--- title: Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Hike with Local Guide lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 29 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 109 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 2 of 4 (Hiking & Arthur's Seat) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-arthur-s-seat-hike-with-local-guide/ --- # Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Hike with Local Guide **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide outside the King's… - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Children from €24: ages 6 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €29 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 109 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Local Eyes Tours ## What's included - Professionally guided tour ## Not included - Rest room facilities ## Itinerary 1. **Arthur's Seat** (1h) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - 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 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) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJA6CjF3e4h0gROMdsvedn8NA ## Good to know - 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 Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Hiking & Arthur's Seat | 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](/uk/edinburgh/tours/hill-nature-hike-discover-real-edinburgh-with-a-local-expert/?format=md) | €100 | 4h | 4.99 (158) | shared | | [Arthur's Seat Sunset Hike](/uk/edinburgh/tours/arthur-s-seat-sunset-hike/?format=md) | €57 | 2h | 4.98 (45) | 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 #2 of 4 in Hiking & Arthur's Seat by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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