E-Bike Tours in Britain: 10 to Book Before You Go

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

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

Ride from Edinburgh’s historic center to Arthur’s Seat, Portobello Beach, Leith, and back through the New Town with guide Johann. Choose a manual or electric bike, use mostly cycle paths, and enjoy hotel pickup, safety gear, water, and a small group of up to 10 people.

“We had a great time with Johann. The weather didn’t allow for views but Johann was able to still show us great spots including a little village sort of hidden from the main area. This ride makes you think you are way further from the busy parts of Edinburgh than you really are. It is a wonderful way to see the city a little differently, get some exercise, and have a great time.”

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2.London E-Bike tour & Borough market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 316 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Ride a provided e-bike through central London with a guide such as Younis, Eunice, or Eustous. In 2 hours 15 minutes, you’ll stop at Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe, Borough Market, London Bridge, and Tower Bridge. It’s a fast city overview for confident cyclists, with only 15 minutes at the market.

“The guide was good and knowledgeable but the tour felt rushed. We had a large group for the morning traffic which caused delays. The tour got off late due to an issue with getting the bikes out of the garage area. Definitely need more time at Buckingham palace (we had about 5 minutes after the tour guide finished for pictures and should have at least 15) and at the Borough Market (we were given 15 minutes to explore and should have had at least 30 to try and explore more- we didn’t even get to both sides of the market in 15). I’d rather pay a bit more and have…”

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

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

This 3.5-hour small-group ride with Ricky, Stuart, Ricardo, or Robbie covers Edinburgh’s parks, canal, coast, Leith, Arthur’s Seat, and Georgian New Town. Choose a manual bicycle or e-bike, with helmets, gloves, rain jackets, and panniers available. Expect hills, traffic, cobbles, and about 13 to 14.5 miles of riding.

“We had a great experience with the tour. Ricky and Bobby were great guides, and Lucy (Ricky's dog) was such a good girl! They also took us to areas that we would not go by ourselves, so we got to see a completely different version of the city.”

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4.Glasgow Highlights Bike or Ebike Tour

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

Ride with Gallus Pedals on a three-hour Glasgow tour capped at 12 people. Guides such as Martin, Conor, Lucas, and Dominique lead you along the Clyde and Kelvin, through parks and the west end, past Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow University, and Govan. Bikes, helmets, and a sweet snack are included. Tours run in English.

“I really enjoyed seeing and learning about Glasgow. The guide was knowledgeable about local history and enjoyed showing us around.”

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5.Private Bike or eBike Gold Classic Tour London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $184

Take a private 3 to 4 hour bike or eBike tour through central London with a guide such as Matt, Carie, Connor, or George. Set your own pace while visiting Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, St Paul's Cathedral, Covent Garden, and Leake Street Arches. Bikes and helmets are included.

“This was one of the highlights of our London trip! My husband and I brought our almost-6 year old on his first trip abroad, and our private bike tour of London was amazing. Matt did a phenomenal job taking us to see all the major sights in London, while narrating the city's history, and he was incredibly patient and playful with our son's endless questions. I would highly recommend The London Bicycle Tour Company for a private bike tour!”

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6.Best of London Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $86

Ride an electric-assist bike through central London for about three hours, stopping at Parliament Square, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, and the London Eye. Guides such as Matt, Abby, Lincoln, Hugo, and Charlie have led this route. Confirm the pub stops before booking, as the supplied details combine two different tour formats.

“Great introductory tour of London. Bikes were in excellent condition and very comfortable to ride. Charlie our tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful during our ride.”

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7.Guided E-bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 63 reviews · from $79

Ride a guided e-bike loop through central London, from Blackfriars and Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace, Westminster, Southbank, Borough Market, and Tower Bridge. Guides including Younes and Unis lead small groups of up to 10 in English or French, with photo stops and plenty of city views.

“We loved the bike tour! It was so much fun and really showed all the great places that are in England. It is a really nice way to get a chance to see everything for just 5-10 minutes at each stop. We loved every second! Totally recommend. The tour guide was also amazing and so friendly!”

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8.6hr Small Group Peak District eBike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $150

Start in Winster with a safety briefing, coffee, panniers, and a fully charged e-bike. Ride with a guide such as Michael, Mike, or Andrew, or follow the supplied sat nav on a route past Nine Ladies Stone Circle, Chatsworth, Great Longstone, Lathkill Dale, Youlgreave, and the Bradford River Walk. Lunch is extra.

“My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour from Winster to Youlgreave. The whole experience was very slick and the bikes were in great condition with everything you needed including sat navs. Billy, who met us to hand over our bikes, was lovely and friendly, answering all our questions. We will definitely back for another tour soon!”

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9.Stunning Edinburgh E-bike Tour max 10 people small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $52Best value

Ride through Edinburgh with a guide such as Alex, Mike, Jack, or Joya, depending on the date. This 2-hour-45-minute tour uses electric bikes to connect Arthur’s Seat, Holyrood Palace, the Old Town, New Town, Dean Village, the Water of Leith, and Leith. Groups are capped at 10 people, and the ride returns to Artisan Coffee on Leith Walk.

“We have not biked as a family before with teens of various experience biking but we had an amazing time. From meeting us at the Balmoral to pick us up to making sure we were well fitted. We got a beautiful day with only some rain at the end. Learned a lot about Edinburgh and had a great time. Thanks for accomodating us and making us feel comfortable.”

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10.‘A wee pedal’s’ E-bike tour of Arthur’s Seat and beyond

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Ride from Bridgend Farmhouse to Craigmillar Castle, Holyrood Palace, the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood Abbey, and around Arthur’s Seat. Your guide handles the route and history while the e-bike takes the strain from Edinburgh’s hills. Guides include Gill, Richard, Leanne, and Mike. The tour lasts about 2.5 hours and ends where it begins.

“Richard was a wonderful and informative guide. We were fortunate to have a spectacular weather day and loved this e-bike tour - highly recommend!”

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