Private Royal London Bike Tour with pub & street art

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Tally Ho Experiences

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Helmet or tweed cap (optional)
Included: Spray paint at the graffiti zone
Included: Hand built British bicycle
Included: Local English speaking guide
Included: Luggage storage

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Tally Ho

10 min

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.
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.
Lambeth Palace

2 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.
Big Ben

2 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.
Smith Square Hall

2 min

Explore the quaint backstreets of Westminster, home to politicians, air raid shelters, and Lawrence of Arabia.
Dean's Yard

2 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.
Westminster Abbey

2 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.
St. James's Park

2 min

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

2 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.
Buckingham Palace

5 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).

*the Mall is closed to cars on Sundays making it an extra special cycling experience.
Admiralty Arch

2 min

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

2 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.
Covent Garden

2 min

Visit London's only Italian style piazza, Covent Garden Market, bustling with shops and restaurants.
Stop 14

15 min Admission included

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.
Cleopatra's Needle

2 min

Stop by an ancient Egyptian obelisk on the River Thames to also discover the story of London's amazing Victorian sewage system.
London Eye

2 min

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

2 min

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

10 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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

- 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.

End point

- 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.