Where to Ride: the 15 Best UK Cycling Tours

1.London Classic Landmarks Bike Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,401 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Ride through London’s top landmarks with a local guide on a relaxed 3.5-hour bike tour covering Westminster, St. Paul’s, and more.

“My daughter was grazed by a double decker bus going through Trafalgar which could have been avoided by using cross walk. Tour guide was not local and did not have inexperienced or young riders near him, he took off, did not communicate the path or safety concerns along the way and put the group in dangerous situations. As an experienced cyclist, I was uncomfortable and worried for my daughter’s safety that I was riding along side to protect her as much as possible and could not wait for the bike ride to be over. I thought about calling a taxi several times.”

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2.Classic Gold 3.5-Hour Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,200 reviews · from $60

Review of London’s 3.5-hour Classic Gold bike tour, covering Westminster, St. Paul’s, Covent Garden, markets, guide quality, value, and practical tips.

“My tour was great, we were guided by Kim. He was knowledgeable about the areas we went to and kept us moving to see lots of sights around town. A great tour if you’re only in town for a few days and want to see a lot of the main attractions. I would highly recommend.”

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3.London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 943 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104

Review of London’s 3.5-hour Tally Ho bike tour, covering royal sights, quiet streets, a historic pub, and graffiti art.

“Luke was a fantastic guide, we learned so much, had fun, felt safe, not rushed and an overall wonderful experience!”

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4.Guided Bike Tour in York

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 592 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41Best value

Explore York by bike on a relaxed guided ride covering Minster, city walls, Viking and Roman history, Rowntree Park, and more.

“Cecil was an outstanding, informative, and fun guide. We learned a lot about York. Less than 5 miles of riding altogether, but it was just right to learn about York.”

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5.Secret London Tour by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 557 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $60

Cycle through secret East End streets, Brick Lane, Tower Bridge and London legends on this lively 3.5-hour guided bike tour.

“It was a really fun & interesting tour. The bicycles were really comfortable too.”

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6.Highlights of Royal London Bike Tour including Hyde Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Review of London’s 3.5-hour Royal London bike tour, covering Big Ben, Westminster, Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and the Royal Parks.

“It was hard to find something to do as a family with a baby and a toddler but found this awesome bike tour that accommodated all our needs. We all enjoyed it and had a good time. We got to hear some quick and fun history while doing a family thing. The website was quick and easy to booked and Fat tires provided good directions way prior to the scheduled time.”

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7.Inverness Bike Tour a 2 hours guided bike tour around the Waterways of Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 440 reviews · from $46

Review of Inverness Bike Tour, a flat two-hour ride along the River Ness, Caledonian Canal, gardens, islands, and nature reserve.

“The trip through the canals and parks and into the interior of Inverness was really interesting, informative, and felt very “un-tourist-like”. Allison was excellent!”

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8.Grand London Half-Day Bicycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 432 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $60

Cycle past Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, and secret Westminster lanes on a lively, small-group London bike tour.

“one of my favourite tours. Ollie was a brilliant guild and I highly recommend it. my 13 year old loved it too.”

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9.Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike or E-Bike Tour with Transfer by TBC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 427 reviews · 4 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $103

Cycle from Edinburgh’s hills to its beaches and port on a guided bike or e-bike tour with pickup, history, views, and local insight.

“This was a wonderful way to see Edinburgh! Johann was an outstanding tour guide, very personable and knowledgeable. The bikes were excellent and easy to operate (we chose the e-bikes). We would highly recommend this tour. We had no idea we were going to see as many sites as we did. Johann did a phenomenal job from beginning to end!”

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10.Edinburgh: Scenic Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 353 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

Review of Edinburgh’s 3-hour scenic bike tour, covering Arthur’s Seat, Holyrood Park, Duddingston, and the Innocent Railway Path.

“The tour guide, terrlock, was very nice and has sense of humor!”

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11.Belfast Bike Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Review of Belfast Bike Tours, a three-hour ride through murals, the Peace Wall, Titanic Quarter, markets, and Belfast’s historic center.

“We had a lovely tour guide named David. He made our bike tour memorable and fun with a few giggles on the way. would highly recommend. thank you so much.”

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12.Parks and Palaces Guided Morning Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 317 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $47

See London’s royal parks, palaces, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey by bike on a small-group morning tour with an entertaining guide.

“Our tour was great. Our guide Ula had to make changes on the go when streets were still blocked off as a result of the London Marathon. His knowledge & humour were very much appreciated by us”

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13.London E-Bike tour & Borough market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 316 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Explore London’s top sights by electric bike, from Westminster Abbey to Borough Market, with a small group and local guide.

“We booked this bike tour last minute because the timing worked, but I wish we had done more research. I’ve been on several bike tours in different countries, and this one was definitely below average. The route wasn’t the most interesting, and there are other tours that take you to much better locations with far stronger commentary and details about what you’re seeing. For the price, you can absolutely find something more worthwhile. My advice: do your research — there are better options out there.”

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14.Landmarks & Secrets Bike Tour with Pub & Street Art

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 314 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $101

Cycle past Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden and Leake Street on a lively London bike tour with a pub stop and street art.

“I liked jasper de guide, and the places we passed by”

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15.Edinburgh City Bike Tour – Choice of E-Bike or Manual

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $87

Review of Edinburgh’s 3.5-hour city bike tour, with e-bike or manual options, scenic parks, Arthur’s Seat, Portobello Beach, Leith, and practical tips.

“I really enjoyed the cycling tour around Edinburgh. Ricky was an excellent and pleasant guide, sharing interesting history of the areas as we rode and stopped. He was attentive and ensured everyone’s safety throughout the ride. The bike provided was well-maintained and in great condition, making the ride comfortable. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience on a beautiful day.”

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