Private Family Bike Tour of London, fun for all ages!
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Duration
4 Hours
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Location
London
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Overview
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!
Included/Excluded
Helmet or tweed cap (optional)
Spray paint at the graffiti zone
Hand built British bicycle
Local English speaking guide
Luggage storage
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Itinerary
1
Tally Ho
15 min
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.
2
Archbishop's Parki
10 min
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.
3
Lambeth Palace
5 min
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.
4
10 min
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.
5
Smith Square Hall
10 min
Explore the quaint backstreets of Westminster, home to politicians, air raid shelters, and Lawrence of Arabia.
6
Dean's Yard
5 min
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.
7
Westminster Abbey
5 min
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.
8
St. James's Park
15 min
You will be cycling around the park and you will be back at the Beckham Palace to see the changing of the guard
9
Old Admiralty Building
15 min
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.
10
Green Park
10 min
You will have a relaxing moment and hear the history of the BUCKINGHAM PALACE
11
Admiralty Arch
5 min
Ride under this pretty arch that marks the boundary of 'Royal London', and find the secret stone nose located underneath.
12
Trafalgar Square
10 min
Trafalgar Square is the home of many iconic monuments, including Nelsons Column and the National Gallery. It's also the technical centre of London.
13
20 min
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.
14
Buckingham Palace
15 min
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.
15
Covent Garden
10 min
Visit London's only Italian style piazza, Covent Garden Market, bustling with shops and restaurants.
16
Cleopatra's Needle
10 min
Stop by an ancient Egyptian obelisk on the River Thames to also discover the story of London's amazing Victorian sewage system.
17
London Eye
5 min
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
18
Westminster Bridge
5 min
Cross the River Thames using a bike lane over Westminster Bridge. You'll cycle right underneath Big Ben!
19
Banksy Tunnel
15 min
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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