The 15 Best Cycling Tours in Scotland

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

Edinburgh sky to sea bike or e-bike tour with hotel pickup, Arthur’s Seat views, Portobello beaches, Leith history, and UNESCO New Town.

“You will not be disappointed with Tartan Bike Tours. Johann’s knowledge of the city was exceptional and he is so personable. The bike tour was one of the highlights of our trip. We had 6 adults in our group and a time constraint due to a prior commitment and Johann not only made our time commitment work but he was able to customize our day to get the most out of tour. We’ve done bike tours all over the world and this was one of our favorites. Johann went above and beyond to make our experience perfect. Make this tour one of your top priorities when visiting Edinburgh. A+”

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

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

Edinburgh e-bike tour for small groups, from Union Canal and parks to Arthur's Seat, Portobello Beach, and Leith.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an absolutely fantastic time on the e-bike tour around Edinburgh and couldn’t recommend it more. From start to finish, everything was so well organised — clear directions, excellent quality e-bikes, and all the equipment you need to feel comfortable and confident on the road. Our tour guide was truly lovely: incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about Edinburgh. They shared fascinating history and local insights while keeping the ride relaxed and enjoyable, making it easy to take everything in without feeling rushed. The small group size was perfect — it felt personal, safe, and easy to keep together, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable....”

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3.Glasgow Highlights Bike or Ebike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82

Ride Glasgow by bike or ebike on a small-group highlights tour, with river paths, Kelvingrove, University cloisters, and a sweet snack.

“Terrific bike ride and got to see many parts of the city that we would of missed. Martin was our guide and was very knowledgeable and made sure everyone was able to keep up. Perfect combination of riding and stopping to hear about certain parts of the city. Would highly recommend.”

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4.Cycle To Loch Ness – Self Guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $76

Self-guided bike ride from Inverness to Dores on Loch Ness with bike hire, helmet, water bottle, and scenic Ness Islands and canal paths.

“Staff was incredibly helpful with trip recommendations of where to bicycle to for beat views, etc. Bike ride great; helmet and water bottle provided. Beautiful, tranquil views along the Caledonia Canal. Definitely one of the coolest things I did in Scotland! Would recommend to anyone who want to set their own pace and route of exploring!”

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5.Glasgow City and Clyde Bridges Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $81

Glasgow City and Clyde Bridges bike tour covers top sights in 3 hours with a small group, guide-led route, bike and helmet, snacks.

“Alastair, our guide, was very knowledgeable and careful my for our safety. We especially liked bicycles along Kelvin Walkway and the canals”

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6.‘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 20-mile circular bike tour of Edinburgh via the Union Canal, Water of Leith, Dean Village, Portobello Beach, and the Innocent Tunnel.

“Great way to see off the beaten path parts of Edinburgh. Eat first, bring water, and plan for a beachfront lunch. Easy ride, despite the advertised distance.”

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

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

Guided e-bike day from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond and Trossachs, riding a disused railway line with castles, ruins, and top comfort.

“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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8.‘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 bike tour from Edinburgh to the coast, with traffic-free paths, safety gear included, and seaside stops.

“Easy ride, we had 2 e-bikes for adults and 2 regular bikes for teens/tweens. The ride was beautiful, especially going along Arthur’s Seat. Very easy to communicate with in advance for any questions. The guide staff were just so friendly and helpful.”

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9.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 ride with Arthur’s Seat views, Dean Village, and Leith along the Water of Leith cycle track.

“Absolutely amazing experience!! The pickup was seamless and personal, and the nearly 17 miles ride was a beautiful way to enjoy the city 😍 the bikes were also high quality and well maintained. Can't recommend enough”

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10.Glasgow Private Bike Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $239

Cycle Glasgow with a private guide, museum time included, and snacks provided, plus easy river routes and photo stops.

“What a wonderful way to see a city. My tour guide Oliver was amazing. His knowledge of the city was outstanding. He skillfully guided us through the city stopping at numerous points of interest and allowing us numerous photographic opportunities.”

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

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

Ride Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood on an e-bike with a small guide-led group, photo stops, and big views in 2.5 hours.

“What a fun tour! Our guide Gill was very knowledgeable and thoughtful as to everyone es needs. Unfortunately, due to the fire we weren’t able to ride up Arthur’s Seat but we still had a great time.”

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12.Edinburgh Bridges & Countryside BIke & Ebike Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $103

Cycle Edinburgh to Cramond and South Queensferry on quiet routes with bike and safety gear included, plus pickup and Forth Bridges views.

“Johann was sensational. We explored outside Edinburgh. Learned lots of interesting cultural facts. Really lovely way to explore a new city. It was quite a contrast to the busy city centre”

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13.Electric Bike Rental, North Berwick

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $75

Ride award-winning Rad e-bikes in East Lothian from Archerfield Estate, with local tips, helmet and lock included for a greener North Berwick day.

“It was our first experience with electric bicycles and taking a bike tour. The views and entire experience in North Berwick was amazing. I would highly recommend. We did a two and half hour ride. The bikes were high quality and worked perfectly.”

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14.The Essential Bike and E Bike Tour of Glasgow Center and Beyond

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

Ride an easy e-bike loop through the Clyde, cathedrals, parks, and the Necropolis with guide Stuart, great value for 3 hours.

“Stuart was great. The tour really showed the different areas of the city. Got to see many different sights.”

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15.Glasgow EBike and Whisky Distillery Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $177

Ride Glasgow by **e-bike**, stop at key sights, then finish with whisky tastings at Clydeside Distillery in a small group.

“This E-bike tour of Glasgow including Whisky tasting was a highlight of my recent visit to Scotland. My guide, Martin, from Gallus Pedals is great fun and full of knowledge and background insights into Glasgow past and present. We covered a lot of ground from the very gentrified West-side with Glasgow University and the beautiful River Kelvin precinct , along Clydebank with its shipbuilding history and modern entertainments through to the grittier industrial background of the east-side. To finish off we dropped in for an informative look at whisky production and a few wee-drams at the Clydeside Distillery. As an e-bike was provided, pedalling up hills was easy for an…”

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