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The 15 Best Cycling Tours in England

24 tours  ·  from $7 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 cycling tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

London Classic Landmarks Bike Tour with Local Guide - Big Ben, Parliament, and Westminster Abbey
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London Classic Landmarks Bike Tour with Local Guide

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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London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art - Lambeth Palace and the best Big Ben view
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London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art

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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Highlights of Royal London Bike Tour including Hyde Park - Starting near the South Bank
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Highlights of Royal London Bike Tour including Hyde Park

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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London E-Bike tour & Borough market - St Paul’s Cathedral from Gabriel’s Wharf
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London E-Bike tour & Borough market

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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Love London Bike Tour - Waterloo’s red-brick streets and Banksy Tunnel
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Love London Bike Tour

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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LIverpool beer or prosecco bike tour - From Grafton Street to the River Mersey
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LIverpool beer or prosecco bike tour

6.LIverpool beer or prosecco bike tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Pedal through Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle on a private one-hour beer or prosecco bike for up to 12 people. Your driver handles the road while you enjoy drinks, music, and stops for photos. The ride finishes near Love Lane Brewery and Cains Brewery Village, where bars, markets, and food stalls await.

“Shay was amazing, handled a disturbance with ease and professionalism. We had so much fun woukd definitely recommend for any hen dos!”

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Half-Day Liverpool Electric Beatles Bike Tour - Penny Lane, a mural, and the Octopus’s Garden
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Half-Day Liverpool Electric Beatles Bike Tour

7.Half-Day Liverpool Electric Beatles Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Spend about three and a half hours riding with a small group of up to six through Liverpool’s Beatles neighborhoods, parks, churches, and waterfront. Guides such as Phil, Alex, Tom, and Robbo share music, local stories, and traffic guidance. E-bikes help with the hills, but you still pedal.

“Phil was so knowledgeable about the songs, the childhoods, and each place we visited. He really has done his research and clearly enjoyed talking about it. He played Beatles music as we approached each site which made it so fun. He was also very cautious about our safety. What an awesome and memorable afternoon! Thank you Phil.”

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Private Bike or eBike Gold Classic Tour London - St James’s Park and Buckingham Palace
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Private Bike or eBike Gold Classic Tour London

8.Private Bike or eBike Gold Classic Tour London

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

Ride through central London on a private bicycle or eBike tour lasting about three to four hours. Your guide shapes the route around your group, with stops at Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, St Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye and Leake Street Arches. Guides such as Matt, Carie, Connor and George are praised for warm, lively storytelling.

“Such a fun day! A great way to see London. Our guide Matt was wonderful- he shared so many facts about each historical site and had a great sense of humor. He made the day exceptional- One of the best experiences I’ve had on a tour!”

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Best of London Electric Bike Tour - Starting near Waterloo and finding the shop
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Best of London Electric Bike Tour

9.Best of London Electric Bike Tour

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

Ride an electric-assist bike through central London with a local guide, stopping at Parliament Square, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Covent Garden, Soho, and Seven Dials. The experience also includes historic West End pubs, beer, and snacks, so check the day’s exact plan before booking.

“Our guide Hugo was very enthusiactic and knowledgable. He made the history quite interesting. He looked very well after the tourist group and made sure everyone is safe at all times”

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London's Best Kept Secret Bike Tour - The working waterwheel and the monastery site
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London’s Best Kept Secret Bike Tour

10.London’s Best Kept Secret Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Join Stefan near Colliers Wood for a four-hour, 12-mile ride along the River Wandle. You’ll use provided bikes and helmets to reach old cottages, working waterwheels, parks, gardens, historic mills, wildlife ponds, and an ancient village. The route is mostly gentle and limited to seven people, with a pub stop before returning.

“fun ride but way outside London central Stefen was a great guide, learned the history of the mills there”

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London Christmas Lights Bike Tour with Local Guide - Sloane Square and Harrods: an elegant start
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London Christmas Lights Bike Tour with Local Guide

11.London Christmas Lights Bike Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $62

Ride through central London after dark with a local guide, stopping for Christmas lights, decorations, landmarks, and Southbank’s market. The small group, capped at 12, uses provided bikes, helmets, and Santa hats. Guides such as Felix, George, and Dom have led rides with history, humor, and careful traffic handling.

“Such a fun way to see the Christmas lights. Our guide was great fun and music along the way was amazing”

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London Sunset Bike Tour - Starting at Lambeth Towers and Riding East
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London Sunset Bike Tour

12.London Sunset Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $68

You’ll follow a guide from Lambeth Towers along the Thames and through central London, with stops at Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and more. Cary and Oli are among the guides praised for their humor, care, and local insight. Bikes, lights, helmets, and high-visibility jackets are provided.

“Cary was exceptionally knowledgeable! Enjoyed the bike tour, even though it was a cloudy day. Thank you!”

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Hampton Court Palace Grounds Bike Tour - Riding toward the palace beside the Thames
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Hampton Court Palace Grounds Bike Tour

13.Hampton Court Palace Grounds Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Ride a cruiser bike through Bushy Park, past Henry VIII’s deer and a WWII military site, then follow the Thames toward Hampton Court Palace. A guide such as Trish adds history and humor during this relaxed, mostly flat, three-hour outing. Palace admission is not included.

“This is a great way to explore the grounds surrounding Hampton Palace. In a small group of no more than 8, you take a cruiser bike and spend the afternoon (or morning) cruising around the expansive park with the tour guide teaching you about the history of the area and the palace. Trish, our guide, was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humour. It's a cruisey ride, almost all flat, with several stops that will allow you to see the local wildlife (Red deer and fallow deer), the local pub, and major monuments. Note: You do not enter the ticketed area of Hampton Palace, you simply ride around…”

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Secrets of London Bike Tour: Thames, Tower Bridge, and Market - Starting near Southwark at 10 a.m.
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Secrets of London Bike Tour: Thames, Tower Bridge, and Market

14.Secrets of London Bike Tour: Thames, Tower Bridge, and Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $62

Ride both banks of the Thames with an English-speaking local guide on a small-group tour capped at 14 people. See Big Ben, St. Paul’s, the Globe, Tower Bridge, and Leadenhall Market, with a morning stop at Borough Market. Bikes and helmets are included, but lunch is not.

“What a fantastic way to experience the city! I was really impressed with the bike tour – the guide was really knowledgeable and clearly very passionate about London and its history. I felt really safe on the bike – I think being in a small group helped. I would recommend this tour to anyone that wants to see London in a different way. I’ll definitely be checking out their tours in other cities!”

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Private Family Bike Tour of London, fun for all ages! - Getting comfortable in Archbishop’s Park
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Private Family Bike Tour of London, fun for all ages!

15.Private Family Bike Tour of London, fun for all ages!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $265

Ride through central London with a private Tally Ho guide such as Edward, Katie, Kate, or James. You’ll use British-made bikes, stop at Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, and the Banksy Tunnel, and try spray painting. Child seats and tag-along bikes are available.

“Best way to see London, easy ride , great guide , we went to all the important landmarks where you can take lots of pictures, recommended!!”

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