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Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Hike with Local Guide

5.0(74 reviews)
2 hours
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Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Hike with Local Guide
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About This Tour

On this tour up to Arthur's Seat, your friendly, knowledgeable and professional guide will lead you through Holyrood Park and talk you through the very distinctive natural, historical and geological sites you encounter on the way up. Holyrood Park is home to an extinct volcano, medieval religious sites, 3 lochs ("lakes") and a former hill fort. Following your climb up (and many photographs at the top) you'll be guided back down to Edinnburgh, finishing where the tour started. Get a bird’s eye view of Edinburgh (and Scotland) and experience Edinburgh like a local. Arthur's Seat is the city's No. 1 attraction on Tripadvisor. To hike Arthur’s Seat does take some physical exertion and those who join us should be confident in their fitness. This tour is great for those who love a good hike but want to learn more about Edinburgh and hear some interesting stories along the way. This tour is only suitable for individuals who can hike for 2 hours up steep hills.

Photo Gallery

Walking up to Arthur's Seat with gorse bushes bright yellow

Walking up to Arthur's Seat with gorse bushes bright yellow

Almost at the top!

Almost at the top!

Commanding views over the city of Edinburgh

Commanding views over the city of Edinburgh

Edinburgh's highest tour

Edinburgh's highest tour

Sunset from Arthur's Seat - always a good one

Sunset from Arthur's Seat - always a good one

We can guide private groups up Arthur's Seat too

We can guide private groups up Arthur's Seat too

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What's Included

Professionally guided tour

What's Not Included

Rest room facilities

Additional Information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Meeting Point

Meet your guide outside the King's Gallery entrance at the bottom of the Royal Mile , right in front of the Palace of Holyroodhouse (aka Holyrood Palace)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

Local Eyes Tours

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Guest Ratings

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