9 Cycling Tours in Edinburgh We Would Book Again

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

Bike Edinburgh from sky to sea on manual or e-bikes with hotel pickup, helmets, rain gear, and an expert guide.

“Traveling solo in Edinburogh! Booked an ebike tour with Johann. This was the best day of my trip here! Met some wonderful people in the trip and Johann was very knowledgeable and showed us some very cool stuff! Had no idea Edinburgh was so beautiful and has so many bike paths and parks! Definitely recommend!!”

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2.Scenic Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 353 reviews · 3 hours · from $60Best value

Guided Edinburgh bike tour for $60, 3 hours on a standard bike, with Arthur’s Seat views, Holyrood Park, and Dr Neil’s Garden.

“The tour was well worth the cost, Turloch was an amazing guide. Easy going and knowledgeable with many stories. Would recommend being a relatively confident bike rider, especially for non-electric bikers. Highlight of our stay!”

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

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

Small-group Edinburgh bike tour with e-bike or manual help, plus canal, parks, Portobello, Leith, and sea views.

“We really enjoyed our bike tour of Edinburgh and saw things we would not have seen otherwise. Ricky and Robby went above and beyond. It was a fairly big group for a bike tour with participants using bikes and e-bikes which resulted in a couple of minor slow downs. Smaller groups perhaps divided by bike types would have made the experience even better than it was! I highly recommend!!!”

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4.Sightseeing Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 125 reviews · 3 hours · from $85

Edinburgh bike loop with e-bike or standard bikes, expert guide, seaside time at Leith and Portobello, plus fun stories and safe pacing.

“Just Amazing ! What made the experience exceptional was our incredibly knowledgeable tour guide Stuart. Beyond ensuring a smooth and well-organized ride, they brought Scotland’s history, culture, and local legends to life. Each stop felt meaningful, not just scenic. The storytelling added depth to the journey and transformed a beautiful ride into a rich cultural experience. 100% recommend!!”

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

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

Bike out of Edinburgh into the Scottish Highlands on an e-bike or bike. Disused rail trail, castle stops, and guided transfers included.

“E-bike tour would have been perfect but for the weather. National Park and mostly off road trails cycling. Great little restaurant for lunch and very accommodating.”

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

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

Family-friendly 12-mile cycle from Bridgend to Edinburgh's coast, guided on traffic-free paths with bikes and helmets included.

“Leanne was fantastic! The route was fun and informative! We would highly recommend the tour 🤩 and the tour company!”

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7.20-mile cycle tour (mostly traffic free)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $119

A mostly traffic-free 20-mile bike loop in Edinburgh, linking Union Canal, Dean Village, Leith, and Portobello for a great city view.

“This tour is everything you need for some light exercise combined with amazing sights and experiences of Scotland! The tour was small (only 5 guests) with 2 experienced guides! They were both so informative: both the history and fun stories really made the tour fly past. Leanne was a super energetic and upbeat personality! We loved the commentary and the views. Highly recommend this trip!”

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

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

Ride an E-bike from Bridgend to Holyrood and Arthur’s Seat for big views, easy climbs, and guide-led stops around Edinburgh’s landmarks.

“The historical bike tour around Edinburgh was by far the best thing we did on our whole trip to Scotland. Our guide, Richard, gave our group a personalized experience full of interesting facts about the history and culture of Scotland balanced with FUN! I went with my 65 year old in laws and they had no problem physically managing the trip. I can’t recommend A Wee Pedal enough!”

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9.Cycle Tour to the Coast (family friendly)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $87

Family-friendly Edinburgh cycle tour to the coast, past Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park, through the 1831 tunnel, to Portobello Beach.

“Wonderful tour! I was the only one taking part that day and it almost felt like a private tour as we had a lovely chat with the tour guide riding around the scenic areas of Edinburgh. My bike was easy to ride and even though I'm not very fit, the tour wasn't challenging. I would recommend this tour to anyone who would like to have a fun activity and wants to go off the beaten path a bit.”

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