Come and discover the neoclassical architecture of the 18th-century New Town and the most picturesque neighborhood in Scotland, Dean Village. A free tour that combines the most bohemian and photographed area of the city, along with the Greek and Roman revival of the New Town. We are the only company that offers a complete tour of Edinburgh's New Town. For this reason, we start in the heart of the New Town, so you don't miss a thing :)
The tour will begin in front of the sculpture of the Duke of Wellington located on the central Princess Street. At this point, we will give an introduction to the New Town and explain the reasons why it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We will stop in front of the iconic Balmoral Hotel, one of the most prominent buildings in Edinburgh. There, we will tell you its history and its link to Harry Potter.
Next, we will pass through St. Andrews Square and talk about the Scottish Portrait Gallery and the most controversial monuments in the United Kingdom. We will also explore the beautiful gardens of Princes Street, where the Scott Monument and Edinburgh's most beautiful fountain, Ross Fountain, stand out.
After that, we will continue to admire the beauty of Victorian art in places like the bars on Rose Street and George Street. And not only that, but we will also talk about Scotland's most famous personalities, including James Watt and Robert Louis Stevenson.
After explaining Scotland's most beautiful square, Charlotte Square, we will head to the picturesque neighborhood of Dean Village. Considered by many visitors as one of the most incredible places in the country. The former site of the city's mills next to the Water of Leith has become one of the most photographed places in the city today because its surroundings seem like a fairy tale setting.