy a great view of the castle and the castle rock.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Melville Monument
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh
From Castle Street we will cross Princes St and enter the Princes Street Gardens, one the main parks of Edinburgh. We'll stop to admire some examples of public art. You will also enjoy a great view of the castle and the castle rock from the gardens.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: George Street
George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland EH2
From Princes Street gardens, we will head towards the Scott Monument, one of Edinburgh’s landmarks. We will talk about the history of the monument and its architecture. Did you know this is the largest monument in the world dedicated to a writer?
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Georgian House (National Trust for Scotland)
7 Charlotte Square, Scotland EH2 4DR
We will now go back to the New Town grid and walk the east part of George Street. This part of the street is famous for its cafes, restaurants and statues, including the ones dedicated to King George IV and James Clerk Maxwell.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Dundas House
Edinburgh EH2 2YB
Just around the corner from Rose Street, we will find George Street one of the main arteries of the New Town, well known for its restaurants, hotels and shops. Here we will see some impressive Neoclassical buildings, such as the Dome.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Castle Street
Castle Street, Scotland EH2
This imposing monument stands at the end of Princes Street, in the centre of St. Andrews Square. We will explain why the Melville Monument was built and its connection to the British colonial time.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Local Tour Guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Fine Print
14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
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