Climb Arthur's Seat through Holyrood Park, hearing about its volcanic landscape and historic sites before returning to the starting point. A professional guide leads the ascent and descent; moderate physical fitness is required. 4.98 from 109 reviews at €29 per person for 2h.
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.
This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.
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)
Open in Google MapsMeet 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)
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #2 of 4 | €29 | 2h | 4.98 (109) | shared |
| Hill & Nature Hike - Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert | €100 | 4h | 4.99 (158) | shared |
| Arthur's Seat Sunset Hike | €57 | 2h | 4.98 (45) | shared |
| 'A wee pedal's' E-bike tour of Arthur's Seat and beyond | €82 | 2h 30m | 4.87 (39) | shared |
Ranked #2 of 4 in Hiking & Arthur's Seat by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €29 to €100, median €70; typical length 2h 15m. 0 of 4 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 4 Hiking & Arthur's Seat