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15 Cycling Tours in Scotland Worth the Day

18 tours  ·  from $47 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 cycling tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get on with the rest of it.

Inverness Bike Tour a 2 hours guided bike tour around the Waterways of Inverness - Starting with Inverness Castle and the Cathedral
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Inverness Bike Tour a 2 hours guided bike tour around the Waterways of Inverness

Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike or E-Bike Tour with Transfer by TBC - The canal-side ride and an old railway
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Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike or E-Bike Tour with Transfer by TBC

2.Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike or E-Bike Tour with Transfer by TBC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 427 reviews · 4 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $103

Cycle from Edinburgh’s hills to its beaches and port on a guided manual or e-bike tour with pickup, local insight, and scenic trails.

“We had a great time on this bike tour. Johan was an exceptional guide; he was very accommodating, informative and fun. It was the perfect way to see a lot of great sites of Edinburgh in one enjoyable afternoon.”

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Edinburgh: Scenic Bike Tour - Arthur’s Seat, with a walk to the viewpoint
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Edinburgh: Scenic Bike Tour

3.Scenic Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 353 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

Cycle beyond Edinburgh’s Old Town to Arthur’s Seat, Duddingston, secret gardens, and the Innocent Railway Path on a lively three-hour tour.

“We had a fantastic time on this tour and highly recommend it. We saw parts of Edinburgh that we didn’t know existed and our guide was superb in his commentary keeping it informative and fun. We hired the e bikes and pleased that we did. Edinburgh is quite hilly and the e bikes made everything easy.”

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Edinburgh City Bike Tour - Choice of E-Bike or Manual - Union Canal and Edinburgh Quay: starting beside the water
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Edinburgh City Bike Tour – Choice of E-Bike or Manual

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

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

See Edinburgh by e-bike or bicycle, from Union Canal and Arthur’s Seat to Portobello Beach and Leith, with local guides and a small group.

“Stuart was essential to having fun during our adventure e-bike tour!! We loved everything about the biking tour, from the Meadow, Alexander's Seat (seeing deer), to the beach (which we love!) and all around Edinburgh! We learned a great deal while burning off calories and riding through Scotland's most beautiful places!!”

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Glasgow Highlights Bike or Ebike Tour - Along the Clyde and Glasgow’s industrial past
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Glasgow Highlights Bike or Ebike Tour

5.Glasgow Highlights Bike or Ebike Tour

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

Ride Glasgow’s rivers, parks, university, museums, and West End on a relaxed small-group bike or e-bike tour with local stories.

“Great Bike ride. You are taken around an area of Glasgow you would not normally see if you were just walking. Informative and interesting guide. Bikes were sterdy and safe, although quite heavy.”

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Edinburgh: Sightseeing Bike Tour - Canals, tunnels, and Edinburgh’s less-seen corners
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Edinburgh: Sightseeing Bike Tour

6.Sightseeing Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 125 reviews · 3 hours · from $85

Cycle from central Edinburgh to Portobello and back, using quiet paths, with local stories, quality bikes, and a standard or e-bike option.

“I highly recommend this trip. Our guide was friendly and very informative. Thanks Ricardo for the great tour.”

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Cycle To Loch Ness - Self Guided - Choosing how much Caledonian Canal to ride
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Cycle To Loch Ness – Self Guided

7.Cycle To Loch Ness – Self Guided

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

Cycle from Inverness to Loch Ness on a self-guided day tour with bike hire, maps, canal paths, country roads, and time at Dores.

“The staff was pretty accommodating. Unfortunately for us, the bikes did not. They were extremely uncomfortable. The route was on a busy road, and for two novice riders in England overwhelming. We cut our experience short.”

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Glasgow City and Clyde Bridges Bike Tour - Cathedral, Necropolis, and older Glasgow
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Glasgow City and Clyde Bridges Bike Tour

8.Glasgow City and Clyde Bridges Bike Tour

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

Explore Glasgow by bike on a small-group ride covering the Clyde, university, canals, museums, bridges, and historic sights.

“Great way to see the city sites of Glasgow. We enjoyed being able to get some exercise while learning about the history and special attractions. Keith was great at pacing us, good sense of humor.”

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'A Wee Pedal's' Award-Winning Circular Cycle Tour of Edinburgh! - Leith Harbour and the refreshment pause
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‘A Wee Pedal’s’ Award-Winning Circular Cycle Tour of Edinburgh!

9.‘A Wee Pedal’s’ Award-Winning Circular Cycle Tour of Edinburgh!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $122

Cycle 20 miles around Edinburgh on quiet paths, canals, waterways, parks, and Portobello Beach with a friendly small-group guide.

“Fantastic and very professionally run circular tour of Edinburgh. Our guides were fun, knowledgeable and kept us very safe throughout the whole of the adventure. Bikes were also very good and well-maintained. We saw things that we would never have seen if we had just stayed in the city, including Dean river, Portobello beach, and the amazing countryside. The Wee Pedal group is also a part of, and gives back to, their local community. Very inspiring and very enjoyable.”

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Scottish Highlands Freedom Bike & E- Bike Tour with Transfers - Five hours through Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
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Scottish Highlands Freedom Bike & E- Bike Tour with Transfers

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

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

Ride 19 miles through the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh with e-bikes, transfers, castles, lochs, local history, and a relaxed pace.

“Absolutely loved my experience on this tour. Johann was a fantastic guide and was so hospitable from start to finish. He picks you up from where you’re staying and has snacks and water provided. He knows so much about Scotland and is very engaging in conversation. The biking itself was stunning and was broken up with breaks at just the right times including a great lunch spot. The views are just breathtaking and this tour is a great way to get a taste of the Scottish countryside for the day. Johann also provided lots of helpful recommendations from a local’s point of view of what to do in Edinburgh. Would…”

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'A Wee Pedal's' Family Friendly Cycle Tour to Edinburgh's Coast - Riding beneath Arthur’s Seat
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‘A Wee Pedal’s’ Family Friendly Cycle Tour to Edinburgh’s Coast

Stunning Edinburgh E-bike Tour max 10 people small group - Dean Village, a quiet change of pace
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Stunning Edinburgh E-bike Tour max 10 people small group

Edinburgh: 20-mile cycle tour (mostly traffic free) - From Craigmillar Park to the Innocent Railway Tunnel
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Edinburgh: 20-mile cycle tour (mostly traffic free)

13.20-mile cycle tour (mostly traffic free)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $119

Cycle 20 mostly traffic-free miles around Edinburgh, from the Union Canal and Dean Village to Leith, Arthur’s Seat, and Portobello Beach.

“An Unforgettable Edinburgh Adventure with A Wee Pedal! Our "circular journey" with A Wee Pedal was an absolute highlight of our trip to Edinburgh, a truly spectacular 20-mile ride that showcased the city's incredible beauty and history. From start to finish, this experience earned every one of its five stars! Our guide and owner, Leanne, was simply amazing. Her passion for Edinburgh was infectious, and her insights into the city's historical aspects were both fascinating and wonderfully detailed. It felt less like a tour and more like an intimate conversation with a knowledgeable friend.”

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Glasgow Private Bike Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems - Finnieston Crane and the Clyde’s working past
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Glasgow Private Bike Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems

14.Glasgow Private Bike Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems

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

Cycle Glasgow’s rivers, museums, university, and West End with a private guide, flexible stops, snacks, bikes, and a personal route.

“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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'A wee pedal's' E-bike tour of Arthur's Seat and beyond - Craigmillar Castle and a royal connection
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‘A wee pedal’s’ E-bike tour of Arthur’s Seat and beyond

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