Quick Details
Duration: 3 hours
Total Price: £36.00
Tour Booking Fee: £30.00 (Due Time of Booking)
E-Bike Rental Fee: £6.00 (Due Day of Tour)
Provided: E-Bike & Helmet
Requirements: Must be 18+ and will need to download the Human Forest app on a charged smartphone
Days and Times: Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 9.30 AM
Group Size: Up to 10 people
Private Tours: Available upon request (more information)
Starts / Ends: Emma Cons Gardens, Waterloo, SE1 8LN (nearest stations: Waterloo, Waterloo East, Southwark & Lambeth North) (view on map)
Route: Approximately 10 miles (16km), 80%+ in cycle lanes
Weather: Please note this is an outdoor activity, therefore we recommend appropriate clothing including comfortable footwear, a warm coat and gloves if necessary!
London Changing Of The Guard E-Bike Tour:
Westminster has been home to the Royal family for centuries. It is full of Royal traditions, ceremonies and annual shows of pageantry. The Changing of the Guard is one of the most frequent and recognisable Royal Ceremonies that take place in front of Buckingham Palace. This electric bike tour is designed to give you an unparalleled look at the whole spectacle. At ScooTours, we’re all about creating unique and fun experiences. Come and join our Changing of the Guard tour today!
A Truly Unique E-Bike Experience:
Introducing London’s first collection of e-bike tours! Touring London by electric bike is the quickest and most efficient way of seeing as many sites as possible. All of our London e-bike tours are run by using Human Forest, a leading e-bike rental company operating in the capital. Your guide and Human Forest e-bike will be waiting for you at the start location. We will also provide every customer with a helmet.
Please note that the e-bike rental cost is not included in the price you pay today. You will need to rent your e-bike at the start of the tour via the Human Forest App. The e-bike rental cost will be £6. This means the total cost of this experience is £36.00.
For more details on our E-Bikes and how to download the rental App, see “Additional Information” below …
We run a number of exciting e-bike tours in London, if you are visiting London for the first time why not check out our popular Westminster Royal Parks & Palaces E-Bike Tour. Or see the full list of E-Bike Tours here. Electric bikes are the latest micro-mobility option to hit the paths and streets of London. We also offer an exciting range of E-Scooter Tours. We also offer a collection of Private Tours if you’re planning a special event or team-building activity.
Have any questions? Feel free to get in touch. We can easily be reached at [email protected].
Witness The Changing Of The Guard Like Never Before:
The Changing of the Guard ceremony has become a staple of Royal tradition in Westminster. Taking place every day in the summer months it frequently attracts hundreds of people from around the world. It is an elaborate and meticulous ceremony that involves both the Household Guard and the Household Cavalry. Our electric bikes will allow us to see various parts of the ceremony and explore more parts of the spectacle than traditional walking tours. This tour is designed to be the most comprehensive Changing of the Guard tour on the market, so why not cycle with us today!
Check out the Tour Highlights and the full Tour Itinerary Below …
London Changing Of The Guard Tour Highlights:
- Buckingham Palace
- Wellington Barracks
- St. James’s Palace
- Horse Guards Parade
- …and more!
London Changing Of The Guard Tour Itinerary:
The tour will begin in South London, where every customer will access their electric bike and be provided with a helmet (view on map). This tour will provide you with an incredible, unparalleled look at the Changing of the Guard Ceremony. It will also show you some of the most important and iconic Royal sights in the Westminster area. This tour will teach you all the most important history surrounding the Royal Family!
We will begin by heading to Westminster Abbey, where the very first King was crowned in 1066. Here, we will discuss the history of the foundation of the British Monarchy and why it has become such a world-famous phenomenon.
Next, we will cycle to the Horse Guards Parade where we will learn about the Changing of the Guard and who the soldiers are. Then our tour will follow the ceremony, witnessing different regiments in different locations. We will see elaborate uniforms, mighty cavalrymen and hear the music of the battalion bands! Enjoy all the pomp and ceremony of the Royal Guards first-hand with us! Along the way, we will see the most important and famous Royal landmarks including Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, Clarence House and Westminster Palace!
Our electric bikes allow us to cover more ground, quicker and with less effort. This means we can watch various parts of the ceremony in multiple locations. Our bikes allow us to see more of the Changing of the Guard than many other, traditional walking tours! After the tour, you can enjoy the opportunity to continue riding your electric bike and keep exploring …
Additional Information:
E-Bike Rental Cost Explained:
Please note that the e-bike cost is not included in the price you pay today.
You will need to rent your e-bike on the day of the tour via the Human Forest App. This can be done when you arrive at the start location. More details are provided below.
Your guide will be on hand to help you access your e-bike. The e-bike rental cost will be £6. This means the total cost of this experience is £36.00.
Downloading the Human Forest App:
Ahead of the tour, you will need to download and set up an account on the Human Forest App. Please ensure your account has up-to-date payment information. We advise all our customers to input the relevant debit or credit card information before arriving for the tour.
