Useful Links for Visitors & Cyclists in London

Curated resources to help you plan your visit, explore London safely, and support sustainable urban cycling.

Since 1991, the London Bicycle Tour Company has been helping visitors and locals discover the capital from the seat of a bicycle. As London's longest-running bike tour operator, we believe cycling is the single best way to experience the city—combining rich history, scenic parks, and vibrant backstreets while treading lightly on the environment.

To assist in planning your trip, we have compiled a list of trusted resources covering iconic London attractions, royal ceremonial schedules, transit navigation, and key cycling organisations that share our passion for greener streets.

Exploring Royal & Historic London

Whether you are joining us for the Classic Gold Tour or exploring independently, these links provide up-to-date schedules for key London landmarks and royal traditions.

Royal Parks & Green Spaces

London’s Royal Parks offer some of the finest cycling corridors and picturesque landscapes in the world.

• The Royal Parks Official Guide: Essential visitor guides, maps, and regulations for Hyde Park, Green Park, St James’s Park, Regent’s Park, and Kensington Gardens.
• Changing the Guard Schedule: Official times, ceremony details, and locations for the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and Horse Guards Parade.

Culture & Heritage

• Museum of London: Explore the fascinating history of London from prehistoric times to the modern era. Entry is free and makes an excellent companion to our historical guided tours.
• Historic Royal Palaces: Visitor information and ticketing for the Tower of London, Kensington Palace, and Hampton Court Palace.
• Visit London Official Tourist Board: Comprehensive guides on upcoming events, exhibitions, theatre shows, and city-wide travel tips.

Organisations Supporting Cycling & Eco-Mobility

At London Bicycle, our ethos centers around sustainable transport, road safety, and opening up city streets to cyclists of all ages and confidence levels. We are proud to highlight these key advocacy and infrastructure bodies working to make cycling accessible for everyone:

• London Cycling Campaign (LCC): Local advocacy for safe cycling infrastructure and cleaner air across all London boroughs.
• Sustrans: Custodians of the National Cycle Network; creators of sustainable walking and cycling routes across the UK.
• Cycling UK: The UK's national cycling charity, championing cyclists' rights, trail access, and community riding initiatives.
• TfL Cycling & Cycleways: Transport for London's official cycling hub, detailing citywide segregated Cycleways and safety initiatives.
• Cycle Cities Network: European alliance of independent bicycle tour operators promoting sustainable urban tourism and eco-friendly city exploration. Our friends and partners improving the quality of city bicycle tours.

Getting Around & Route Planning

Navigating London by bike or public transit is simpler when you have the right maps and travel alerts.

• TfL Journey Planner: Real-time travel alerts, tube updates, and multimodal route planning across Greater London.
• Thames Path National Trail: Scenic, traffic-free walking and cycling routes hugging the River Thames.
• Santander Cycles Hub: Information on London's public bike-share network for quick point-to-point journeys.
• Specialist Bicycle Hire: Reserve road, hybrid children, or electric bikes directly for independent city exploring for a few hours or long-term hire.

Helpful LBTC Visitor Pages

• Frequently Asked Questions: Everything you need to know about our tours, helmet policies, e-bike options, and meeting locations.
• Tour Routes Overview: Detailed route descriptions and maps for our Classic, Original, Love London, and Sunset tours.
• Bicycle Hire Services: Reserve road, hybrid children, or electric bikes directly for independent city exploring for a few hours or long-term hire.