The 7 Best Edinburgh Cycling Tours

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.Scenic Bike Tour

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

Ride from Blackfriars Street through Holyrood Park, pause for Arthur’s Seat views, visit Dr. Neil’s Garden, and return by the Innocent Railway Path. Guides such as Turlough, Peter, and Frodo mix local stories with clear cycling advice. Expect hills, city traffic, and a rewarding route that covers far more ground than walking.

“An excellent way to see the city and holyrood park especially - covers the ground much faster! Turloch was a great guide and took great care of us all!”

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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.Sightseeing Bike Tour

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

Cycle a three-hour loop from the Caledonian Hotel through Edinburgh’s center, canals, old railways, tunnels, Leith, and Portobello beach. Guides including Stuart and Ricky share local stories while you ride a standard bike or e-bike. The route is mostly gentle, though the final uphill stretch and changeable weather can test your legs.

“Stuart was an amazing host for the bike tour. We felt safe and in good hands. our bikes were in fantastic condition. You get to know SO much more of Scotland by going on this tour. Stuart also took the best photos of us making the trip more memorable. loved every second of this tour”

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5.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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6.20-mile cycle tour (mostly traffic free)

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

Ride a 20-mile loop around Edinburgh with A Wee Pedal, beginning at Bridgend Farmhouse. Richard, Leanne, Jill, Samuel, and other guides lead small groups through railway tunnels, canal paths, Dean Village, Leith, Holyrood Park, and Portobello Beach. Bring water and rain gear, and consider the £25 cash e-bike upgrade if you want help with the hills.

“Gill and Chris were fantastic! Very helpful and informative. Also liked that they weren’t young. Loop was lovely.”

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7.Cycle Tour to the Coast (family friendly)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $87

Join A wee pedal at Bridgend Farmhouse for a three-hour, 12-mile guided cycle to Portobello Beach. You’ll ride through Holyrood Park, beneath Arthur’s Seat via the 1831 Innocent Railway Tunnel, and along the John Muir Way. Bikes, helmets, parking, and an English-speaking guide are included. E-bikes and child seats can be arranged.

“The tour was amazing, as was our guide. My daughter, although 13, was a little worried about keeping up and she was constantly encouraged and had all her questions answered patiently. I would whole-heartedly recommend the tour to any family wanting to have a cycling experience in Edinburgh.”

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