Hike Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill

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Edinburgh, Scotland

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Local Expert Guide
Guided walk up Calton Hill and Arthur's Seat
Visit to historic landmarks on Calton Hill
Panoramic views of Edinburgh and surrounding countryside
Peaceful and picturesque route away from the main tourist path
Plenty of stops for rest and photography

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

29 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BQ, UK
Please meet at the corner of Howies and the cobbled Calton Hill street on Waterloo Place.

End point

Queen's Drive
Queen's Dr, Edinburgh EH8 8AZ, UK
The walking tour will finish at the Holyrood Car Park which is at the south outer wall of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Itinerary

Calton Hill

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Holyroodhouse

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Holyrood Park

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arthur's Seat

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 13 reviews

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Great guide for a super worth it hike

Carolina_B, Mar 2026

Super friendly and knowledgeable guide! 100/10 would recommend his tour. Very patient on the hike up, answered all our random questions, and kept the energy light the whole time. We had a wonderful time.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Carolina, thank you for your complimentary review. That is great to hear how you both had a wonderful time.

Top class tour with a top class guide!!

Yvonne_R, Feb 2026

It helps if you have a good level of fitness although Lewis did go at a good leisurely pace. Definitely choose the right footwear not just for the comfort level but the paths (depending on the weather, I did it in late January and wore my hiking boots where muddy and slippy in parts). Plus as you reach the summit it is very rocky and it helped to have a good grip! Lewis is so knowledgeable and interesting! I learnt so much about all the areas we walked through before heading to start of Holyrood park such as Carlton hill and all the wonderful buildings plus the surrounding area across Edinburgh and then Holyrood palace! We lucked out with weather so it helped I was weathering layers and the sun shone through the whole route and you can see for miles! Amazing!! Definitely worth booking this trip than doing it solo!! Thank you Lewis for a brilliant 3 hours and one of the highlights of my weekend!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Yvonne, thank you for sharing your experience with us. That's great to hear that it was one of the highlights of your weekend. I totally agree with your feedback about the footwear required. I would strongly recommend using footwear with a strong grip for this tour.

Very pleasant afternoon

Tracy_B, Nov 2025

Lewis was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. He knew several routes and took me on the most manageable for me, being very patient along the way. He could answer all my questions and at the end of the tour was kind enough to set me in the right direction for my hotel. A very enjoyable afternoon.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Tracy, thank you for your pleasant review. I am thrilled to hear that you highly enjoyed the experience and all the services that were provided.

Couldn’t Have Asked for a Better Guide!

Allison_F, Oct 2025

We had an incredible experience hiking up Arthur’s Seat with our guide, Lewis. From start to finish, he was a solid and reliable guide — organized, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the area. He took time at several points along the way to share stories and history about Edinburgh and the landscape, which made the hike so much more meaningful. Partway up, my friend began experiencing anxiety as the climb got steeper, and Lewis couldn’t have handled it better. He was calm, kind, and supportive — never rushed us and made sure she felt safe and comfortable every step of the way. Thanks to him, we were able to finish the hike and really enjoy the experience. We could not be happier with how the day went and would absolutely recommend Lewis to anyone visiting Edinburgh!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Allison, thank you for leaving such a positive review. I am delighted to hear that the walking tour surpassed both you and your friends expectations. Providing a professional walking tour while ensuring customers are comfortable and supported at all times is at the heart of what I do. Your feedback reassures me that I am on the right track.

Walk with Lewis

Jen, Aug 2025

This activity especially walking up to Arthur Seat at the end is quite a workout. Our guide Lewis had rest stops along the way which was great. The view of the city was awesome!