Boston City View Bicycle Tour: History and Landmarks | 2 hours 30 minutes

571 Reviews | Boston
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You can select up to 15 travelers in total.
Adult (12-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15
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Non Refundable All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Tour on City Bike
2 Adults x $78.00
$156.00
Approx Total
$156.00
Tour on E-Bike - 16+ yrs
2 Adults x $130.00
$260.00
Approx Total
$260.00
City View Bike Tour on E-Bike: Must be 16 years or older and at least 5 ft tall.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • See top Boston attractions including Fenway Park, Boston Common, and Copley Square
  • City Bike or E-bike UPGRADE - must select when booking (E-bikes may not be available every day)
  • Explore 6 Boston neighborhoods including historic North End "Little Italy" and Back Bay
  • Helmets Provided
  • 2.5-3 Hour Guided Bicycle Tour of Boston
  • Gratuities

Overview

Discover Boston’s famous sites and hidden treasures on this 2.5 to 3-hour guided bike tour – a perfect way to explore the city! Start in Boston’s North End and pass sites like Copley Square, Fenway Park and the Faneuil Hall marketplace. Cruise through Beacon Hill and admire the diverse neighborhoods as your knowledgeable guide provides insightful commentary on Boston’s unique history. You may also choose to do this tour on an e-bike (select e-bike option at checkout, but note: you must be 16 or older to select the E-bike option).

Meeting points

Urban AdvenTours 103 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, USA You must arrive 30 minutes prior to tour start time to check-in and be fitted on your bike. Our tours depart on time and we are not able to catch-up late arrivals. Boston traffic can be heavy so please plan accordingly!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Urban AdvenTours

    Arrive at our shop 30 minutes prior to your tour time. You'll be asked to sign a waiver and be fitted on your bike. You guide will provide an overview of the ride, what to expect, as well as our safety tips and rules of the road.

    30 minutes

  • North End (Pass By)

    Our ride will start in the North End, Boston's Italian neighborhood. You will likely smell the garlic as we roll through. At the end of your tour, you guide will be happy to recommend a restaurant or pastry shop (mmm...cannolis!)

  • USS Constitution Museum (Pass By)

    During one of our first stops, you'll see "Old Ironsides" from across the water.

  • Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge (Pass By)

    Curious to know the inspiration behind Boston's new(ish) bridge? Our guides will let you know a few fun facts behind the design...

  • TD Garden (Pass By)

    Along our route, we'll ride past TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, and many a concert!

  • Beacon Hill (Pass By)

    Cycle through Beacon Hill, on of Boston's most famous - and photographed - neighborhoods.

  • Louisburg Square

    Louisburg Square is famously known as a literary square, with previous residents including Louisa May Alcott and Robert Frost.

    5 minutes

  • Charles River Esplanade (Pass By)

    Our route will take us along the river on the Esplanade, where we'll ride by the Hatch Shell, the outdoor concert stage which was made famous by the Boston Pops Orchestra, which performs during the Fourth of July fireworks.

  • Fenway Park

    We'll stop outside of Fenway Park, home of the World Champion Boston Red Sox.

    5 minutes

  • Back Bay (Pass By)

    We'll ride through the Back Bay Fens, one of the parks in the Emerald Necklace park system, which was designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. The Fens are home to Victory Gardens dating back to WWII, as well as two of Boston's art museums - the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts.

  • Museum of Fine Arts

    The MFA is a world class art museum. We'll stop to see one of their unique art installations outside of the museum. Banners outside will give you an idea of current exhibits, but the MFA is always worth a visit while you're in Boston.

    5 minutes

  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (Pass By)

    We'll pass by the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - we recommend planning a visit during your time in Boston!

  • Christian Science Plaza

    We'll stop to admire the beauty of the Christian Science building and reflecting pool. (Guests have been known to run through the fountains on hot summer days!) Your guide will share about a stunning feature inside, which we encourage you to check out!

    5 minutes

  • South End (Pass By)

    Ride through the streets of the South End, home of Boston's famous brownstone townhouses and cast iron details.

  • Copley Square

    Copley Plaza is the heart of the Back Bay neighborhood. The John Hancock building, Trinity Church, and the Boston Public Library surround the square. Copley Plaza also marks the finish line for the Boston Marathon.

    10 minutes

  • Trinity Church Boston

    You'll see Trinity Church when we stop in Copley Plaza.

    5 minutes

  • Boston Public Library

    You'll see the Boston Public Library when we stop in Copley Square.

    5 minutes

  • John Hancock Tower

    See the John Hancock Tower during our stop at Copley Plaza.

    5 minutes

  • Boston Common

    We'll visit America's oldest park!

    5 minutes

  • Freedom Trail (Pass By)

    Many people ask if we will ride the Freedom Trail on tour. While it's not possible to follow the entire route on bike, we'll cross over the Freedom Trail multiple times along our tour.

  • Downtown Crossing (Pass By)

    We'll ride through Downtown Crossing, the original shopping district in Boston.

  • Old South Meeting House (Pass By)

    As we ride through Downtown Crossing, you'll see the Old South Meeting House.

  • Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway (Pass By)

    One of the city's newest parks, created during "the Big Dig". Rose Kennedy Greenway is the home of many unique art installations, gardens, splash fountains, and farmer's markets.

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • You may participate on this tour on one of our comfort hybrid bikes OR one of our pedal-assist electric bikes! (option available at checkout)
  • Guests MUST be comfortable riding in the street: Recommended for those 12 years and older
  • If you are looking for a family friendly tour, please book our Tour de Boston bike tour
  • Tour company reserves the right to omit any guests from tour if they are intoxicated, under the influence of any substance, a danger / liability to the rest of the group
  • MUST be 16 years or older and at least 5 feet tall to tour on E-Bike.
  • Re-booked tours are subject to a $20 rebooking fee (per person)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Reviews

4.8

571 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    512
  • 4 stars
    40
  • 3 stars
    9
  • 2 stars
    6
  • 1 star
    4

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 512 reviews with 5 stars

Great tour with a great guide !

Published on Oct, 2024

Had an amazing time with guide Austin, touring through Boston. He's a very knowledgable guide, sharing lots of background history and trivia on the places we've seen. Highly recommended !

Safe, interesting & fun

Published on Oct, 2024

Greg and Michele were excellent guides. This tour was a fantastic overview of the city for our first Boston visit. I was a little nervous about biking in the city but was completely comfortable the entire ride. We’ll be back!

Best way of experiencing Boston

Published on Oct, 2024

Riding breathing watching knowing loving dreaming pedaling Boston ! A wonderful experience in a lazy Sunday morning…

Boston on wheels

Published on Oct, 2024

The guides were great, knowledgeable and entertaining. It was an amazing way to get to know different parts of the city!

Amazing Must-Go E-biking tour to start off your Boston trip

Published on Oct, 2024

Great tour to start off your Boston trip. Loved the insider knowledge and stories shared. Appreciated the added time to stop and take photos. Didn’t feel too rushed or too long. Great variety in terrain making the journey more fun. Each biking destination was beautiful and picturesque. The tour guide even gave us helpful recommendations on local activities and places to eat.

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