Britain · CYCLING TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 cycling tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A 3.5-hour morning bike ride through London’s classic sights, with friendly guides, park access, and photo-ready stops.
“We had a fabulous tour of the city. Our guide Dominic was very knowledgeable and friendly. He ensured our safety and did a great job of keeping our group together throughout the tour. I highly recommend this experience!”
3.5-hour Secret London bike tour with Tower Bridge, East End docks, Brick Lane, Potter stops, and City skyline views for $60.
“Pat was fantastic! A wealth of knowledge which made it SO interesting and fun! Very cool to see a different side of London. The ride across Tower Bridge was wild! Well worth every penny!”
Morning bike tour through Kensington and Westminster with royal park paths, Big Ben selfies, and smooth riding for a small group.
“Enjoyed the variation of places we visited and the information given by the guide. Ola kindly provided coffee and delicious homemade muffins just at the right time as rain came down!!”
Ride handmade Pashley bikes through Westminster and Covent Garden, end at legal graffiti, and stop for a real ale pint with your group.
“Defined worth money. Thanks for our guide Stewart it was fun and interesting day around the city center. Highly recommend”
A small-group guided cycling tour of York that mixes car-free lanes, river paths, and funny, grisly history stops for easy orientation.
“I thoroughly enjoyed seeing York by bike and felt safe at all times. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting and I got to see wee nooks and crannies you might miss by foot or on the bus tours. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Ride a 15-person beer bike through Piccadilly and Soho with tunes, refilled glasses, and pub stops, in 1 or 2 hours.
“Soooo much fun! Even in the rain! Excellent hosts who were great fun-would definitely recommend-highlight of our weekend x”
Royal London bike tour from the South Bank, cruising past Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey with an expert guide for $56.
“A great way to see a lot in a short time interval. The tour guide was knowledgeable and provided entertaining pieces of additional information one would not normally find in a guide book. We had a wonderful experience.”
Cycle London at sunset on a 3-hour riverside route with famous bridges, St Paul’s, Parliament, and Westminster, led by safety-focused guides.
“Fantastic Tour with Ollie! He kept us safe as we had fellow bikers with young children as we toured a very busy London evening! We loved the music and the Information. Thank you, Ollie!”
Guided 2.5-hour bike tour in Bristol, $39. Car-free streets, Banksy murals, harborside history, and the Clifton Suspension Bridge view.
“Fabulous! I highly, highly recommend! I saw more of Bristol than I ever could have imagined in my short 2-3 hour bike tour and learned so much about the city's history.”
Cycle both Thames banks past Tower Bridge, see St Paul’s, Shakespeare’s Globe and the London Eye, then lunch at Borough Market.
“This was my third Fat Tyre tour in London. My guide, Dan was very informative and helpful. As I was alone the tour was adapted for me and I saw many of the sights on my Bucket List. Lunch was at Spitalfields Market where I had free time. I would thoroughly recommend this company as the tour allows you to see much more. Thanks again.”
Electric bike tour in 3 hours, hitting Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, the Guards, Big Ben, Parliament, and Westminster Abbey for $75.
“Ankle injury prevented me from going, so lost $106. Company would not refund any of the money. Very dissatisfied”
4-hour fat-tyre e-bike hire in Hayle, Cornwall. Easy hill help, Komoot routing, wildlife and sea views, plus helmets and water.
“What a wonderful way to experience the local area, a way you can't experience in a car! I highly recommend the fat-tyre e-bike experience.”
3.5-hour Beatles e-bike tour in Liverpool, $79 per person. Visit childhood homes, Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, and more with a live guide.
“Max was onze gids, hij vertelde met veel enthousiasme en liet ons alle bijzondere plekken zien die met de Beatles te maken hadden! We hebben genoten. Deze tour is echt een aanrader om te doen!”
Pedal-assist eBike highlights in Liverpool. Docks, cathedrals, Cavern Club and more on a 1.5-hour guided ride for $39.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our bicycle tour of Liverpool with Max. He was very informative, and very pleasant. It gave us a good orientation of the city, and places to visit after the tour.”
Full-day Cotswolds electric bike tour from Hanborough with Minster Lovell ruins, a Roman villa, small groups, and a garden pub stop.
“This is a must for anyone going to spend a day near Oxford. Oliver, our guide, was amazing, and the scenery was amazing. Absolutely loved it!”
Every kind of day out, from stone circles to stadium tunnels.
