Cycling Tours in London, Compared: The 14 Best

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 such as Dominic, Chris, Tim, or Ceri, stopping at Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, St. Paul’s, and the London Eye. Bikes are supplied, helmets are available, and the route is designed for riders aged 10 and up.

“Tim was incredible. The tour covered all the major spots to see and Tim made it fun! The terrain is mostly flat and the bikes are light. We felt safe and could stay the pace!”

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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 classic British Pashley bikes through central London with guides such as James, Edward, or Jack. See Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, and the London Eye, then stop at the Lamb & Flag pub and spray-paint a mural in the Waterloo Graffiti Tunnel. Small groups, helmets or tweed caps, and bag storage are included.

“Jack is a fun and knowledgeable tour guide who engages the group with local insights and occasional history trivia questions. Bikes were Pashleys, a respected British brand that are an easy ride. No gears. It is flat terrain. We came away with lots of British history and, moreover, an understanding of London from day one. Enjoyed the stop at the Grafitti Tunnel and the chance to do some spray painting. The pub visit changed my standards on ales for good. We highly recommend this tour!”

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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 Fat Tire Bike Tours, 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. Guides such as Charlie, Abby, Lincoln, Jamie, and Daniel are praised for lively stories and careful navigation. Groups are limited to 12.

“We had a great time on our bike tour through London. Our tour guide, Lincoln, was very informative and also entertaining as we stopped at various attractions. We would highly recommend booking a bike tour here and if possible, request Lincoln as your guide. London is a bit tricky to bike around with the crowds of people and traffic. However, I would happily bike with this tour company. The experience was educational and extremely enjoyable.”

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4.London E-Bike tour & Borough market

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

Ride a pedal-assist e-bike through central London with a guide such as Younis, Yunis, or Eunice. In 2 hours 15 minutes, you’ll see Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s, Shakespeare’s Globe, Borough Market, London Bridge, and Tower Bridge. Expect city traffic, short stops, and a 15-minute market break.

“A safe and enjoyable route with plenty of interesting stops along the way. A great option for a quick yet engaging ride through some of London’s highlights.”

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5.Love London Bike Tour

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

This 3.5-hour guided ride begins near Lambeth North and covers Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, Waterloo’s Banksy Tunnel, Soho, Carnaby Street, Chinatown, and Covent Garden. Bikes and helmets are included. Guides such as Ollie, Nani, Chris, and Connor keep the pace friendly, though busy streets and frequent dismounts require confidence on a bike.

“Ollie was the best tour guide imaginable! At the start he memorized everyone's names and was sure to keep us all engaged. His stories of the places we visited were great, and he was excellent at keeping the whole bunch of us together even when riding through busy london traffic or through crowded pedestrian areas. I can give it a strong recommendation! Thank you Ollie for a wonderful tour!!”

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6.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 with your guide. You can see Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Covent Garden, and the London Eye, with guides such as Matt, Carie, Connor, and George leading the way. The route suits families and all ages from 18 months.

“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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7.London’s Best Kept Secret Bike Tour

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

Join Stefan for a four-hour, 12-mile ride through quiet South London. Starting near Colliers Wood station, you’ll follow the River Wandle past old cottages, working waterwheels, parks, mills, village ponds, and historic buildings before stopping at a 17th-century pub. Bikes, helmets, rain gear, and free bag storage are provided.

“Great ride and good commentary enjoyed immensely did it know so much woodland existed in the suburbs of London The old liberty factory was a highlight”

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8.London Christmas Lights Bike Tour with Local Guide

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

Ride through central London from Sloane Square to Southbank on a three-hour Christmas lights tour. A local guide leads a group of up to 12 past Harrods, Oxford Street, Carnaby Street, Covent Garden, and the Christmas market. Bikes, helmets, and Santa hats are included. You need to be comfortable riding in busy city traffic.

“Excellent tour very interesting really enjoyed it, we were only three so it was very personal, ok I lived in london and still found it great fun the guide was very careful with us on the roads I would really recommend this to anyone”

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9.London Sunset Bike Tour

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

You’ll ride with a professional guide from Lambeth Towers through central London, passing Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye, Big Ben and Chinatown. Lights, a helmet and a high-visibility jacket are provided. Guides such as Cary and Oli bring local history and a relaxed style, while the evening route gives you London landmarks in softer light.

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

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10.Hampton Court Palace Grounds Bike Tour

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

Ride a cruiser bike through Bushy Park, past deer linked to Henry VIII, along the Thames, and around Hampton Court Palace. A guide such as Trish adds lively historical context without turning the outing into a lecture. The tour lasts about three hours, covers 8 miles, and does not include palace admission.

“Beautiful ride through the palace park. Horrible equipment, old bicycles in disrepair, tires not properly inflated. Guide was nice but difficult to understand, spoke way too fast even after being asked to slow down. There was very little information given about the grounds, history & sites we passed along the way.”

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

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

Ride a hand-built British bicycle through central London with your private guide. You’ll see Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, and the London Eye, then spray-paint your own mark in the Banksy Tunnel. Child seats and tag-along bikes make this a practical family outing.

“Excellent tour. Edward was very knowledgeable and engaging and kept the children’s interest by asking questions. Enjoyed all of the tour and cycling was at a good pace.”

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12.Highlights of Royal London Bike Tour with River Cruise Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $76

Ride from Southwark with a local guide, crossing Tower Bridge and London Bridge while seeing the London Eye, Tower of London, Monument, Leadenhall Market, and Shakespeare’s Globe. A pub beer tasting breaks up the four-hour route. Your bicycle, helmet, and 24-hour Thames boat ticket are included.

“This was my favorite activity in London! The bikes were easy to manage, even across the bridges. Daniel was a great guide, I would recommend this to everyone.”

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13.Private E-Bike Cycling Tour Destination London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Ride a private e-bike tour through London for about four hours, with stops at Vauxhall, Battersea Power Station, Chelsea, Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Parliament. Your guide leads only your group of up to four, with time to leave the bikes and explore. Connor is one guide praised for making the route both easy and lively.

“Fantastic way to see a lot of the city in a short amount of time. Connor was an excellent guide. Highly recommend.”

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14.Camden Market & Southbank Cycle Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $133

Start at 1 pm near South Bank’s Concert Hall Approach, collect a city bike for £4, and ride with a group of up to four toward Camden Town. Along the way, you’ll eat market food such as burgers, halloumi fries, fish and chips, dosa, truffle mac and cheese, ice cream, and hot chocolate. In wet weather, the route changes to walking and buses.

“The bike ride was incredibly memorable and beautiful. Going to food markets instead of restaurants made you feel as if you were getting to know the heart of the city.”

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