London: E-Bike Tour, Borough Market & Iconic Bridges

Summary

See London’s icons by e-bike with food at Borough Market

You’ll ride an e-bike through central London with a small group, stopping at places like Tower Bridge and Shakespeare’s Globe while your local guide shares stories. Taste your way through Borough Market and take in views from the Thames path—all with helmet and bike included. Expect laughter, real London weather, and moments you’ll remember long after.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest, I nearly missed the start—couldn’t find the right side of Westminster for the meetup and ended up asking a guy in a bowler hat (he just grinned and pointed). Anyway, we got sorted, helmets on, and our guide—Samira—checked everyone’s bikes. She had this way of making you feel like you’d known her for ages. The electric bike was less intimidating than I thought; after wobbling once near Big Ben (no one saw, or at least pretended not to), I was rolling along with the group.

The route zipped us past the Houses of Parliament and along the Thames path. It smelled faintly of river mud and coffee from somewhere—I never figured out where. We stopped at St. Paul’s Cathedral for a quick story about its dome surviving WWII, then Samira waved us over to Shakespeare’s Globe. She tried to get us to pronounce “Clink” like a Londoner (I failed). At Clink Prison Museum, she explained where “thrown in the clink” comes from; there’s something about hearing that right where it happened that sticks with you.

Borough Market was pure chaos in the best way—steam rising off paella pans, someone shouting about fresh oysters, spices everywhere. We got time to wander and grab snacks (I went for a sausage roll; flaky pastry stuck to my gloves). If you’ve only seen Tower Bridge in photos, riding across it is another thing altogether—the wind was sharp but I couldn’t stop grinning. By then my legs were starting to feel it even with the electric assist, but no one seemed in a rush. Samira kept telling us little things about each bridge or building that don’t make it into guidebooks.

I still think about that view from Gabriel’s Wharf—St Paul’s against a weirdly blue sky for London. The tour ended before I wanted it to; funny how two hours can go so fast when you’re actually moving through a city instead of just looking at it from a bus window.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore London landmarks by e-bike

• Learn about Westminster Abbey
• See Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
• Visit Changing of the Guard
• View St Paul's Cathedral from Gabriel's Wharf
• Visit Shakespeare's Globe playhouse
• Explore Clink Prison Museum
• Discover Borough Market culinary delights
• Learn about London Bridge
• See Tower Bridge

Top questions

How long does the London e-bike tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

Is Borough Market included as a stop on this tour?

Yes, you’ll have time to explore Borough Market during the tour.

Do I need to be very fit for this e-bike tour?

No—you should be able to ride a bike confidently and keep up at 10–15 miles per hour with electric assist.

Are helmets provided on this London e-bike tour?

Yes, helmets are included for all participants.

Does the tour include entry fees for attractions?

No entry fees are included; stops are outside major landmarks for stories and photos.

What is the maximum weight allowed for riders?

The standard maximum weight is 115kg (250 pounds); heavier guests can request an adequate bike at extra charge.

Is hotel pickup included in this e-bike tour?

No hotel pickup is provided; public transport options are nearby the meeting point.

Are there any health restrictions for joining?

This tour isn’t recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health or certain joint issues.

What’s included

Your day includes use of an electric bike and helmet throughout the guided ride around central London. You’ll have time at Borough Market to buy snacks or lunch if you want. No hotel pickup or attraction entry fees are included—just bring yourself ready to ride and explore with your group before finishing back near Westminster.