--- title: Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike or E-Bike Tour with Pick-up lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 82 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 468 duration_minutes: 285 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-sky-to-sea-bike-or-e-bike-tour-with-pick-up/ --- # Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike or E-Bike Tour with Pick-up **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 165 pickup points - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €77: ages 12 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €82 per person for the Edinburgh Manual Bike Tour option; other options up to €106 - Duration: 4h 45m - Rating: 4.98/5 from 468 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: The Tartan Bicycle Co ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Edinburgh Manual Bike Tour | €82 / person | 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. Pickup included | | Edinburgh E-Bike Tour | €106 / person | 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. Pickup included | ## What's included - Bottled water - Water - Helmet, gloves and rain jacket - Choice of manual or e-bike - Guide - Hotel pick up ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Ancient transport route** (pass by, no stop) 2. **Edinburgh University and the Old Royal Infirmary Hospital** (pass by, no stop) 3. **Holyrood Park** (pass by, no stop) - Royal Park featuring Holyrood Palace and The Scottish Parliament Buildings 4. **Arthur's Seat** (pass by, no stop) - Extinct volcano with views of Edinburgh 5. **Innocent Railway Tunnel** (pass by, no stop) - One of Scotland's oldest railways 6. **Portobello Beach** (pass by, no stop) - Victorian promenade and sandy beaches 7. **Leith** (pass by, no stop) - Once Scotland's busiest port with over 600 years of maritime history 8. **New Town** (pass by, no stop) - Georgian streets and UNESCO world heritage site ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meeting point is on Ogilvie terrace next to Harrison Park and Union Canal. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EidPZ2lsdmllIFRlcnJhY2UsIEVkaW5idXJnaCBFSDExIDFOUCwgVUsiLiosChQKEgkdUA_iA8eHSBGDOiF8qf8n5xIUChIJS-Ag_QPHh0gRGHBh3u3mGyo Pickup points listed by the operator: 165 ## Good to know - 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. 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