London Weekend Break

Discover London on a cycling tour

A cycling tour of London is an alternative and greener way to explore the city. It gives you greater mobility and more personal access than travelling by tourist bus and it is quicker than exploring on foot. Some tours start from as little as £10 per person.

Several companies offer London bicycle tours and most offer a choice of routes and sometimes even tours customised around your own specific interests.

Typical cycling tours include those covering the city's main attractions, the East End or exploring the parks and palaces.

Most companies offering cycle tours do include the hire of a bike for the duration of the tour (this may be at an extra cost) and this should include a safety helmet.

Costs can range from £10 per day upwards and the tour group size can also vary from 2 or 3 people, to a number in excess of double figures. Tour durations again vary, but typically are 3 hours or more with tours running morning and afternoon. Some companies offer day long tours for those wishing to see more.

The pace of these bicycle tours is far from energetic and hills, busy roads and long distances between stops are generally avoided by the organisers. This kind of tour may have a minimum age restriction for safety reason, so check with the company or agent if you wish to include children. There are not usually restrictions on cycling ability.