London Landmarks by Bike

Tally Ho!

If you told me that it was perfectly safe to ride through the streets of London visiting top landmarks, I would not have believed you. But the award-winning tour company Tally Ho! specializes in just that. Their unique tours have earned top honors, including TripAdvisor Hall of Fame and TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 7 years running.

Part of the fun is going around on their traditional British bicycles complete with ding-dong bells and wicker baskets.  Not to mention the knowledgeable local guides who are passionate about London and a bit eccentric too. While the 3-1/2 hour Landmarks & Gems tour covers a mere 5 miles - considering the City of London is known as the Square Mile (since it is 1.12 square miles in area), the tour covers quite a few of London's top attractions and hidden gems.

There are photo opps of landmarks, such as Lambeth Palace, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, London Eye and Covent Garden Market to name a few. Highlights include riding up to Buckingham Palace to see the changing of the guard, viewing the Household Calvary, visiting a top historic pub and even an opportunity to unleash your inner-Banksy by ‘tagging’ London with spray paint.

Whether you are new to the area or lived here for years, this is a completely different and memorable way to see the landmarks of London!
www.tallyho.cc
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Portobello Road Market

Tips to navigate world-famous street market

Located in Notting Hill in London, Portobello Road Market is considered one of the world's most famous street markets and a must-see destination thanks to the popular 1999 film "Notting Hill". While the market is open daily, Saturdays are the most popular featuring 1,000+ antique vendor along with farmers, fashion and flea markets.

How to navigate the market and avoid the crowds at the same time:

- From Notting Hill Gate Station walk 7 minutes to Farm Girl Cafe (breakfast or coffee)

• Farm Girl Cafe – The original Farm Girl Cafe is located behind St Peters Church through a small courtyard. They specialize in local, organic dishes and are known for their brunches (particularly pancakes) and coffee.
  www.thefarmgirl.co.uk ✆ +44 2072 294678
  59a Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 3DB

- Between Chepstow Villas and Elgin Cresent : Antiques & Bric-A-Brac (open at 9 am)
- Between Elgin Cresent and Talbot Road : Fruit & Vegetable

- Walk 3 minutes to Books for Cooks (lunch)

• Books for Cooks – Tucked in the back of this bookstore that specializes in cookbooks is an on-site test kitchen where recipes from their own cookbook are put to the test Tuesday - Saturday. Arrive by 11:45 am to guarantee a seat and food is served until it is gone.
  www.booksforcooks.com ✆ +44 2072 211992
  4 Blenheim Crescent, Notting Hill, London, W11 1NN

- Walk across the street to The Notting Hill Book Shop (photo opp)

- Walk 1 minute to Electric Cinema (movie)

• Electric Cinema – Built in 1910, this historic theatre is Britain's oldest cinema. In 2000, the Edwardian Baroque façade and interior were restored, armchairs with footstools, double beds in the front row and bar were installed.
  www.electriccinema.co.uk ✆ +44 2079 089696
  191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2ED

- Walk 1 minute to Biscuiteers (dessert)

• Biscuiteers – These iced biscuits taste as good as they look and are literally works of art (not surprisingly many Biscuiteers icers are artists as well). Fashionable corporate clients include Dior, Burberry and Gucci.
  www.biscuiteers.com ✆ +44 2077 278096
  194 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2ES

- Between Talbot and Westway : New goods
- Westway : Fashion
- Between Westway and Golbourne ; Second hand goods

- Walk 2 minutes to Ladbroke Grove Station

With this combination of culinary and entertainment stops, even the most resistant shoppers will be able to endure the sensory-filled market walk.
www.portobelloroad.co.uk
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