Edinburgh Walk: Historic Calton Hill & Arthur’s Seat

Explore Edinburgh’s iconic hills with a local guide, uncovering breathtaking views and hidden paths. Discover history and beauty beyond the usual tourist trails.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Calton Hill - Explore a variety of impressive landmarks and prime photography locations.
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - Admire the grandeur of this palace from the outside and delve into its history and current ownership by King Charles III.
  • Holyrood Park - Arthur’s Seat is the central hill of the park. Enjoy a serene and scenic route away…
What's Included
  • 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
  • Local Expert Guide
Additional Information

This tour offers a wonderful chance to discover some of the UK’s most historic and well-preserved green spaces.
To start, the walk leads to Calton Hill, known for its historic monuments and breathtaking views. Next, visit Holyrood Palace before entering Holyrood Park, Edinburgh’s premier park, rich with thousands of years of natural and human history….

Location
29 Waterloo Pl
Waterloo Place
Please meet at the corner of Howies and the cobbled Calton Hill street on Waterloo Place.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Allison_f
Oct 15, 2025
Couldn’t Have Asked for a Better Guide! - 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!
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Jen
Aug 29, 2025
Walk with Lewis - 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!
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From $26
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).