Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike or E-Bike Tour with Transfer by TBC
Overview
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4 hours 45 minutes
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Our 16 mile (25 km) long Sky to Sea route takes us to the highest and lowest points of Edinburgh accessible by tarmac on a choice of manual bike or one of our popular pedal assist e-bikes, for a more relaxed experience.
Visit our very own volcano, Arthur's Seat, with its panoramic views across the city, to the golden sandy beaches and sea views at Portobello. We also pay a visit to the Port of Leith, with over 600 years of maritime history, and the Georgian New Town, a UNESCO world heritage site with it's private parks and grand town houses.
Transport to the start of the route is provided free of charge from the city centre, in our custom bike bus. Your tour will end centrally, close to the Waverley Station.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years
Minimum age is 12 years for manual bike and 16 years for e-bike
Wear comfortable casual/leisure clothing and footwear. Dress appropriately according to weather conditions
Physical activity featuring two short/medium climbs uphill which can walked if necessary. Pedal assist bikes available to help uphill and for a more relaxed experience. Recommended for leisure cyclists with moderate fitness.
Subject to weather conditions. If canceled due to inclement weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
All cyclists heights MUST be advised at time of booking
Participants must be comfortable riding a bicycle
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ancient transport route
Edinburgh University and the Old Royal Infirmary Hospital
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Water
Helmet, gloves and rain jacket
Choice of manual or e-bike
Guide
Hotel pick up
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Edinburgh E-Bike Tour
Our Sky to Sea e-bike tour visits highest and lowest points of Edinburgh accessible on tarmac. From our extinct volcano, Arthur's Seat, to the golden sandy beaches of Portobello and the Port of Leith.
Pickup included
Edinburgh Manual Bike Tour
Our Sky to Sea bike tour visits highest and lowest points of Edinburgh accessible on tarmac. From our extinct volcano, Arthur's Seat, to the golden sandy beaches of Portobello and the Port of Leith.
Pickup included
Reviews
429 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best day in Scotland
Rachel L,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An absolute highlight of my vacation - will recommend to everyone I know and treasure this amazing day forever. It didn’t feel like a cookie cutter guide, it felt like I had a best friend for the day.
E-bike ride thru Edinburgh
Richard H,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent adventure thru the city and to the coast. E-bike was great to ride and made the ride easy and enjoyable. Our guide had great insight into the city which made the tour even more interesting. Would recommend this for everyone.
Highly Recommended
Victoria K,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent experience from start to finish. Johann was very knowledgeable about area. The route was beautiful (even on a gloomy, November day). This was an absolutely fantastic way to get an overview of all Edinburgh has to offer. One of my favorite vacation experiences ever.
Bike tour of the city of Edinburgh
F8518HQivanf,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was a very enjoyable experience and we got to see many beautiful areas of Edinburgh that we may have overlooked if it wasn’t for this ride. Johann was friendly, very knowledgeable, prepared and ensured we all had a memorable time. Magnificent sites included, riding along canals, Holyrood Palace, up and around Arthur’s Seat and down to Portobello Beach. We highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the city, enjoys a bike ride and also a history lesson on all the places of note. In addition, we were collected from our hotel and dropped off very close by ensuring we all were really well looked after.
Lovely Bike Tour
Lytrell B,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good tour with amazing views of Edinburgh! I would definitely do this again on a return trip. Tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Be prepared to enjoy...
Delia M,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Be prepared to enjoy yourself with a knowledgeable and kind guide. Edinburgh is a beautiful city and to see it by bike with a knowledgeable guide was a great way to start my time here. I look forward to returning to some of the places we visited on my tour.
A beautiful and relaxing way to see Edinburgh
jdwfam,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had great weather (yea!) and a lovely bike tour with Johann today. The bikes are in great shape, the route is very well planned, a great way to see Edinburgh and many of its neighborhoods. Johann's strength as a guide is his long history with the city, it seemed like he had a personal connection to almost every neighborhood we cycled through.
Wonderful
vickycW2567HX,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The guide was more than excellent. I had issues with my balance and did not complete however rest of family loved it! I would do again if I can straighten out my balance issues.
Best tour in Edinbrough
Steven M,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fabulous way to see the city and many of it's sites. Our guide was informative and enthusiastic. He insured we we were safe and provided a perfect introduction to the city! The e bikes were super easy to use! You don't need to be super fit to enjoy this tour.
Great ebike tour
Leslie C,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We try to book ebike tours in cities we visit. This tour was great. Loved seeing lots of the city. Lots of Cobblestone streets
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