Edinburgh New Town Architecture and Gardens Walk

Looking for a change of scenery from Edinburgh’s Old Town, then this could be the walk for you.
Led by a local expert, this walk will take you through the New Town of Edinburgh with its outstanding Georgian architecture and will include visiting the Dean Village and Royal Botanic Gardens.

You will see some of the city’s finest architecture and gardens, whilst being taken on the most picturesque routes rather than the standard tourist routes. We will explore all these areas and see some of the most photographable spots in Edinburgh that include Circus Lane and Dean Village.

Meeting Point

17 Charlotte Square

17 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4DJ, UK

What's included:

• Small group (max 10 participants)
• Local Tour Guide
• Tour Guide Services

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Charlotte Square

West end of George Street 40 Charlotte Square, , Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ

Discover the fine buildings of neoclassical architecture around Charlotte Square and hear about the history of the New Town

10 minutes

Bute House

6 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DR

View the official residence of the First Minister of Scotland and who some of the interesting previous residents were.

5 minutes

New Town

Edinburgh

Make your way past some of Edinburgh’s finest Georgian architecture in the UNESCO world heritage site.

20 minutes

Circus Lane

Circus Ln, Edinburgh EH3, UK

See this hidden gem in the New Town that is one of the most picturesque spots in Edinburgh. That is with the cute Georgian mews houses, vibrant floral displays and towering church in the background.

10 minutes

Stockbridge

Edinburgh

Make your way through this affluent area of Edinburgh with food market history dating from 1825.

10 minutes

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5LZ

Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens where you will see some of Scotland’s finest gardens and learn about its history.

45 minutes

Water of Leith

Water of Leith, United Kingdom

Walk along the river path where you can see some local wildlife and historic sites including the Dean Bridge and St Bernard’s Well.

20 minutes

Dean Village

Dean Path, Edinburgh, EH8 8BH

Discover this town of architectural beauty that is very hidden away. See the 17th and 18th century buildings that make up the old mill village and provide some of Edinburgh’s most photogenic spots.

20 minutes