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Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike or E-Bike Tour with Pick-up

5.0 Excellent 468 reviews
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4h 45m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Cycle from Arthur's Seat to Portobello, with visits to the Port of Leith and the New Town. A manual bike or e-bike, guide, helmet, rain jacket and hotel pickup are included; moderate fitness is required for the climbs. 4.98 from 468 reviews at €82 per person for 4h 45m.

From the guide

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.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Edinburgh Manual Bike Tour

from €82 / person
Guide: English

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.

What this option includes

Pickup included

Edinburgh E-Bike Tour

from €106 / person
Guide: English

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.

What this option includes

Pickup included

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 09:00
Scheduled through December 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:00. Scheduled through December 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Bottled water
Water
Helmet, gloves and rain jacket
Choice of manual or e-bike
Guide
Hotel pick up

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Itinerary

Ancient transport route Stop 1
Pass by
Edinburgh University and the Old Royal Infirmary Hospital Stop 2
Pass by
Holyrood Park Stop 3
Royal Park featuring Holyrood Palace and The Scottish Parliament Buildings
Pass by
Arthur's Seat Stop 4
Extinct volcano with views of Edinburgh
Pass by
Innocent Railway Tunnel Stop 5
One of Scotland's oldest railways
Pass by
Portobello Beach Stop 6
Victorian promenade and sandy beaches
Pass by
Leith Stop 7
Once Scotland's busiest port with over 600 years of maritime history
Pass by
New Town Stop 8
Georgian streets and UNESCO world heritage site
Pass by

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Transport can be arranged for any address or transport hub within Edinburgh City centre. On occasions where our vehicle is full to capacity, We may provide taxis to beginning of the route. Travellers arriving by cruise ship or from outside the city centre can also meet the group at starting point of the tour at the specified start time.

165 pickup points listed by the operator, 165 of them hotels

Start point

Meeting point is on Ogilvie terrace next to Harrison Park and Union Canal.

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End point

Tour ends close St. Andrew Square, New Town

Additional Information

  • 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.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 82 / person