London Half Day Private Family Bike Tour

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!

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Meeting Point

The Walrus Bar & Hostel

172 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7RW, UK

• Bike tours meet at The Walrus Bar, 172 Westminster Bridge Road, SE17RW.
• The closest underground station is Lambeth North (on the Bakerloo Line).
• Feel free to use the bathroom & wifi facilities upon arrival.
• We have complementary luggage storage nearby at our bike lockup.

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Tally Ho! Experiences

Railway Arch 213 Carlisle Lane, Meeting point: The Walrus Bar & Hostel, London, SE1 7LH

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.

15 minutes

Archbishop's Parki

York House Carlisle Lane, London, SE1 7LE

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.

10 minutes

Lambeth Palace

Lambeth Palace Road, , London, SE1 7JU

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.

5 minutes

Big Ben

London SW1A 0AA, UK

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.

10 minutes

St. John's Smith Square

Smith Square, , London, SW1P 3HA

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

10 minutes

Dean's Yard

17 Deans Yard, London, SW1P 3PB

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.

5 minutes

Westminster Abbey

20 Dean's Yard, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3PA

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.

5 minutes

St. James's Park

Horse Guards Road, The Storeyard, London, SW1A 2BJ

You will be cycling around the park and you will be back at the Beckham Palace to see the changing of the guard

15 minutes

Old Admiralty Building

Horse Guards Parade, Westminster, London, SW1A 2HQ

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.

15 minutes

Green Park

Piccadilly, , London, W1J 9EJ

You will have a relaxing moment and hear the history of the BUCKINGHAM PALACE

10 minutes

Admiralty Arch

Admiralty Arch The Mall, Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, London, SW1A 2WH

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

5 minutes

Trafalgar Square

Centre of the City, London, SW1A

Trafalgar Square is the home of many iconic monuments, including Nelsons Column and the National Gallery. It's also the technical centre of London.

10 minutes

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.
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.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Buckingham Palace

Spur Road, London, SW1A 1AA

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 minutes

Covent Garden

London

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

10 minutes

Cleopatra's Needle

Thames Embankment, , London

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

10 minutes

London Eye

Westminster Bridge Road, Riverside Building, County Hall, London, SE1 7PB

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

5 minutes

Westminster Bridge

, , London

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

5 minutes

Banksy Tunnel

London

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.

15 minutes

What's included:

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

Not included:

• Food and drinks