Small-Group River Thames Bike Tour

4.6
(51 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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 to 12 people on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your expert guide.

What's Included

Guided bike tour
Use of bike and helmet for the duration of the tour
Stop for lunch (morning departures only)
Cost of lunch (lunch stop on morning departures only)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Unlimited Biking (Formerly Fat Tire Tours)

If exiting Waterloo station, you can look for exit 2, then make a left out of the exit followed by your first left onto Mepham Street. You will then see our office across the street.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 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

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    London Eye

    Elegantly rotating over the River Thames, it's the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    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

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Borough Market

    Stop for a lunch break at Borough Market (morning departures only), one of London's largest food markets, famous for its wide range of food from all over the world.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    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.

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 8
    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    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!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Due to the itinerary of the tour we would recommend this bike tour only to advanced cyclists; as such the tour is not recommended for children
  • Minimum age is 12 years
Supplied by Fat Tire Bike Tours London

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Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours
Bike Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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