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Arthur's Seat (Holyrood Park): free view & paid alternatives
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Arthur's Seat is free to visit.
- Open today 00:00–24:00.
Free vs paid
Is the paid version worth it?
Arthur's Seat (Holyrood Park)
Free to visit, open 24 hours.
The northern section of the Radical Road is closed due to rockfall risk.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free audio guide via the Geotourist app.
- Paths are steep and exposed - avoid the summit in high winds (weather warnings 24-25 Oct 2026).
- Toilets by the Holyrood Park Education Centre (Oct-Mar 8am-3pm).
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeFree to visit, open 24 hours | everyone | The northern section of the Radical Road is closed due to rockfall risk. | No |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Arthur's Seat
Guided tourEdinburgh: Guided Hike to Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park★★★★★ 4.9 · 134 reviews2 hoursfrom £24
Ticket & extrasEdinburgh: Hike Arthur's Seat & Calton Hill★★★★★ 4.9 · 97 reviews3 hoursfrom £26
Ticket & extrasArthur's Seat Sunset Hike★★★★★ 5.0 · 88 reviews2 hoursfrom £47.70
Ticket & extrasEdinburgh: Arthur's Seat Hike with Mountain Guide★★★★★ 5.0 · 14 reviews2 hoursfrom £47.70
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 00:00–24:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 00:00–24:00 |
| Wed | 00:00–24:00 |
| Thu | 00:00–24:00 |
| Fri | 00:00–24:00 |
| Sat | 00:00–24:00 |
| Sun | 00:00–24:00 |
Holyrood Park is open 24 hours a day, all year. Park roads close to vehicles on weekends during the day; the High Road is currently closed to motor traffic.
Holyrood Park, Queen's Drive, Edinburgh EH8 8HG, United Kingdom
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Sources
Where this comes from
- historicenvironment.scot/visit/all/holyrood-park/plan-your-visit/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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