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QUICK DETAILS:
Availability: All year, 7 days per week
Start times: Pick up 8:45am to 9:30am (May to Sept additional tour on weekends only at 14:00pm)
Duration: 4 to 4.5 hours
Difficulty: 2.5/5
Tour Types: Private or Scheduled guided
Bike Options: Manual or E-bike
Sky to Sea Tour
Our ‘Sky to Sea’ bike tour has been our most popular route since our humble beginnings back in 2012. As the name suggests, this half day guided bike tour takes us to the highest and lowest points of Edinburgh accessible on tarmac. From 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.
The ‘Sky to Sea’ Tour Prices:
Manual Bike – £50 per person*
Premium E-bike (electric pedal assist bike) – £65 per person* – Private tour £220 up to 4 plus £15 per e-bike. Additional riders £50 per manual or £65 per e-bike*
*Prices include transport to start of route, guide, bike and helmet hire. All prices are inclusive of VAT – please see full Terms and Conditions
Tour Details
When and what time to go:
Tours run throughout year. Please see tour itinerary and calendar at bottom of page for tour times and availability
Time:
Including transport to start of route approximately 4.0 to 4.5 hours including transport to start of route.
Terrain:
Tarmac, with 0.7 mile (1 km), uphill climb on road around Arthurs Seat – e-bike option available for assistance uphill, but can be walked if necessary. Otherwise, mainly level riding along shared cycle paths and occasional quieter road.
Distance:
Approximately 16 miles (25 kilometres)
Suitability:
For leisure cyclists with a moderate level of fitness. E-bikes are available for a less strenuous and more relaxed experience or if some additional assistance is required on the climbs. We have a minimum age policy of 12 years old for manual bikes and 16 years old for E-bikes. Families with children under the age of 12 can participate in this tour using the private tour option only.
Highlights:
Union Canal – The Meadows – Holyrood Park – Arthurs Seat – Portobello – Port of Leith – New Town
Scheduled/Private tour Itinerary
8:45am to 9:30am – Pick up customers from accommodation and transport to start of the route
9:30am to 10:00am – Set up bikes. Route info and safety briefing
10:00am to 1:30pm – Bike Tour
Approximately 1:45pm – Tour finishes close to St Andrews Square, New town
*Alternative starting times can often be arranged for private tours on request
Dates in RED are fully booked
Dates in GREEN are available for a specific tour only
All other dates are FREE for any tour you like
Booking is easy – call 0044(0)7973940924 or submit the form below, we will normally respond to your enquiry within 24 hours. We accept payments by www.paypal.com to info@tartanbiketours.com or most major credit and debit cards.
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