Boston's Historic Electric Bike Tour
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Boston, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Zip through Boston, taking in more of the city than you could hope to on foot, on this small-group e-bike tour. Listen to stories about the city’s history and cultural development while you ride through several of Boston’s most notable neighborhoods and take in sights such as Boston Harbor, Bunker Hill, Boston Common, and much more.
- Ask as many questions as you like, thanks to the small group size
- Discover hidden gems that most travelers miss
- Don’t worry about the rental—e-bike and helmet hire included
- Stay connected to your guide with included audio device
What's Included
- Use of bicycleUse of brand new hybrid electric bicycle
- Use of the required bicycle helmet
- Use of immersive audio device to stay connected to your guide
- Bottled waterOn-tour beverage included
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA
Navigate to the 66 Long Wharf building, unit 67. Entrance to e-bike tour departure is across from Boston Harbor Cruise's Gate #4.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Boston Harbor
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
North End
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old North Church & Historic Site (Pass By)
3
Bunker Hill
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
TD Garden (Pass By)
Faneuil Hall Marketplace (Pass By)
Old State House (Pass By)
4
Boston Common
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Boston Public Garden
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Copley Square
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Boston Public Library (Pass By)
Trinity Church In The City Of Boston (Pass By)
Berklee College of Music (Pass By)
Symphony Hall (Pass By)
Fenway Park (Pass By)
Charles River (Pass By)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (Pass By)
7
Charles Street
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Quincy Market (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Guests with physical limitations are always welcome to notify us and we will make every accomodation we can
- We do not restrict age, height, weight, or physical ability- however, all guests must be able to mount, dismount, pedal, and power themselves, unaided, throughout the duration of the tour.
- Per Massachusetts State Law- all guests are required to wear the provided helmet.
- We are unable to accommodate guests who, upon arrival, appear injured, intoxicated, or under the influence
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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So much fun! Our tour guide was Dr. Duncan :) loved his stories and enthusiasm. The bikes were a bit challenging to get used to and slightly heavy, but once I figured it out all was fine. There is a helpful intro video at the beginning. Pay attention! Great stops along the way. Love the thoughtful list at the end of next things to do. Tour says to get there 15 mins early, but 5 is enough. I got there way too early and our tour started at 1210. First tour of the day- be on time so you don’t back up the next tour! I loved the group was small too- only 3 of us ladies. Thanks to Dr. D and congrats on graduation! You made a rainy Boston trip a helluva lot more fun- wicked awesome I dare say!
Highly recommend doing if this is your first time in Boston! You will bike by (and stop at quite a few) of the most important parts of the Freedom Trail, while also enjoy biking through SO MUCH more!!! Because you are on a bike you don’t have to worry about traditional traffic and you are able to see so much more than any walking tour! Our guide Dunkin could have taught a Boston History class, but was also knowledgeable about the culture, restaurants and bike rules! And to top it off he was a great photographer, stopping at some perfect picture spots and taking what will be some of our favorite pictures of this trip! Skip all the other tours and do this one! It is worth it!
It’s very fun, exciting and informative. Our guide, Dunkin, was awesome. He really took care of us while riding. Very good multitasker. Watching the streets and traffic for us so we can cross and glide safely in between traffic lights, cars and people while still knowing where we are going seamlessly and putting out all the information with good stories. I’m a traditional biker and first time to use an electric bike. I was a little intimidated at first but ended up having fun using it when I get the hang of it especially all the help you get going a little uphill.
Ana amazing biking experience through Boston. Our guide Duncan was both passionate and knowledgeable. I've done bike tours in cities all over the world and this was the best one. Highly recommend.
Good 10mile run (Apple watch!) with good info and history from Dunkin! (His spelling!!!). Good bikes and good circuit.
My husband and I had a short time in Boston. It was a blast seeing Boston and Cambridge this way. Little hard to listen and bike at the same time so just be cautious. Still would recommend here and would definitely do this in other cities.
This is definitely the best tour to do if it's your first time in Boston! We covered so much ground and saw so much. The speakers in the helmets are brilliant aswell. We got so much extra information about each stop before we even stopped because the tour guide could talk to us constantly. Would definitely recommend!
Super fun and educational experience! The tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient with us. Our 12 year daughter was pretty nervous for this tour but the guide was very kind and supportive of her and she ended up enjoying herself a lot!
We went through so much history along the trail and it was great that we did the Freedom Trail walking tour after to review some stops. Check the weather and plan accordingly. Many of the bikes don't have fenders and so if it's raining, you may have some spray from the rear tire.
A suggestion for all is to make sure you have been on a bike in the last year or so. This tour may not be best for someone who hasn't been on a bike in decades :)
Dunkin was a great guide! Very fun and informational tour. Gives great recommendations of what to do in the city.
We have been on about 10 different bike tours of various cities around the world. They are typically my favorite way to learn about the city and get a feel for the layout of the city and the overall vibe. Unfortunately, this tour did not meet our expectations for the following reasons:
1. The bikes: Rather than having a single brand/model of e-bike they had about 5 different bikes for our group of approximately 10. This meant that the tour guide had to spend about 10-15 minutes explaining the various unique different instructions to each group. They were running out of bikes and the last two bikes had to have their tires pumped up from lack of use, were much heavier than the others, and we were unable to use the kickstands so we had to find places to lean the bike on the stops (the guide was very helpful and accommodating with this though). My husband’s seat was so uncomfortable that he had to frequently stand as he rode and certain ‘manly’ spots still feel sore days later.
