--- title: Original e-Bike Tour: Smugglers & City Builders lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 77 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 138 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 19 of 47 (Pub Tours & Pub Crawls) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/original-e-bike-tour-smugglers-city-builders/ --- # Original e-Bike Tour: Smugglers & City Builders **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Departure Point: The London Bicycle Tour… - Starts 14:00: one departure a day - Children from €62: ages 10 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €77 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.93/5 from 138 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: The London Bicycle Tour Company Ltd. ## What's included - Helmet - eBike - Guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Entry to sites/attractions ## Itinerary 1. **Tate Modern** (5m) - The tour guide will speak about the museum 2. **Shakespeare's Globe Theatre** (5m) - The tour guide will speak about the history of the Globe 3. **Borough Market** (10m) - The tour guide will speak about the history of the market and influence of food in London 4. **Tower Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - you’ll be off to cross the picture-postcard Tower Bridge, all the while taking in the spectacular London skyline with its iconic skyscrapers 5. **St. Katharine Docks** (10m) - From there, it's a ride along the river to the old Dockyards, an atmospheric maze of warehouses and alleyways 6. **City of London** (10m) - 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. 7. **The famous arches** (15m) 8. **The London Bicycle Tour Company** (pass by, no stop) - Back to base ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJG_qZe74EdkgRDBpxqaH0ejo ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Pub Tours & Pub Crawls | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #19 of 47** | €77 | 3h 30m | 4.93 (138) | shared | | [Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour](/uk/london/tours/soho-music-historic-pubs-tour/?format=md) | €38 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (2355) | shared | | [London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs](/uk/london/tours/london-small-group-tour-of-historical-pubs/?format=md) | €42 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (11782) | shared | | [Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London](/uk/london/tours/royal-historic-pubs-walking-guided-tour-in-london/?format=md) | €38 | 2h | 4.99 (995) | shared | Ranked #19 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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