The Original East London Bike Tour

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London, England

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Ideal for travelers seeking an alternative experience of London, this half-day bike tour allows you to stray from the beaten path and discover local London. Focusing on the lesser-known east side of the city, the tour covers the Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, and the industrial Dockyards. Plus, exploring on two wheels lets you cover more sights than you could on foot.

Discover a mix of top sights and hidden gems
Ideal for active travelers seeking an alternative sightseeing experience
Stop regularly for photos without the hassle of parking
Explore the city like a local rather than a first-time visitor

What's Included

Cycle hire
Helmet
Guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

74 Kennington Rd, London SE11 6NL, UK
Departure Point: The London Bicycle Tour Company Directions: We are a 5 mins walk from Lambeth North station, and a 10 mins walk from Waterloo. Our shop is located on the crossroads with Lambeth Road and Kennington Road. It is opposite the Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

Your tour begins at a central meeting point. Greet your guide here, don a helmet, and select a bike suited to your size before cycling on Southbank towards the Tate Modern, housed in the former Bankside power station.

Continue past Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, a riverside replica of the original Elizabethan theater, and then park your bikes at Borough Market to browse enticing food stalls brimming with local produce. Sated by a selection of the city’s best street food, you’ll pedal across Tower Bridge to absorb views of London’s ever-growing skyline, home to The London Shard and The Gherkin.

Your next stop is the Docklands, an industrial labyrinth full of warehouses and alleyways. Stop to purchase a drink at a waterside pub before you cycle through the Square Mile, London’s former financial district.

Architecture enthusiasts will be delighted by the structural splendor of places such as Mansion House and the Royal Exchange as your guide leads you towards the City of London. Your bike tour culminates with a stop at St. Paul’s Cathedral, the unrivaled masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren, where you pose for photographs before returning to your original departure point.

Tate Modern

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Paul's Cathedral

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Borough Market

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The London Bicycle Tour Company (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Minimum age is 10 years
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Amy_L

Fitness and some bike skills are necessary. The knowledge and passion of the guide on the history of the city Of London made the trip more enjoyable. Would definitely recommend the trip and our guide George.

Reviews

4.9

based on 133 reviews

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Heather_F, Aug 2025

This was our favorite tour on our trip and our guide, Chris, was phenomenal! He was so knowledgeable and funny! We loved bike riding around London!

Bike tour of London

Amy_L, Jul 2025

Afternoon Bike Tour

Laurie_M, Jun 2025

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, everyone was pleasant and helpful.

Great Tour of South and East London

Jeremy_P, Jun 2025

Incredible bike tour , Chris was a great guide, highly recommend this your for anyone that can ride a bike

Amazing tour for beautiful views and secret spots

Holly_R, May 2024

This was a great tour including parts of London we wouldn't have discovered on our own. We rode over the tower bridge, saw the financial district, a Victorian era covered market, borough market, quiet canals, a tunnel covered in murals/street art, and stopped at spots with amazing views for photos. Loved it!

Excellent Bike Tour

cartek, Sep 2019

I must do, See lots of different parts of London you would not normally see, Excellent guild,Good quality bikes, Wouldn't hesitate to book another one

Wonderful City Tour with Added Queen siting

Susan_C, May 2019

Doug took our group on a fun and interesting tour of London. His wit and insight into history along with unique stories about the city made this an enjoyable morning. You can tell Doug is passionate about his city and wants to share that love with visitors. An added bonus to our tour was when Queen Elizabeth passed us in a motorcade! She even waved and acknowledged the cheers for her!