Edinburgh Bike Tours
Edinburgh Bike Tours
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9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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The original Edinburgh Bike Tours since 2013. Half and full day guided bike tours in and around Edinburgh. Good quality bikes, helmets and experienced guides included. Small group cycle tours and private tours too, ask for details. We run bike tours in and around Edinburgh all year round, come rain or shine.
Edinburgh, Scotland
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2024
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hannahski123
14 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We had a really great tour with Finn. We booked the City Centre, Holyrood Park, Portobello Guided Tour. He was very attentive to make sure we had time to rest, ask questions and look around at our various stops along the way. We highly recommend this bike tour to see so much of what the city has to offer, history, coastline, etc in a very efficient and green way.
Written 23 October 2023
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So good to hear how much you enjoyed your bike tours - thanks for letting us know.
Written 7 July 2024
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Claire P
2 contributions
Jun 2022
My family of 5 went on the City Center, Holyrood, Portobello Tour with Edinburgh Bike Tours. David was incredibly patient, accommodating and very knowledgeable about the city and its history. The tour covered a lot of ground and we saw many Edinburgh highlights/ monuments. Recommended for all skill levels as our group leader accommodated various fitness levels. Bonus tea and cake at the end!
David- thank you for everything. You turned an otherwise gloomy, wet day into the most fun the kids have had this vacation. (Not a word of complaint from the teens!) We will follow you anywhere you want to take us.
David- thank you for everything. You turned an otherwise gloomy, wet day into the most fun the kids have had this vacation. (Not a word of complaint from the teens!) We will follow you anywhere you want to take us.
Written 9 June 2022
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JAMB364
St. John's, Canada3 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
City Centre, Holyrood House, Portobello tour Great tour, highlights of City Centre area but also gave us an opportunity leave the hustle and bustle of tourists for a little while. Portobello Beach was a nice surprise - long and sandy. Mostly on trails, a few hills, but well planned to avoid long climbs. David was knowledgeable, pleasant and helpful with lots of suggestions and tips for post tour activities. Bikes were well maintained. Enjoyed have a small group. Start/end ocation a little outside city center but easily accessed by tram. Great tour!
Written 9 September 2023
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So good to hear how much you enjoyed your bike tour with David - thanks for letting us know.
Written 7 July 2024
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k k
12 contributions
Jul 2022
We had a fabulous "Discover Edinburgh City Centre Tour" with David last Saturday. Granted, the weather was glorious, but it would have been brilliant regardless.
David was friendly and welcoming, knowledgeable and
The bicycles are *outstanding*, with excellent gears, and I didn't get even close to the lowest gear when going up the steepest inclines, so very manageable I felt. David managed the group in a relaxed way, so that it was easy for those who wanted to walk up the
David was friendly and welcoming, knowledgeable and
The bicycles are *outstanding*, with excellent gears, and I didn't get even close to the lowest gear when going up the steepest inclines, so very manageable I felt. David managed the group in a relaxed way, so that it was easy for those who wanted to walk up the
Written 24 July 2022
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michaelakt
Washington DC, DC9 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We booked this tour yesterday evening because our 7 year old wanted more than anything yo do a bike tour in Edinburgh. This seemed like a reputable and responsible operator and we received an immediate online order confirmation and an email that assured us “When you have booked and paid please consider your tour confirmed unless you hear otherwise.”
Well it turns out that’s not the case. We built our day around this and showed up 20 minutes before the tour. We waited and waited and waited. 10 minutes before we tried to call the operator. No one answered. We called over and over again and no one answered. We emailed and then finally we got an answer 15 minutes after the scheduled start time with a completely inadequate: “ Sorry our online system messed up. We’re happy to give you a refund.”
Now I’m left with a kid in tears and a wasted morning on our short trip to Edinburgh. Could be more disappointed in this operator.
Well it turns out that’s not the case. We built our day around this and showed up 20 minutes before the tour. We waited and waited and waited. 10 minutes before we tried to call the operator. No one answered. We called over and over again and no one answered. We emailed and then finally we got an answer 15 minutes after the scheduled start time with a completely inadequate: “ Sorry our online system messed up. We’re happy to give you a refund.”
Now I’m left with a kid in tears and a wasted morning on our short trip to Edinburgh. Could be more disappointed in this operator.
Written 6 August 2023
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We are terribly sorry about this. It is most unusual for our system to break and we understand your disappointment.
Written 7 July 2024
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Jeff L
Inverkeithny, UK3 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We took the family friendly tour, which was excellent for our 8 and 11 year old. Did lots of biking on a variety of paths. Our guide, Finn, was excellent, friendly, and knowledgeable. We saw many new parts of Edinburgh and Leith learned a ton about this beautiful city.
Written 30 June 2023
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majellamcgrory
London, UK61 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
David & Stuart did a fantastic job showing us around the city & portobello, it was a fun few hours seeing the sights. Both David & Stuart were very knowledgeable and helpful. Bikes & helmets were good quality, what a great way to see around the city on such a short visit. Thank you!
