Arthur's Seat Sunset Hike
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Edinburgh, Scotland
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Hiking up Arthur’s Seat is a must-do adventure in Edinburgh for active travelers, but going alone at sunset—the best time of day—can be nerve-wracking. Join a guide and small group to ensure you don’t get lost on the way up or down in dim light. Admire views across Edinburgh and the Pentland Hills from this high vantage point as the sun sets and the sky turns golden.
- Includes the use of a head torch so you can see where you’re going
- Receive personalized attention on a small-group hike
- Ideal for solo travelers or couples seeking company in the outdoors
- Enjoy scenic views of Edinburgh and the Highlands at sunset
What's Included
- Head Torch
- Guide
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The King's Gallery, Palace of HolyroodhousePalace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, UK
Look for a big gold 'Kings Gallery' sign on Horse Wynd, opposite the Scottish Parliament building. We will meet 1 hour before official sunset.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Arthur's Seat
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Holyrood Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Palace of Holyroodhouse
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Edinburgh Castle (Pass By)
Calton Hill (Pass By)
4
Royal Mile
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
St Anthony's Chapel
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Salisbury Crags (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 6 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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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Featured review
Lana_Y
Marcus was incredibly informative and helpful as we made our journey up Arthur's seat. The views were stunning. The "Boy Scout and 2 Eagle Scout Moms"! Great tips for Inverness. Walrus and Corkscrew was wonderful!! Thank you SO much!!
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Peter_S, Jul 2026
The views are stunning and the tour guide was accommodating and very knowledgeable! The guide will take you at your pace.
Jennifer_M, Jun 2026
Beautiful scenic hike at sunset with a terrific guide! We hiked at an active pace, and our guide was very conscientious about providing us with safety reminders as we hiked.
Barbara_O, May 2026
Mountain Marcus our tour guide was excellent, friendly, fantastically paced and informative providing plenty of opportunities to take beautiful pictures and enjoy the views. Highly recommend.
Amy_S, May 2026
Marcus was amazing. So knowledgeable and personable. I can’t imagine trying to do this hike without a guide. He paced it, found the best paths and pointed out the wildlife as we went.
Chase_h, May 2026
The hike to Arthur’s seat at sunset was absolutely beautiful!! The entire hike I was in awe of the beauty of Edinburgh! Not only was it a beautiful hike but the guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience that much better!!
Ibtissam_N, Apr 2026
It was a really fantastic experience! Marcus is a wonderful and knowledgeable guide, he made it a smooth sailing hike up to Arthur’s Seat!
Rachel_P, Feb 2026
This was a great way to see Edinburgh from a different perspective. Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating, modifying the route to suit our needs. We would highly recommend this experience for anyone wishing to explore the natural side of Edinburgh during your visit!
Lana_Y, Oct 2025
Marcus was incredibly informative and helpful as we made our journey up Arthur's seat. The views were stunning. The "Boy Scout and 2 Eagle Scout Moms"! Great tips for Inverness. Walrus and Corkscrew was wonderful!! Thank you SO much!!
Niklas_O, Sep 2025
Excellent! Super knowledgeable and friendly guide. Great way to experience Edinburgh from a different perspective.
MartineTherese_H, Jul 2025
Great hike up Arthur’s Seat! Sarah was a fantastic guide :) She kept a pace everyone was comfortable with and stopped at perfect locations for pictures!
Siobhan_E, Jun 2025
We had a guided sunset tour at Arthur’s Chair with Marcus and it was the most amazing experience! Marcus is extremely knowledgeable of the area and made the experience so fun and enjoyable. He can accommodate the hike for multiple fitness levels. Your reward is the most beautiful views of the city! If you are looking for an experience that is that is an outdoor adventure in the middle of the city I would highly recommend this activity and Marcus as your guide!
SiuPong_L, Jun 2025
I enjoyed the hiking with Marcus. He introduced me a lot of things about Edinburgh during the tour. He is an experienced tour guide and care about the safety.
