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Discover Boston’s top attractions on this comprehensive guided bike tour around the city. See the unique character and charm of each community up close, like the beautiful brownstones in Back Bay and the South End. Visit Boston’s historic North End and pedal past Copley Square and Fenway Park. Cross the Freedom Trail, passing significant locations to United States history.
  • See Boston’s famous sites and explore areas off the beaten path
  • Pedal along the Freedom Trail and through areas like Charlestown and Copley Square
  • Learn about Boston’s interesting history from your expert guide
  • Helmet provided
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2.5-3 Hour Guided Bicycle Tour of Boston
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
See top Boston attractions including Fenway Park, Boston Common, and Copley Square
Helmets Provided
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Urban AdvenTours , 103 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, USA
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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!

10:00 AM
This activity will end right where it started.
The first step on this bicycle tour is safety—a custom fitting for a bicycle and helmet. Then get ready to roll. This classic tour is a great option for those looking to get an introduction to Boston. Get to know the city and find sites and neighborhoods to explore later. Discover the unique character and charm of each community up close and personal.

This comprehensive tour covers all of Boston’s best sites. See historic Fenway Park, home to the Boston Red Sox. Boston Common is a central park in downtown Boston and the oldest park in the country. Speaking of parks, the Rose Kennedy Greenway is Boston’s newest public park.

There’s the Charles River Esplanade, a state-owned park on the banks of the Charles River. Roll through Copley Square, home to the Boston Public Library, Trinity Church, and the John Hancock building. Check out the historic North End, Boston’s oldest residential neighborhood, as well as the beautiful brownstones in Back Bay and the South End

This bike tour covers it all. It’s a great way to see the whole city — and get some exercise, too.
Itinerary
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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.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
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North End
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!)
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USS Constitution Museum
During one of our first stops, you'll see "Old Ironsides" from across the water.
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Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge
Curious to know the inspiration behind Boston's new(ish) bridge? Our guides will let you know a few fun facts behind the design...
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TD Garden
Along our route, we'll ride past TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, and many a concert!
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Beacon Hill
Cycle through Beacon Hill, on of Boston's most famous - and photographed - neighborhoods.
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Louisburg Square
Louisburg Square is famously known as a literary square, with previous residents including Louisa May Alcott and Robert Frost.
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Charles River Esplanade
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.
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Fenway Park
We'll stop outside of Fenway Park, home of the World Champion Boston Red Sox.
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Back Bay
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.
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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.
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
We'll pass by the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - we recommend planning a visit during your time in Boston!
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the 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!
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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South End
Ride through the streets of the South End, home of Boston's famous brownstone townhouses and cast iron details.
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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.
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Trinity Church
You'll see Trinity Church when we stop in Copley Plaza.
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Duration: 5 minutes
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Boston Public Library
You'll see the Boston Public Library when we stop in Copley Square.
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Duration: 5 minutes
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John Hancock Tower
See the John Hancock Tower during our stop at Copley Plaza.
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Boston Public Garden
Ride along the Boston Public Garden, home to the famous Swan Boats and Make Way for Ducklings sculptures.
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Boston Common
We'll visit America's oldest park!
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Freedom Trail
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.
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Downtown Crossing
We'll ride through Downtown Crossing, the original shopping district in Boston.
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Old South Meeting House
As we ride through Downtown Crossing, you'll see the Old South Meeting House.
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Rose Kennedy Greenway
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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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • 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
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Urban AdvenTours
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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Boston City View Bicycle Tour by Urban AdvenTours?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
See all safety measures taken by Boston City View Bicycle Tour by Urban AdvenTours.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Boston City View Bicycle Tour by Urban AdvenTours?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Boston City View Bicycle Tour by Urban AdvenTours.

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  • "I would highly recommend this tour upon arriving to Boston, a great way to get a lay of the land and see the landmarks and neighborhoods so that you can chart out your visit." See review
  • "This 2.5-3 hour tour covers most of Boston's neighborhoods and historical areas, with frequent stops where the leaders bring its revolutionary and more recent history to life." See review
  • "A great way to enjoy a beautiful day in the city!" See review

