Boston City View Bicycle Tour by Urban AdvenTours
439 Ratings
- Live Guide
- Instant Confirmation
- E-Ticket
- 2.5 hr
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).
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Urban AdvenTours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: 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!)
Pass By: USS Constitution Museum
During one of our first stops, you'll see "Old Ironsides" from across the water.
Pass By: 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...
Pass By: TD Garden
Along our route, we'll ride past TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, and many a concert!
Pass By: Beacon Hill
Cycle through Beacon Hill, on of Boston's most famous - and photographed - neighborhoods.
Stop At: Louisburg Square
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
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
We'll stop outside of Fenway Park, home of the World Champion Boston Red Sox.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: 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.
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
We'll pass by the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - we recommend planning a visit during your time in Boston!
Stop At: 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!
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: South End
Ride through the streets of the South End, home of Boston's famous brownstone townhouses and cast iron details.
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Trinity Church
You'll see Trinity Church when we stop in Copley Plaza.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Boston Public Library
You'll see the Boston Public Library when we stop in Copley Square.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: John Hancock Tower
See the John Hancock Tower during our stop at Copley Plaza.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Boston Public Garden
Ride along the Boston Public Garden, home to the famous Swan Boats and Make Way for Ducklings sculptures.
Stop At: Boston Common
We'll visit America's oldest park!
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: 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.
Pass By: Downtown Crossing
We'll ride through Downtown Crossing, the original shopping district in Boston.
Pass By: Old South Meeting House
As we ride through Downtown Crossing, you'll see the Old South Meeting House.
Pass By: 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.
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: 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!)
Pass By: USS Constitution Museum
During one of our first stops, you'll see "Old Ironsides" from across the water.
Pass By: 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...
Pass By: TD Garden
Along our route, we'll ride past TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, and many a concert!
Pass By: Beacon Hill
Cycle through Beacon Hill, on of Boston's most famous - and photographed - neighborhoods.
Stop At: Louisburg Square
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
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
We'll stop outside of Fenway Park, home of the World Champion Boston Red Sox.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: 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.
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
We'll pass by the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - we recommend planning a visit during your time in Boston!
Stop At: 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!
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: South End
Ride through the streets of the South End, home of Boston's famous brownstone townhouses and cast iron details.
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Trinity Church
You'll see Trinity Church when we stop in Copley Plaza.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Boston Public Library
You'll see the Boston Public Library when we stop in Copley Square.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: John Hancock Tower
See the John Hancock Tower during our stop at Copley Plaza.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Boston Public Garden
Ride along the Boston Public Garden, home to the famous Swan Boats and Make Way for Ducklings sculptures.
Stop At: Boston Common
We'll visit America's oldest park!
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: 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.
Pass By: Downtown Crossing
We'll ride through Downtown Crossing, the original shopping district in Boston.
Pass By: Old South Meeting House
As we ride through Downtown Crossing, you'll see the Old South Meeting House.
Pass By: 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.