Jonathan_L, May 2025
Marcus was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and ensured that the hike moved at a pace everyone was comfortable with. We saw a lot of wildlife including pheasants, rabbits, and an owl on the way up Arthur's Seat. While the weather we had for the hike was the only cloudy day of our entire trip, the hike was a great way to end our vacation. I'd highly recommend the hike even without the full sunset!
Chris_L, Apr 2025
Marcus is an EXCELLENT host for a hike. While anyone can hike up a hill Marcus enhances the experience with local information on flora, wildlife, area history, and much more! I would highly recommend any of his tours for your consideration.
Anne_B, Apr 2025
Well worth the climb to see the city, even on a day with clouds. Marcus was knowledgeable about the history and the wildlife.
Pam_C, Mar 2025
Excellent tour guide
Lots of history provided
Good exercise
Weather was grand no wind no rain
Easy access to transportation
Elien_D, Mar 2025
I did this on the first day of my arrival. It was nice to get some steps in, wind down on top of the mountain and soak it all in. I would recommend this trip since the guide not only walks with you watches out for you, he also tells a lot about the environment, the nature and the history of Arthur’s seat. And gives you some tips for your next days. I’m very grateful!
Hunter_S, Nov 2024
Marcus was an incredible trail guide with lots of hiking experience. Marcus also has a vast knowledge of the areas of Edinburgh that you view while hiking to Arthur’s seat. As a solo traveler I’m very pleased with my hike with Marcus, we took a slightly longer unmarked trail due to both of our physical abilities to hike. Which resulted in constant view of the city and an amazing atmosphere, his extensive knowledge of the trails ensured I got the best views overlooking the city during the entire hike. The weather was amazing during the day of hike and had an unbelievable sunset to view. Marcus answered all of my questions about Edinburgh and was a great conversationalist during the hike. I would recommend this to any travelers that enjoy the outdoors and enjoy hiking.
Jade_L, Nov 2024
Marcus was a fantastic guide and ensured we had the best experience! As a solo traveller I wanted to make sure I was safe and able to take the best route up to the summit . There was only myself and one other person booked on but Marcus still went ahead with the hike to accommodate us. Very knowledgeable about the wider area too. The views at sunset were incredible . 100% recommend!
Tanya_F, Sep 2024
Hike was great with lots of beautiful scenery and views. Our guide Marcus was great and told us a bit about the flora that is found in the area.
Sarah_S, Sep 2024
Whilst it was grey and didn't see much views, it was so worth it, and not Marcus' fault about the weather! I struggle with anxiety but, Marcus was approachable, as well as knowledgeable which put me at ease. It was a lovely walk, and beautiful Heather scenery (even if not the views!).
Would definitely suggest some level of fitness to do this walk, and check the weather forecast before booking, however, if you are okay with this, I would highly recommend. There is also just some peace of mind with doing Arthur's Seat at sunset/in the dark, when with a guide.
Jessica_N, Aug 2024
Marcus is a phenomenal guide, helping navigate the best routes and the terrain. He brought walking poles and flashlights (which were very helpful for the way down, especially if it rains as it did on our tour).
It’s hard to capture how magnificent the views are throughout the entire trek, but they are.
He genuinely has a passion for the outdoors and sharing with guests; we are grateful.
Highly recommend!
Catherine_A, Aug 2024
The views were amazing and worth the hike. Our guide Mountain Marcus was excellent and very knowledgeable!! It was fabulous!
Neil_N, Jul 2024
I had the pleasure of being lead by Marcus who has much experience hiking around Scotland. (His IG is Mountain.Marcus) It was only me on the sunset tour and we made great time. We stopped along the way to take amazing pictures and had great conversation. On the way down, he offered me one of his hiking poles since my it does get slippery. I highly recommend doing this hiking tour. I felt safe and Marcus offered much insight into the history of the city
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