Scotland · HOLYROOD & ARTHURS SEAT TOURS
Good holyrood & arthur’s seat tours go weeks ahead in season and the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.
Tour Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh for a lively whisky and gin tasting, with expert guides, modern production, and a handy one-hour format.
“Very cool building, many great photo opportunities. Tour guide was very knowledgeable, fun, and engaging personality. Had both whiskey & gin drinkers in my group and everyone enjoyed the tasting.”
Review of Holyrood Distillery’s Edinburgh whisky tour, with four tastings, practical tips, pricing, highlights, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“All in all very interesting. Learned about the scotch making experience. I little expensive for what you get. Would probably have made out better with a whiskey tasting rather than a whiskey making experience.”
Review of Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat hike with a local guide, including views, fitness level, route tips, price, meeting point, and practical advice.
“We were really, really lucky with the weather. The ground was a wee bit frozen, but David led us through an easier and less busy trail. For some people, it will be an easy hike, for others a medium-level hillwalking. It gets windy & chilly at the top. I think we all enjoyed the stories and the anecdotes. Leaving with more knowledge about the Park and the Hills, and a plan of what to explore next time. The views were stunning!”
Review of A Wee Pedal’s Edinburgh e-bike tour, with Craigmillar Castle, Arthur’s Seat, Holyrood Park, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“This bike tour was everything and more. Gil and Mike were great in making us feel comfortable in adjusting to the e-bikes and were very knowledgeable and interesting. The tour route was a lovely way to see parts of Edinburgh you might have missed just walking. The bikes were easy to use and quite helpful through hilly terrain. I highly recommend this tour!”
Review of Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat sunset hike, with a mountain guide, head torch, Scottish snack, city views, and practical tips.
“Marcus was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and ensured that the hike moved at a pace everyone was comfortable with. We saw a lot of wildlife including pheasants, rabbits, and an owl on the way up Arthur's Seat. While the weather we had for the hike was the only cloudy day of our entire trip, the hike was a great way to end our vacation. I'd highly recommend the hike even without the full sunset!”
Taste four modern Scottish gins, test your senses, and craft a cocktail at Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh.
“The experience was excellent! We had a small enough group that everyone had time to ask questions. David was very knowledgeable and made the evening enjoyable!”
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