Written 28 March 2022
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Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review - fantastic you enjoyed your bike tour so much x
Written 4 April 2022
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JPBManchester
Greater Manchester, UK110 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
When we last visited and took the city centre tour the coast and bridges tour was recommended. As expected, tours aren’t back to full operation so we contacted Kathy to see whether there was a possibility of running this and she kindly arranged our own tour.
This is a beautiful ride along the coastline of Leith up to Queensferry. It takes you through the crammond and the dalmeny estate and there is some stunning countryside along the way. Mostly off road, this is a must do for anyone wanting to enjoy a few hours of escape from the city centre. Sam our guide was great and I won’t hesitate to book another tour next time we are up in Edinburgh.
This is a beautiful ride along the coastline of Leith up to Queensferry. It takes you through the crammond and the dalmeny estate and there is some stunning countryside along the way. Mostly off road, this is a must do for anyone wanting to enjoy a few hours of escape from the city centre. Sam our guide was great and I won’t hesitate to book another tour next time we are up in Edinburgh.
Written 4 June 2021
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Thanks so much for taking the time to send in a review. So good to have you back on a second tour - see you again soon we hope.
Written 17 August 2021
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Catriona T
2 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
Had an amazing cycle with Gerry and Phil. They had planned the route perfectly and their local knowledge was excellent. Would highly recommend an Edinburgh bike tour for a fun and educational way to see the city.
Written 20 August 2021
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Thanks so much for letting us know.
Written 16 March 2022
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Timothy B
6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Our tour guide David was an absolute pleasure. He explained everything that we would experience and it was accurate and informative. The beginning had a bit of a hill climb but very manageable even for relatively healthy people who bike seldomly. We saw beautiful scenery of both landscape and historic significance. The winding streets, parks, and seaside paths were amazing. David made the ride even better with his conversation and thoughtful breaks.
Written 21 July 2023
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So good to hear how much you enjoyed your bike tour with David - thanks for letting us know.
Written 7 July 2024
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What is the best way to book? I don't see a reserve option.
Written 8 August 2018
Hello - if you go on to our web site you will see a page called Book A Tour - I suggest you try that.
Written 8 August 2018
palmariso
Vancouver, Canada
Belgium Tiggy, which bike tour did you go in? the coast & bridges? that is the one I am interested and wanted to know your opinion of the difficulty level.
Written 20 June 2018
Hello, it is a 5 hour tour - good for regular cyclists. It is taken at a gentle place.
There are a couple of hills, short but steep.
Written 20 June 2018
Hey guys.
I can't seem to find dates or prices for the tours.
Could you help a fella out?
Written 10 June 2018
Hello - check our web site:
- calendar
- bike-tours
all the info is on there.
Written 10 June 2018
Hi! We 4 arrive Edinburgh Airport 8 am from the US August 22 Wednesday. If we find our way to you for a guided tour or self-tour that morning could we stash our bags at your shop? We can’t get into our rental til 11:30 on Rose near Princess and thought it best to do something active so we can stay awake all day and got on Edinburgh time. Thanks, Mona, Beth, Sara and Dara
Written 6 June 2018
Hi, Yes you can do that = please email us to set up tthe tour booking, thanks
Written 7 June 2018
Hello dear KaJa.
I plan to visit Edinburgh on 16-17 of April and want to cover as much sightings as possible, and think the bicycle tour is the best opportunity for that. Do you have tours in April? IN case no, can you please just guide me a bit how to manage best route choose to cover beautiful places of your city? I can rent a bike in another places in case you do not provide service in April, but still not able create optimal plan for visit point, Tried to discover SPOKES site, but did not find clear info for tourists. Will be very appreciate of any help or guidance. Thank you very much!
Written 4 April 2016
Hello. Thanks for your message. Yes! - we have tours in April and you can find them all, and book them, on our website
see you in April
Written 5 April 2016
Hi, We will start to take bookings for July 2016 at the start of 2016!
Written 11 August 2015
Hi we are a family of four and would like to know what attractions we will see and how many miles for the full day tour? We are very fit and in shape! How much does it cost and how do I book reservations for next July 2016? Do we get dropped off where you are located? What clothes are good in the summer to wear while riding? Thank you.
Written 11 August 2015
Hello and thanks for your questions. We have descriptions of our bike tours on our web site - there you can see the distances, sights, and points of interest and also on FAQ you can see what we recommend you wear. We have group departures daily of three different tours (from GBP 30 per person to GBP 45 per person) - or if you prefer then we can tailor make a tour to exactly suit your requirements (similar prices, depending on length). Scotland can be warm or cool in summer so it is best to keep an eye on the weather forecast and dress appropriately (cycle shorts, t-shirt, cycle gloves, rain coat are usually best) - we always run our tours regardless of the weather. Please email us at Edinburgh Bike Tours for further details.
Many thanks.
Written 11 August 2015
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