7 Best Edinburgh Bike Tours in 2024 (worth your time!)

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Edinburgh should definitely be on your UK bucketlist, and if you’re feeling a bit more adventurous than a regular walking tour, think about seeing Edinburgh on a cycling tour!

It’s a gorgeous city to see by bike and isn’t as busy as London, so you won’t have as many safety concerns and can enjoy yourself as you follow your guide on a bike through the city.

How would I know the best bike tours in Edinburgh?

I’ve lived in the UK for the past 10 years and have been on cycling tours in all the major cities, and I can say for sure that Edinburgh is one of the best ones for this type of tour.

You’ll get to get off and on – of course, making stops where you need to, and you can cover more ground on a cycling tour of Edinburgh than you can by walking.

I’ve vetted all of these top Edinburgh cycling tours for you so you don’t have to!

Now let’s jump into the most popular bike tours in Edinburgh!

PS – I always recommend booking in advance as spaces do tend to fill up.

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The best tour of Edinburgh by bike is this Edinburgh Sky to Sea bike tour.

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Easy Guide: Best Bicycle Tours in Edinburgh

1. Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike Tour by Manual or E-Bike

⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars, 310+ reviews | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 4 hours 45 minutes | ✔️ BOOK NOW

Got a few hours in Edinburgh?

This Edinburgh cycle tour allows you to see more with a bike than you could by foot, and if you opt for an electric bike, you won’t even feel like you have to push too hard!

This is a wonderful tour that takes you from Arthur’s Seat to the beaches, enjoying the natural landscapes around Edinburgh, and you’ll also pass by some picture-perfect Edinburgh locations within the town center including the Georgian streets in the New Town.

If you’ve got a bit of adventure in you, this is my top pick for the best bike tour of Edinburgh.

2. Award-winning circular cycle tour of Edinburgh!

⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars, 70+ reviews | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 4 hours 30 minutes | ✔️ BOOK NOW

Embark on a unique 20-mile cycling tour on traffic-free paths, with an optional £20 E-bike upgrade.

Starting along The Union Canal, pass canal boats and historic sites.

Explore The Water of Leith, Murrayfield, Dean Village, and Leith’s iconic harbor.

Enjoy Portobello Beach views before concluding with the ‘Innocent Tunnel’ path.

The pace is steady, with breaks for exploration. Confident cyclists can savor this adventure, rain or shine.

3. Ricky’s Ultimate City Manual and E-Bike Tour

⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars, 127+ reviews | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 3 hours 30 minutes | ✔️ BOOK NOW

This is one of the absolute best tours of Edinburgh by bike.

Get ready for some secret spots in Edinburgh that you get to see on two wheels, skipping the stress of the city center and going off-the-beaten-path.

You’ll get to experience the beautiful natural area around Arthur’s Seat, as well as coastal paths and parts that tour buses can’t reach, all with a small group and on either a traditional bike or electric bike (e-bikes for riders of 14+ years old).

There aren’t too many hills, anyway, and the guide is so animated and knowledgeable that you’ll learn something as well as get some exercise.  

4. Best Ever Edinburgh e-Bike Tour

⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 2 hours 30 minutes | ✔️ BOOK NOW

Join your professional mountain bike guides on this E-Bike tour around Edinburgh, including the use of the E-Book and a bike jacket and gloves for safety.

You’ll get taken around to some seriously charming areas, including local hidden gems that you couldn’t reach with a vehicle.

The bikes are some of the smoothest in the business, with mountain bike tires and an ease and comfort that you won’t find with some other tour operators.

You’ll finish in Dean Village, a stunning Edinburgh neighborhood area that has leafy cycleways and a sense of seclusion within the city.

5. Edinburgh: 20-Mile Cycling Loop Tour

⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars, 9+ reviews | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 4.5 hours | ✔️ BOOK NOW

Here’s what to expect on this tour!

Meet at the Bridgend Farmhouse, a 15-minute drive from The Royal Mile. Start your ride to the Union Canal.

Go down to the Water of Leith, passing through Dean Village. Continue to the Port of Leith for a break. Portobello Beach has a long, uninterrupted cycle path.

Complete the circle by going through the Innocent Tunnel and back to the Meadows. It’s a 20-mile round-trip. Take it slow to have time for photos and observation.

6. Edinburgh: Cycle Tour to the Coast (family friendly)

⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars, 12+ reviews | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 3 hours | ✔️ BOOK NOW

Hop on Visit Scotland’s ‘Best Outdoor Experience 2022/23’ with a chill cycling trip.

Kick off your day at Bridgend Farmhouse, just a 10-minute car or Uber ride from The Royal Mile.

Meet your guide, then cruise through cycle paths into Holyrood Park. Snap some pics with Arthur’s Seat in the background while you’re there – it’s a cool extinct volcano.

Keep the wheels turning on a laid-back downhill ride to Duddingston Village, home to Scotland’s oldest pub, The Sheep’s Heid Inn, from 1360.

Hit the road for a short stretch to John Muir Way, leading you to Portobello Beach for a breather.

On the way back, take a different path, passing through the Innocent Railway Tunnel, built in 1831 – the UK’s oldest, under a slice of Arthur’s Seat.

7. Edinburgh: Scenic Bike Tour

⭐️ RATING: 4.5 out of 5 Stars, 196+ reviews | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 3 hours | ✔️ BOOK NOW

Escape the city hustle with a 3 to 4-hour guided bike tour from Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Pedal past iconic landmarks like the New Scottish Parliament and Dynamic Earth, ascend Arthur’s Seat for stunning views, and explore hidden gems like Dr. Neil’s Garden at Duddingston Manse.

Return through Meadows Park and the Grassmarket to the Old Town for a comprehensive escape.

This is a regular trekking bike tour, with no e-Bike option, which makes it a bit slower paced and more chill.

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