--- title: Secrets of London Bike Tour: Thames, Tower Bridge, and Market lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 54 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.67 reviews: 60 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 19 of 25 (Thames River Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/secrets-of-london-bike-tour-thames-tower-bridge-and-market/ --- # Secrets of London Bike Tour: Thames, Tower Bridge, and Market **Guidekin's take:** Cycle along the River Thames, cross Tower Bridge and pause at Borough Market for lunch. Guiding, a bike and helmet are included; lunch costs extra, and everyone must ride independently with at least moderate fitness. 4.67 from 60 reviews at €54 per person for 4h. ## Overview Take this small-group bike tour along the River Thames and explore London's central riverside by bicycle! On this 4-hour guided bike tour, you'll see London's main attractions, including Big Ben, the London Eye and St Paul's Cathedral. Cycle across the Tower Bridge after we discover the culinary variety of Borough Market during a short lunch break. Numbers are limited on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your expert guide. ## Before you book - Meeting point: If exiting Waterloo station, - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Cost of lunch - Children from €42: ages 6 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €54 per person for the Small Group River Thames Tour option; other options up to €77 - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.67/5 from 60 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 92% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Fat Tire Bike Tours London ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Small Group River Thames Tour | €54 / person | English | Guaranteed Small Groups | | E-bike Upgrade (age 14+) | €77 / person | English | Electric bike | ## What's included - Guided bike tour - Use of bike and helmet for the duration of the tour ## Not included - Cost of lunch - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Thames River** (pass by, no stop) - Hop on a bicycle and take a guided small-group bike tour along the River Thames, right through the heart of central London. During its 2,000 years of existence, London has faced plagues, great fires, wars and more that have continuously shaped its cityscape -- your local... 2. **Big Ben** (5m) - Elizabeth Tower is the name of the famous clock tower which stands at the Houses of Parliament. The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell. 3. **London Eye** (5m) - Elegantly rotating over the River Thames, it's the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel. 4. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (10m) - St. Paul's has been the site of many historic state occasions; including Sir Winston Churchill's state funeral and the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. 5. **Tower of London** (10m) - One of London's most famous landmarks, the historic Tower houses the Crown Jewels, the prison cell of Sir Walter Raleigh, known as the Bloody Tower, and the Chapel of St. John and the Royal Armories. 6. **Shakespeare's Globe Theatre** (10m) - Founded by American actor and director Sam Wanamaker, Shakespeare's Globe explores Shakespeare's work and the playhouse for which he wrote 7. **Borough Market** (30m) - Stop for a break at the incredible Borough Market (lunch not included) one of London's largest food markets, famous for its wide range of food from all over the world. 8. **Tower Bridge** (10m) - Fortified, you will continue your tour, crossing one of London's most popular bridges, the Tower Bridge. From Tower Bridge you will pedal on to the area known as the City of London - the city’s financial center - where you’ll see some of the modern glass skyscrapers that have... 9. **The Monument to the Great Fire of London** (pass by, no stop) - You’ll then head on past the Monument to the Great Fire. 10. **Leadenhall Market** (10m) - See Leadenhall Market - one of London’s hidden 14th-century gems – and hear how it featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. 11. **London Bridge** (10m) - Make your way past an old medieval church that was bombed during the World War II blitz before cycling over London Bridge and back to Southwark - where your tour ends. Along the way, you'll also get a beer tasting included an authentic London pub! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - 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 If exiting Waterloo station, you can look for exit 2, then make a left out of the exit followed by your first left onto Mepham Street. You will then see our office across the street. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJn0RokFUFdkgRX7D8QQ8nr08 ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Children are not recommended on the tour unless they are proficient riders. All guests must be able to ride a bicycle on their own. If you have children in your group, please let us know how many and their ages so we can make sure we have the correct sized bikes. Attachments such as tag-a-longs and trailers are not permitted for the safety of the group. ## Compared with other Thames River Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #19 of 25** | €54 | 4h | 4.67 (60) | shared | | [High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London](/uk/london/tours/high-speed-thames-river-speedboat-in-london/?format=md) | €83 | 50 min | 4.96 (4332) | shared | | [Thames Rockets Sunset London Speedboat Experience](/uk/london/tours/thames-rockets-sunset-london-speedboat-experience/?format=md) | €77 | 50 min | 4.99 (259) | shared | | [Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London](/uk/london/tours/thames-high-speed-zone-speedboat-in-london/?format=md) | €77 | 45 min | 4.93 (602) | shared | Ranked #19 of 25 in Thames River Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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