Arthur's Seat: a Vertiginous Wilderness Hike in the Centre of Edinburgh

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Audio tour
Audio tour in English
Route length: 4 km
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Duration 2h 30m
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Hosted by Sergio
$11.60
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  • You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
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    Explore Arthur's Seat — Edinburgh's iconic landmark — with this comprehensive in-app audio tour
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    Journey into the history of Scotland while admiring stunning views of the city
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    Climb to the highest points to get numerous photo opportunities for panoramic snapshots
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    Discover an important milestone in the development of geology as a science
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    See the traces of people of the olden days and learn more about the way they lived and worked
Rising 251 meters above Edinburgh, Arthur's Seat is the highest point of the resident city volcano. Don't be alarmed: it erupted 350 million years ago, went extinct, and is now a harmless, beautiful hill in Holyrood Park. But the 360-degree panoramic view of the city it offers is as majestic as ever. There are several routes leading up to Arthur's Seat. This one you're about to take follows a s...

What's included

  • Downloadable multimedia audio tour on WeGoTrip app
  • Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
  • Backstories of most trails and sights on the route to Arthur's Seat and back
  • A suggestion of the post-hike museum visit or lunch at the museum cafe
  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
  • Earphones — please, bring your own
  • Sturdy footwear, clothes, water, or snacks — but you'll absolutely need all of those to hike safely!
  • Tickets to Dynamic Earth
  • Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
  • In-person tour guide

Places you will visit

The route of the tour goes within circle
Queen's Drive
Queen's Drive
St Margaret's Well
Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh

Attractions on the route

Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
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Meet the host, Sergio
On WeGoTrip since 2022
Published by WeGoTrip
Greetings! I'm a guide and content creator specializing in travel experiences. Through the magic of audio tours, I get to share my deep love for the places, cities, and museums that hold a special place in my heart! Join me on my journeys, and together, let's uncover the incredible stories behind th...

3.5
2 ratings & review

James
August 2024
2
I really wanted to like this but for the price it wasn’t worth it at all. The main turn off being the choppy virtual assistant voiceover which I wasn’t expecting. The actual hike/path was solid but you’re probably better off just reading the Wikipedia page for the park - it’s more informative than this tour.

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