Off The Beaten Path Edinburgh: Dean Village Private Walking Tour
Overview
Dean Village is one of the oldest villages that lay around the original Royal Burgh of Edinburgh, with a history going back centuries. On this tour, you will uncover some secrets behind this fascinating part of the city.
Edinburgh’s modern-day authors, including JK Rowling, Alexander McCall Smith, Irvine Welsh, and Ian Rankin helped secure its place at the forefront of European culture when UNESCO awarded the Scottish capital with the first City of Literature Award in 2004.
For visitors, strolling Edinburgh is a joy, especially Dean Village, where handsome medieval buildings, cobblestone streets, spire-topped churches and historic Edinburgh Castle are backdropped by Pentland Hills.
Enjoying a private, guided tour with an Edinburgh local will help you discover the sights that tourists so often miss on its windy streets and punishing hills. From fairies to unicorns, hear the intriguing backstories and fantastical stories which bring Scotland to life.
What's Included
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Visit the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
- A friendly, professional English-Speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Meeting Location
78 Princes Street
Edinburgh EH2 2ER, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Edinburgh
UK
Finish point will be either at the Edinburgh National Gallery of Modern Art or at a local pub.
What To Expect
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Dean Village
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
National Galleries Scotland: Modern Two
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.
- Visit the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.
- A friendly, professional English-Speaking tour guide for your own private group.
- Transportation.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup/drop-off.
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Off The Beaten Path Edinburgh: Dean Village Private Walking Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Off The Beaten Path Edinburgh: Dean Village Private Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Visit the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
- A friendly, professional English-Speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
