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The Royal Express - 2.5 hour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
London, England
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Largely flat, with pedal-friendly parks and a network of cycle lanes, central London is a great destination to explore by bike. Leave route planning to the experts when you join this small-group tour, on a comfortable 16-gear bike: your guide will lead the way down quiet and scenic byways. The 8-stop route covers many London signatures, including Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Big Ben, and Trafalgar Square.
  • See central London's signature sights in a group no larger than eight
  • Bike tour means you cover more ground—traveling all the way to Kensington
  • Guide leads the way through beautiful summer landscapes, including Hyde Park
  • Easy-to-use 16-gear bikes—a cross between city bikes and mountain bikes

What's Included

  • Use of bicycle
  • helmet (optional)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 129 Bayswater Rd, London W2 4RJ, UK

      The meeting point is outside the main entrance to Hilton Hotel, 129 Bayswater Road. 25 meters from Queensway tube station, 250 meters from Bayswater tube station.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Buckingham Palace

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    2

    Westminster Abbey

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    3

    Houses of Parliament

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    4

    Big Ben

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    5

    Kensington Palace

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    6

    Hyde Park

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Duke of Wellington

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    St. James's Palace

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • 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 8 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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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 14 reviews
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    Awesome London Bike Tour

    Christina_S, Feb 2026
    We covered a lot of ground within the tour time, saw so many landmarks and monuments and learned a lot about the history of London. Our guide, Ola, was so knowledgeable about all things and brought a great energy to the tour. Also, the cycling lanes in London felt really safe. We didn’t weave through much traffic or heavily congested areas. The bikes were all super comfy! Would easily recommend this tour.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Wow! Thanks for the top notch review Christina❤️. The pleasure was all mine😊! Thumbs up for bringing a nice vibe and big smiles for this little adventure. Fingers crossed we meet again for another cruise in amazing London. Cheers / Ola

    Just book it!

    Liesbeth_B, Jan 2026
    This weekend we had a great cycling tour with Ola. He showed us very interesting spots both known and unknown to us. With all the inside information he shared with us we got to know London even better. He is a great storyteller and an excellent host!

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Hello again Lisbeth 🇳🇱! It makes me very happy you and Michiel had a great time, so did I. Danke je wel for the top notch review❤️ and for being so pleasant and easygoing whilst we were out and about. All the best and welcome back / Ola
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