Category Hiking & Trekking

Edinburgh · HIKING & TREKKING

3 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Edinburgh Actually Worth Your Time

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This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend the night before: the 3 hiking & trekking tours worth booking, each with its price, its verdict, and the one thing to know first.

Hill & Nature Hike – Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert

Hill & Nature Hike - Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert - Getting there: the Kings Theatre meet, then the hills bus ride

1.Hill & Nature Hike – Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $116Our pick

Escape Edinburgh for a guided Pentland Hills hike with views, wildlife, and history, plus snacks and an all-day bus pass.

“Had a great time with Rishi. He was very good about keeping the pace going and then sensing when people needed a breather! Be aware, even when there is no rain in the forecast, rain is likely! Also bring a hat or hood, it is very windy at the summit!”

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Edinburgh: Arthur’s Seat Hike with Local Guide

Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Hike with Local Guide - Holyrood Park climb, with pacing that actually respects your legs

2.Arthur’s Seat Hike with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33

Guided Arthur’s Seat hike in Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park. Small-group pace, local flora and fauna, and best views from the top.

“As a solo traveler, if I hadn’t booked this guided tour of Arthur’s Seat, I honestly may have turned back when I saw how steep some parts of the hike were. But with our guide David leading the way, I kept going and was rewarded with beautiful views. I also learned some history along the way! Make sure you wear good sneakers and dress for the weather. It was late October so I wore leggings and several layers of athletic tops/jacket with fingerless gloves and a knit cap. It’s very windy at the top so take that into consideration (no ball caps, for example). The round trip took us just…”

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Edinburgh: Guided Hike to Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park

Edinburgh: Guided Hike to Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park - Meeting at the King’s Gallery, Then Heading Into the Park

3.Guided Hike to Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · from $32Best value

Guided hike to Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park with a small-group guide, local trails, and big Edinburgh views in about two hours.

“What a lovely walk with David ! Thank you so much for your kindness, for your explainations of Scottish plants and animals (seagulls are my friends now), for the different view points, for waiting for me through the walk when it came harder, for choosing easier pathes and pathes where there were less people. This will be my best memory of Scotland thank to you ! Seen you soon, I hope !”

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