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Top 4 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Scotland

4 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 average  ·  from $33

Every Scottish itinerary has one free day too few. These 4 hiking & trekking tours justify the slot — priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the interesting part.

Hill & Nature Hike - Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert - Getting your bearings in Edinburgh and on the trail
Edinburgh Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Tour Reviews

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

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

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

Hike the Pentland Hills outside Edinburgh with Rishi. Small group, summit views, wildlife spotting, snacks, and an all day bus ticket.

“Rishi is an amazing tour guide with deep knowledge and passion for Scotland! Such a great way to see a whole other side of Edinburgh outside the city limits!”

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Skye Explorer Hiking Day Tour - Morning logistics: Union St check-in and getting out on time
Hiking & Trekking, Inverness Tours, Isle of Skye, Tour Reviews, Tours

Skye Explorer Hiking Day Tour

2.Skye Explorer Hiking Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $179

Full-day Isle of Skye hiking tour from Inverness with Cuillin views, short walks, key photo stops, and an optional local lunch.

“What a great tour! Our tour guide was Murdoch and he was Mr. Fabulous. Amazing adventure and great tour guide with wonderful stories to tell. Thank you so much for this unforgettable experience!”

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Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Hike with Local Guide - Meeting point at Holyroodhouse: start early and plan for the toilets
Edinburgh Tours, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Tour Reviews

Edinburgh: Arthur’s Seat Hike with Local Guide

3.Arthur’s Seat Hike with Local Guide

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

Hike up Arthur’s Seat in Holyrood Park with a small English-speaking guide, get 360 views, learn nature and history, and leave with local tips.

“Thoroughly enjoyed the morning of this hike. The hike was not difficult, but there are some steep areas. David was the guide and was full of interesting facts. Had I done this on my own, I don’t think I would enjoyed this as much. I learned so much about the city! Highly recommend!”

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Hiking Adventure to Ben Macdui Scotland - Stop 1 in the Cairngorms National Park: the big protected wild feel
Hiking & Trekking, Inverness Tours, Tour Reviews

Hiking Adventure to Ben Macdui Scotland

4.Hiking Adventure to Ben Macdui Scotland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $150

Hike Ben Macdui from Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park with expert guidance, big mountain views, and time for plateau scenery.

“I cannot recommend Matt highly enough. It was an outstanding experience. I learned a great deal from him the land, history rewinding. He made the experience very special. We had a difficult experience a few days earlier due to weather. Matt worked with us , planning another route, which turned into a challenging but amazing day. I would do it again tomorrow. Perhaps next year”

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