London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Street Art & Pub Stop

Ride Royal London's backstreets and paint in Banksy's tunnel

This small-group bike tour of London covers Westminster, Royal Parks and hidden gems on a classic British bicycle, guided by a local expert through three and a half hours of easy cycling. The route passes Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, St. James's Park and Trafalgar Square, includes a stop at the Lamb & Flag pub in Covent Garden, and ends with a hands-on graffiti session in the legal street art zone under Waterloo Station where you spray paint yourself. Bikes, helmets, luggage storage and a local English-speaking guide are included. Children from age 13 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Lambeth Palace2m
2. Houses of Parliament and Big Ben2m
3. Westminster2m
4. St. James's Park2m
5. Changing of the Guard5m
6. Trafalgar Square2m
7. Covent Garden2m
8. Cleopatra’s Needle2m
9. London Eye2m
10. Westminster Bridge2m

London landmarks and street art bike tour

• Meet at 189 Hercules Road
• Get bike and helmet or tweed cap
• Loop Archbishop's Park to adjust bike
• See Lambeth Palace
• View Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
• Explore Westminster backstreets
• Pass ancient public school grounds
• Stand outside Westminster Abbey
• Ride around St James's Park
• Visit Horseguards Parade
• Cycle up the Mall to Buckingham Palace
• Ride under Royal London arch
• Stop at Trafalgar Square
• Visit Covent Garden Market
• Stop for a pint at Lamb & Flag pub
• See Cleopatra’s Needle
• Photo stop at London Eye
• Cross Westminster Bridge under Big Ben
• Visit Graffiti Tunnel and try spray painting

The experience

You meet at Hercules Road in Elephant and Castle, get fitted to a classic British bike with an optional basket, and start with a warm-up loop through Archbishop's Park to settle into the ride. The route is safe and flat, designed for all fitness levels, so the pace stays easy even as you cover the landmarks most visitors miss on foot. Your guide shares insider facts and quirky tales about the places you pass: the air raid shelters hidden under Westminster's backstreets, the connection between Winnie-the-Pooh and a London school, the story of the Lamb & Flag pub, once called the "bucket of blood" for its bare-knuckle boxing past.

The ride loops through St. James's Park, where you might spot pelicans among the flower gardens, then heads to Buckingham Palace via the Mall: closed to cars on Sundays, making it an especially smooth cycling experience. You'll stop on the south side of the Thames for one of the best views of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, pass Westminster Abbey (entry not included), and ride under Westminster Bridge with Big Ben directly overhead. Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and Cleopatra's Needle on the riverbank are all part of the route, with a photo stop at the London Eye. The Changing of the Guard at Horseguards Parade may be visible depending on the day, and you'll learn about the Downing Street garden and the Old Admiralty Building from your guide.

Midway through, you stop at the Lamb & Flag in Covent Garden for an optional pint of local beer. The tour ends at the Graffiti Tunnel under Waterloo Station, the only legal street art zone in the area and made famous by Banksy. Spray paint is provided, and you get to create your own mural on the tunnel walls alongside working street artists. Secure bag storage is available at the start, so you can leave belongings behind while you ride.

What’s included

• A classic British bicycle with optional basket.
• helmet or tweed flat cap.
• luggage storage at the meeting point.
• spray paint for the graffiti session.
• and a local English-speaking guide for the full route.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Under 13: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Tally Ho Experiences

Is this one for you?The three and a half hours of easy cycling and flat terrain suit anyone new to London or returning for a second look, whether you're fit or just want a relaxed pace. The route covers the major landmarks and hidden corners in one ride, and the graffiti session at the end is something you won't find on a walking tour. If hands-on street art appeals to you, this is the one to pick.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years). Under 13: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Graffiti Tunnel and can I really paint there?

The Graffiti Tunnel under Waterloo Station is London's only legal graffiti zone, famous for street art by Banksy and other artists. The tour includes spray paint and time for you to paint your own mural on the tunnel walls alongside working street artists.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to join this tour?

No. The route is easy-going and flat, designed for all fitness levels. You start with a warm-up loop in Archbishop's Park to get comfortable on the bike, and the pace stays relaxed throughout the three and a half hours.

What happens at the Lamb & Flag pub stop?

The Lamb & Flag is a historic pub in Covent Garden, older than the USA and once known as the "bucket of blood" for its connection to bare-knuckle boxing. You stop there for an optional pint of local beer. It's not mandatory, and soft drinks are available too.

Will I see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace?

You ride up the Mall to Buckingham Palace and may catch part of the Horseguards changeover at Horseguards Parade, depending on the day and time. The guide shares tales of Royal history whether or not the ceremony is happening.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes a classic British bicycle with optional basket, helmet or tweed flat cap, luggage storage, spray paint at the graffiti zone, and a local English-speaking guide for the full three and a half hours. Food and drinks are not included except for the optional pub stop you pay for separately.