The 11 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Scotland That Earn Their Price

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

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

Escape Edinburgh crowds on a Pentland Hills hike with Rishi, with a full-day bus pass, snacks, and big views from nearby peaks.

“Rishi was a superb guide. He was knowledgeable, patient, and enjoyable. Our group consisted of various levels of hiking skill and Rishi made all of us feel capable and comfortable. In addition, he carried drinks and snacks for us all. The hike was fabulous thanks to him. I highly recommend that anyone who spends any time in Edinburgh should make the time to do this hike with Rishi.”

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2.Skye Explorer Hiking Day Tour

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

A guided hiking day from Inverness to Skye, with Loch Ness scenery, Eilean Donan, Quiraing, Fairy Glen, and Old Man of Storr.

“Tim was such a great tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and efficient and made the entire experience great. Highly recommend if you are looking to book a tour for Isle of Skye.”

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3.Arthur’s Seat Hike with Local Guide

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

Guided Arthur’s Seat hike in Holyrood Park with local tips, wildlife stops, and big city views, small group, about 2 hours.

“Had a nice hike up Arthur's Seat. David was very knowledgeable pointing out lots of interesting facts along the way. Fantastic views all over the city and beyond.”

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4.Arthur’s Seat Sunset Hike with Mountain Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $61

Arthur’s Seat sunset hike from Holyroodhouse with head torch, summit snack, small group of 12, and photo time over Edinburgh.

“Marcus was incredibly informative and helpful as we made our journey up Arthur's seat. The views were stunning. The "Boy Scout and 2 Eagle Scout Moms"! Great tips for Inverness. Walrus and Corkscrew was wonderful!! Thank you SO much!!”

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5.Guided Hebridean Farm Hike near Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Guided Hebridean farm hike near Tobermory on Isle of Mull. Sea views, ponies, wild flowers, and farm history in 1.5 hours.

“Great side tour on the island! We loved hiking on the property and seeing the beautiful views. Our guide was lovely and accommodating. We saw the goats, sheep and horses of this amazing farm.”

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6.‘Luke Skye-Walkers’ 1 Day Isle of Skye Adventure + Hike Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $681

One day from Inverness to Skye with Loch Ness, Highland cows, and an Old Man of Storr hike option, plus drone photos and whisky.

“We did the one day isle of skye tour with Luke Tours. Incredibly amazing experience touring through Scotland and into the Isle of Skye with Luke. We booked in January and had all the attractions mostly to ourselves and were blessed with a sunny day for our scenic hike to Storr. Luke was very knowledgeable and provided us with detailed information into the history and background of the sites and attractions. We found him very fun to socialise with and shared many laughs. I loved the competitive trivia questions he provided and the music selection proved for a most epic experience. Luke also provided amazing and unique drone photos and…”

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7.Hiking Adventure to Ben Macdui Scotland

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

Hike Ben Macdui from Aviemore through Cairngorms National Park, stop at Cairngorm Mountain Resort, and enjoy real-time route guidance.

“Matt took us up Ben macdui and then took us off the trail to go by lock Avon stunning views. Channeling hike, was a ton of fun highly recommend”

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8.4,000ft Mountain Hike in the Scottish Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $309

Guided 4,000ft hike in the Cairngorms from Edinburgh, with an Aviemore stop and small-group pace on public transport.

“Marcus was great. I had a great time out on a trail that I had some degree of choice on. I went for the highest peak as I am a bit of a completionist. The activity was neatly planned with a bus route in mind, so the only think I had to bring was myself. There was a bit of time at the end waiting for the bus to get a coffee or food so I never felt rushed”

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11.Glencoe Hidden Valley Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $103

Glencoe Hidden Valley hike in Scotland: 3-hour private walk with Trev, river crossings, boulders, and lunch views in the Highlands.

“We had a an extended afternoon hike with Trev. It was a marvelous experience. He prepared us well with what to wear and what to bring. We asked to see waterfalls and he found several spots where we could actually dip in. Trev was a wonderful guide for us, providing not only history but fostering connection and care for humanity and nature. We are so grateful and looking forward to more with Trev in the future!”

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