Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
Arthur's Seat
Explore the 650 acres of green space we call Holyrood Park, located in the centre of Edinburgh. The highest peak in Holyrood Park is Arthur's Seat and we climb to the top of Edinburgh's most impressive hill on this tour. Please feel free to use the toilets in the Holyrood Palace Cafe before this tour starts, as there are not toilets on Arthur's Seat. On this tour you'll see the best views in Edinburgh, many types of wildlife, flora & fauna and a few medieval ruins might be in sight too!
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Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Hike with Local Guide
What‘s Included
Professionally guided tour
Rest room facilities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
95 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience and excellent guide
Isieze1,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience and excellent guide
Stunning views
heswanson,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I lucked out with a beautiful day in Edinburgh so the hike was lovely and the views stunning. Our guide David managed to avoid the crowds and provide interesting conversation along the route. This is a hike so be prepared
Great hike.
Bodil K,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a small group, David our tourguide did a great job keeping us engaged, very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. It started raining just as we reached the top. David was careful to make sure we were safe as rocks became slippery..
Best View in Edinburgh
Ronita S,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David our tour guide was kind, patient, and knowledgeable. It was a perfect day with sun and low winds. Great exercise. Definitely wear sneakers or hiking boots. Bring water. The best view in all of Edinburgh!
Family hike
Jen R,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, David, was able to provide great facts about Edinburgh and show us much easier ways up and down the hill. We enjoyed it!
Edinburgh
teresa w,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide David very informative and kept at my pace.
Brilliant experience!...
Preshita D,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brilliant experience! Thank you David for making the Arthur’s seat hike memorable. We enjoyed listening to the historical and wild flora information you provided along the way.
Wonderful guided hike
6kellieg,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful hike up Arthur’s Seat with David. Not only did he show us the way, but he also told us about local flora and fauna, and some history, as well! Made sure we got safely up and back down, took photos at the top for us, and gave good pub recommendations. I highly recommend booking with a guide instead of just going on your own.
Highlight of my Edinburgh trip!
J9491KQamys,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful tour! We were lucky to have a breezy but sunny day, perfect conditions to climb this beauty! Our tour guide David was fantastic -very knowledgable with a great sense of humour. We took a less obvious route to the top which avoided crowds, but with arguably a more calm and picturesque climb. This was a highlight of my trip to Edinburgh and was well worth it.
Beautiful hike, great guide
Ben A,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The trip up Arthur's Seat was beautiful and greatly enhanced with David as our guide! Very informative about the history of the area and showed some outstanding highlights along the way. Also very knowledgeable of the mountain and was able to show us paths that avoided the crowds. Highly highly recommend!!
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