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This tour is the perfect remedy for "Fringe crowd fatigue". Starting at the Sir James Young Simpson statue, we traverse the historic New Town before descending into the charming Dean Village. You'll see unique 16th century architecture, a waterfall in the middle of the city, and walk alongside Edinburgh's only creek river. Gain local insight into the peaceful parts of town locals actually enjoy, including St Bernard’s Well, the vibrant Stockbridge community and the iconic, floral beauty of Circus Lane. We start at 1.30pm every day.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Escape the Crowds – Walk Dean Village and the Water of Leith is by Local Eyes Tours, listed under Events in the Fringe programme. It is at Statue of Sir James Young Simpson, 132 Princes Street, EH2 3AA, 3 August to 31 August.
The show is suitable for ages 5+. Tickets are £18. Content warnings: Standing throughout.