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The best London bike tours

The 3.5-hour classic ride, parks and palaces in the morning, secret London, landmarks with a pub stop and royal London; here is which ride to book, with honest advice on cycling in London traffic, rain on the day and whether kids can come.

By the Things to Do in London editorial team 6 tours compared Prices checked 24 October 2026

See our 6 picks
A group of cyclists riding down a sunny City of London street, a red bus behind them
Short answer

The best London bike tour for a first visit is the 3.5-hour classic ride. It passes the Houses of Parliament and St Paul’s Cathedral, from €48 a person.

For a calmer ride, the morning parks and palaces tour also takes 3.5 hours, from €47. All six rides below showed free cancellation on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026.

The 6 London bike tours we would book

Each ride comes with a bike and a guide. Prices are per person. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.

London bike tours compared

London bike tours compared
TourFromDurationWho it suitsWhy we picked it
Classic Gold 3.5-hour bike tour 4.8 (1,341)€48
per person		3 h 30 minA first visitThe most-reviewed ride here: 4.8 from 1,341 reviews.
Parks and palaces morning ride 4.9 (357)€47
per person		3 h 30 minFamilies, and quieter roadsThe smallest groups and kids’ gear: 4.9 from 357 reviews.
Secret London by bike 4.9 (611)€54
per person		3 h 30 minOff the beaten pathThe best ride for hidden corners: 4.9 from 611 reviews.
Landmarks and secrets with a pub stop 4.9 (331)€78
per person		3 h 30 minFriendsThe most extras on one ride: 4.9 from 331 reviews.
Royal London bike tour, 3 hours 4.8 (157)€50
per person		3 hoursA shorter rideThe quickest royal loop: 4.8 from 157 reviews.
Central London bike tour 4.6 (148)€60
per person		3 h 30 minSeeing the centre in one goA full central loop from the same team as the classic ride: 4.6 from 148 reviews.

  • Classic Gold 3.5-hour bike tour

    €48 per person3 h 30 min 4.8 (1,341)

    Details
    Who it suits
    A first visit
    Why we picked it
    The most-reviewed ride here: 4.8 from 1,341 reviews.

  • Parks and palaces morning ride

    €47 per person3 h 30 min 4.9 (357)

    Details
    Who it suits
    Families, and quieter roads
    Why we picked it
    The smallest groups and kids’ gear: 4.9 from 357 reviews.

  • Secret London by bike

    €54 per person3 h 30 min 4.9 (611)

    Details
    Who it suits
    Off the beaten path
    Why we picked it
    The best ride for hidden corners: 4.9 from 611 reviews.

  • Landmarks and secrets with a pub stop

    €78 per person3 h 30 min 4.9 (331)

    Details
    Who it suits
    Friends
    Why we picked it
    The most extras on one ride: 4.9 from 331 reviews.

  • Royal London bike tour, 3 hours

    €50 per person3 hours 4.8 (157)

    Details
    Who it suits
    A shorter ride
    Why we picked it
    The quickest royal loop: 4.8 from 157 reviews.

  • Central London bike tour

    €60 per person3 h 30 min 4.6 (148)

    Details
    Who it suits
    Seeing the centre in one go
    Why we picked it
    A full central loop from the same team as the classic ride: 4.6 from 148 reviews.
  • Small group: Classic Gold 3.5-hour bike tour, max 12; Parks and palaces morning ride, max 8; Central London bike tour, max 10.
  • None of the 6 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
  • All 6 offer free cancellation.
  • Private option: Landmarks and secrets with a pub stop.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Is it safe to cycle in London as a visitor?

A guided ride makes it easier: the guide picks the route for you.

Helmets come with most of our picks. The secret London ride adds lights in winter and a reflective vest.

Not keen on traffic? A London hop on hop off bus lets you see the sights sitting down.

Hire bikes and e-bikes on your own

Santander Cycles are TfL’s hire bikes. A single ride costs from £1.65 for 30 minutes, and a Day Pass from £3.50.

You must be 18 to hire one and 14 to ride. If a bike is not back within 24 hours or is damaged, you can be charged up to £300.

None of our six tours lists e-bikes. A Santander e-bike costs £3 per 30 minutes, or £1 more per ride on a pass.

Lime e-bikes are also on the streets; check prices in its app.

Before you book a London bike tour

  1. Rain

    All six picks showed free cancellation on 24 October 2026. Check the forecast and cancel in time if rain is due.

  2. Kids

    Three rides are not for children under 10. The landmarks and pub ride is not for under 12s.

  3. Find the start

    Starts differ: Kennington Road, Waterloo station, Bayswater Road and Mepham Street. Check your listing.

  4. You must ride

    The classic ride says it does not suit people who cannot ride a bike. Practise first if you are rusty.

Questions about London bike tours

What is the best bike tour in London?
For a first visit, the 3.5-hour Classic Gold ride. It passes Parliament, Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s, from €48 a person. It is the most-reviewed ride on this page.

What are the best cycle rides in London?
Our picks ride through the parks, past the palaces and along the river. The parks ride goes through Kensington Gardens. The secret London ride crosses Tower Bridge to the East End docks.

Is it safe to cycle in London as a visitor?
We cannot give a verdict. A guided tour helps, because the guide picks the route. Helmets come with most of our picks.

Can kids join a London bike tour?
Yes, from age 10 on three of our picks. The parks and palaces ride offers junior bikes and child seats, booked ahead. Its listing also says it is not for people under 150 cm.

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Written by the Things to Do in London editorial team.