Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tally Ho! Experiences, Railway Arch 213 Carlisle Lane Meeting point: The Walrus Bar & Hostel, London SE1 7LH England
Your tour will meet at the Walrus Pub (SE17RW) 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
Pass By: Archbishop's Parki, York House Carlisle Lane, London SE1 7LE England
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.
Stop At: Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7JU England
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
Stop At: Big Ben, Parliament Sqaure Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA England
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
Stop At: St. John's Smith Square, Smith Square, London SW1P 3HA England
Explore the quaint backstreets of Westminster, home to politicians, air raid shelters, and Lawrence of Arabia.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Dean's Yard, 17 Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PB England
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
Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
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
Stop At: St. James's Park, Horse Guards Road The Storeyard, London SW1A 2BJ England
Ride around St James's Park, London's most beautiful Royal Park, home to pelicans and glorious flower gardens.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Old Admiralty Building, Horse Guards Parade Westminster, London SW1A 2HQ England
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
Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England
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
Stop At: Admiralty Arch The Mall Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, London SW1A 2WH England
Ride under this pretty arch that marks the boundary of 'Royal London', and find the secret stone nose located underneath.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Trafalgar Square, Centre of the City, London SW1A England
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
Stop At: Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London, England
Visit London's only Italian style piazza, Covent Garden Market, bustling with shops and restaurants.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: The Lamb & Flag, Covent Garden, 33 Rose St, London WC2E 9EB, UK
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
Stop At: Cleopatra's Needle, Thames Embankment, London England
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
Stop At: London Eye, Westminster Bridge Road Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB England
Ride past London's iconic ferris wheel, the London Eye. You'll stop briefly at the best place for a photo.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Westminster Bridge, London England
Cross the River Thames using a bike lane over Westminster Bridge. You'll cycle right underneath Big Ben!
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Banksy Tunnel, London England
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
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The Walrus Bar & Hostel, 172 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7RW, UK
3 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Minimum rider height 5ft / 1.5 meters
Not wheelchair accessible
Riders over 12 years
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
All guests must be able to ride solo
Maximum rider weight 120kg / 264lbs
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Bether613
We spent the afternoon with Katie and it was the best thing we did in London. She had amazing energy, a great sense of humor and went above and beyond to make sure we got all our questions answered all the photos we needed. We covered a lot of ground in one afternoon. Definitely one of the best things we did in London!
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : Benny A
Lynn and Katie were amazing tour guides, and absolutely riveting tour with many stops for pictures and great lessons on the history of everything.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Jennifer_H
Edward was a wonderful guide. He started on time and did a great job giving information on each landmark we visited. He was easy to follow on the bike and took safe and less crowded routes. I highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Ryan_Y
Excellent guided bike tour through London. James was an exemplary guide and the itinerary was perfectly curated. At no point was the biking strenuous and the various stops for history and tidbits were perfectly spaced. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour and would recommend to anyone and everyone.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Brian_F
All the ride was very interesting and enjoyable despite the weather being a bit cool..
Bring a light jacket
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Spamm
Great Tour. Edward was very knowledgeable and had some amusing stories and facts that kept everyone interested. Highly recommended. Loved the addition of trying our hand at graffiti at the end. Nice touch. Very grateful also for the rain poncho. Several fashion crimes were committed wearing it but it saved me from the rain. Much appreciated
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Ibrahim_Z
thank you, James for the nice experience. It was really nice tour
The place is the explanation. The full experience are really good.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : jasonlU4694VA
Riding the one speed classically made British bikes (with baskets and bells) was a hoot! The bikes, all in very good condition, handled nicely on cobblestones and even crowded squares. Bikes were easy to get on/off. We viewed some of the big attractions along with some even more interesting small sites on the back streets on either side of the Thames. Our guide, Brian, was witty, keenly informative, and a gem. A great way to see and get a feel for London and its history in a relatively short period of time. The small group of 8 worked very well together. The old pub where we stopped for a break (pint) had genuine soul. The renowned graffiti (typically not my kind of thing) was surprisingly well done as these designated areas attract the artistic types of graffiti artists. I felt safe throughout. Brian even went the extra distance to guide me to the train station upon completion. I was alone this time, but hope to return with my family someday to do it again! Great fun on a beautiful April day.
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Posted On : 2024-04-23
Posted By : clairerE5992QC
This bike tour was the highlight of my week. Picture your favourite teacher from school - the one who knew all the juicy historical tidbits and shared them with you as if they were naughty secrets between friends - that’s James, our dynamic and engaging guide. I’m a fan in general of bike tours, and this one did not disappoint. I enthusiastically recommend this tour, and be sure to request James - he is a gem! Also terribly handy he has the same name as my husband, so that when I had a question or remark, I got double the notice.
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
Posted By : Alec_B
I did this with one friend (who took the pic) and our guide was James. We were joined by two couples and one solo traveler. It was the perfect size group for this type of activity! The bikes were great quality/well-maintained and rode smoothly with a nice basket to store your belongings on the front.
Weather was on our side and it even got pretty sunny! The wind is a bit more biting on the bike so definitely layer up and if you need to strip your coat, you can! Also would recommend gloves unless you know it's going to be warm. Your knuckles will thank you!
James was very funny, entertaining, and made 3.5 hours fly by! You see the sights of London (mostly Westminster/South Bank areas) with some stops for history, context, and some humorous anecdotes. James was great about keeping us engaged with questions and questions to get to know us/our preconceived notions on London. He even timed it out so we caught the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace! Just make sure you go M/W/F/Sun if that's important to you!
This is an amazing "first morning in London" activity to get yourself familiar with the iconic/touristy area. It's a good value and doesn't wear you out completely like a walking tour might. The pub stop in the middle is nice for a little rest/bathroom break/refreshment and wasn't too long or too short.
Heads up, you don't spend a LOT of time on the South Bank where a lot of the must sees are but he did make sure to stop and point some things out. Honestly, it would not be fun to ride along the South Bank for a long time due to the sheer amount of people walking in your way. You will not see the London Bridge, Tower Bridge, Shakespeare's Globe, etc. on this tour so fair warning there. Easy to walk down there yourself after the experience ends.
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Posted On : 2024-04-19
