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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  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
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

• 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.

Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
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.

Duration:  10 minutes

2
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.
3
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.

Duration:  2 minutes

4
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.

Duration:  2 minutes

5
St. John's Smith Square Explore the quaint backstreets of Westminster, home to politicians, air raid shelters, and Lawrence of Arabia.

Duration:  2 minutes

6
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.

Duration:  2 minutes

7
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.

Duration:  2 minutes

8
St. James's Park Ride around St James's Park, London's most beautiful Royal Park, home to pelicans and glorious flower gardens.

Duration:  2 minutes

9
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.

Duration:  2 minutes

10
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.

Duration:  5 minutes

11
Admiralty Arch Ride under this pretty arch that marks the boundary of 'Royal London', and find the secret stone nose located underneath.

Duration:  2 minutes

12
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.

Duration:  2 minutes

13
Covent Garden Visit London's only Italian style piazza, Covent Garden Market, bustling with shops and restaurants.

Duration:  2 minutes

14
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.

Duration:  15 minutes

15
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.

Duration:  2 minutes

16
London Eye Ride past London's iconic ferris wheel, the London Eye. You'll stop briefly at the best place for a photo.

Duration:  2 minutes

17
Westminster Bridge Cross the River Thames using a bike lane over Westminster Bridge. You'll cycle right underneath Big Ben!

Duration:  2 minutes

18
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.

Duration:  10 minutes

Additional info
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  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
Free cancellation
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Price:
From $227.01
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
3.5 hours
Guide in:
English   
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.