Landmarks & Gems: London Bike Ride +Historic Pub +Graffiti


3 hours 30 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

The London Landmarks Bike Tour is an award winning, bucket-list-ticking, 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.
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 a beer at a quaint pub and try graffiti in a legal street art area.

Inclusions

  • Hand built British bicycle
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Helmet or tweed cap (optional)
  • Luggage storage
  • Spray paint at the graffiti zone
  • 10% off drinks at the local pub after your tour
  • Entry/Admission - The Lamb & Flag, Covent Garden

What to expect

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

Additional information

  • 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 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Zvi_H
April 2022

Great Tour with great guides in most London important and intresting sites. All was perfect…… .… …… ……

N3407RJsarahs
March 2022

Can not thank jack and the team enough. We choose this activity for my sisters hen do and it was outstanding!!! The route was brilliant with lots of facts and stopped in St James park for a Prosecco and games. Was very cold but well worth it, would definitely want to try another route in the summ...

Denise_C
May 2022

Well organized tour from start to finish. Everyone picked their bike and was fitted for the ride. The ride was educational and a different way of experiencing London. I would be hesitant on a bike by myself so this was fun.

TracyF1767
May 2022

Thank you for an incredible experience! Tom our guide was fabulous; friendly, knowledgeable and great fun! Will remember it forever!!

Laan72
May 2022

We had an amazing day together with our guide Tom! Tom shared historical facts with humor!! Hard to translate :) All the bikes look great!! And cycled well! We were with our 8 year old that used the tag along bike! But in hence side she would have loved to bike on the blue smaller bike that...

Evelyn_A
May 2022

This bike tour was a great experience! Especially thanks to the guide Olly who was extremely knowledgeable and fun and who had an amazing way of bringing all the stories to life.

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