Is it too much for a 5 day cycling tour?

I don’t know, some things it depends how you will use them, will you go for long walks with your normal shoes or are the overkill?
It’s something you will have to see if you use things or not.
Personally I would reduce it as follows:

•Only 2 pairs of socks. One for riding and one for off the bike (I would usually take two riding one and wear them off bike if I need too)

•Off the bike shoes could be smaller and let your feet breathe more (sandals or slides)

•Only two pairs of underwear

•Only one jersey or no t-shirt.

•only 1xsunglasses

If things get too dirty but you’re staying in places with a shower just wash them in the shower and roll them tightly in towels to dry faster.

Now it’s better!

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I think you’re taking WAY too much clothes for a 5 day ride. Sure, take your warms, your weather proofs and your off-bike clothes but try and reduce it. You’ll be fine and won’t need all that much.

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Take fast drying clothes and as it’s looking like you’ll be at a hotel\air bnb\etc (not camping given there’s no camping gear) then it’s all too easy to wash and dry overnight.

Wash cycling clothes when arriving (some do it at the same time as when taking a shower), roll it up on a towel and walk on top of it to rinse most of the water off, then just hang it to dry where possible. If you’ve got air con, even easier, just leave it on while you go out for drinks and it will be all ready by morning.

Any day\evening clothes that don’t dry, just wash them and hang them on the outside of your pack, it will dry during the day (providing it’s not raining) and just check it during the day.

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What’s the lunch box for? Stuffing things inside and ensuring they are waterproof? Get a dry bag if you can but if not, then it’s ok.

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You seem to be bringing energy\granola bars\gels for about 1 day riding and not 5 days. Not sure what your target is but I would consider this OK if it’s something like an “emergency food source” and the plan is to do frequent stops along the way to get some “real food”.

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I’d also bring 1 more tire lever instead of just the one unless relying on riding buddies is ok.

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Minor rant: On your list, 30 is the pump however there is no number 30 on the picture and the pump is 31 🙂

I feel there’s too many clothes but I am a bit of a dirt bag.
I also question the security of the bike lock. Other than that anything you need can always be bought en route. Hope you have a successful and amazing journey

Yes. The answer is always yes.

But that’s how you learn. When you get back, look through all your stuff, take note of the dozen things you never used (other than necessities like a multitool/pump), and pack better next time.