--- title: Arthur's Seat Sunset Hike lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 57 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 45 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 3 of 4 (Hiking & Arthur's Seat) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/arthur-s-seat-sunset-hike/ --- # Arthur's Seat Sunset Hike **Guidekin's take:** Climb Arthur's Seat from the city centre for sunset views over Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town. A qualified mountain guide and head torch are included; the ascent requires at least moderate physical fitness. 4.98 from 45 reviews at €57 per person for 2h. ## Overview Great for solo travellers and small groups. Join a qualified local mountain guide on a hike starting right in the city centre. Watch the sunset from the top of Arthur's Seat - Edinburgh's highest hill (251 meters). Get outside and enjoy nature on a scenic route to the summit, away from the crowds. This hike is great for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, natural scenery, photography, or exercise. You'll be able watch the sun go down behind Edinburgh Castle, the Old Town, and the mountains in the background. Enjoy views out to see and towards the Scottish Highlands on the horizon. ** Please arrive a few minutes early so we can begin the hike on time. ** We can't wait for late arrivals. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Look for a big gold 'Kings Gallery' sign… - 13 start times: between 14:30 and 17:45 - Children from €50: ages 10 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €57 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 45 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Mountain Marcus ## What's included - Head Torch - Guide ## Itinerary 1. **Arthur's Seat** (15m) - Watch the sunset from the summit of Arthur's Seat. We take a scenic route up the hill, away from the crowds, and reach the top in time to watch the sunset. There is plenty of time to stope and take photos before heading back down into the city. 2. **Holyrood Park** (1h) - Arthur's Seat is the hill at the centre of Holyrood Park 3. **Palace of Holyroodhouse** (10m) - The King's official residence in Scotland. We might see him if he's at home 4. **Edinburgh Castle** (pass by, no stop) - See the best view of Edinburgh Castle from Arthur's Seat. This mediaeval fortress sits on top of a steep, craggy, volcanic hill. 5. **Calton Hill** (pass by, no stop) - The columns and monuments of Calton hill watch us as we climb its bigger neighbour, Arthur's Seat 6. **Royal Mile** (10m) - We begin and end our journey on the Royal Mile 7. **St Anthony's Chapel** (10m) - The ruins of an ancient chapel. Here we can see a fantastic view of Edinburgh's skyline 8. **Salisbury Crags** (pass by, no stop) - Between Arthur's Seat and Edinburgh Castle lies a steep cliff face. We see this as we ascend the hill ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 13 start times between 14:30 and 17:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Look for a big gold 'Kings Gallery' sign on Horse Wynd, opposite the Scottish Parliament building. We will meet 1 hour before official sunset. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJA6CjF3e4h0gROMdsvedn8NA ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Hiking & Arthur's Seat | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 4** | €57 | 2h | 4.98 (45) | shared | | [Hill & Nature Hike - Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert](/uk/edinburgh/tours/hill-nature-hike-discover-real-edinburgh-with-a-local-expert/?format=md) | €100 | 4h | 4.99 (158) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Hike with Local Guide](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-arthur-s-seat-hike-with-local-guide/?format=md) | €29 | 2h | 4.98 (109) | shared | | ['A wee pedal's' E-bike tour of Arthur's Seat and beyond](/uk/edinburgh/tours/a-wee-pedal-s-e-bike-tour-of-arthur-s-seat-and-beyond/?format=md) | €82 | 2h 30m | 4.87 (39) | shared | Ranked #3 of 4 in Hiking & Arthur's Seat by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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