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Original e-Bike Tour: Smugglers & City Builders

4.9 Excellent 138 reviews
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3h 30m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

Ride an electric bike along the Thames and through east London's docks and streets, following stories of privateers and traders. Bike hire, a helmet and a guide are included; riders must be at least fourteen. 4.93 from 138 reviews at €77 per person for 3h 30m.

From the guide

Discover the east side of London on the city’s original e-bike tour! Cruise alongside the Thames with electric power at your fingertips as you explore streets once ruled by daring privateers and ambitious traders. From shadowy docks to soaring cathedrals, uncover hidden stories of adventure and intrigue—an unforgettable, easy ride through London’s historic heart.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 14:00
Scheduled through October 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 14:00. Scheduled through October 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Helmet
Bicycle use: eBike
Guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Entry to sites/attractions

Itinerary

Tate Modern Stop 1
The tour guide will speak about the museum
5 min
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Stop 2
The tour guide will speak about the history of the Globe
5 min
Borough Market Stop 3
The tour guide will speak about the history of the market and influence of food in London
10 min
Tower Bridge Stop 4
you’ll be off to cross the picture-postcard Tower Bridge, all the while taking in the spectacular London skyline with its iconic skyscrapers
Pass by
St. Katharine Docks Stop 5
From there, it's a ride along the river to the old Dockyards, an atmospheric maze of warehouses and alleyways
10 min
City of London Stop 6
Then it's to the Square Mile, London’s financial district, where you’ll pass through a bedrock of institutions such as Lloyd’s of London, the Royal Exchange, and Mansion House, each a delight for architecture enthusiasts.
10 min
The famous arches Stop 7
15 min
The London Bicycle Tour Company Stop 8
Back to base
Pass by

Departure & Return

Start point

Departure Point: The London Bicycle Tour Company Directions: We are a 5 mins walk from Lambeth North station, and a 10 mins walk from Waterloo. Our shop is located on the crossroads with Lambeth Road and Kennington Road. It is opposite the Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park.

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End point

Departure Point: The London Bicycle Tour Company Directions: We are a 5 mins walk from Lambeth North station, and a 10 mins walk from Waterloo. Our shop is located on the crossroads with Lambeth Road and Kennington Road. It is opposite the Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Minimum age is 14 years

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

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Ranked #19 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €407, median €38; typical length 2h 30m. 5 of 47 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 47 Pub Tours & Pub Crawls

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