Boston City View Bicycle Tour by Urban AdvenTours
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).
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Urban AdvenTours, 103 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110-3702
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: North End, Boston, MA 02109
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!)
Pass By: USS Constitution Museum, Bldg 22 Charlestown Navy Yard Charlestown, Boston, MA 02129
During one of our first stops, you'll see "Old Ironsides" from across the water.
Pass By: Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge, I-93, Boston, MA
Curious to know the inspiration behind Boston's new(ish) bridge- Our guides will let you know a few fun facts behind the design...
Pass By: TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114-1300
Along our route, we'll ride past TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, and many a concert!
Pass By: Between Beacon St and Cambridge St Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02108
Cycle through Beacon Hill, on of Boston's most famous - and photographed - neighborhoods.
Stop At: Louisburg Square, Boston, MA 02108
Louisburg Square is famously known as a literary square, with previous residents including Louisa May Alcott and Robert Frost.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Charles River Esplanade, Storrow Drive, Boston, MA 02114
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.
Stop At: Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215-3409
We'll stop outside of Fenway Park, home of the World Champion Boston Red Sox.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Back Bay, Boston, MA
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.
Stop At: Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave Avenue of the Arts, Boston, MA 02115-5597
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115-5538
We'll pass by the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - we recommend planning a visit during your time in Boston!
Stop At: Christian Science Plaza, 210 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115-3012
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!
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: South End, Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118
Ride through the streets of the South End, home of Boston's famous brownstone townhouses and cast iron details.
Stop At: Copley Square, 560 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116-3603
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Trinity Church, 206 Boylston St Copley Square, Boston, MA 02116-3916
You'll see Trinity Church when we stop in Copley Plaza.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116-2813
You'll see the Boston Public Library when we stop in Copley Square.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: John Hancock Tower, 200 Clarendon St, Boston, MA 02116
See the John Hancock Tower during our stop at Copley Plaza.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Boston Public Garden, 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-4602
Ride along the Boston Public Garden, home to the famous Swan Boats and Make Way for Ducklings sculptures.
Stop At: Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111-1318
We'll visit America's oldest park!
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Freedom Trail, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
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.
Pass By: Downtown Crossing, Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
We'll ride through Downtown Crossing, the original shopping district in Boston.
Pass By: Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108-4616
As we ride through Downtown Crossing, you'll see the Old South Meeting House.
Pass By: Rose Kennedy Greenway, JFK Surface Road, Boston, MA 02111
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.
Informacion Adicional
"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"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"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"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
10:00 AM
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Urban AdvenTours, 103 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, USA
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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