Private Landmarks & Gems: Royal London Bike Tour

Discover the iconic landmarks and hidden gems of London on a private bike tour. Explore Royal London, visit historic palaces, and experience the city’s vibrant culture.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tally Ho! Experiences - Your tour will meet at the 189 Hercules Road, London, SE1 7LD to use the facilities. Tally Ho guides will then bring you over to the bicycle storage location to get kitted up with a bike and helmet or tweed flat cap (optional). Secure bag storage is available.
  • Archbishop’s Parki - Your ride starts with a loop of Archbishop’s Park to get comfortable with your bike and to make any adjustments. The park is a popular spot for Lambeth residents and hosts a Zipwire in the summer months.
  • Lambeth Palace - Lambeth Palace is home to the Archbishop of Canterbury and located on the south side of the River Thames, across from the Houses of Parliament.
  • Big Ben - You’ll stop on the south side of the River Thames to see one of the best views of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
  • St. John’s Smith Square - Explore the quaint backstreets of Westminster, home to politicians, air raid shelters, and Lawrence of Arabia.
  • Dean’s Yard - Pass through the ancient grounds of one of London’s ‘public schools’ and find out what Winnie-the-Pooh and Shane Macgowan have in common.
  • Westminster Abbey - Stand in front of Westminster Abbey, home of Coronations and Royal Weddings.
    *Note; Westminster Abbey is a paid attraction and we do not have time to enter it on this ride.
  • St. James’s Park - Ride around St James’s Park, London’s most beautiful Royal Park, home to pelicans and glorious flower gardens.
  • Old Admiralty Building - Stand in the middle of Horseguards Parade where military parades take place each year and see the Downing Street garden and impressive Old Admiralty Building. You may also catch part of the Horseguards changeover.
  • Buckingham Palace - Ride up the Mall to Buckingham Palace home of the Queen. Hear tales of Royal history and gossip from your guide. And catch the best parts of the Changing of the Guard (on certain dates).

the Mall is closed to cars on Sundays making it an extra special cycling experience.

  • Admiralty Arch - Ride under this pretty arch that marks the boundary of ‘Royal London’, and find the secret stone nose located underneath.
  • Trafalgar Square - Trafalgar Square is the home of many iconic monuments, including Nelsons Column and the National Gallery. It’s also the technical centre of London.
  • Covent Garden - Visit London’s only Italian style piazza, Covent Garden Market, bustling with shops and restaurants.
  • The Lamb & Flag, Covent Garden - Stop for a pint of local beer (optional) at the Lamb & Flag pub in Covent Garden. Once know as the ‘bucket of blood’ due to its connect with bare-knuckle boxing, the pub is older than the USA and a favourite with locals.
  • Cleopatra’s Needle - Stop by an ancient Egyptian obelisk on the River Thames to also discover the story of London’s amazing Victorian sewage system.
  • London Eye - Ride past London’s iconic ferris wheel, the London Eye. You’ll stop briefly at the best place for a photo.
  • Westminster Bridge - Cross the River Thames using a bike lane over Westminster Bridge. You’ll cycle right underneath Big Ben!
  • Banksy Tunnel - Visit the Graffiti Tunnel under Waterloo Station, made famous by Banksy, and see street artists painting amazing murals. This is the only ‘legal’ graffiti zone in the area. And you’ll also get to try graffiti yourself as spray paint is provided in the tour.
What's Included
  • Optional helmet or tweed cap
  • Spray paint at the graffiti zone
  • Discount on drinks post-tour
  • Premium British bicycle
  • Expert local guide
  • Complimentary luggage storage
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Private Landmarks and Gems Bike Tour is an award-winning, bucket-list-ticking, private small-group tour of Royal London & Westminster. Designed around a safe and easy-going cycling route, the Landmarks tour offers a half-day introduction to London’s top iconic locations, Royal Palaces, and hidden gems.

Your group will get to experience London’s history and modern culture. The tour combines just the right amount of fun facts, quirky stories, and local insight. Riding a classic British bike is the perfect way to explore London and you’ll also get the chance to stop for a beer at a quaint pub and try graffiti in a legal street art area.

  • All guests must be able to ride solo
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Maximum rider weight 120kg / 264lbs
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Minimum rider height 5ft / 1.5 meters
  • Riders over 12 years
Location
189 Hercules Rd
Hercules Road
• Bike tours meet at Tally Ho @ 189 Hercules Road, London, SE17LD. • The tour ends back at the same location. • The closest underground station is Lambeth North (on the Bakerloo Line). This is a 3 minute walk from our location. • We have secure storage for luggage.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Robinsonamy
Aug 13, 2024
Awesome Private London Bike Tour! - We took the private Landmarks & Gems Tour along with one other couple in July. It was a great way to see a lot of London and learn some interesting history along the way. Our guide Edward was very entertaining (he's a thespian) and extremely engaging. My husband was actually dreading the tour, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our vacation! Highly recommend !
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Ace23ny23
May 10, 2024
Fantastic Private London Bike Tour - We had a fantastic time with Edward and Katie. We booked a private bike tour for 16 of us. It was a typical rainy London day, but Edward and Katie brought us ponchos and it was honestly the best time we could have had on a bike tour of London. We saw all the top sites and the explanations, stories, etc. at each stop were hilarious. And because of the rain, nothing was terribly crowded so we lucked out! Highly recommend this tour to see the best sights in London and get a little exercise at the same time. The bikes are well maintained and the tour was safe and a ton of fun. They even brought along champagne for a quick stop/toast in Hyde Park. One of the highlights of our London trip, for sure. Thanks Edward and Katie!
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