London & UKTours for theCurious

We're a small, owner-run team — not a franchise. Every tour is led by one of our own guides who lives in London and knows the city intimately. We keep groups small (max 10 on bike tours), ride proper British-made bikes, and build our routes around the quiet backstreets and hidden corners that bigger operators skip. Think of it less as a tour and more as exploring with a well-connected local friend.

Not at all. Our routes are flat, follow cycle lanes and quiet streets, and we ride at a relaxed, conversational pace with plenty of stops for photos, stories, and the occasional gin tasting. If you can ride a bike, you can do our tours. We also have a range of bike sizes and styles, including step-through frames and electric bikes on request.

Our tours run rain or shine — this is London, after all. Light rain rarely stops us, and we provide waterproof ponchos if needed. If conditions are genuinely unsafe (heavy storms, flooding), we'll contact you in advance to reschedule or offer a full refund. Our small-group and private bike tours are also covered by a money-back guarantee.

Absolutely, with three rules. Our classic small-group bike tours welcome riders aged 13 and over, old enough to handle a bike confidently in London and enjoy the stories, tastings, and pace of the ride. The London eBike Tour is different: the law says you must be 14 or over to ride an electric bike, and our riders also need to be at least 1.55m tall, with no pillion passengers on that semi-private ride. For families with younger children, we'd recommend our Private Family Bike Tour, where the whole experience is shaped around your kids. We adjust the route, pace, and stops to suit their ages, with regular breaks for snacks, stories, and loo stops. Because it's just your family and a dedicated guide, we can give you our full attention and keep things safe and relaxed. Child seats, tag-along bikes, trailers, and smaller bikes may be available depending on age, height, and availability. On the Private London eBike Tour, up to two eligible younger passengers can ride pillion behind adult riders, subject to our suitability guidance. Adults who would like to ride pillion can ask us before booking.

Most of our bike tours meet at our headquarters, a two-minute walk from Lambeth North Underground Station on the Bakerloo line. The exact address and directions are sent with your booking confirmation. For tailored itineraries, taxi tours, and day trips, we come to you — with hotel pick-up included as standard.

Everything you need: bike hire, helmet, a fully guided experience with a local expert, and any tastings or entry fees listed on the tour page. There are no hidden extras. Each tour page shows exactly what's included so you know what to expect before you book.