Experience the thrill of riding a Penny Farthing through Westminster, past iconic sites.
Greater London, · Landmarks
Listing highlights
Around 3 hr experience
Hosted in English
Guinness World Records
Held by co-hosts
What you’ll do
4.97 out of 5 stars, from 351 reviews
4.97, · 351 reviews
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Manuelle
Paris, France
, · 1 week ago
Good coaching from Neil. The experience, enjoyed as a family, was memorable.
Thank you again for the teaching and the empathy
Dominic
England, United Kingdom
, · 1 week ago
A really fun day (possibly helped by the warm sunshine). Neil was an excellent instructor and had us all riding independently in a remarkably short space of time. The location was wonderful, starting in some surprisingly quiet but very attractive central London streets. After learning the basics we had a reset during a coffee break where we could relax and draw breath before heading off through busier streets led very confidently by Neil, culminating in a formation ride down the Mall and photos outside Buckingham Palace. A fun experience that would be genuinely hard to better.
David
, · 3 weeks ago
Quite challenging and gets the adrenalin flowing a bit! Wonderful to be able to do an organised activity with some risk in today's world.
Mark
, · 3 weeks ago
What a great way to see London. Good training in quiet streets before riding down the Mall to Buckingham Palace. Thanks Neil for a great experience. Took my bike home on the train as doing The Iron Gentleman challenge next Sat. Got asked loads of questions about the Penny Farthing, it certainly turns heads.
Chris
Alton, United Kingdom
, · July 2026
Our coaches were excellent, patient, supportive, knowledgeable, personable chaps. They built our confidence steadily with praise and good feedback.
Our safety was a priority & they both inspired confidence in even the most trepidatious riders.
By going on the tour we met some lovely people, had a great time & learnt a new skill.
C. J.
Harrisonburg, VA
, · July 2026
Don't hesitate! Book this experience NOW. Stop going to museums and reading about history. Live it by stepping back in time riding this classic bike. Our guides walked us through everything we needed to know to ride confidently through London. Nothing on your trip will beat the experience of riding to Buckingham Palace with hoards of tourists taking pictures and videos of YOU as you roll up on a Penny Farthing. We will certainly be doing this experience again the next time we're in London.
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Where we’ll meet
London Scottish House, 95 Horseferry Road, Westminster, London, SW1P 2DX.
Greater London, SW1P 2DX
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Meet the hosts
Host
Host
Me and my co-hosts Mark, Alberto and Rolf have taught thousands of novices to ride Penny Farthing bicycles. We have completed a ride from Lands End to John O'Groats, played international Penny Farthing polo and we have more than a dozen cycling Guinness World Records between us.
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Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests aged 16 and over can attend, up to 8 guests in total.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is strenuous and the skill level is beginner.
What to bring
Rubber soled shoes or trainers, Long trousers, Rain jacket (if bad weather is forecast), Your own bike helmet (optional)
Cancel at least 3 days before the start time for a full refund.
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Ride a Penny Farthing in London
4.97 · 351 reviews
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/ guest
Free cancellation
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What you’ll do
Meet up
Get introduced to your host, other guests, bicycle and safety equipment at London Scottish House
Mount and ride
Take your first closely supervised ride and then learn to independently mount, ride and dismount safely
Enjoy a coffee / tea break
Take a short rest and refuel..
Explore famous sites in Westminster
Take a guided tour of Westminster, gliding past famous sites and stopping for photos at Buckingham Palace
Return to London Scottish House
With a new sense of confidence, ride back ‘home’ and receive your signed certificate of competence
4.97 out of 5 stars, from 351 reviews
4.97, · 351 reviews
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Manuelle
Paris, France
, · 1 week ago
Good coaching from Neil. The experience, enjoyed as a family, was memorable.
Thank you again for the teaching and the empathy
Dominic
England, United Kingdom
, · 1 week ago
A really fun day (possibly helped by the warm sunshine). Neil was an excellent instructor and had us all riding independently in a remarkably short space of time. The location was wonderful, starting in some surprisingly quiet but very attractive central London streets. After learning the basics we had a reset during a coffee break where we could relax and draw breath before heading off through busier streets led very confidently by Neil, culminating in a formation ride down the Mall and photos outside Buckingham Palace. A fun experience that would be genuinely hard to better.
David
, · 3 weeks ago
Quite challenging and gets the adrenalin flowing a bit! Wonderful to be able to do an organised activity with some risk in today's world.
Mark
, · 3 weeks ago
What a great way to see London. Good training in quiet streets before riding down the Mall to Buckingham Palace. Thanks Neil for a great experience. Took my bike home on the train as doing The Iron Gentleman challenge next Sat. Got asked loads of questions about the Penny Farthing, it certainly turns heads.
Chris
Alton, United Kingdom
, · July 2026
Our coaches were excellent, patient, supportive, knowledgeable, personable chaps. They built our confidence steadily with praise and good feedback.
Our safety was a priority & they both inspired confidence in even the most trepidatious riders.
By going on the tour we met some lovely people, had a great time & learnt a new skill.
C. J.
Harrisonburg, VA
, · July 2026
Don't hesitate! Book this experience NOW. Stop going to museums and reading about history. Live it by stepping back in time riding this classic bike. Our guides walked us through everything we needed to know to ride confidently through London. Nothing on your trip will beat the experience of riding to Buckingham Palace with hoards of tourists taking pictures and videos of YOU as you roll up on a Penny Farthing. We will certainly be doing this experience again the next time we're in London.
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Where we’ll meet
London Scottish House, 95 Horseferry Road, Westminster, London, SW1P 2DX.
Greater London, SW1P 2DX
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Meet the hosts
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Me and my co-hosts Mark, Alberto and Rolf have taught thousands of novices to ride Penny Farthing bicycles. We have completed a ride from Lands End to John O'Groats, played international Penny Farthing polo and we have more than a dozen cycling Guinness World Records between us.
Message hosts
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
Ride a Penny Farthing in London
Experience the thrill of riding a Penny Farthing through Westminster, past iconic sites.