Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour
Non-refundable - You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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Duration 4 hours
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Professional guide included
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Use of bicycle included
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Use of helmet included
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Private and small group options
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Minimum age 16 years
Explore Boston's Emerald Necklace on a guided bicycle tour, covering 15 miles of stunning parks and historic landmarks in just 4 hours.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Professional guide
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Use of bicycle
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Use of helmet
Excluded
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Gratuities
Explore Boston's Emerald Necklace on a guided bicycle tour, covering 15 miles of stunning parks and historic landmarks in just 4 hours.
Highlights
- Explore Boston's famous green spaces
- Experience the beauty of the Emerald Necklace
- Ride along the Charles River Esplanade
- Discover hidden gems in Boston's park system
- See iconic landmarks like Trinity Church and Boston Public Library
Meeting Point
103 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110 , United States
What to expect
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.
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!)
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...
TD Garden
Along our route, we'll ride past TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, and many a concert!
Beacon Hill
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.
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.
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.
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.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
We'll pass by the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - we recommend planning a visit during your time in Boston!
Emerald Necklace
During this tour, we'll ride through the famed Emerald Necklace, which is a chain of green spaces and parks. You may not even feel as though you are right in the heart of a city!
Jamaica Pond Park
Ride around Jamaica Pond, a kettle pond within the Emerald Necklace.
Arnold Arboretum
We'll ride through Arnold Arboretum, the second "link" in the Emerald Necklace park system
South End
Ride through Boston's South End neighborhood.
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.
Trinity Church Boston
You'll see Trinity Church when we stop in Copley Plaza.
John Hancock Tower
See the John Hancock Tower during our stop at Copley Plaza.
Boston Public Library
You'll see the Boston Public Library when we stop in Copley Square.
Commonwealth Avenue Mall
Ride in the bike path along Comm Ave
Boston Common
We'll visit America's oldest park!
Downtown Crossing
We'll ride through Downtown Crossing, the original shopping district in Boston.
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.
Old South Meeting House
As we ride through Downtown Crossing, you'll see the Old South Meeting House.
Rose Fitzgerald 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.
Boston Harbor Cruises
From Long Wharf, you can see the Old State House - the site of the Boston Massacre - the Custom House Building, the Seaport District of South Boston, and the neighborhood of East Boston.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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This tour is up to 4 hours long and covers at least 15 miles, with several hills. Riders must be comfortable spending that much time on a bike and covering that distance.
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There is street riding on this ride
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Tours rebooked within 48 hours of your tour time are subject to a $20 rebooking fee (per person)
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You MUST be at least 16 years old and at least 5 feet tall to ride an E-bike.
What our experts say
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Dress in layers; it can be chilly.
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Check for peak foliage in October.
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Grab lunch at nearby Flour Bakery.
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Visit the Boston Public Library after.
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Bring water; hydration is key!
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