Explore Edinburgh by Bike — Guided City & Coastal Cycling Tours

Edinburgh Bike Tours — Guided Cycling Tours in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Bike Tours offers a set of guided cycling experiences across Edinburgh, combining city centre sightseeing and coastal routes. These guided cycling tours in Edinburgh depart from key meeting points and highlight landmarks along the route, providing clear trip summaries to help riders select the right experience.

Popular guided rides

• Discover Edinburgh City Centre Tour — a 2.5-hour, 12 km ride through historic streets, cobbled lanes and scenic parks with views of Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Ideal for first-time visitors.
• City Centre, Holyrood Park, Portobello Guided Tour — a 3-hour ride that links New Town streets, Holyrood Park and the coastal promenade at Portobello for a mix of urban and seaside scenery.
• Coast & Bridges Guided Cycle Tour — a 5-hour coastal route from Leith with extended views of the Firth of Forth and the region’s bridges, and visits to Lauriston Castle and Dalmeny House.
• Beyond Edinburgh Bike Tour — a 4–5 hour ride from Leith to Newhaven, Craigmillar Castle and Newhailes House, combining coastal views with historic estates.
• Coasting to Cramond Bike Tour — a 13-mile, approximately 3-hour journey that blends easy and moderate cycling along coastal and riverside paths.

What to expect on these Edinburgh bike tours

• Clear route summaries that list duration, distance, key highlights and fitness level so riders can prepare appropriately.
• Mix of terrain: cobbled city streets, park paths such as Holyrood Park, coastal promenades at Portobello, and quieter routes out of Leith toward Newhaven and Cramond.
• Focus on local landmarks and heritage: several tours pass through or provide views toward UNESCO World Heritage areas including the medieval Old Town and New Town skyline.

Route highlights and landmarks

Edinburgh Bike Tours links the city’s top attractions and scenic stretches: Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse on city-centre rides; Holyrood Park for panoramic views; Portobello for a coastal promenade; Leith and Newhaven for harbour and seaside atmosphere; the Firth of Forth and the region’s iconic bridges on longer coastal rides. Historic houses and estates such as Newhailes House and Lauriston Castle appear on extended itineraries, while Craigmillar Castle offers a suburban historic stop on the way out of town.

Who these tours are for

These cycling tours serve a range of riders: first-time visitors seeking a compact city overview, local cyclists wanting scenic coastal rides, and fit riders looking for longer excursions from Leith. Trip descriptions indicate expected pace and terrain so guests can match ability to route.

Practical booking tips

• Review each trip summary for duration, route highlights and meeting point.
• Longer tours commonly start in Leith; city-centre tours focus on cobbled streets and nearby parks.

By concentrating on factual route details, clear durations and named highlights, Edinburgh Bike Tours helps riders plan a guided cycling experience that fits interests and fitness levels across Edinburgh and its coastline.