Top Experiences in Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two (Dean Gallery)

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.

Hop on and hop off as much as you like to truly take in the sights of our Britannia Tour including Edinburgh New Town, The Royal Botanical Gardens, Newhaven Harbour, The Royal Yacht Britannia, The Shore, Leith, Stockbridge, The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh Castle and so many more!

Your ticket is valid for 24 hours allowing you to squeeze in as many sights as possible from the best seats in town!

Our friendly and informative team is here to ensure you have the best experience of Edinburgh during your time on board, and beyond!

Please note Royal Yacht Britannia attractions tickets are not included in the ticket price and must be purchased separately.

Photograph & discover the History of Edinburgh's beautiful Dean Village with local guide, David Wheater, your own private photography & tour guide. All smartphones & camera types welcome. Coffee break & David's free, 100 page city guide is included.

Over 3hrs, you'll photograph the highlights of the Dean Village with David, who has lived in the city for 50 years. David'll also show some hidden gems, often missed. A must-see, 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. We'll also visit Circus Lane in Stockbridge, which is one of the prettiest and loveliest streets in the city.

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

Explore the historic and vibrant city of Edinburgh in your own time, with an award-winning unlimited 24 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. From the open-top deck you’ll have a fantastic 360 degree view of the spectacular surroundings, which are a blend of stunning natural beauty, and wonderfully historic architecture. This Scottish sightseeing adventure will take you to all of Edinburgh's key points of interest, including Waverley Bridge, Grassmarket, Johnston Terrace, Old Town, Canongate, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Our Dynamic Earth and much more! There's also an informative audio tour commentary on the double-decker bus, so you can make sense of the fabulous sights you're experiencing. With access to 14 stops around the city, and the ability to hop on and off the bus as much as you please within the given time period, you can truly immerse yourself into the culture of this charming destination.