6 h

Private

About this activity

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Castle Rock, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH15 2HF Scotland

Learn about the volcanic origins of Edinburgh's 7 Hills

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Corstorphine Hill Tower, Cairnmuir Rd, Edinburgh EH12 6UP, UK

Walk through beautiful broadleaf woodland nature reserve to historic tower.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Craiglockhart Hill East, Edinburgh EH10 5LG, UK

Walk through woodland to hill top, seeing local historic hospitals, including site where War Poets Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon met and collaborated in 1917.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: The Braid Hills, Edinburgh Scotland

Open grassland walk to summit, gaining superb view over Edinburgh

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Best Western Edinburgh South Braid Hills Hotel, 134 Braid Rd, Edinburgh EH10 6JD, UK

Rest stop for snack and refreshment.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Blackford Hill summit - OS triangulation point, Edinburgh EH9 3FN, UK

Open walk over grass to summit, learning about local university buildings, including historic astronomical observatory.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Arthur's Seat, Queen's Drive Holyrood Park, Edinburgh EH8 8HG Scotland

Energetic 20-minute hike to summit, gaining fabulous views over Edinburgh and Leith, commentary from guide, as at each hilltop. This hike is optional.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Calton Hill, St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG Scotland

Easy walk using steps and path, to hill crowned with several important monuments, explained by guide.

Duration: 20 minutes

Included

Coffee and/or Tea - Coffee, tea or cold drink and scones inclusive
Snacks
Bottled water

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not recommended for travelers with any mobility restrictions
Not recommended for travelers with any chronic musculo-skeletal problems
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

90% Cultural

80%

7 Hills of Edinburgh experience - private tour