England · CYCLING TOURS
Good cycling tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ.
Small-group London bike tour that hits Big Ben, Westminster, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s, Covent Garden, and the London Eye with a local guide.
“Excellent way to see and learn about many of the important landmarks in London and surrounding Burroughs. Our guide Dominic was very knowledgeable and entertaining.”
Half-day London bike tour with pub stop, legal graffiti tunnel, and landmark views from Westminster to Covent Garden, in a small group.
“Jack is a fun and knowledgeable tour guide who engages the group with local insights and occasional history trivia questions. Bikes were Pashleys, a respected British brand that are an easy ride. No gears. It is flat terrain. We came away with lots of British history and, moreover, an understanding of London from day one. Enjoyed the stop at the Grafitti Tunnel and the chance to do some spray painting. The pub visit changed my standards on ales for good. We highly recommend this tour!”
A 2 to 2.5 hour guided bike tour of York, hitting York Minster, the city walls, and key Roman and Viking sites.
“Probably the best tour we have ever been on! The guide Cecil is seasoned and informative and truly knows the history of York! 10 of 10 in the tour rating scale!”
Small-group bike tour with helmets, hitting Westminster, Buckingham Palace, and Hyde Park in about 3.5 hours.
“Can highly recommend Fat Tire Company, very friendly, and the tour guide Lincoln was informative and fun. It was the highlight of our London trip. Our kids loved him and a subsequent souvenir teddy was named after him. Great routes through London, our 7 year old coped with it easily. Central London is more bike friendly than our home town.”
London highlights by e-bike in 2h15, with helmet and bike included, plus stops at Westminster Abbey, Borough Market, and Tower Bridge.
“Wonderful experience! Definitely want to be comfortable riding a bike and keeping pace with a group, but it’s a pretty smooth ride. Your guide was very knowledgeable.”
Small-group London bike tour from Lambeth to Westminster, Hyde Park, Soho, Carnaby Street, Chinatown, and Covent Garden for $69.
“Super guide Chris, knows and tells a lot, with a lot of fun and energy. Tours around with 12 cyclists with full confedence. Great fun!! 3 house long.”
Pedal a beer or prosecco party bike through Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, led by a safety-first driver, with drinks included.
“BRILLIANT, Shay was brilliant, very accommodating friendly and a very great host/driver! Thank you! Such good fun, deffo reccomend for any fun event”
Half-day Liverpool Electric Beatles e-bike tour with Strawberry Field, Penny Lane, childhood homes, parks, and a River Mersey finish.
“We had a great time on our trip with Alex. We have learnt a lot about the Beatles and it was amazing to see all the places associated with them. It was nice to find out more context about their songs and their lives as young artists. The electric bikes made the whole experience a breeze. Thank you Alex.”
3.5-hour East London bike tour with helmets and a guide, riding Southbank, Tower Bridge, Borough Market, Docklands, and St Paul’s.
“The bike tour was led by Chris, a great story teller with a good sense of humor. He was knowledgeable and willing to answer questions at any time. Our tour was off the beaten track but also included larger significant attractions. We stopped for a bite to eat or a pint if you wished. The tour was 3.5 hours long and included intimate and not so intimate parts of London. I definitely would not have gotten around to many of the attractions and sights we visited on my own. Chris kept our small crew together and led us safely through the streets. Cheers to Chris, the shop owner and employees,…”
Private bike or eBike half-day through London classics, Buckingham to St Paul’s, with a pro guide, helmets and bike included.
“It was a heavy rain and the tour company allowed us to start later. Carie was a great guide- very knowledgable and fun. It was a great way to see a lot of London in just a few hours. It was a great afternoon!”
Cycle London’s classic sights with a local guide, hitting Westminster, Covent Garden, the London Eye, and Leake Street street art.
“We had an excellent time on this bike tour with our guide, Chris. This tour takes you past all the hits of London, but Chris also points out interesting plaques (like the execution site of William Wallace), and cool areas to see later on (like Lower Marsh). Most importantly, Chris made cycling in London feel safe and comfortable - I highly recommend this tour for anyone of any skill level!”
Electric bike tour through London West End pubs, landmarks and Royal Parks in 3 hours. Local guide, helmet, from $86.03.
“Excellent experience. Great stories and history, along with excellent beer knowledge. The guide was incredible and engaging.”
Small-group bike tour from Colliers Wood through South London parks and mills, spotting London’s only working waterwheel.
“fun ride but way outside London central Stefen was a great guide, learned the history of the mills there”
Self-guided Kent e-bike ride to vineyards and castles. Pedal at your pace with electric assist and handy maps for a 6-hour day.
“Delicious lunch at 3 chimneys, beautiful unspoilt countryside Super friendly and helpful staff at uk e bikes”
Cycle London’s Christmas lights with a small local guide, helmets and Santa hats included, hitting top shopping streets and markets in 3 hours.
“Amazing way to cover a lot of ground and see a lot of things in a brief period of time! We were lucky to have a clear evening and enjoyed all the Christmas and historical sights.”
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