Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike or E-Bike Tour with Pick-up

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 45 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: The Tartan Bicycle Co

Ages: Youth (12–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Water
Included: Helmet, gloves and rain jacket
Included: Choice of manual or e-bike
Included: Guide
Included: Hotel pick up

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Ancient transport route
Stop 2

Passing by

Edinburgh University and the Old Royal Infirmary Hospital
Holyrood Park

Passing by

Royal Park featuring Holyrood Palace and The Scottish Parliament Buildings
Arthur's Seat

Passing by

Extinct volcano with views of Edinburgh
Innocent Railway Tunnel

Passing by

One of Scotland's oldest railways
Portobello Beach

Passing by

Victorian promenade and sandy beaches
Leith

Passing by

Once Scotland's busiest port with over 600 years of maritime history
New Town

Passing by

Georgian streets and UNESCO world heritage site

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting point is on Ogilvie terrace next to Harrison Park and Union Canal.

End point

Tour ends close St. Andrew Square, New Town

Pickup points

Westfield
Ocean Mist Leith
West Coates Mansion
The Hoxton, Edinburgh
The Resident Edinburgh
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Four Points by Sheraton Edinburgh
Destiny Student - Burnet Point
Old Waverly
Grove House Hotel
MEININGER Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

and 153 more pickup points

Transport can be arranged for any address or transport hub within Edinburgh City centre. On occasions where our vehicle is full to capacity, We may provide taxis to beginning of the route. Travellers arriving by cruise ship or from outside the city centre can also meet the group at starting point of the tour at the specified start time.

Using your ticket

Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended.
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse the activity to individuals who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
Each guest will be asked to wear a helmet and to sign a waiver to agree they have understood the safety instructions given by your guide prior to start of the tour.
Please advise your guide of any medication or medical conditions you may have.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

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. If canceled due to inclement weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
All cyclists heights MUST be advised at time of booking
Participants must be comfortable riding a bicycle

Options

Edinburgh E-Bike Tour

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
Edinburgh Manual Bike Tour

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