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Secrets of London Bike Tour: Thames, Tower Bridge, and Market

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Overview

Take this small-group bike tour along the River Thames and explore London's central riverside by bicycle! On this 4-hour guided bike tour, you'll see London's main attractions, including Big Ben, the London Eye and St Paul's Cathedral. Cycle across the Tower Bridge after we discover the culinary variety of Borough Market during a short lunch break.

Numbers are limited on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your expert guide.

What's Included

  • Use of bike and helmet for the duration of the tour
  • Guided bike tour
  • Cost of lunch
  • Gratuities
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135a Mepham Street
London SE1 8SQ, UK

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Thames River (pass by)

Hop on a bicycle and take a guided small-group bike tour along the River Thames, right through the heart of central London. During its 2,000 years of existence, London has faced plagues, great fires, wars and more that have continuously shaped its cityscape -- your local expert guide will actively lead you through this history as you sightsee, making your trip an educational and enjoyable experience. During this bike tour, cycle on both banks of the Thames, admiring London's top attractions and stopping along the way for photo opportunities. Part of your itinerary will be determined by your guide on the day, depending on the group's overall preferences.Your sightseeing will include Big Ben, the London Eye, St Paul's Cathedral, Borough Market, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the Tower of London and the Tower Bridge
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Big Ben

Elizabeth Tower is the name of the famous clock tower which stands at the Houses of Parliament. The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

London Eye

Elegantly rotating over the River Thames, it's the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul's has been the site of many historic state occasions; including Sir Winston Churchill's state funeral and the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tower of London

One of London's most famous landmarks, the historic Tower houses the Crown Jewels, the prison cell of Sir Walter Raleigh, known as the Bloody Tower, and the Chapel of St. John and the Royal Armories.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Founded by American actor and director Sam Wanamaker, Shakespeare's Globe explores Shakespeare's work and the playhouse for which he wrote
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Borough Market

Stop for a break at the incredible Borough Market (lunch not included) one of London's largest food markets, famous for its wide range of food from all over the world.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tower Bridge

Fortified, you will continue your tour, crossing one of London's most popular bridges, the Tower Bridge. From Tower Bridge you will pedal on to the area known as the City of London - the city’s financial center - where you’ll see some of the modern glass skyscrapers that have appeared more recently on the famous London skyline.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Monument to the Great Fire of London (pass by)

You’ll then head on past the Monument to the Great Fire.
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Leadenhall Market

See Leadenhall Market - one of London’s hidden 14th-century gems – and hear how it featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

London Bridge

Make your way past an old medieval church that was bombed during the World War II blitz before cycling over London Bridge and back to Southwark - where your tour ends. Along the way, you'll also get a beer tasting included an authentic London pub!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children are not recommended on the tour unless they are proficient riders. All guests must be able to ride a bicycle on their own. If you have children in your group, please let us know how many and their ages so we can make sure we have the correct sized bikes. Attachments such as tag-a-longs and trailers are not permitted for the safety of the group.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Secrets of London Bike Tour: Thames, Tower Bridge, and Market?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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  • Use of bike and helmet for the duration of the tour
  • Guided bike tour
  • Cost of lunch
  • Gratuities

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • Children are not recommended on the tour unless they are proficient riders. All guests must be able to ride a bicycle on their own. If you have children in your group, please let us know how many and their ages so we can make sure we have the correct sized bikes. Attachments such as tag-a-longs and trailers are not permitted for the safety of the group.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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