--- title: Edinburgh: Dean Village Circus Lane Walking Tour with a Local lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 21 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 138 duration_minutes: 120 free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Dean Village and Circus Lane rank_in_category: 12 of 33 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-dean-village-circus-lane-walking-tour-with-a-local/ --- # Edinburgh: Dean Village Circus Lane Walking Tour with a Local **Guidekin's take:** Explore Dean Village and Circus Lane on foot, with riverside walking and neighbourhood streets forming the route. Local guiding is included; despite the relaxed pace described, the listing requires moderate fitness. 4.93 from 138 reviews at €21 per person for 2h. ## Overview 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 - an historic neighbourhood (Dean Village) with architecture dating back to the 1600's, historic monuments, quirky local cafes, quaint hidden alleyways and streets and you'll walk along the city's only river. There might even be a waterfall and if you are really lucky, you might even see local otters, 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". Perfect for anyone who's seen the Old Town. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will meet you outside The Tour Box… - Starts 13:30: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €18: ages 10 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €21 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 138 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Local Eyes Tours ## What's included - Tour Guide Services ## Itinerary 1. **Dean Village** (20m) - 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! 2. **New Town** (40m) - 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. 3. **Water of Leith Walkway** (25m) - We'll walk down the river path, maybe spotting the local otters, birdlife and a few indigenous Edinburghers too! There's local history too! 4. **Stockbridge Market** (20m) - When you do this tour on Sunday, you'll pass by the Stockbridge market 5. **We end the tour at the most instagrammable Lane in Edinburgh** (15m) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 13:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ3yZ78ZfHh0gRhVnSipQRBj4 ## Good to know - 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 poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Strollers can be used, but parents need to be in good shape, and ready for cobblestones ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 33** | €21 | 2h | 4.93 (138) | shared | | [Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-old-town-historical-guided-walking-tour/?format=md) | €24 | 2h | 4.97 (1669) | shared | | [The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-mountebank-comedy-walk-of-edinburgh/?format=md) | €31 | 2h | 4.96 (2008) | shared | | [Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!](/uk/edinburgh/tours/private-old-edinburgh-tour-walk-in-the-footsteps-of-royals-and-rogues/?format=md) | €131 per group | 2h | 4.99 (242) | private | Ranked #12 of 33 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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