5 Cycling Tours in Edinburgh Travellers Rate Highest

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

Cycle from Edinburgh’s historic center to parks, an extinct volcano, old transport routes, Portobello’s beach and Leith’s maritime quarter. Choose a manual or electric bike, with hotel pickup, safety gear, water and a guide included. Guides such as Johann share local history and practical tips along the way. Expect two climbs, cobbled sections and about 4 hours 45 minutes in the saddle.

“Johan runs a great, well organized, fun and informative tour. He makes everyone comfortable. A bike tour is a fantastic way to cover more ground than you possibly could on foot. And great exercise!”

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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 guide Ricky, Stuart or another local guide, stopping at the Union Canal, parks, Arthur’s Seat, Portobello Beach and Leith. Choose an e-bike or manual bike, and expect a varied route through city streets, green spaces and coastal paths. The ride lasts about three and a half hours.

“I really enjoyed the cycling tour around Edinburgh. Ricky was an excellent and pleasant guide, sharing interesting history of the areas as we rode and stopped. He was attentive and ensured everyone’s safety throughout the ride. The bike provided was well-maintained and in great condition, making the ride comfortable. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience on a beautiful day.”

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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 20 miles around Edinburgh with a qualified guide, following mostly traffic-free paths past the Union Canal, Water of Leith, Dean Village, Leith and Portobello Beach. Manual bike and helmet are included. The route is designed to be easy to moderate, but you must be confident riding 20 miles. E-bikes cost an extra £20 per person if requested ahead.

“It's a great experience and absolutly recomendable. For us the most important reason was, to join a small group with maximum 6 persons !”

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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 for a relaxed 19-mile ride through the Trossachs, mostly on cycle paths and quiet country roads. Bikes, e-bikes, helmets, gloves, rain jackets, snacks and water are provided. The day also includes historic stops, an optional walk to a Loch Voil viewpoint and a cafe lunch break, with lunch paid separately.

“Johann was our bike guide for the day and we knew when we met him, it was going to be a good day. We stopped a few times along the way at small towns and historic sites. Johann is a local, so he was able to give us the historic info and the interesting local folklore. It was a fun way to learn! The views on the van ride to the Highlands and Trossachs National Park Park were amazing. The bike trip was so much fun. We rode on an old train trail winding along the beautiful countryside. Even a drenching rain didn’t dampen our fun. We stopped at a…”

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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 $85Best value

Ride 12 miles round trip from Bridgend Farmhouse Cafe with a guide, manual hybrid bike and helmet included. The route passes Craigmillar Park, a Victorian railway tunnel, Holyrood Park and Arthur’s Seat before reaching the coast for an optional coffee or ice cream. Guides who have led the ride include Leanne, Jenn, Olivia, Richard and Carmen.

“Great fun for all ages, you do not have to be a cyclist other than be confident riding a bike. I loved it! My 8 year old daughter had a brilliant time. It is a little pricey but in the end a wonderful memory. I would highly recommend it!”

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