The London Bicycle Tour Company

I experienced a guided tour with this company a month ago and I was very satisfied. The weather was nice, the group and the guide friendly and I discovered many unknown sights.

Moreover, I was a bit anxious about riding a bicycle in London because of the trafficjam but the cycled almost only on cycle path, avoiding busy roads.

It is was real pleasure to explore the city and its beautiful parks on a bicycle !!

Family (two adults, and children 9 years + 7 years) had done Fat Tires bike tours in Berlin (good) and in Paris (disappointing) earlier this year. Now wanted to do a bike tour of our home city, London, and decided on this smaller operator. Very pleased with it. The guide was attentive and knowledgeable, and we all had a great time. The 7-year-old rode on a "hitch-hiker" style device which effectively converted my bike into a tandem. Almost all off road (in the Royal Parks, ot the riverside), and took us to some marvellous spots. Highly recommended.

I wish I had eaten beforehand though, or brought a packed lunch. The tour stops off at the cafe neaxt to the Sepentine Lido, which is seriously expensive.

I can’t fail to say that I enjoyed this tour which takes you off of the beaten track allowing you to see the ‘real’ London. It did, however, seem a little bit hit-and-miss with the organisation. It was a case of that bike will do, no option of a helmet or any other advice given. In fact, the girl thought I was just hiring a bike, it got a bit confusing.

At one point we had to carry our bikes down rather a lot of steps at Tower Bridge which was a struggle in the crowds, particularly for one older gentleman whilst the guide was off in the front.

The guide was OK, a bit vague in places, contradicted himself a bit but on the whole, did gives lots of interesting facts.

I would go again. It certainly puts a different spin on viewing London. I used a voucher but if I paid full price I’d probably try another company. Gabriel Wharf though, is a great location - very vibrant.

Overall it was huge fun, but not particularly professional.