FAQs: Tours
Tours
Yes. Only tours booked and confirmed in advance via our website are guaranteed to take place. If you book in advance you guarantee a spot, and we also have your contact details in case of changes to the tour or cancellations.
If you are a London pass holder, please check here for availability.
We think a bike tour wins by far, and we've been doing them since 1991. We're London's longest serving and most experienced bike tour company. Don't get stuck in traffic on buses. Get closer to the sights, explore the back streets and get some exercise while you get to know your guide and meet other travellers.
If you're new to London, check out The Classic Gold Tour or The Love London Tour. If you want to see something less touristy, but rich in modern history, the The Original Bike Tour is the one for you. For something unique and special, check out the Sunset tour or a Private Tour, which is best for families with children under 10 years of age.
We go at a leisurely pace, with plenty of time for photographs. if you can ride a bike, you won’t get left behind.
All tours have at least a drinks/toilet break. The Original Tour stops at a riverside pub.
Traditional (Dutch Style) bikes. They're comfortable. You sit uprght for easy balance and cruising. Seats are adjustable so they're suitable for shorter people too.
If you like, but make sure it's roadworthy, or you may get left behind! Our guide is only trained to fix OUR bikes. There is no discount for bringing your own bike.
Don't worry, our guides are trained to fix punctures and small mechanical problems. We'll have you back on the road in no time.
Since 1991 we have taken over 100,000 people cycling through London- with nothing more than a few bumps and scratched knees. We are proud of our safety record. Our guides are fully trained in safety. The tours do go on the road, however our routes are designed so that most of the time we are in quiet back streets and on cycle paths. At the start of the tour, you will be given a full safety briefing, and your guide will always be on hand to help and make you feel as comfortable as possible.
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. If they are at least 10 years old, competent cyclists, and comfortable with some riding alongside traffic, then yes. Children younger than 10 are not be suitable for the group tours. Management or the tour guide will make the final decision on if a child can ride with the group. Adults are responsible for children and their safety at all times. To be sure that your young child can do a London bike tour, you should book a private tour for your family (all ages accepted on private tours, and we have a range of bikes to suit).
Sorry not on open group tours. This is possible on a private tour only (or for bike hire).
We are the only bike tour in London to have a large team of tour guides who are specialists in many different Languages. All our guides are super friendly and are trained in London knowledge, history, safety, leadership and customer service.
Yes, that's the whole idea. They will stop at major sights and tell you what you’re looking at and interesting stories about it, plus giving you info about the city life today.
It's the best way to guarantee your spot on the tour you want- we don't want you to be disappointed! In saying that, we often have walk up customers and can put them on a tour they are very happy to take! (All our tours are just great).
If you have a London Pass, click here.
Definitely online- you can select your day and see our full range of products.
Our child rate is for anyone under 16 years. Please note on our open guided tours we do not accept children under 10 years of age. We are happy to accomodate younger children on a Private Family Tour
The London Pass and Go City is only available for The Classic Gold Tour AM, The Love London Tour and the Original Tour PM, in English only.
While we are happy to accept walk-in customers who are holders of the London Pass or Go City, however this is subject to availability.
- Reservations made with us in advance via the below method will be prioritised over walk-in customers.
- All customers reserving via this method must present a valid London Pass or Go City QR code when checking in prior to the tour.
- Children must be at least ten years old to join open tours.
- The London Pass or Go City can only be used for one visit per voucher.
- The London Pass or Go City is not valid for Private Tours and cannot be exchanged/traded for a discount towards Private Tours.
To book with the London Pass or Go City follow these instructions.
1) Follow this LINK.
2) Choose your bike ride
3) Enter your email address for ticket delivery in the field provided, hit 'Next', and then follow the instructions to complete your contact information and agree to the terms and conditions.
Do we offer tours in other languages.
Currently we are only able to offer bike rides with an English-speaking guide. We have availability for language speaking tours to take place but they must be paid for in full and booked as a private ride.
I don't see any tours available
The booking platform will open availability to London Pass/Go City users when there is a regular booking on the day you are looking at.
If you don't see what you are looking for please check back closer to the time you would like to ride with us.
I have booked a ride, but plans have changed.
Every ride that we take, has a maximum capacity, therefore it is very important you inform us that you are not going to attend. This will allow other people to join instead.
Cycle Cities is a world wide network of bicycle tour operators collaborating to provide guests a premium experience.
Tours run in all weather. If it's raining continuously for 15 mins at the time the tour is set to start, we allow you to re-book for another day (or if there is no other suitable time we can refund you). All refunds are subject to a small administration fee to cover e-commerce charges. See our policy here.
We need 72 hours notice, or 24 hour notice for a change. See our full terms and conditions here.
We start and finish all tours (except certain walking tours) at our bicycle centre....
74 Kennington Rd, London, SE11 6NL
For more information, go to our directions page.
Please arrive at least 15 mins before your tour is due to start. We try and get away on time so if you’re late, you could miss out.
Clothing suitable for the weather, enclosed footwear, mobile for taking snaps of London and money for drink/food stops. If you have a handbag, you can put this on the bike rack with straps/handles routed around the seat post for security, or you could bring a small backpack for items that you can't fit in your pockets.
Yes. We provide helmets free of charge and It has been stipulated as a condition of our insurers that you must wear a bicycle when participating on a tour.
For most tours this is fine. This cannot be done for the Night or Christmas Lights Tours, as we close the shop before the tour returns. If you leave items with us, all care but no responsibility will be taken for them.
Private Tours start from £160.00 for upto 4 people. Any of our regular tours can be made private ride. We can tailor a tour to suit your needs. Private Tours can be booked online; simply select 'Private' in the 'Tour Type' field when making a reservation.
Yes. We also have a bike delivery service if you want to take a tour starting at your hotel for example. You will need to contact us for a quote.