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11 Cycling Tours in Edinburgh That Earn the Trip

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

Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike or E-Bike Tour with Transfer by TBC - Stop-by-stop: Holyrood, Arthur’s Seat viewpoints, and the coast to Leith

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

E-bike or bike through Edinburgh from Holyrood and Arthur’s Seat viewpoints to Leith and the beaches, with hotel pickup and gear.

“This was a wonderful way to see Edinburgh! Johann was an outstanding tour guide, very personable and knowledgeable. The bikes were excellent and easy to operate (we chose the e-bikes). We would highly recommend this tour. We had no idea we were going to see as many sites as we did. Johann did a phenomenal job from beginning to end!”

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Edinburgh: Scenic Bike Tour

Edinburgh: Scenic Bike Tour - From 29 Blackfriars Street to the new Scottish Parliament

2.Scenic Bike Tour

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

Cycle from Edinburgh Old Town to Holyrood Park, Arthur’s Seat, and Dr Neil’s Garden. Scenic views, 3 hours, $60.

“3 hours of condensed and distilled overview of the city places that you can do only on a bike. The Guide was phenomenal and passionate about what he was doing and interactive and that made all the difference”

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

Edinburgh City Bike Tour - Choice of E-Bike or Manual - Price and what it buys you in real life

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

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

Cycle Edinburgh’s Union Canal, Meadows, Portobello and Leith with small-group guide, e-bike or manual options, and scenic views.

“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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Edinburgh: Sightseeing Bike Tour

Edinburgh: Sightseeing Bike Tour - Standard bike or e-bike: hills, effort, and real comfort

4.Sightseeing Bike Tour

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

A 3-hour Edinburgh bike loop from Princes Street to the seaside, with standard bikes or e-bikes, helmet included, plus real stories.

“Sonia was an amazing guide. She was a great speaker and storyteller. She gave us the right amount of information. Simply fantastic. One quick note: bring warm clothes (hats and gloves) it’s cold in there! :)”

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

'A Wee Pedal's' Award-Winning Circular Cycle Tour of Edinburgh! - Bridgend Farmhouse Cafe to Union Canal: the calm start you need

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

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

A small-group circular bike tour of Edinburgh on mostly traffic-free paths, from Union Canal to Dean Village, Leith and Portobello.

“Fantastic and very professionally run circular tour of Edinburgh. Our guides were fun, knowledgeable and kept us very safe throughout the whole of the adventure. Bikes were also very good and well-maintained. We saw things that we would never have seen if we had just stayed in the city, including Dean river, Portobello beach, and the amazing countryside. The Wee Pedal group is also a part of, and gives back to, their local community. Very inspiring and very enjoyable.”

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Scottish Highlands Freedom Bike & E- Bike Tour with Transfers

Scottish Highlands Freedom Bike & E- Bike Tour with Transfers - Loch Lomond and Trossachs by bike, guided along a disused railway line

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

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

Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands by e-bike and bike. Follow a disused railway line through Loch Lomond, Balquhidder, and castles.

“Johann was such a great guide. The weather wasn’t favorable for our tour day and he went out of his way to accommodate our group. Our tour group was small enough to allow for good interaction and connection with our guide Johann. We highly recommend this tour. Such a great way to see the Scottish Highlands.”

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

'A Wee Pedal's' Family Friendly Cycle Tour to Edinburgh's Coast - Bridgend Farmhouse Cafe Start at 9:30 AM, and What to Expect

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

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

A gentle, family-friendly cycle tour from Edinburgh into Holyrood Park and out to the coast, with bikes and helmets included.

“Jenn was a phenomenal guide who made sure everyone felt comfortable with the pace of the group. She provided fun facts but also gave everyone an opportunity to chime in with guesses! We probably wouldn't of seen the beach without this tour! Definitely recommend for anyone.”

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Stunning Edinburgh E-bike Tour max 10 people small group

Stunning Edinburgh E-bike Tour max 10 people small group - Dean Village, a quieter pocket inside the New Town run

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

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

Small-group Edinburgh e-bike tour with easy hill help, top sights like Arthur’s Seat and Dean Village, plus a Leith riverside ride.

“Very interesting and varied route. Professional attentive guides. Loved it all but my favourite was cycling through Holyrood Park. We were brilliantly looked after and would not hesitate to go out with this company again.”

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Edinburgh: 20-mile cycle tour (mostly traffic free)

Edinburgh: 20-mile cycle tour (mostly traffic free) - The 20-mile loop: traffic-free riding that still feels like Edinburgh

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

'A wee pedal's' E-bike tour of Arthur's Seat and beyond - Entering Edinburgh by E-bike, not by huffing

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

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

E-bike tour from Bridgend Farmhouse Cafe to Craigmillar Castle, Holyrood Park and Arthur’s Seat. Small group, views, and photos.

“This was our favourite tour while visiting Edinburgh. Leanne was a fantastic guide and the ebikes were so much fun! It was a great way to see Arthur's seat and some of the beautiful countryside of the city. It's also great to know that by booking this we're supporting the local community. Would definitely recommend and do it again!”

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Edinburgh: Cycle Tour to the Coast (family friendly)

Edinburgh: Cycle Tour to the Coast (family friendly) - Holyrood Park stop: photos with Arthur’s Seat and Edinburgh views

11.Cycle Tour to the Coast (family friendly)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $87

Ride Edinburgh’s edge to the sea on a family-friendly bike tour, through Holyrood Park and the 1831 Innocent Railway Tunnel.

“GREAT experience. We had a wonderful long ride. Our guide Richard is a treasure trove of information. The city and coastline are very cool.”

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