5 Cycling Tours in London to Build a Day Around

1.London Classic Landmarks Bike Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,401 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Ride through central London with a guide on a small-group route from Lambeth North to Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, St. Paul's, and the London Eye. Bikes are included, helmets are available on request, and guides such as Dominic, Tim, Chris, and Ceri add history, humor, and practical city tips.

“Dominic was an amazing guide, very easy to understand him (I wear hearing aids). His narrative of the city's culture and architecture was very informative. Our first full day in London and now we have an idea of what we need to see again.”

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2.London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 943 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104

Ride a classic British bicycle through Westminster, St James’s Park, Covent Garden, and along the Thames with guides such as James, Edward, Jack, and Katie. You’ll stop at the Lamb & Flag pub, cross Westminster Bridge, and spray-paint your own art at the Waterloo Graffiti Tunnel. The route is gentle but still takes place on city streets.

“Loved the amazing experience! So Knowledgeable and enjoy seeing and hearing about details of history!”

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3.Highlights of Royal London Bike Tour including Hyde Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Ride through central London with a guide such as Charlie, Abby, Lincoln, or Noel, stopping at Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Green Park, St. James’s Park, and the London Eye. Bikes and helmets are included, and the relaxed route suits families and first-time visitors.

“Jamie was an excellent tour host. He was a born Londoner and had a wealth of knowledge! It was a good pace and the locations were interesting and a good coverage of the highlights of London”

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4.London E-Bike tour & Borough market

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

Cover central London by electric bike in about 2 hours 15 minutes, with a helmet, small group of up to 10, and stops at Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s, Shakespeare’s Globe, Borough Market, London Bridge, and Tower Bridge. Guides including Younis, Yunis, and Eunice lead the route.

“Chilly day but fun ride. Got to see the king’s marching band! Bikes were new and our guide was great.”

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5.Love London Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Ride for about three and a half hours from Lambeth through Waterloo, Westminster, Hyde Park, Soho, Carnaby Street, Chinatown, and Covent Garden. Bikes, helmets, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Ollie, Nani, Chris, and Conor bring local stories and help manage London traffic. Minimum age is 10.

“Seeing parts of London I had not seen before. Meeting new people from around the world. Great trip leaders very informative and very funny. Well done & thank you Olly.”

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