London Cycling Tours: The 15 We Would Book

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 local guide such as Dominic, Tim, Chris, or Bert, stopping at Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, St. Paul’s, and the London Eye. Bikes are supplied, helmets are available on request, and the small group is capped at 15 people. The pace is friendly, but you must be comfortable riding in city traffic.

“Just okay. Our guide was very friendly and nice, but mastery of information for a guided tour like this was lacking.”

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2.Classic Gold 3.5-Hour Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,200 reviews · from $60

Ride from Kennington through Westminster, St James’s Park, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, Smithfield Market and St Paul’s Cathedral. Your English-speaking guide handles the route and safety, with stops for photos, food and bathrooms. Guides such as Ollie, Dominic, Nani and Chris are known for lively stories and good humor, though the Changing of the Guard is not guaranteed.

“This tour was AMAZING! My three teenagers and I did this on Sunday March 25, 2024. Ollie was our guide. He was fabulously cool and knowledgeable. He had great stories kept us moving with plenty of time for photos. If you are looking to get the lay of London on wheels in a small group, this is the tour for you. Highly recommended as a first tour to get to know the city and its landmarks.”

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3.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 quieter backstreets with guides such as James, Edward, Jack, and Katie. You’ll stop at the Lamb & Flag pub, spray-paint your own mark in the Waterloo Graffiti Tunnel, and return to the starting point after a relaxed 3.5-hour outing.

“James was incredible! At first, I was skeptical, but this was an amazing way to see both touristy sites and off-the-beaten-path sites. After visiting London three previous times, this was a great way to explore the city. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that wants to see the sites but doesn’t want to walk in the crazy crowds.”

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4.Secret London Tour by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 557 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $60

Ride with an English-speaking guide through London’s East End and City, passing the Tower of London, Brick Lane, Bow Bells, the Gherkin, and Harry Potter filming spots. Guides such as Paul, Pat, Ollie, and Johnny mix history with songs, Shakespeare, and local tales. Expect comfortable bikes, city traffic, and a lively 3.5-hour route.

“Pat our guide was amazing - entertaining ,attentive and really funny .Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see less well-known but fascinating areas of London with an informative & fun guide at the helm”

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5.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 Fat Tire Bike Tours, visiting Westminster, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Green Park, St. James’s Park, and the London Eye. Guides such as Charlie, Abby, Lincoln, and Daniel lead relaxed groups of up to 12. Bikes and helmets are included, with youth bikes and tandems available on request.

“We booked this tour with a large group traveling with 12 year soccer boys. Our group was large but the company did a great job allowing us to go together (team bonding) which I am sure created a bigger headache for them. Great way for the boys to see some of the London highlights. Our guide Charlie and Hugo were awesome!!!”

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6.Grand London Half-Day Bicycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 432 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $60

Ride through Westminster and central London in a small group of up to 10, stopping at Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and more. Guides such as Pat, Ollie, and Paul mix history with odd facts, jokes, and theatrical storytelling. The mostly flat route uses parks, riverside paths, and bike lanes, with a Covent Garden break.

“John was an excellent group leader. Personable, knowledgable, safe and great story teller. Highly recommend this bike tour. Great sight to see in London. Thanks John!”

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7.Parks and Palaces Guided Morning Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 317 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $47Best value

Start near Kensington Gardens and pedal about 14 kilometers through London’s parks and landmarks with an English-speaking guide, often Ola. You’ll see Kensington Palace, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben, with plenty of photo stops. The mostly flat route uses light hybrid bikes and includes a group of no more than eight.

“We loved the tour, and our guide Ola! He was sooo knowledgeable and fun! I highly recommend this tour. It was safe, beautiful, fun! We saw all we wanted to see. Mahalo!”

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8.London E-Bike tour & Borough market

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

Ride a provided electric bike through central London with a guide such as Younis or Yunis. In 2 hours 15 minutes, you’ll see Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe, Borough Market, London Bridge, and Tower Bridge. This small-group ride suits confident cyclists who can keep a 10 to 15 mph pace.

“Younis was great! Very nice and and answered all our questions. He would even take pictures of us and me it fun!”

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9.Landmarks & Secrets Bike Tour with Pub & Street Art

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 314 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $101

Ride an English Pashley bicycle through Westminster, St James’s Park, Covent Garden, and along the Thames. Your guide shares London stories, leads you to lesser-known corners, stops at the Lamb & Flag pub, and provides spray paint for a final session at Leake Street. The 3.5-hour tour costs $101 and suits riders aged 12 and up.

“Jasper was amazing. The tour was everything and more. Jump on the bike and just do it”

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10.Highlights of Royal London Bike Tour (3 Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 140 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $56

Start near the London Eye and cross the Thames by bike with an English-speaking guide. Ride through parks and bike lanes to Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and other royal sights. Comfortable cruiser bikes, youth bikes, baby seats, and tandem buggies are available. The 3.5-hour tour runs rain or shine.

“Awesome way to get to see some of the main spots in London, including Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Trafalgar Square and Westminster city. Unfortunately, Piccadilly Circus is not included - guess it might be due to heavy traffic and tourists. Overall, highly recommended and pleasant ride!”

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11.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 from Kennington Road, tailored to your group. Your guide may include Matt, Carie, Connor, or George, with stops at royal landmarks, famous squares, St. Paul’s, and Leake Street Arches. You set the pace, with bikes and helmets included.

“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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12.Guided E-bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 106 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $79

Ride a comfortable e-bike through central London with an English- or French-speaking guide. In 2.5 hours, you’ll cover about 9 miles, stopping at Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Shakespeare’s Globe, Borough Market, London Bridge, and Tower Bridge. Guides such as Enas and Younes are also happy to help with photos and city tips.

“We had an excellent tour and ventured Through some beautiful, interesting areas of London that we would never have seen otherwise. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and full of great information. It was loads of fun and of all the tours we did in London, this was by far the best, most unique and allowed beautiful views of amazing places in London. We love it. Our group was 9 people varying in ages from 20-60.”

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13.Private Bike or eBike Gold Classic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 93 reviews · 3 hours

You’ll cycle London with a private guide from the London Bicycle Tour Company, choosing a Central, East, West, or Thames-focused route. The 3 to 3.5-hour ride can include food stops, several languages, child seats, and bikes or eBikes. It suits families and mixed-ability groups, but check the final duration and group price before booking.

“Great way to see the city with the kids. We had a lot of fun and our guide was lovely! Highly recommend this tour.”

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14.London’s Best Kept Secret Bike Tour

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

Meet Stefan near Colliers Wood station for a relaxed 12-mile ride through South London. You’ll follow the River Wandle past old cottages, mills, churches, parks, wildlife ponds, a historic village, and London’s only working waterwheel, with a pub stop before returning. Bikes, helmets, and rain gear are provided.

“We had a wonderful time. Stefan is a terrific guide. The views were truly gorgeous and the ride was the perfect level of difficulty for us (not bad at all). The historic stops were interesting and the stop at the pub was so pleasant and relaxing. We highly recommend this tour.”

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15.London Christmas Lights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

Ride from Lambeth through London’s best Christmas displays, from Southbank and the London Eye to Harrods, Oxford Street, Carnaby Street, and Covent Garden. You get a bicycle, helmet, lights, and an English-speaking guide such as Dominic, Sam, Chris, or George. Expect an easy pace, lively city traffic, and some tricky cycling on crowded shopping streets.

“Brilliant tour of London’s Christmas lights! A wonderful way to see the lights and hustle and bustle of London at Christmas. Our guide, Sam, really made the tour. He was informative, friendly and so much fun. We would highly recommend this bike tour!”

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