Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Hike with Local Guide
Overview
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2 hours
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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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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!
What‘s Included
Professionally guided tour
Rest room facilities
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Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Hike with Local Guide
Reviews
82 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Arthurs Seat
richard f,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00it's definitely a hike not a walk, our tour guide David made it enjoyable, explaining all the views when we took breaks, nice pace when hiking
Great overview of Edinburgh
Mary S,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great views of sea and city. The hike was invigorating and our guide, David, was superb. Highly recommend.
Lovely morning spent hiking Arthurs Seat!!
sophiecL5984OO,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was such a friendly and sweet tour guide!! I learned lots about the local scottish birds/wildlife/vegetation in holyrood park & arthurs seat. When I felt a bit nervous coming back down too, David was really supportive and made sure I was okay! Definitely recommend.
Wonderful hike!
Tour54107338260,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David led us in on a lovely trek up Arthur’s Seat. We kept a good pace, but never felt rushed (which was good because there was an occasional slippery rock). It would have been a cool experience on our own, but it’s much more fun to have a local guide that knows the better paths and can share knowledge along the way. Highly recommend!
It’s a nice place to see...
Dolors A,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a nice place to see how long is Edinburg and where is every each iconic thing. In a clear day you can see more, sea and mountains. The path is also good. I specially appreciate the explanations of David, the guide.
Nice path and very good explanations
dalbareda,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful path and very good explanations by David, de guide. Fortunately the day was clear and the view from the top of the hill was very good.
Windy Summit of Arthur’s Seat
Q8887SCvickiw,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was a gracious and interesting guide for a very windy hike up Arthur’s Seat. I was the only person who showed that day, but I had a great hike learning about the different categories of hills/peaks to climb in Scotland and the surrounding area we could see along the route. 5 Stars!!
Hiking was breathtaking
397sabah,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An incredible hike experience where you can see Edinbrough from the top of the highest hill. David our guide from Local Eyes tours was punctual, informative and tried to make sure that we didn't get any harm
Twas great. Hardest part...
Sherna S,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Twas great. Hardest part was finding the start point. David was an excellent guide who took us up the mountain at the perfect pace.
King Arturs seat walking tour
Laura D,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It's really interesting and it has great views when your on the top. A must do when your in edinbourgh.
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