Top 7 Bike Tours in Edinburgh

1.Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike or E-Bike Tour with Transfer by TBC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 427 reviews · 4 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $103Our pick

Ride roughly 16 miles through Edinburgh’s parks, old transport routes, Arthur’s Seat, Portobello, Leith, and the Georgian New Town. Choose a manual bike or e-bike, with pickup, helmet, gloves, rain jacket, water, and a guide included. Johann leads many tours and keeps the pace relaxed, safe, and engaging.

“This was an excellent experience, Johan was a great guide. We love biking and he delivered what he said. 💙”

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2.Edinburgh City Bike Tour – Choice of E-Bike or Manual

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $87

Ride beyond central Edinburgh with guides Ricky, Stuart, or Ricardo on a small-group route linking the Union Canal, Meadows, Arthur’s Seat, Portobello Beach, Leith, and the Water of Leith. Choose a manual bike or e-bike, with helmets, gloves, rain jackets, and panniers available. Expect hills, traffic, parks, coastline, and about 13 to 14.5 miles of riding.

“Our guides Ricky and Robbie were great despite the miserable rainy weather. It was a group of 12 so it was hard to hear him. We also had to take an alternate route due to the weather. We enjoyed it!”

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3.‘A Wee Pedal’s’ Award-Winning Circular Cycle Tour of Edinburgh!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $122

Ride a 20-mile circular route through Edinburgh with A Wee Pedal guides such as Jill, Gail, Richard, or Leanne. Expect mostly traffic-free paths, canals, the Water of Leith, Dean Village, Leith Harbour, Portobello Beach, and the Innocent Tunnel. Manual bikes, helmets, gloves in winter, and a four-and-a-half-hour guided outing are included.

“Great tour by friendly knowledgeable guides that gave us a different view of the city. It was 20 miles and covered quite a bit”

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4.Scottish Highlands Freedom Bike & E- Bike Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $241

Leave Edinburgh with guide Johann and a group of no more than seven for a relaxed 19-mile ride through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Choose a standard bicycle or e-bike, follow a disused railway line and quiet roads, visit Balquhidder Church ruins, pause for a 30-minute viewpoint walk, and stop for lunch at a local cafe.

“We had a fabulous day riding with Johann. His e-bikes were in great condition and very comfortable. His great sense of humor and enthusiasm made the trip so much fun. The scenery in the park was spectacular! Johann is very knowledgeable about the history of the area and took us to places that were off the beaten path. We highly recommend this trip!!”

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5.‘A Wee Pedal’s’ Family Friendly Cycle Tour to Edinburgh’s Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Join A Wee Pedal for a three-hour, 12-mile ride from Bridgend Farmhouse Cafe to Edinburgh’s coast. You’ll use a hybrid bike, helmet, and mostly traffic-free paths, with historical stops near Craigmillar Castle and Arthur’s Seat. Guides such as Leanne, Jen, Olivia, Richard, and Carmen keep the pace friendly. E-bikes and child seats require advance booking and an extra fee.

“Lovely ride packed with many great sites. Leanne provided us with interesting historical and local information along the way as well. Highly recommend!”

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6.Stunning Edinburgh E-bike Tour max 10 people small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $52Best value

Ride through Edinburgh with guides such as Alex, Mike, Jack, and Pascual, covering Arthur’s Seat, Holyrood Palace, the Old Town, New Town, Dean Village, and Leith. The 2-hour-45-minute route uses electric bikes to soften the hills and includes city streets, parks, and the Water of Leith cycle track.

“Great fun and good quality bikes. Nice friendly guides with lots of fun facts about Edinburgh and all it has to offer”

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7.‘A wee pedal’s’ E-bike tour of Arthur’s Seat and beyond

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Join A Wee Pedal at Bridgend Farmhouse for a 2.5-hour guided e-bike ride to Craigmillar Castle, Holyrood Palace, Parliament, Holyrood Abbey, and Arthur’s Seat. Guides including Gill, Richard, Leanne, and Mike lead small groups of up to 10, with helmets, bikes, and photo stops included. Bring waterproofs.

“Richard was great! He was friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. The quick trip around Arthur’s seat was our favorite part of the tour.”

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