Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

The Emerald Necklace bike tour is an amazing way to see Boston’s most famous green spaces in a ‘green’ way - you may forget you are in the heart of the city! Discover Frederick Law Olmsted’s famous system of parks on this bicycle tour of the historic Emerald Necklace. From the shaded boulevard on Commonwealth Avenue to the popular shores of Jamaica Pond to the winding paths of the Arnold Arboretum, this route is a fabulous way to experience Boston's park system. The route is a favorite among locals! The parks are gorgeous any time of the year, but the foliage peaks in color between mid October and early November.

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. This ride covers many hidden gems in Boston.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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.

There is street riding on this ride

Tours rebooked within 48 hours of your tour time are subject to a $20 rebooking fee (per person)

You MUST be at least 16 years old and at least 5 feet tall to ride an E-bike.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Use of bicycle

Use of helmet

Gratuities

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.

30 minutes • Admission Included

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!)

Admission Not Applicable

Options

10am Bicycle Tour

Reviews

4.73

15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Beautiful
Cecilia A,
Dec 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00
My boyfriend and I love guided bicycle tours and this one was not the exception. Landscape was stunning and beautiful. We got to experience the last part of autumn.
Awesome Adventure
AnneMarie H,
Nov 2, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We had an excellent time and bike riding experience with our Tour Guide, Gary. He was so friendly and knowledgeable and provided us some great information about Boston’s History and historical landmarks. Thank you again for all your help and a beautiful adventure. This is a great tour especially in the fall! -AnneMarie and Matt
4 hour bike tour in boston
Emily T,
Nov 5, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Bob and Caroline were wonderful tour guides. We felt like we saw a good amount of the city and stopped at some cool spots for pictures. The tour is a must do in Boston!
Not worth the money or time
micheem,
Oct 23, 2022
- Viator
3.00
While this is a great mode of exercise, the tour wasn't really all that informative. We stopped just a few times in the 4 hours, so we passed by a lot of sites but didn't learn anything about them. We were quite disappointed in the value offered. We would have been better off just renting a bike for the day if all we wanted was some exercise.
Boston Girls Trip Bike Ride
Ann B,
Oct 22, 2018
- Viator
3.00
I didn't like biking through so much traffic. It was supposed to be a Fall Foliage Bike ride but we had to ask Pell to stop a few times so that we could take pictures, which he did. Also, one of the bikes got a flat tire and it took 40 minutes to fix. That seemed like a long time, but I was glad that he was finally able to do it. The ride through the arboretum and the ride back to the north end was pleasant when we weren't in the traffic. I am sure that is hard to avoid in Boston but maybe a different route would have been better. I am glad that we all survived and we did see some beautiful trees that we would not have seen otherwise.