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The Private Landmarks and Gems Bike Tour is an award-winning, bucket-list-ticking, private small-group tour of Royal London & Westminster. Designed around a safe and easy-going cycling route, the Landmarks tour offers a half-day introduction to London’s top iconic locations, Royal Palaces, and hidden gems.
Your group will get to experience London's history and modern culture. The tour combines just the right amount of fun facts, quirky stories, and local insight. Riding a classic British bike is the perfect way to explore London and you'll also get the chance to stop for a beer at a quaint pub and try graffiti in a legal street art area.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
• Bike tours meet at Tally Ho @ 189 Hercules Road, London, SE17LD. • The tour ends back at the same location. • The closest underground station is Lambeth North (on the Bakerloo Line). This is a 3 minute walk from our location. • We have secure storage for luggage.
Itinerary
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1Tally Ho! Experiences
Your tour will meet at the 189 Hercules Road, London, SE1 7LD to use the facilities. Tally Ho guides will then bring you over to the bicycle storage location to get kitted up with a bike and helmet or tweed flat cap (optional). Secure bag storage is available.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Archbishop's Parki
Your ride starts with a loop of Archbishop's Park to get comfortable with your bike and to make any adjustments. The park is a popular spot for Lambeth residents and hosts a Zipwire in the summer months.
Admission ticket free -
3Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace is home to the Archbishop of Canterbury and located on the south side of the River Thames, across from the Houses of Parliament.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Big Ben
You'll stop on the south side of the River Thames to see one of the best views of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Smith Square Hall
Explore the quaint backstreets of Westminster, home to politicians, air raid shelters, and Lawrence of Arabia.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Dean's Yard
Pass through the ancient grounds of one of London's 'public schools' and find out what Winnie-the-Pooh and Shane Macgowan have in common.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Westminster Abbey
Stand in front of Westminster Abbey, home of Coronations and Royal Weddings. *Note; Westminster Abbey is a paid attraction and we do not have time to enter it on this ride.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8St. James's Park
Ride around St James's Park, London's most beautiful Royal Park, home to pelicans and glorious flower gardens.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Old Admiralty Building
Stand in the middle of Horseguards Parade where military parades take place each year and see the Downing Street garden and impressive Old Admiralty Building. You may also catch part of the Horseguards changeover.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Buckingham Palace
Ride up the Mall to Buckingham Palace home of the Queen. Hear tales of Royal history and gossip from your guide. And catch the best parts of the Changing of the Guard (on certain dates). *the Mall is closed to cars on Sundays making it an extra special cycling experience.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Admiralty Arch
Ride under this pretty arch that marks the boundary of 'Royal London', and find the secret stone nose located underneath.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is the home of many iconic monuments, including Nelsons Column and the National Gallery. It's also the technical centre of London.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Covent Garden
Visit London's only Italian style piazza, Covent Garden Market, bustling with shops and restaurants.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14The Lamb & Flag, Covent Garden
Stop for a pint of local beer (optional) at the Lamb & Flag pub in Covent Garden. Once know as the 'bucket of blood' due to its connect with bare-knuckle boxing, the pub is older than the USA and a favourite with locals.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
15Cleopatra's Needle
Stop by an ancient Egyptian obelisk on the River Thames to also discover the story of London's amazing Victorian sewage system.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16London Eye
Ride past London's iconic ferris wheel, the London Eye. You'll stop briefly at the best place for a photo.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17Westminster Bridge
Cross the River Thames using a bike lane over Westminster Bridge. You'll cycle right underneath Big Ben!
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18Banksy Tunnel
Visit the Graffiti Tunnel under Waterloo Station, made famous by Banksy, and see street artists painting amazing murals. This is the only 'legal' graffiti zone in the area. And you'll also get to try graffiti yourself as spray paint is provided in the tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All guests must be able to ride solo
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Maximum rider weight 120kg / 264lbs
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All guests must be able to ride solo
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Maximum rider weight 120kg / 264lbs
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Minimum rider height 5ft / 1.5 meters
- Riders over 12 years
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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