Start Your Story in Scotland

Where history meets breathtaking beauty, and every visit feels like an escape.

Inspiration for your trip

Step into a land steeped in history and legend, explore our dramatic landscapes and uncover our ancient Celtic roots. Vast lochs, glens and Munros - easily accessible from our vibrant cities and towns - make Scotland the perfect place to lose yourself.

Discover unique experiences in Scotland

Discover hidden gems, plan your perfect trip, or find exactly what you need—from scenic hikes and cosy cottages to events and cultural experiences.

Discover Scotland's vibrant events and festivals

FIFA World Cup 2026

Cheer on Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and find information about fan zones in Scotland, stadium tours and more.

Highland games in Scotland

From the tug o' war to the caber toss, Scotland's Highland games are not to be missed.

Edinburgh Festivals

Discover Edinburgh's summer festivals, including the world-famous Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Events and festivals in Scotland

There's something happening in Scotland right now that the whole family will love.

Countdown to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Less than 100 days to go until 11 days of world-class action across the city, bringing 3,000 athletes from 74 nations together to compete across 10 sports.

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Start planning your summer break

Witness Scotland step into summer, with longer days and plenty of experiences to enjoy from coastal walks to fun exhibitions.

Summer holidays & breaks in Scotland

Find ideas and inspiration, from family days out to top camping spots, walks and outdoor activities.

Scotland's islands

Find out about the hundreds of islands in Scotland including Arran, Lewis, Skye, Outer Hebrides and Shetland. Plan the perfect island getaway today.

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The best tours of Scotland - luxury & scenic tours

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Use our interactive map to explore wild landscapes, vibrant cities, rich culture, and hidden historic gems to craft your personal Scottish experience.

Map of Scotland

As seen on TV!

From Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir's luxury Scotland itinerary to local suggestions on the highlights of Glasgow and Dumfries & Galloway, check out this top advice on trips across Scotland.

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Channel 4's Where to next? Scotland itinerary

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Balvaird Castle, Perthshire

© Highland Bike Tours

Perth & Kinross

Historical & Cultural Bike Tour

Guided E-Bike Tours in English and/or Dutch language across Perthshire. A day tour is usually from 10am to approx. 4pm, while a half day tour will take about 3 to 4 hours in total. This tour starts/finishes from our hub in Perth.

On this tour the focus will be the rich history, along with the many castles that are spread right across this region. This also includes plenty of locations with legendary tales (from Mary Queen of Scots to Macbeth), along with filming locations for popular TV series Outlander, or Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps - So not only will you be cycling comfortably on an E-Bike through the most beautiful scenery, but you also get to visit iconic locations within this part of the Highlands.

Maximum 4 people per tour plus the guide.

Highland Bike Tours will be using E-Bikes with a classic Dutch design from Gazelle and Sparta for all our tours. They are top quality bikes! See our website for more info.

It’s not a race, so dress for comfort (casual clothing) and enjoy the ride!

A half day tour is GBP62

A day tour is GBP88

For more detailed info, or about the private tour (from 1 to 3 people) please visit our website for more info.

For 2025 there will also be a day tour (10am till 4pm) departing from Perth: The Macbeth Tour. This includes a bike ride from Birnam Wood to Dunsinane Hill.

From £62 per adult


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

April — October

Contact details

Highland Bike Tours

Edinburgh Road
Perth
Perthshire
Scotland
PH2 8AN

Tour information

Starting

  • Perth
  • Perthshire

Length

½ Day

Transport

  • Bicycle

Type

  • Bespoke
  • Private
  • Small Group (1-16)

Languages

  • Dutch
  • English

Themes

  • Adventure
  • Castles
  • Cycling
  • Film and TV
  • History
  • Landscapes
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Photography
  • Whisky
  • Wildlife

Tour prices


From £62 Per Adult

Book now

Prices are subject to change depending on season

Tour Stops

Highland Bike Tours

Tour company information

Highland Bike Tours

Guided E-Bike Tours with a local tour guide. You will experience all the beauty that the Scottish Highlands has to offer in a unique way when cycling. Thanks to our Electric Bikes, long distances or hills are no longer a problem, and you can comfortably enjoy all the stunning scenery that Highland Perthshire has to offer. The tour guide will take you along beautiful routes full of nature and wildlife; from historical and cultural hotspots to hidden gems. All you have to do is pedal and enjoy the ultimate experience!

Opening times

10am till 6pm Monday till Sunday for Perth
11am till 6pm Monday till Saturday for Pitlochry
All Pitlochry departures must be reserved in advance.

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Start Your Story in Scotland

Where history meets breathtaking beauty, and every visit feels like an escape.

Inspiration for your trip

Step into a land steeped in history and legend, explore our dramatic landscapes and uncover our ancient Celtic roots. Vast lochs, glens and Munros - easily accessible from our vibrant cities and towns - make Scotland the perfect place to lose yourself.

Discover unique experiences in Scotland

Discover hidden gems, plan your perfect trip, or find exactly what you need—from scenic hikes and cosy cottages to events and cultural experiences.

Discover Scotland's vibrant events and festivals

FIFA World Cup 2026

Cheer on Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and find information about fan zones in Scotland, stadium tours and more.

Highland games in Scotland

From the tug o' war to the caber toss, Scotland's Highland games are not to be missed.

Edinburgh Festivals

Discover Edinburgh's summer festivals, including the world-famous Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Events and festivals in Scotland

There's something happening in Scotland right now that the whole family will love.

Countdown to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Less than 100 days to go until 11 days of world-class action across the city, bringing 3,000 athletes from 74 nations together to compete across 10 sports.

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Start planning your summer break

Witness Scotland step into summer, with longer days and plenty of experiences to enjoy from coastal walks to fun exhibitions.

Summer holidays & breaks in Scotland

Find ideas and inspiration, from family days out to top camping spots, walks and outdoor activities.

Scotland's islands

Find out about the hundreds of islands in Scotland including Arran, Lewis, Skye, Outer Hebrides and Shetland. Plan the perfect island getaway today.

Scottish music festivals

Find out what’s happening in Scotland this year

The best tours of Scotland - luxury & scenic tours

Tour Scotland at your own pace with these fantastic ideas.

Your Scottish adventure starts here

Use our interactive map to explore wild landscapes, vibrant cities, rich culture, and hidden historic gems to craft your personal Scottish experience.

Map of Scotland

As seen on TV!

From Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir's luxury Scotland itinerary to local suggestions on the highlights of Glasgow and Dumfries & Galloway, check out this top advice on trips across Scotland.

Tara & Johnny's luxury Scotland itinerary

Have you been inspired by Tara & Johnny's Scotland itinerary as seen on NBC's Extra Mile Club? Read on and plan your own Scottish adventure.

Channel 4's Where to next? Scotland itinerary

Follow in the footsteps of comedians Fatiha El-Ghorri and John Tothill on their unforgettable journey through Scotland.

Scotland trip itineraries

Plan your days in Scotland with the help of our suggested itineraries.

Your pictures of Scotland

Share your images by tagging @VisitScotland 

JavaScript needs to be enabled to see social media images for this place. You can turn this on in your browser settings.

Join our Newsletter Clan

Get Scotland inspiration direct to your inbox. Don't miss the inside track from our Scotland experts on exciting trip ideas, unique attractions and hidden gems loved by locals.