Private Family Bike Tour of London, fun for all ages!
Description
Blow out the cobwebs and get active on an unforgettable cycling adventure that will be the highlight of your London vacation. Your very own Tally Ho guide will tailor the pace and content to suit you, keep everyone entertained, and ensure you get the best family photos of your trip! The Private Family Bike Tour of London is a bucket-list-ticking ride around Royal London and Westminster. Designed around a safe and easy-going cycling route, this bike tour offers a half-day introduction to London’s top iconic locations, Royal Palaces, and hidden gems. You'll get an experience of 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 refreshments at either a quaint pub or market. And you'll also try graffiti in a legal street art area. We supply spray paint!
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Itinerary
Your tour will meet at 189 Hercules Road (SE17LD). 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.
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 is home to the Archbishop of Canterbury and located on the south side of the River Thames, across from the Houses of Parliament.
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.
Explore the quaint backstreets of Westminster, home to politicians, air raid shelters, and Lawrence of Arabia.
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.
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.
You will be cycling around the park and you will be back at the Beckham Palace to see the changing of the guard
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.
You will have a relaxing moment and hear the history of the BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Ride under this pretty arch that marks the boundary of 'Royal London', and find the secret stone nose located underneath.
Trafalgar Square is the home of many iconic monuments, including Nelsons Column and the National Gallery. It's also the technical centre of London.
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. The pub offer a selection of seasonal craft beers and soft drinks which can be purchased direct. Alternatively, if you'd rather take a break in Covent Garden Market that is also possible.
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). *please note we do not go inside the Palace as its a paid attraction and there isn't time *the Mall is closed to cars on Sundays making it an extra special cycling experience.
Visit London's only Italian style piazza, Covent Garden Market, bustling with shops and restaurants.
Stop by an ancient Egyptian obelisk on the River Thames to also discover the story of London's amazing Victorian sewage system.
Ride past London's iconic ferris wheel, the London Eye. You'll stop briefly at the best place for a photo. *please note we do not go on the London Eye as its a paid attraction and there isn't time
Cross the River Thames using a bike lane over Westminster Bridge. You'll cycle right underneath Big Ben!
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.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We have a comfy baby/child seat for kids that are 9 months to 5 years old.
- We have very stable 'tag-along' bike attachments for kids that are between the ages of 5 and 10 years old.
- Maximum rider weight is 120kg / 264lbs
- We have helmets for all sized heads. Helmets are not a legal requirement in the UK and entirely your choice.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- You can reach us by Whatsapp.
Reviews(46)
Our family had an incredible bike tour with James! He is exceptionally animated, engaging, and gifted at bringing history to life through storytelling. What could have been a simple tour became a fascinating journey filled with memorable stories, historical insights, and entertaining anecdotes. James has a true talent for captivating an audience of all ages. Even our 6-year-old twin boys were completely engaged (which is no small feat)! His enthusiasm, knowledge, and ability to make history both fun and accessible made this one of the highlights of our trip. We learned so much, laughed often, and left with a much deeper appreciation for London and its history. We highly recommend to anyone looking for an informative, entertaining, and unforgettable tour experience.
We spent 5 days in London as a family in October with our 10-year-old son. We like to take guided tours as well as cycling, but we had some questions about road traffic in London. This visit with Jason was really one of the highlights of our visit. The tour was really exciting with a lot of information and anecdotes, we all loved it. Jason was very open, attentive to our son in road traffic, his anecdotes and history were exciting, a real encyclopedia about the past and present of London. Besides, his French is really excellent! The tour was really well suited, not too long, not too short and easy to access for adults and young alike. We highly recommend the experience!
Sounds like music to our ears! Thank you so much for riding and for sharing this, Jean! Jason will be absolutely delighted to hear your family had such a brilliant time exploring London with him. We’ll be sure to pass along your lovely words. It's an absolute pleasure to be a part of your London trip. Hope to welcome you all back for another delightful ride soon! 🚲🇬🇧😊
Excellent tour. Edward was very knowledgeable and engaging and kept the children’s interest by asking questions. Enjoyed all of the tour and cycling was at a good pace.
We recently spent 5 days in London. We planned a family biking tour with Tally Ho and were so lucky to spend our time with the fabulous Katie! She is knowledgeable, funny and joy to be around. We were traveling with 2 kids (11 and 9). She was able to keep them engaged and wanting more! I was originally afraid it would be too much riding, but it was a perfect balance of riding and then stopping and talking about attractions. This was our overall favorite experience in London! Totally worth it.
Thank you so much — we’re delighted to hear it was the highlight of your trip! Katie will be thrilled to know she made such a positive impact. ✨It’s always a joy when the kids are just as engaged as the grown-ups — thanks again for riding with us!🚲🇬🇧 Come say hi next time you're in town!
My family went on a private "landmarks and gems" tour with Bryan. He did an excellent job of fitting equipment for us and ensuring we were comfortable with operation. We were taken to a large number of interesting sites, many that were off the beaten trail. He was very well versed in explaining the various landmarks and answering questions we had. He made sure that everyone was safe throughout the trip. The terrain was very manageable for all levels of cyclists. I highly recommend this tour to start your visit to London. Everyone in my family agreed that this was one of the highlights of our trip.
Thanks so much for the thoughtful review, Chris! We're so pleased to hear your family had a great experience with Brian — he’ll be chuffed to know it was a trip highlight. Wishing you many more memorable adventures ahead, and hope to ride with you again next time! 🚲🇬🇧
We had the pleasure of having Tom as our guide. He did an excellent job providing a safe, fun and informative tour for my family. Would recommend!
Thanks for the kind words! We’re so glad you and the family enjoyed the ride — Tom will be chuffed to hear it. We’d love to welcome you again!🍻🇬🇧
This was my second tour with Tally Ho, and this time I brought the family. We had a fabulous morning ride, just as informative and witty as the first time. Would definitely recommend for anyone who wants to get up close to London in a hurry, get some fresh air, and learn some interesting history along the way.
Best way to see London, easy ride , great guide , we went to all the important landmarks where you can take lots of pictures, recommended!!
Private Family Bike Tour of London is definitely 5 stars! This was one of our very favorite things from our London vacation. Teens and adults enjoyed it. We loved having Katie as our guide- perfect mix of history, fun and interesting stories, sight-seeing and bike riding. I was a little concerned in advance about navigating London traffic on a bike, but we felt perfectly safe the entire time. My son especially got a kick out of the graffiti tunnel. Bikes were comfortable and easy to ride.
What a TOUR!! Kate was a ***** 10***** out of 5 stars!! She was energetic, helpful & incredibly knowledgeable on the London area! We biked here & there on our London made antique-type bikes with Kate making every aspect of the tour interesting & enjoyable! She is a wealth of knowledge!! Request her & you will not be disappointed!! The best tour we had this week!
