Secret London Tour

Rough, tough and full of character, the East End was once a fearsome place that even the police avoided if they could! But as the river served to welcome trade from all parts of the world, the East End has grown over the centuries and developed a culture of extraordinary richness and diversity – and what better way to unravel the layers of history than on a bike tour, revealing all that is unique, strange and amusing about this captivating piece of London.

The SECRET LONDON TOUR follows a route along the river taking in attractions like the Tate Modern art gallery and Shakespeare’s Globe theatre, whilst also visiting Borough Market and the glorious Southwark Cathedral. After safely navigating Tower Bridge (our guides are expertly trained to keep you safe from the villains and foul-mouthed characters that once lurked here!), we explore the Tower itself and ‘Dead Man’s Hole’ to see if we can retrieve any bodies found floating in the river Thames!

Moving quite literally from rags to riches, we next explore the old docks of the East End, the Battle of Cable Street mural and wonderful Artillery and Brick Lanes, before moving on to the splendours of the City of London, including The Bank of England and the Royal Exchange. Yet, not quite finished with London past, we show you the place from where the Romans measured all distances in Britannia, the flame-topped monument to the Great Fire of London and the historic ‘Bow Bells’, from where all true Cockney’s are born within earshot.

Inevitably, the tour has its wacky stories to tell – such as the ‘Leap of Faith’ by a London Bus over Tower Bridge; The Polar Bear that could regularly be seen on the banks of the River Thames catching its own dinner; And the 'rude' stockbrokers, banished from the Royal Exchange and forced to trade from the local coffee shop.

Tours last approximately 3 and a half hours, including a break and DEPART DAILY AT 2.45pm.

Bikes are included. Our cruiser bicycles are ideal for…’cruising’ obviously!...around London. Our bikes are fun, fresh, comfy and packed with personality, and since they are made out of aluminium they are as light as a feather. Nothing makes you feel like a kid again than riding around on a beach cruiser. So come on, put on some shorts and sandals and come and have a little two-wheeled fun. (of course, if you want to use your own bike you can do so)

Tour Highlights
Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe
City Hall
Southwark Cathedral and
Borough Market
Lloyds of London and Jennifer Lopez's bizarre insurance policy
Dead Man's Hole
'Cycle over the Tower Bridge
Harry Potter Movie Scene
London Docks
Battle of Cable Street Mural
The mystery of Jack the Ripper
Artillery and Brick Lane
Pub with legendary tunnel to the Tower of London
City of London, Bank of England and the Royal Exchange
The Gherkin
Monument to the Great Fire of London
The 'Bow Bells'