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£199.50 for up to 4 participants, £29.50 extra per additional guest
3 hours
Flexible
Every day
Open
Easy

Family London Adventure

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Get your children into the heart of the city with a Family London Adventure. On this more flexible route, we work with you to find something for every member of your family to enjoy.

As you cycle along some of city's quietest and safest routes, there's plenty to see. Parakeets squawk overhead as you visit some of London's most famous royal landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Park, and the Houses of Parliament. Beyond this, the choice is yours: relax in St James's Park and greet the pelicans, or burn the children's energy in a race along the Mall? Head to Trafalgar Square to hear astounding tales from history, or get the perfect family photo by a royal palace?

This is our best tour of London for families with younger children, where we can move at a speed to suit you. When booking this tour, you can be confident that your experienced guide will work with you to suit your interests, delight your family, and organise breaks for those who need them. If you think you might want to visit a play park or get some food during your journey, then this is the tour for you.

Our tour guides know stories to entertain guests of every age, from the six wives of Henry VIII to the traditions of the Changing of the Guard. While younger guests admire the nation's most handsome squirrels, let your teenager learn the secrets of the royal family as you take in a global landmark. Booking this private tour assures you that your guide will give every member of your family their best experience of London.

Get the family something to remember - Book your Family London Adventure today!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the included on the private family tour?

The Family London is a private guided cycling experience designed for families with children of all ages. The experience can be fully customised to your family’s preferences. Your expert guide can include playground stops, snack breaks, a ride through the Royal Parks, and visits to London’s famous landmarks such as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and the London Eye. The route will be tailored to your family’s interests and pace, making the tour fun, flexible, and comfortable for everyone. The tour can be conducted in multiple languages including English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish, depending on guide availability.

How long does the family tour last?

The family tour lasts about 3 hours and moves at a relaxed pace suitable for families. Your private expert guide will choose calm streets, quiet parks, and safe pathways, with frequent stops for photos, playgrounds, snacks, and sightseeing.

 

 

Will we see any wildlife on the tour?

Yes! As you ride along London’s Royal Parks and green spaces, you may see white pelicans, cheeky squirrels, squawking parakeets, ducks, swans, and a variety of birds. Your guide will let you know where to find the local wildlife, making it an engaging experience for children and adults alike.

What age groups are suitable for this family tour?

The Family London Adventure is suitable for children of all ages. We provide children’s bikes for those who can cycle independently and child seats on adult bikes for smaller children who cannot. The tour moves at a relaxed pace to suit you, making it safe and enjoyable for the whole family.

Are meals or snacks included in the tour?

Snacks and refreshments are not included, but your experienced private guide will recommend family-friendly cafés and picnic spots along the route.

What do we need to bring?

We recommend:

  • Comfortable clothing and shoes
  • Weather-appropriate layers, such as a light coat in wetter weather
  • In hotter weather, bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a water bottle
  • In colder weather, we offer a selection of gloves for sale in our shop
  • You may also want to bring a small bag, but larger bags will need to be stored at the shop during your tour
  • A camera or phone for capturing the the perfect family photo!

What happens if it rains?

London rarely experiences all-day rain. Typically, we get short showers, and we do our best to find shelter while they pass.

The tour runs in most weather conditions, so please dress accordingly. In cases of extreme weather, we may reschedule or offer alternatives.

Please see our full terms and conditions for details regarding our refund policy in the event of rain.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes.  As this is a private tour, a dedicated tour guide will be booked for your group immediately upon payment. You can also select from our available languages to ensure the best possible family experience.

Is riding a bicycle in London safe for tourists?

We understand that visitors often have concerns about cycling safety in a major city like London. Our experienced perspective is that cycling in London, particularly when guided by our team, is comparable in safety to walking on the pavement. This assertion is based on the safety measures we implement and the continuous improvements in the city's infrastructure.

Taking one of our tours means you will travel with a knowledgeable guide whose first priority is safety. Your guide will have deep knowledge of London's streets, traffic patterns, and potential hazards along a route they will have covered many times. They will know the hazards of the route you cycle, actively watch for situations that visitors might not notice, and seek to pre-emptively mitigate any circumstance that might arise.

Every tour begins with a safety briefing, telling you everything you need to know. Wearing a helmet is mandatory, to ensure the highest level of safety and visibility for all. We must be realistic: we cannot guarantee that a bicycle will never fall over, but we are absolutely committed to showing you the city safely and responsibly.

We use our knowledge to plan our routes, maximising the use of separated bike lanes, and minimising encounters with traffic by travelling along quieter streets. The areas that we travel through are generally covered by speed limits of 20mph (32kph), and when it is necessary to cross a busy road, these sections are managed with extreme caution and clear guidance from our tour leaders, and when necessary, they will not hesitate to make tours dismount and walk.

Although it has long been one of the world's greatest metropolises, London is increasingly a cycling city, with bicycle infrastructure consistently improving year after year. This has been very noticeable since the pandemic, with the number of journeys by bike increasing by 43% between 2019 and 2025 according to Transport for London.

We think cycling in London is an exceptionally rewarding and safe way to navigate London, offering the best blend of safety, sightseeing, and speed. With us, you can have confidence in safely enjoy exploring London on two wheels.

What are the highlights?

Highlights include:

  • Family-friendly cycling on some of the capital's calmest routes
  • See royal landmarks: Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Park, the Houses of Parliament
  • Explore the massive green spaces of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens
  • Spot pelicans, squirrels, and other park wildlife
  • Age-adapted stories: playful for kids, and fiercer truths for teens
  • Frequent breaks for photos and exploration
  • Discover hidden corners and local royal secrets
  • Perfect for families seeking fun, stress-free sightseeing

Which is the best bike tour for me?

For families with children under 10, a Family London Advevnture offers the most compact and flexible experience to ensure enjoyment for all. Families with older children might consider the Gold Classic Tour or the Total E-London Tour, recommended to all as a perfect introduction to London. These help you see the best-known highlights of the city up close, within a few hours, either as part of an open tour or privately.

If you’re looking for a mix of royal and cultural vibes, the Love London Tour is a great option. To get off the tourist trail and deep into the streets that built Britain, The Original E-bike Tour or the Destination London Tour are both great choices. Later in the day, the Sunset Tour will show you the beauty of London, both old and new.

Can I still join if I don’t ride a bike?

Children too small to be able to ride independently will need to fit into an attached bike seat to be able to join the tour.

Any guest physically capable of riding independently will have their own bike, and will need to be comfortable riding alongside traffic on public roads in London. Although we have solutions that may enable a way around this, we cannot guarantee their availability on the date of your tour and strongly recommend that all guests are capable of riding a bike independently.

Those who cannot ride are still very welcome to explore London with us by joining one of our walking tours instead. Our walking tours are a great alternative, offering a relaxed way to discover the city’s landmarks, history, and hidden gems on foot with an expert guide.
 

Are bikes provided?

Yes, we provide comfortable, well-maintained bicycles for all guests. Our traditional Dutch-style bikes are designed for comfort and easy riding, and come in a range of frame sizes. With an upright seating position, they offer great balance and a relaxed cruising experience. Their seats are fully adjustable, making them suitable for riders of different heights, including shorter cyclists.

You can also choose to upgrade to an E-bike for an additional fee, for an extra boost on your tour.

Do I have to wear a helmet?

Yes, helmets are always required. We provide these free of charge for all guests, in a range of sizes. Wearing a helmet is a mandatory condition of our insurance when taking part in a tour in London, aside from being the safest way to travel by bike.

Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?

Yes, cancellations or changes are possible, in accordance with our terms and conditions. Refunds are possible up to 24 hours before your original booking, and it may be possible to rearrange the time of your tour after that.

Please check your booking confirmation for details. If you’ve already booked but your plans have changed, please let us know as soon as possible. Each tour has a maximum capacity, so cancelling in advance allows us to offer your place to other guests.