Grand London Bike Tour
The Grand London Bike Tour shows you London in all its glory - iconic monuments as well as hidden nooks and crannies. Keep Calm and Cycle on!
This tour includes;
- A 3.5 hour bike tour of London
- London’s most comfortable bicycle, helmet and rain poncho in the case of rain
- A maximum of 12 people per group
Follow the road less travelled on the Grand London Bicycle Tour of London’s landmarks and hidden delights! Following cycle lanes, park routes, crooked cobbled-streets and riverside pathways the Grand London bike tour is safe and personal throughout. Fun for all ages, with cycle options for all the children, the Grand London Bike Tour offers you the opportunity to really experience the city like a local!
On this tour of London, you'll see the London Eye, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Millennium ‘Wobbly’ Bridge, MI5, Brockdale Bridge from Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince and cycle over the River Thames twice! You'll also get to see hidden gems in the side streets of our sprawling capital, such as the world's smallest police station, Benjamin Franklin’s Residence, Banksy’s legal street art tunnel, the oldest wig shop in London, a statue to Hodge & Casper the cats, and the Ballerina Bridge of Aspiration.
Please ensure you arrive at your departure point at least 15 minutes before the departure time.
Time | Departure point |
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10:30am |
Inside Waterloo Station, outside the entrance to Platforms 1 & 2. Please note the meeting point is Waterloo Station - this is situated ABOVE the underground station (MAP) Nearest tube station is Waterloo |
If you intend to travel to our central London meeting points by public transport, you can plan your journey in advance on the Transport for London website - click here
How long is this tour?
This tour is 3½ hours, which includes a 20 minute break at Covent Garden.
What time does the tour start?
The tour will depart at 10.30am. Ideally we like everyone to arrive 15 minutes before a tour starts.
We endeavour to get underway on time, so we appreciate it if you can keep to the tour time. If you are running late, please call us to let us know and we will do our best to delay the tour for a brief period of time.
How safe is it to take a cycle tour?
We take safety seriously: all safety equipment, helmets, lights and in the non-summer months, reflective clothing, is included in the price of the tour, and your guide will constantly be in touch with all riders as to what is coming up so you are free to cycle with confidence throughout the tour. All tours avoid busy roads, instead taking advantage of your guide’s expert knowledge of quieter back streets, riverside pathways and park routes. As experienced cyclists, who are highly familiar with the routes being taken, your guides are also more than able to ensure your safety at all times. If you know how to ride a bike, then this really is the best way to see London.
Do you have to be fit to take a Bike Tour?
No. Our bike tours are an opportunity to explore and discover London, not race around it. Our leisurely routes avoid all hills, instead cruising from site to site whilst you enjoy a chat with your friendly tour guide. We also make frequent photo stops, so that you can enjoy the moment and listen to tales of London past and present.
Anybody can enjoy our bike tours, no matter their fitness level.
Do tours include the hire of a bicycle?
Yes. Our bikes are fun, comfy and packed with personality. Since they are made out of aluminium they are as light as a feather.
Do you have a place to store valuables?
All valuable items can be stored securely at our base whilst you are on a tour. The storage unit will remain locked, however, all items are held at the owner’s responsibility. Best thing to do is to bring only what you need on the tour.
What about the weather?
Our tours run seven days a week, whatever the weather, and we supply rain ponchos in the event of rain. One thing for certain, though, you won’t get washed away by a bit of British drizzle.