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Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Sunset Hike

By Mountain Marcus
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$85 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Climb a mountain in the centre of Edinburgh
  • Popular with solo travellers and small groups
  • Qualified mountain guide - to show you the best routes up and down the hill
  • Head torches provided - for the walk down after sunset
  • Small group sizes - for a relaxed experience
Activity location
    • Edinburgh
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, UK | Outside the King's Gallery on Horse Wynd, Opposite the Scottish Parliament. Look out for my orange rucksack
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Sunset Hike
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Watch the sunset from the highest point in Edinburgh, right in the middle of the city

Language options: English
Starting time: 4:45 PM
Price details
AU$85.04 x 1 AdultAU$85.04

Total
Price is AU$85.04
Until Thu, 5 Mar
Sunrise Hike
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

An early start to catch the sun rising over Edinburgh

Language options: English
Starting time: 5:45 AM
Price details
AU$141.73 x 1 AdultAU$141.73

Total
Price is AU$141.73

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour guide - a qualified Mountain Leader
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Headtorch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to Holyrood Park

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, People with mobility impairments, People with recent surgeries, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Join a qualified Mountain Leader on an unforgettable hike up Edinburgh's highest hill, where you can breathe in the fresh mountain air and get some exercise.

Arthur's Seat is at the centre of Holyrood Park, a little piece of the Scottish Highlands right in the centre of Edinburgh. With no buildings, roads, or traffic, you can step off the Royal Mile and straight into the countryside.

If you'd like someone to show you the best route to the top - and back down again after sunset - then this is the tour for you. Anyone interested in the area's history, landscape, plants, and animals will enjoy this hike. Your friendly guide is an Edinburgh local who loves sharing stories about the city and Arthur's Seat.

After meeting your guide at the end of the Royal Mile an hour before sunset, enjoy a scenic route through Holyrood Park, immersing yourselves in nature as you ascend the hill. Marvel at the constantly changing sky, with its colours becoming more dramatic as you walk up the hill.

Arthur's Seat is right in the middle of the city, so when you reach the top, you are rewarded with stunning views of Edinburgh. On a clear day, you can see far in all directions, with some of Scotland's high mountains visible on the horizon.

At the summit, enjoy the panoramic views and take memorable photos before heading back down.

Sunset Hikes depart 1 hour before sunset

Daytime hikes also available

Solar Events:

  • Summer Solstice: 20 June
  • Autumn Equinox: 22 September
  • Winter Solstice: 21 December
  • Spring Equinox: 20 March

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Edinburgh
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, UK | Outside the King's Gallery on Horse Wynd, Opposite the Scottish Parliament. Look out for my orange rucksack
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, UK | Outside the King's Gallery on Horse Wynd, Opposite the Scottish Parliament. Look out for my orange rucksack
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom