As you whizz past the sights with the wind in your hair, you'll discover that cycling is one of the best ways to see the city, whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned Londoner.
Read on to find out about the best cycling tours in London. You might also want to learn more about London bicycle hire and discover the best cycling routes the city has to offer.
1. Grand London Bike Tour
Tour the city’s most beautiful and historic sights on a Grand London Bike Tour. Ride with local and knowledgeable tour guides and tick off the city’s famous attractions as you cycle alongside riverside pathways, cycle lanes and park routes.
What attractions will I see on this tour?
Expect to see London in all its glory – with highlights including Buckingham Palace, St James’s Park, Covent Garden and the world’s smallest police station.
How much is this tour?
The Grand London Bike Tour starts from £42.50 for adults and £32.50 for children.
2. Secret London Bike Tour
Get to know London like a true Londoner on a Secret London Bike Tour and discover the capital’s coolest cultural, historical and foodie spots. Take a scenic ride along the river Thames and listen to stories and anecdotes told by your expert guide.
What attractions will I see on this tour?
Cycle along a route that follows river and canal-side pathways. Stop at the Old London Docks, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Borough Market and the Jack the Ripper murder scene.
How much is this tour?
The Secret London Bike Tour starts from £42.50 for adults and £32.50 for children.
3. Wee Toast Tours
Discover London’s most famous spots and hidden wonders with Wee Toast Tours. Join a guided group bike tour and pedal your way around famous landmarks with a drink in hand. Absorb the local atmosphere as you cycle through the streets of Piccadilly and Soho in this fun group London bike tour.
What attractions will I see on this tour?
Soak in the iconic sights and sounds of the city and pass by well-known spots in Piccadilly and Soho.
How much is this tour?
Wee Toast Tours start from £30 per ticket.
4. Fat Tire Bike Tours
Hop on a bike and enjoy a leisurely, educational and entertaining tour of London with Fat Tire Bike Tours. Choose from various themed cycling tours, from royal London to a river Thames bike tour, and see iconic spots including Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace.
What attractions will I see on this tour?
On this tour, expect to bike ride through London’s most famous landmarks and historic locations, with stops including Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, St James's Park, the Royal Albert Memorial, Kensington Palace and gardens and Princess Diana’s Memorial.
How much is this tour?
The Fat Tire Bike Tours cost £20 to £45 for adults and £18 for children.
5. Blue Badge Tourist Guides’ cycling tours
Explore London on two wheels and learn all about its history, hidden gems and secrets with a trained, qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guide. From markets and galleries to Royal Parks and famous film locations, pick a theme and join a group or private cycling tour to remember!
What attractions will I see on this tour?
Discover London’s most famous landmarks with in-depth knowledge from a Blue Badge Tourist Guide. Cycle past Westminster Abbey, the British Museum, the Tower of London, as well as places off the beaten path such as Borough Market, Notting Hill and Harry Potter film locations.
How much is this tour?
Prices vary depending on the tour and group size, check the British Guild of Tourist Guides for more information.
6. London Bicycle Tour Company’s cycling tours
Go on a relaxing bike ride along the Thames river path, canals and Royal Parks with the London Bicycle Tour Company. Tours are available in various languages with experienced guides. You can also see the city in a different light on a sunset cycling tour.
What attractions will I see on this tour?
Expect to see a range of classic sights and hidden gems on a variety of bike tours. Explore London’s West End and atmospheric streets on a Love London Tour, or get into the festive experience on a Christmas Lights Tour.
How much is this tour?
London Bicycle Tours start from £39.95 for adults and £29.95 for children.