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So glad we did this
Marcy_B
, Jul 2022
Excellent guides, one in front of group and the other in back. Loved the ebike option for assisted peddling, but regular bike would have been perfect as well. Great way to see all the neighborhoods of Boston and learned a lot about its history. Highly recommend
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Best tour ever
Tyla_p
, Jul 2022
My friend and I really enjoyed this tour. Our tour guides Ken and Greg were really great! They were very nice and did a great job at explaining and showing us around! The bike tour was my highlight in Boston! I highly recommend it
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PERFECT way to see some of the history of Boston
MICHAEL_M
, Jun 2022
The narration provided by the guides. We stopped every Mike or so and the guides provided some neighborhood background.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Great stay
Koyfbomb
, Jun 2022
Went to Boston for the NBA finals to attend game 6. This was a great location: close to the arena, close to the park, easy to walk or get to all locations in the city. Clean, easy to get in and out and a quiet nice neighborhood.
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History on 2 wheels
Scott_C
, Jun 2022
Boston is cool place that has history at every corner. We really enjoyed this tour with Gary and Charles sharing stories about Boston at each stop around a beautiful and interesting city. A must do if you visit.
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star-5
A great way to see a lot...
Michelle_B
, Jun 2022
A great way to see a lot of Boston. Highly recommend! The bikes are top notch as are the guides. I recommend you get the electric bike to make life easier.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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Fun on two wheels
Jane_G
, May 2022
A great tour of the city! You get to see so much more of the city in a short time on a bike! Real fun and felt safe riding even on the streets! Our Guide Michelle was great
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star-5
Great educational tour
jimpolis
, May 2022
We’ve experienced many bike tours all over the world. This tour ranks as one of the highest tours. Len and Ken were fantastic tour guides. Would I highly recommend this fun filled bike tour
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star-5
Great Tour
Lisa_R
, May 2022
Len was a great tour guide - very knowledgeable & we saw a lot in 3 hours. The tour bikes we rode are in excellent condition.
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Great Tour
John_B
, May 2022
Amazing way to see Boston.. Saaff was entertaining and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour. Book in advance because these sellout quickly.
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Great way to experience Boston
Tim_W
, Apr 2022
My son and I decided to tour the Boston area by bicycle before he attended Harvard Visitas. Our guides, Gary and Len, provided historical and informative information while keeping our group safe.
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Great Bike Tour
John_S
, Apr 2022
My wife and I took the tour of Boston and it was great. Leisurely trip with several historical stops. We got in a nice exercise and learned and saw a lot of Boston. The bikes provided were top notch.
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We saw so much of the...
Allison_B
, Apr 2022
We saw so much of the city and learned a lot about Boston history. It was great! Highly recommend this tour!
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star-5
Great way to see Boston!
Jerry_T
, Mar 2022
A great way to see Boston! Covered much more ground than a walking tour but was more personal than a bus tour!
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2022
Thanks for joining us, Jerry! Charles enjoyed having you and your family on tour!
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Our favorite tour by far….
Claire_A
, Dec 2021
This was a top notch tour…our entire family (with 2 teens) loved it. Pell was an awesome guide and shared some incredible Boston history with us. It was so comprehensive, we saw all the big attractions and then some special extras. Boston is a beautiful city and so much fun to navigate by bike. Thank you…highlight of our trip!
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Pall's Boston Super Tour
John_K
, Nov 2021
Great way to see city. Saw several sites in 2 1/2 hour tour. Great guide very knowledgeable of Boston and its history. Rode on a cold day and time and experience were so good we forgit about the weather.
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star-5
Great experience,...
Diane_H
, Oct 2021
Great experience, friendly guides. Would like to get the photos they took, I guess I have to contact them directly.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Hi Diane! Hope you received your photos by now? If not it may be that we only have the auto email address that was provided by Viator. If you've not received, you can always go to flikr.com and search for Urban AdvenTours. Your photos will be filed by date and time of your tour. :)
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Do This Ride!
Kate_H
, Sep 2021
An amazing way to explore the different sections of the city of Boston. To cycle from the North End, along the Charles River to the South Boston and all the stops in between was fascinating due to the wonderful history provided by our guides.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Thanks for riding with us! I'm so glad you enjoyed your tour with us. And we appreciate your review!
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star-5
Great intro to Boston.
Steven_S
, Sep 2021
Guide was very knowledgeable. Bicycles were excellent condition. Group size was not too large. Downside was that guide did not have a Boston accent.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Sorry to disappoint you by not providing a guide with an accent! It's honestly becoming less common for us locals to have a strong accent, which makes me a little sad. Glad that despite that, you had a 5 STAH experience with us.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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Do this first thing when you get to Boston
Zohar_Z
, Sep 2021
Fun tour by local guides that love what they’re doing! Really great tour, highly maintained bikes and small groups.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Thank you for these kind words, Zohar!
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