The Royal Express - 2.5 hour
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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.Start time.2:15 pm
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 17 reviews
We had such a wonderful time on the Royal Express Tour in London with Ola as our guide! Even though it was an extremely hot day, Ola kept the tour fun, engaging, and informative from start to finish. We loved seeing the iconic sights. Ola was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone stayed comfortable and entertained throughout the ride. One of the highlights of our trip to London — highly recommend this tour and especially Ola as your guide!
Response from Host, May 2026
Great news Alaska 🇺🇸 that you enjoyed the afternoon, so did I.
The sun was sure shining and so were you guys ☀️ 😊.
Lucky there was a pub along the way so you could cool down 🍺.
Thanks for joining the tour and the much appreciated reviews❤️.
Fingers crossed we meet again one day for another tour 🚲.
Until then and all the best / Ola
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
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
This was a very nice bike ride through London with a very nice and funny guide who knew a lot to tell. The cozy music he put on while cycling was also very entertaining.
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Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dank je wel Leontine 🇳🇱 for taking the time for this much appreciated review❤️.
It makes me very happy you had a lovely day out and about our amazing City.
The pleasure was all mine!
You did great and were ever so pleasant to spend the afternoon with.
Please give my best to your lovely family and hope you enjoy the QPR ⚽️ match / Ola
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