Explore The Dean Village, Edinburgh - Private Photography & Sightseeing Tour

Photograph the beautiful Dean Village & Water of Leith with David, your own private photography guide.

All smartphones & camera types welcome. You'll photograph all the highlights of the Dean Village, with a local photographer, who has lived in the city for 50 years. David will also explain a little about the village's amazing history along the way. It's almost two tours in one!

One of Edinburgh's best-kept secrets, the Dean Village is a picturesque architectural gem, nestled in the tranquil Dean valley. A former mill village, it's now an absolute delight for photographers, with some of the prettiest architecture in Edinburgh. It's a really beautiful walk and an absolute must for all visitors. We'll also visit Circus Lane in Stockbridge, which is one of the prettiest and loveliest streets in the city.

The Water of Leith is a haven for wildlife with the very real possibility of seeing Kingfishers and other wildlife along the way.

Suitable for beginners & enthusiast photographers. David is insured and an experienced photographer, 3 x 'Commended' in the Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Competition.

All smartphones & cameras are suitable, and there'll be lots of really useful travel photography tips along the way. Suitable for beginner & enthusiast photographers.

The tour lasts 4 hours and covers approx 3 to 4 miles. We recommend a reasonable level of fitness, comfortable shoes, sun-hat & water.

What’s Included

• We'll visit and photograph various iconic and hidden attractions around the beautiful Dean Village, Water of Leith & Stockbridge.

• Complimentary Coffee & Tea Break

• My iPhone Photography Guide, explaining how to use your iPhone camera to take better iPhone photos

• My Guide to Spending a Day in Edinburgh and all my recommendations for Cafe’s, Restaurants & Pubs

• 3 professionally taken portraits of you in special locations around the city

Price & Duration

£250 per GROUP (Price includes up to 6 people in a PRIVATE group tour)

Works out at just £41 per person for a group of six.

If you have a larger group, please email me for a quote.

This walking tour lasts around 4 hours and will cover a distance of around 4 miles in Edinburgh’s Dean Village & Stockbridge.

Meeting Point

Johnnie Walker Princes Street, 145 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 4BL
The meeting point is outside the entrance to Johnnie Walker, 145 Princes Street, under the clock (EH2 4BL). I will be wearing a blue cap and have a grey rucksack. Please phone me if you have any problems finding me or are running late.

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your tour up to 24 hours in advance and receive a full refund.

If the event of cancellation due to bad weather you may rebook or receive a full refund.

We will only cancel a tour due to extreme weather or where there may be safety issues.

Recommendations

• A reasonable level of fitness is required for walking around the city. It can be easily managed by anyone in reasonable good health.

• Not recommended for pregnant travellers, those with heart problems or other serious medical or foot-related problems.

• Please bring comfortable walking shoes and a sun-hat and water during the summer. In the winter it’s recommended to wear warm layers, a waterproof jacket, hat, gloves and waterproof footwear.