Top 5 Bike Tours In Boston, Massachusetts - Updated 2024

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This city, founded in 1630, is steeped in rich history. Besides being the capital city, Boston is also the state’s largest city. This place is renowned for playing a primary role during the American Revolution. It features many attractions that are totally worth a visit. These include Freedom Trail, Boston Common, Fenway Park, New England Aquarium, Museum of Fine Arts, the Paul Revere House, and Boston Public Garden, among others. The best way to explore these attractions and see off-the-beaten-path places are by bicycle. There are a number of bicycle tours available in the city that come with an experienced guide. Check out these top bike tours in Boston, Massachusetts for a memorable vacation.

1. Comprehensive bike tour through Boston (from USD 68.0)

Boston in Massachusetts is dotted with interesting places in almost every corner. On this tour, travelers get an extensive guided tour of the city by exploring on a bicycle. You will get to check out old-fashioned brownstones on South End and Back Bay and see many other beautiful spots like North End, Fenway Park, Freedom Trail, and more. This is a two-hour adventure where you get to choose either an e-bike or a hybrid bike.

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Boston Bike Tour with Guide, including North End, Copley Sq.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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2. Family-friendly bike tour around the city (from USD 68.0)

The 2.5-hour tour kicks off in Boston’s Italian neighborhood, otherwise known as North End or Little Italy, and will take you along the banks of the River Charles. Guests will get to see Boston’s most popular skyscrapers and also learn more about the history of the city through the guided commentary. This is a family-friendly tour that is perfect for young children. Safety helmets and bottled water are provided.

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Family Friendly Guided Bike Tour of Boston

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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3. Introductory bike tour to Boston (from USD 68.0)

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This 2.5-hour tour covers the best of Boston’s attractions. Some of them include the historic Fenway Park, the brownstones on South End and Back Bay, Charles River Esplanade, Little Italy, and many more. You will also get to pass through off-the-beaten paths that can only be accessed by bicycle. The tour covers a stretch of around 10 to 12 miles (16 to 18 kilometers), and you have the option to choose the kind of bike you want: an e-bike or a hybrid bike. A tour guide will provide commentary, and helmets and water are also included.

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Boston: 2.5-Hour City View Bike Tour

Duration: 2.5 hour

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4. Boston night tour by bike (from USD 58.0)

One of the best ways to explore the true beauty of the city is when it is illuminated by the lights at night. This nighttime bike tour of Boston will take you through the popular waterfront area. Along with this, you will also ride past Federal Courthouse, Long Wharf, Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge, Charlestown Navy Yard, North End, and other famous attractions.

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Bikes at Night Boston City Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Boston Tour Guide

Naim Benmayor

Naim Benmayor

As a Boston tour guide, I have the added experience of being a world traveler. For many years, I frequently visited Europe, Asia, and Latin America on business. During this time, I also organized tours of the USA, Europe and Asia for my business clients. I now bring this passion, excitement and expertise to the Boston area.By exploring the globe, I was exposed to various cultures, and this uniq... Read more

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5. Two-hour walking tour of Boston's best (from USD 45.0)

two-hour walking tour of boston's best

Although paddling it out is one of the best ways to see the city, nothing beats exploring the beauty of Boston on foot. This two-hour walking tour offers the perfect mix of culture, history, and architecture that will let you check out the best of the city. You will get to see Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Back Bay, John Hancock Tower, and so much more. This guided walking tour will also provide insights into Boston’s attractions through the tour guide’s commentary.

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Boston: 2-Hour Historic Walking Tour

Duration: 2.0 hour

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The best bike tours in Boston

The best way to explore Boston - or any city, for that matter - is while riding a bicycle. And Boston is a real treat when it comes to hidden paths, renowned attractions, culture, and more. You get to explore all of this on one of these amazing bike tours offered in the city. The added bonus to these tours is that it is guided by a professional who knows the ins and the outs of the city that most people aren’t aware of. So, you definitely can’t let this experience pass you by. Book one of these tours on your next trip to Boston!

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Born in Mumbai and brought up in Bangalore, India, Aarti is a full-time freelance writer by profession. She is a lover of everything the ‘blue dot’ offers—world cultures, off-the-beaten tracks,...Read more

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