Best of · UK BIKE TOURS
Good uk bike tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride through central London for about three and a half hours with a local guide such as Dominic, Chris, or Tim. You’ll see Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, St Paul’s, and more, with bikes supplied and helmets available on request.
“Great overview of some highlights of London. Ben our tour guide was lovely and extremely knowledgeable. Very fun!!!”
Ride through central London with guides such as Ollie, Nani, Chris, Dominic, and Brigitte. See Westminster, St James’s Park, Covent Garden, Smithfield Market, and St Paul’s Cathedral, with photo stops, stories, and a bathroom and food break.
“Nani, Thank you very much for this unforgettable bike tour, thanks to your kindness, joy and humor.”
Ride a classic British bicycle through Westminster, St James’s Park, Covent Garden, and the Thames sights with guides such as James or Edward. Stop at the Lamb & Flag for an optional drink, then spray-paint your own mark in Waterloo’s graffiti tunnel. Small groups keep the pace friendly and personal.
“This was such an awesome tour. We saw so many great sights and our guide was very knowledgeable and fun! Highly recommend!”
Ride through York with guides such as Cecil and Andy on a relaxed, mostly flat route of less than five miles. See York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, the city walls, Rowntree Park, and St William’s College while hearing Roman, Viking, chocolate, and ghost stories.
“I cannot recommend this trip highly enough. Cecil was fantastic and the tour was so enjoyable. This has been the highlight of my stay. Cecil is very knowledgeable and felt he made this tour what it was. My partner could not stop smiling. Thank you cecil. Really appreciate it. From shewley & Robert. Hopefully he will get me my own bike soon”
Ride with guides such as Paul, Pat, Ollie, and Johnny through London’s East End and financial district. Expect Tower Bridge, Brick Lane, old docks, Jack the Ripper tales, Harry Potter film locations, Bow Bells, an East End pub, and lively storytelling.
“Paul was an absolutely fantastic guide! He didn't just show us places; he unlocked London's secrets with super interesting information at every stop. He made the whole tour incredibly fun and engaging, and I finished the day having learned some great things about the city. A huge thank you to Paul for your dedication and enthusiasm!”
Cycle through central London with a guide such as Charlie, Abby, Lincoln, or Noel, stopping at Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, and more. Bikes and helmets are included, and the small group is capped at 12 people.
“It was a great way to get an overview of the city. But the microphone really didn’t work so we couldn’t hear our guide well. And the tour made it sound like there would be a break in the gardens and we didn’t take one so it was a longer time than I would have chosen to ride if I had known there wouldn’t be a break.”
Join Alison for a two-hour, small-group ride through Inverness on cruiser bikes. Follow the River Ness, Ness Islands, Caledonian Canal, botanic gardens and Merkinch Nature Reserve on mostly flat paths, with local stories, wildlife and history along the way.
“Alison was a great guide and enjoyed biking along the canal! In spite of the wind and some rain we were able to finish!”
Ride through central London with guides such as Pat, Ollie, and Paul, stopping at Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, and St. Paul’s. The mostly flat route uses parks, riverside paths, and cycle lanes, with entertaining history and a snack break.
“Loved our tour throughout London. it was super hot but Ollie our tour guide was amazing!”
Join Johann for a 4-hour-45-minute ride through Edinburgh’s parks, hills, cycleways, beaches, Leith, and New Town. Choose a manual bike or e-bike, with hotel pickup, helmet, gloves, rain jacket, water, and a small group of up to 10. Two uphill sections can be walked or eased with pedal assist.
“Very good tour with amazing views of Edinburgh! I would definitely do this again on a return trip. Tour guide was very knowledgeable.”
Ride from Blackfriars Street through Holyrood Park, walk up Arthur’s Seat, pause at Dr. Neil’s Garden, and return by the Innocent Railway Path. Guides such as Turlough, Frodo, and Peter mix local stories with clear cycling guidance. Regular bikes cost $60, with e-bikes available for $15 more.
“Informative tour and great to experience the wilderness within the city, not just the busy streets.”
Cycle Belfast with local guide David on a relaxed three-hour route through the Peace Wall, Shankill Road, City Hall, St. George’s Market, Titanic Quarter, and Cathedral Quarter. The mostly flat ride suits many ability levels, with a maximum of 15 people and time to write a message on the wall.
“This was a fantastic tour. A great way to learn about the history of Belfast as well as the present. Belfast is very flat so it was easy to cycle around. Sunday morning tour so it was also nice and quiet. This is a brilliant way to keep the kids entertained whilst learning all about the place. We regularly take bike tours in cities. This was definitely one of the better ones.”
Ride about 14 kilometers through Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park, Westminster, and central London with guide Ola. Expect flat park paths, royal sights, short walks, photo stops, and lively stories. Bikes, helmets, and occasional snacks or hot drinks are provided.
“Ola was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and thoughtful. Nothing Ham Bike tours is a great group! Ola made our tour extra special because he made homemade muffins and brought hot chocolate and tea for a mid- bike ride treat! So wonderful!”
Ride a provided e-bike through central London with a small group of up to 10. Guides such as Younis and Yunis lead you past Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s, Shakespeare’s Globe, Borough Market, London Bridge, and Tower Bridge in 2 hours 15 minutes.
“Great way to see the highlights of London. E-bikes were great and felt safe while riding. Would recommend this tour!”
Ride an adult-size English Pashley bicycle through Westminster, St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden. Guides such as Katie, Olivia, Stewart and Jasper mix history with humor, then lead you to a traditional pub and Leake Street for spray-paint fun.
“We had an amazing time on our tour! Stewart was a great guide and provided a wealth of knowledge on English/London history. Also helped that we had a great group that all meshed really well with each other. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting London that wants a simplified way of seeing all of the big attractions and also some hidden gems of the city that you may otherwise look over! Cannot say enough good things about this tour, it made our trip.”
Ride with guides including Ricky, Stuart, or Ricardo from Edinburgh Quay through parks, quiet paths, Arthur’s Seat, Portobello Beach, Leith, and New Town. Choose an e-bike if you are 14 or older. Expect about three and a half hours, small groups, city traffic, hills, and plenty of local history.
“This was super fun. We had a great time with our guide, Ricardo, and his precious dog, Lucy 💕Went around the city, through the park, and to the coast. So much great information, and a bit of exercise. A great way to see the city, and learn at the same time. Highly recommend. Thanks Ricardo & Lucy!”
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