E-Bike Tours in the UK: The 12 We Would Book

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

See Edinburgh by bike on a 4-hour-45-minute ride from historic routes and Arthur’s Seat to Portobello, Leith, and the New Town. Guide Johann leads a small group of up to 10, with hotel pickup, safety gear, water, and a choice of manual or e-bike. Choose the e-bike if hills and a roughly 16-mile route concern you.

“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.London E-Bike tour & Borough market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 316 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Ride a provided electric bike through central London with a guide such as Younis or Yunis. In 2 hours 15 minutes, you’ll see Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe, Borough Market, London Bridge, and Tower Bridge. This small-group ride suits confident cyclists who can keep a 10 to 15 mph pace.

“Younis was great! Very nice and and answered all our questions. He would even take pictures of us and me it fun!”

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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

Ride beyond central Edinburgh with Ricky, Stuart, or Ricardo, following canals, parks, old railway paths, Holyrood Park, Portobello Beach, Leith, and Georgian New Town streets. Choose a manual bike or e-bike, with helmets, gloves, rain jackets, and pannier bags available. The 3.5-hour small-group tour covers a lot of ground, with hills, traffic, and some rough surfaces.

“This bike experience was amazing! I saw aspects of Edinburgh as only a local would see. It was a great way to explore the city.”

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4.Glasgow Highlights Bike or Ebike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82

Ride through Glasgow with Gallus Pedals on a relaxed small-group tour led by guides such as Martin, Conor, Lucas, or Dominique. Follow riverside cycle paths, see Govan, Kelvingrove, Glasgow University, the West End, parks, murals, and historic buildings. Standard bikes and e-bikes are available, with a sweet snack included.

“Seeing all the buildings and learning about the history of them. Glasgow University was beautiful. Lucas was a great guide!”

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5.Private Bike or eBike Gold Classic Tour London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $184

Take a private 3 to 4 hour bike or eBike tour from Kennington Road, tailored to your group. Your guide may include Matt, Carie, Connor, or George, with stops at royal landmarks, famous squares, St. Paul’s, and Leake Street Arches. You set the pace, with bikes and helmets included.

“Such a fun day! A great way to see London. Our guide Matt was wonderful- he shared so many facts about each historical site and had a great sense of humor. He made the day exceptional- One of the best experiences I’ve had on a tour!”

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6.Guided E-bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 106 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $79

Ride a comfortable e-bike through central London with an English- or French-speaking guide. In 2.5 hours, you’ll cover about 9 miles, stopping at Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Shakespeare’s Globe, Borough Market, London Bridge, and Tower Bridge. Guides such as Enas and Younes are also happy to help with photos and city tips.

“We had an excellent tour and ventured Through some beautiful, interesting areas of London that we would never have seen otherwise. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and full of great information. It was loads of fun and of all the tours we did in London, this was by far the best, most unique and allowed beautiful views of amazing places in London. We love it. Our group was 9 people varying in ages from 20-60.”

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7.Private Bike or eBike Gold Classic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 93 reviews · 3 hours

You’ll cycle London with a private guide from the London Bicycle Tour Company, choosing a Central, East, West, or Thames-focused route. The 3 to 3.5-hour ride can include food stops, several languages, child seats, and bikes or eBikes. It suits families and mixed-ability groups, but check the final duration and group price before booking.

“Great way to see the city with the kids. We had a lot of fun and our guide was lovely! Highly recommend this tour.”

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8.Best of London Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

Ride a Bosch electric bike through central London with an English-speaking guide such as Charlie, Abby, or Dan. See Buckingham Palace, the Changing of the Guards, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben while hearing sharp stories about royal scandals and Parliament. You must ride independently, and e-bike riders must be at least 14.

“Our bike tour was fantastic. Great guide, Dan. He was friendly, knowledgeable and kept us safe on the streets of London. A great way to see some of the best parts of London. Highly recommend this company if you want to get out and enjoy London! Thank you!”

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9.E-Bike Tour with Scenic Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 39 reviews · 3 hours · from $74

Meet your guide at Artisan Coffee Leith for a three-hour small-group e-bike ride through Leith, Holyrood, Arthur’s Seat, the Old and New Towns, Dean Village, and the Water of Leith. Pasquali, the company owner, has guided some tours, and guides speak English, Italian, or Spanish.

“It was an enjoyable tour and the bikes are very comfy. The guide was also very knowledgeable.”

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10.Hayle: 4-Hours Fat-Tyre E-Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · 4 hours · from $53Best value

Join Dave from XpressBikes in Hayle for four hours on a sturdy fat-tyre e-bike. You’ll get a safety briefing, helmet, water, hi-vis pack, rain poncho, and Komoot route guidance. Choose a route suited to your ability, ride past coastal views, and keep watch for seals. Small groups are limited to six riders.

“Booked this for my partners 30th birthday. David was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us a detailed introduction and talked us through the bikes, making sure we were confident. He helped us pick a route (which was amazing, as we saw seals) My partner has recently had leg surgery so used his bike on high power for a long time, using all the battery. David came out with a other bike for us, even though we were almost back at base, and about to run out of our four hours time. Would definitely recommend booking experience!”

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11.Glasgow: The Essential Glasgow Bike & E Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $66

Guide Stuart leads a small group on an 18km Glasgow loop by standard bicycle or e-bike. Expect stories about folklore, football, art and invention, with stops at Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis, the university, Kelvingrove, the River Clyde and street murals. A cafe break is available, though drinks and cake cost extra.

“Great Tour and Stuart is nice and beautiful guy who knows what he’s doing. Great experience for my wife and me. Best opportunity to see Glasgow on an other view. We would recommend it to anyone. Andrea and Uwe Germany”

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12.Liverpool: The Beatles Tour on Electric Pedal-Assist Ebikes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $79

Join a small group of up to six for a 3.5-hour Beatles tour on pedal-assist ebikes. Guides such as Max, Tom, and Michael lead you to Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, Eleanor Rigby’s grave, and the former homes of Lennon, McCartney, and Ringo Starr, with photo stops and free entry to the Strawberry Field exhibition.

“Max was onze gids, hij vertelde met veel enthousiasme en liet ons alle bijzondere plekken zien die met de Beatles te maken hadden! We hebben genoten. Deze tour is echt een aanrader om te doen!”

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