You will need to use the app to unlock your e-bike at the start of the tour, then lock the E-Scooter at the end of the tour. Therefore, please ensure your phone has a reasonable battery charge.
All necessary information, including a link to the App Store and Play Store, will be included in your booking confirmation email!
Age Restrictions / Requirements:
For all of our electric bike tours, the minimum age requirement is 18 years old.
Safety:
Our tours are planned to be as safe as possible. They use bike-friendly roads and cycle lanes wherever possible. The group capacity is limited to 10 customers. We also provide every customer with a helmet. For more information about how we make our tours safe, visit our Safety Page.
You can also discover more about riding safely with Human Forest here: Human Forest: We Care About Your Safety.
What to bring:
You will need to bring a smartphone that can access the Human Forest App. Please ensure your phone has a reasonable battery charge. We also recommend bringing a bottle of water and wearing comfortable (weather appropriate) clothing. Feel free to bring a bag, all of our Human Forest e-bikes include a basket.
Weather:
Please note this is an outdoor activity, therefore we recommend bringing appropriate clothing for all weather. If it is raining or cold we recommend wearing comfortable footwear, a warm coat and gloves. We may cancel if there is heavy rain or snow. We will only cancel tours if the weather makes for an unsafe riding experience.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations more than 72 hours in advance: full refund or rearranged tour.
Cancellations on short notice due to severe weather (such as Met Office weather warnings, strong wind or heavy rain/snow): full refund or rearranged tour.
FAQ’s
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Absolutely! E-Bikes allow us to effortlessly explore large parts of central London.
On one of our e-bikes, we can go further and see more sights than most other tours. Plus, the electric pedal assist means you won’t get tired! This allows us to see even more than most traditional bike tours. In addition to this, London has developed to become an incredibly micro-mobility friendly city, with plenty of cycle paths and bike-friendly streets.
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The tour will begin in Emma Cons Gardens, The Cut, London, SE1 8LN.
The nearest underground station is Waterloo station. It is also close to Southwark underground station, Lambeth North underground station and London Waterloo East station. It is also opposite the front entrance of The Old Vic Theatre. The location and directions will also be provided in your booking confirmation email.
Your guide will be waiting for you in a high-visibility vest with enough e-bikes for every tour participant.
Map:
To view the start location on an interactive map and plan your route, click here: Start Location Map.
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A basic level of cycling proficiency is required. However, our tours are specifically designed to be as safe and as easy to do as possible. So don’t worry if this is your first time cycling in London, the tour goes at a leisurely pace using cycle-friendly roads. There will also be plenty of breaks and photo opportunities. In addition to this, our e-bikes mean you can cycle without really getting tired! In the meantime, we recommend reading visiting our Safety Page.
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Unfortunately, no. For all of our electric bike tours, the minimum age requirement is 18 years old.
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Yes, we require all participants to wear a helmet whilst scooting to adhere to our safety requirements. We will provide helmets for all customers. You are also welcome to bring your own helmet.
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No, you do not need a driving license to participate in one of our e-bike tours.
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You will access your e-bike via the Human Forest App on the day of your tour. When you arrive at the start location your guide will be waiting for you with your e-bike. They will be on hand to help you access it.
Beforehand, you need to download the Human Forest App, create an account and ensure it has up-to-date payment information. We advise all our customers to input the relevant debit or credit card information before arriving for the tour. Further instructions are provided in our confirmation email. Or, you can visit the Our Partners page.
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Yes.
Once you have booked a tour with ScooTours you will need to access the e-bike on the day of your tour using the Human Forest App. This means you should download the App in advance and set up an account, complete with up-to-date payment information. We advise all our customers to input the relevant debit or credit card information before arriving for the tour.
We will send you all relevant information, including a link to the App Store and Play Store, in your confirmation email.
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The whole experience will cost £36.00. To book a ticket for the tour costs £30.00. Then, on the day of your tour, it will cost £6.00 to access your e-bike.
(£30.00+£6.00=£36.00)
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The e-bike rental cost will be £6.00. This means the total cost of the experience is £36.00.
On the day of your tour, your tour guide will be on hand to help you access your e-bike. Please make sure you have downloaded the Human Forest App in advance and created an account with up-to-date payment information.
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No. ScooTours and Human Forest work together to provide e-bike for every participant. Your guide and e-bike will be waiting for you at the start location. Please ensure you have downloaded the Human Forest App in advance (See above).
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Yes, you can hire an e-bike at any time from Human Forest. Bikes will be available after the tour if you wish to continue exploring!
- Yes, you can hire an E-Scooter from our partner rental app.
- Yes, you can hire an E-Scooter from our partner rental app.
- Yes, you can hire an E-Scooter from our partner rental app.
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Yes, private tours for small groups are available upon request. Please visit our e-bike private tour page for more information! Due to the popularity of the scooters, we will need at least 72 hours to ensure any private booking requests.