• Roupell Street - Discover Roupell Street, a captivating snapshot of 1820s London, featuring charming Georgian homes originally built for the working class. John Roupel reclaimed marshland and named the streets after his family. Confusion among postmen led to street name changes. The area narrowly escaped destruction in an 1829 fire, highlighting the importance of fire insurance. Look for plaques on houses – without one, private firefighters would let your house burn. Despite WWII bombings, these streets endure.

Visit The King’s Arms, a Grade II Victorian Pub, offering 10 real ales, including local brews. Once an undertaker’s and magistrates’ court, it now serves excellent Thai cuisine.

• Blackfriars Bridge - Explore the bridge opened in 1869 by Queen Victoria. It is named after the Dominican Friars who had their monastery at the north end of the bridge. The tops of the support columns are shaped like pulpits in their memory.
• The Cockpit - The Cockpit pub was the site of monastic houses, and Dominican friars had their monastery here. Shakespeare purchased the gatehouse and lived here.
• St. Paul’s Cathedral - St. Paul’s Cathedral, a symbolic London landmark, hosted Prince Charles and Lady Diana’s wedding and Winston Churchill’s funeral. Wellington and Nelson also rest here. With a rich history dating back to 604 AD, old St. Paul’s was destroyed in the Great Fire of London, 1666. Christopher Wren rebuilt it, symbolizing resilience. Despite WWII bombings, St. Paul’s stands tall as a symbol of survival.
• St. Mary-le-Bow - Discover the church, whose bells are the most famous in London, where if you are born within the sound of Bow bells, you are a true Cockney Londoner.
• Guildhall - Immerse yourself in Medieval London at the town hall of the City of London and hear stories of the peculiar, ancient traditions that have remained unchanged since the Middle Ages.
• The Mansion House, City of London - Uncover the history of the highest point in the City of London, significant since Roman times. Learn about Mansion House (the home of the Lord Mayor of London) and the Bank of England.
• Leadenhall Market - Visit the Victorian market, designed by Sir Horace Jones, which in Roman times was the location of the Forum and Basilica. Here you’ll discover the Harry Potter locations of Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron.
• Lloyds of London - Explore and be captivated by the diverse architecture at the heart of the City of London. See the architectural masterpiece of Richard Rogers’ Lloyds of London Skyscraper, surrounded by its neighbors the Cheesegrater and the Gherkin, in contrast to St Andrew Undershaft, a pre-1666 fire church, built when Henry VIII was king (1517).
• London Wall - Discover one of the oldest parts of London and see the Roman wall of London, part of which was built by Romans around 200 AD.
• Cable Street Mural - Visit the mural completed in 1983 in one of London’s most diverse, multicultural areas. It depicts the battle between fascists and protesters in 1936 when the area was predominantly Jewish.
• Shadwell Basin - Explore one of London’s original docks, in an area that has been regenerated since the 1980s, and learn about the history of what was, 100 years ago, the busiest docks in the world.
• Tobacco Dock Ltd - Explore the ornamental canal and old tobacco warehouses in the heart of the old London Docks, which have been redeveloped since the 1980s.
• St. Katharine Docks - Explore the last of London’s docks to be built in 1825 and the first to close down in the 1960s. The area was the site of the hospital St Katherine’s by the Tower, founded in 1147 by Queen Matilda.
• Tower Bridge - Tower Bridge, an iconic symbol of London, is a combined bascule and suspension bridge that spans the River Thames. Completed in 1894, it was designed by Sir Horace Jones and engineered by Sir John Wolfe Barry. The bridge features two neo-Gothic towers connected by a central walkway and has become a major tourist attraction. The Tower Bridge Exhibition, housed within the towers, offers visitors a chance to learn about the bridge’s history and enjoy panoramic views of the city from the glass-floored walkway. The bascules are raised around 800 times a year to allow tall ships to pass through, providing a spectacular sight for onlookers.
• Tower of London - Discover the Tower of London, an iconic historical site built by William the Conqueror shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Once a royal palace, menagerie, observatory, and armory, it is most famous as a state prison and execution site. Entering through Traitors Gate often meant a grim fate. Notable figures like William Wallace, Thomas More, Henry VI, and Edward V met their demise here, as did Henry VIII’s wives Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard. Today, the Tower houses the magnificent Crown Jewels, a must-see for any visitor.
• HMS Belfast - Experience the grandeur of the World War II Cruiser Class Destroyer ship, built in the same shipyard as the Titanic in Belfast. The ship protected convoys in WWII and the Korean War and was part of the D-Day Landings on June 6th, 1944. Today, it is a floating museum, where you can see interiors that doubled as the Royal Yacht Britannia in Netflix’s The Crown.
• City Hall - View the former City Hall of London, designed by Norman Foster.
• St. Dunstan in the East - Enjoy a moment in a quiet space in the middle of the bustling City of London. The original church was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 but was rebuilt by Wren.
• The Monument to the Great Fire of London - View the great monument to the Great Fire of London of 1666. Standing at 202 ft high, if laid on its side, the golden urn on top would land at Thomas Farriner’s bakery shop on Pudding Lane, where the fire started on September 2, 1666.
• Southwark Bridge - Witness Shakespeare’s Globe from one of London’s finest bridges. Experience the magic of Shakespeare’s Globe, a 1997 reconstruction of the original 1599 venue. As home to The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, it saw the debut of many Shakespearean classics.
• Tate Modern - Tate Modern, the world’s most-visited modern art gallery, opened in 2000 after transforming a 1950s Bankside Power Station. Its twisted brick pyramid, a 2016 extension, features a 10th-floor viewing gallery. The impressive turbine hall hosts changing, monumental commissions. A masterpiece itself, the building is worth visiting even for non-art lovers. Admire works by renowned 20th/21st-century artists, from Mondrian and Richter to Rothko and Picasso.

• Local guide
• Hand built British bicycle
• Rain poncho (if required)
• Tweed cap (optional)
• Helmet (optional)

• Gratuities
• Snacks and drinks

Embark on a peaceful cycling tour through London’s tranquil streets, revealing its rich historical tapestry. The journey includes visits to renowned landmarks and the city’s hidden gems. Pedal through Wapping, once frequented by pirates, pass by the remnants of London’s Roman wall, and cross the iconic Tower Bridge. Enjoy an up-close view of St. Paul’s Cathedral and explore sites from the magical world of Harry Potter. This tour provides more than just sightseeing; it offers a chance to experience the contrast of London’s ancient ruins, historic pubs, and contemporary architectural marvels.

• Minimum alcohol drinking age is 18 years
• Riders must be aged 13 years and over
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• The content of this tour includes references to history and stories that some might find disturbing.

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