2. The Guide: while very informative and helpful, he spoke at a very fast paced speed that was difficult for me to keep up with, especially as we were focusing on riding in an urban setting. We had multiple groups of foreigners who I doubt were able to comprehend much due to the speed.
3. The helmets: this was our first bike tour that had sound systems that allowed you to listen to the guide as you rode through the city. I was genuinely looking forward to this. Unfortunately, I found it difficult and tiring to try to listen to the speed of the guide’s commentary and focus on the road conditions/traffic.
4. The guide advised that we needed to stay very close to each other and stay in this tight pack as we snaked through the city to avoid cars and pedestrians getting between us. He also advised that the road rules there allowed bike groups to stay together and all go through the intersections regardless of the color of the lights as long as the front person (guide) started with a green light. Being towards the back of the pack meant that we were often going through the intersections under the red light (while riding too close for comfort with the bike ahead and being distracted by the audio in the helmet). It was stressful and you had to focus intently at all times. I don’t like to give a negative review, as I know some experiences can just be off for the day, but after being on several bike tours in the past that did not have the above concerns I felt it was important to share.
Duncan was our guide. He's an Wikipedia on an ebike. He's knowledged in Boston's History, sports events in town, theater performances, prices for tickets,
restaurants.
The bikes are mostly pedal assist, with the option to go fully electric, but the batteries are not sustainable for the entire ride to be only electric. The pedal assist does a great job and almost takes no effort to pedal the bike. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable in his history and did a wonderful job navigating us through Boston rush hour on a Friday afternoon. My husband and I are not "fit" people at all, but we had no issues keeping up. Two hours on a bike seat isn't the most comfortable though... just a heads up on that.
Wonderful bike tour. The tours run back to back so don’t be surprised if your guide is slightly late. We were the last tour of the day and the start time was about 15 minutes off. The tour runs over 2 hours.
Fast pace ride but alot pack in from Boston and Cambridge. Very enjoyable and we had perfect weather.
Our guide was Running a little late for our group - the prior group didn’t quite follow the plan, but all good, a rapid view of all the major sites in Boston - that you could return to in your own time afterwards. I saw stuff I hadn’t seen before as a visitor so that was great. The bikes were easy to ride and the batteries made it a breeze.
Great tour and guide! Hit all the historic stops.
Duncan was a great guide! Got a varied view of all of Boston area.
Duncan did a fabulous job navigating us to some “must see” locations, all while providing a great deal of information and historical details. Bonus: an insiders list of recommendations. It was a great experience.
Such a fantastic experience from start to finish. My wife and I love bike tours of cities and this was one of the best we've ever been on. Our guide, Duncan, was terrific and so knowledgeable. Highly recommend for anyone who wants an in depth historical tour of the city with plenty of exercise!
Great tour. Super knowledgeable, friendly safe and fun guide. Interesting stops and full Boston coverage.
Dunkin was our tour guide. I did not realize he was going to tell us so much history along the way. It was as educational as a walking tour, but it was on an e-bike.
I would highly recommend anyone taking this E bike tour. It was excellent in every way, and I learned so much history about Boston. If you want a great day in Boston, doing this E bike tour is a must. Our tour guide was excellent!
Our family of four took this tour - our guide Dunkin was great - very clear with directions before and during the bike ride. We wore helmets where we could hear him speaking while we rode. It is a bike ride in the city with lots of traffic, so concentration and care are required. Dunkin was very knowledgeable about Boston and did a good job of keeping us altogether and safe. Would highly recommend!
Bike tour is , actual bike ride section, intense. Biking through traffic and keeping no gap between riders can be taxing while looking at historic sites. Tour operator was very interesting and knowledgeable.
It was very insightful and very good exercise. The tour guide Duncan knew his stuff. He even made a few stops and took pictures of us.
This is a great tour to get your bearings in Boston. You cover a lot of ground with the bike than you would be able to do in a short amount of time.
Our tour guide was exceptional at keeping us safe from the start of our journey and provided colorful commentary throughout the tour via the speakers in our helmets.
Really enjoyed this cycling tour. Duncan was very knowledgeable and made the tour entertaining. Riding bike was easier than I expected having not been on an electric bike before
Dunkin’ was an exceptional leader and guide! He skillfully guided us throughout the city on the bike routes and he was also super knowledgeable about Boston; the history and today’s Boston. A great fast paced thorough tour. The e-bikes make it very doable for various levels of fitness.
Dunkin was great, learned alot, so much to learn about history, Cambridge holy cow, what a sight. Did the know all the big names were here. Learned about MIT also amazing
Great job with sharing bits of history, informative and interesting storytelling!
Duncan our tour guide couldn’t have been nicer with great instructions throughout the ride. He was also very helpful and kept a good eye on the youngest riders. As it’s a busy city ride and the bikes are a bit heavy, it may be challenging for riders under the age of twelve.
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