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Fat Tire Bike Tours, London Thu, 5th August 2010 - Tue, 30th November 2010 From £20.00*Fat Tire Bike Tours, founded in 1999, welcomes you on our Day Bike Tour, the perfect experience for both those new to the city and London veterans. For the beginners, this tour offers a fantastic orientation and provides an opportunity to see all of the sites on your list. For the veterans, were positive youll learn new facts and stories about London, causing you to fall further in love with this wonderful city. Come ride with the best. See more! Less effort! More fun! Highlights of the tour include: - Hyde Park Originally purchased by King Henry VIII, this former private hunting ground and safe-haven for thieves is now one of the most famous parks in the world. - Buckingham Palace The home to the Royal Family for 170 years. This 661 room palace remained the dwelling of the monarchy throughout the Second World War (being hit seven times by German air strikes). - Trafalgar Square Whose statue stands at the center of Trafalgar Square? The answer is Lord Nelson, who lost his life at the Battle of Trafalgar, defeating a combined Spanish and French force. Today the square is home to events, ceremonies, festivals, and much more. - Big Ben Keeping debatably accurate time, the Clock Tower and Big Ben (the more than 13-ton bell), overlook Westminster Bridge. The hourly chimes can be heard 4.5 miles away. - Parliament Home to the House of Lords and the House of Commons, the decisions made here, at one point, directly affected 1/4 of the worlds inhabitants. - AlsoWestminster Abbey, St. James Park, the Royal Albert Memorial, the Cabinet War Rooms, Kensington Palace & Park, Princess Dianas Memorial, and a lunch/snack stop (not included). Weather: The tours run seven days a week, rain or shine. Rain ponchos are available in wet weather. Times: 01 March 10 - 30 Nov 10: Daily @ 11am 01 June 10 - 31 Aug 10: Daily @ 11am & 3:30pm Running Time: 4 hours Look for your guide immediately upon exiting from the Queensway (Central line) Underground Station. There is only one exit to street level, and we'll be right there (with a large Fat Tire sign and a smiling face). We'll walk to our bikes (three minutes away) and be off on tour.
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