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London's Best Kept Secret Bike Tour

4.9 · 75 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by London Cycle Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h
Group
Shared, up to 7 travellers
Guide languages
German, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
10:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Follow a traffic-free riverside route through South London’s parks, waterwheels and village streets in a small shared group of up to seven.

A guide, bicycle, helmet and rain gear are included; food and drinks at the pub stop cost extra. 4.91 from 75 reviews at €82 per person for 4h.

In our comparison: #7 of 15 in Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €82 per adult.

Included and not included

  • bicycle and helmet provided
  • light rain poncho (if needed)
  • local Guide
  • luggage and unneeded bags can be stored for free
  • waterproof trousers (if needed)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drink

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.9
75 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 74 of 75

Star breakdown of all 75 ratings

5 stars
71 · 95%
4 stars
3 · 4%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the peaceful riverside ride and local history; the starting point is outside central London.

Praised

  • Peaceful riverside paths through parks and woodland
  • Friendly guidance with stories about local mills and industrial history
  • Mostly flat paths and a pace many occasional cyclists find manageable
  • Relaxed pub stops with meals that riders enjoy

Complaints

  • The start is outside central London, adding a journey for visitors staying in the centre

Written by Guidekin from the 68 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (15 October 2018 to 8 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We will meet at my House which is a 1 min walk from Colliers Wood underground Station. Colliers Wood station is on the Northern line and about 20 min from the centre. Come out Colliers Wood tube station and turn sharp left. Pass the shops and after 50m turn left again into South Gardens. Walk straight on for 100m and my house is on the left hand side of the road, Nr19, opposite the blue entrance gate to the school and before the black entrance gate to the park. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:30 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
London Cycle Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • minimum age is 15

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age 15+ minimum age is 15

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Bike Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #7 of 15€824h4.91 (75)shared, max 7
London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art€783h 30m4.95 (983)shared
Private Bike or eBike Gold Classic Tour London€1583h4.98 (134)private
Love London Bike Tour€603h 30m4.93 (226)shared

Ranked #7 of 15 in Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €50 to €253, median €71; typical length 3h 30m. 2 of 15 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 15 Bike Tours

From €82 per adult