Guided cycling tours · Barbican, London

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Like a Local

Intimate guided cycling tours from the Barbican — for those who want to discover the city, not just photograph it.

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500+
Cyclists Guided
5.0
Star Rated
10
Max Per Group
90
Min Experience
★ 5.0 TripAdvisor★ 5.0 GoogleFeatured in Time Out London

Our Routes

Three Ways to Discover London

Choose your adventure. Three carefully crafted routes, each revealing a different side of the city.

The Hidden CityMost Popular
90 MIN/MAX 10/Easy

The Hidden City

Discover secret corners and hidden alleyways of London that most visitors never see.

Route Highlights
Postman's Park · Bleeding Heart Yard · Cloth Fair · Charterhouse Square
£45 / per person
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Icons & InsightsFirst Timers
120 MIN/MAX 10/Moderate

Icons & Insights

London's greatest landmarks connected by bike — the ultimate first-timer tour.

Route Highlights
Tower of London · St Paul's Cathedral · Westminster · Buckingham Palace
£45 / per person
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Golden Hour CitySummer Only
150 MIN/MAX 10/Moderate

Golden Hour City

London at its most magical — a summer evening ride along the Thames as the sun sets.

Route Highlights
Thames Embankment · St Paul's at dusk · Millennium Bridge · South Bank at sunset
£55 / per person
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All tours depart from Barbican Centre, Silk Street. Groups of 10–20? Ask about private tours →

Our Promise

The Friends on Bikes Difference

We're not a franchise. We're two locals who live and work in the Barbican, and we've designed every route ourselves.

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Max 10 Guests

Your guide knows your name and can answer every question. We will never take more than 10 riders on an open tour.

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Genuinely Local Routes

We live in the Barbican. The City is our daily commute — we know every alley, hidden garden and shortcut the coach tours can't reach.

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Premium Bikes

Quality hybrid bikes, maintained daily before every departure.

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Everything Included

Bike, helmet, hi-vis vest and printed route map — all included. No hidden fees, ever.

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Flexible Cancellation

Cancel more than 48 hours before your tour for a full refund. Secure payment by Stripe.

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All Abilities Welcome

Flat, traffic-calmed routes with quality bikes maintained daily. Ages 12 and up.

The Process

Booking Takes Under Three Minutes

1

Choose Your Tour

Pick from three routes: a 90-minute hidden gem ride, a two-hour landmark tour, or a golden hour evening adventure.

2

Select Your Date

Our live calendar shows real-time availability. See exactly which dates and times are open.

3

Pay Securely

Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay — all secured by Stripe. Your booking reference arrives within 60 seconds.

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Show Up & Explore

Meet us at the Barbican Centre, Silk Street, 10 minutes before your tour. We take care of the rest.

Guest Reviews

What Our Guests Say

★ 5.0 — Based on reviews across TripAdvisor and Google

★★★★★
"The absolute highlight of our London trip. Our guide knew every hidden corner and the small group made it feel like a private tour."
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Sarah M.
Boston · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
"We've done bike tours in eight different cities and this was by far the best. The routes avoid traffic and the stories bring everything to life."
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Tom & Ellie
Edinburgh · Google
★★★★★
"I've lived in London 20 years and still discovered places I'd never seen. A completely new perspective on the city I thought I knew."
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Margaret K.
Melbourne · TripAdvisor

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