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By Walks with Lewis

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $49 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Enjoy Edinburgh’s finest views from both Arthur’s Seat and Calton Hill
    • See many other sights that include Holyrood Palace and various monuments
    • Be taken on the most picturesque route rather than the standard tourist route
    • See the impressive selection of wildlife around the 650 acres of Holyrood Park
    • Be guided by a local expert to learn a wide range of exciting facts

Activity location

    • Edinburgh
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 29 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BQ, UK | Customers should meet on Waterloo Place, at the corner between the Howie's restaurant and the cobbled Calton Hill street.
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh: Hike Arthur's Seat & Calton Hill

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00PM
Price details
CA $48.61 x 1 AdultCA $48.61
Total
Price is CA $48.61
Until Wed, Oct 28

What's included, what's not

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

What you can expect

  • This tour is a fantastic opportunity to explore some of the most historic and best-preserved areas of green space in the UK.

    Firstly, this walk will take you to Calton Hill with its historic monuments and spectacular views. Then see Holyrood Palace before entering Holyrood Park, Edinburgh’s finest park with thousands of years of natural and human history.

    The climb will then begin to the summit of Arthur’s Seat (251m/823ft), using the most relaxed and picturesque route. Be rewarded with stunning panoramic views from the peak across Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth.

    The descent will take in further historic sites and wildlife prior to concluding the walk.

    The walk is at a gentle pace and includes plenty of stops to admire the views and historic sites. Perfect for individuals and groups of all ages interested in seeing Edinburgh’s amazing landscape.

Location

Activity location

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    • Edinburgh
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 29 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BQ, UK | Customers should meet on Waterloo Place, at the corner between the Howie's restaurant and the cobbled Calton Hill street.
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom