Boston Family Bicycle Tour along Charles River

The Tour de Boston Bicycle Tour is the perfect family tour for those with young children or who would prefer to enjoy a more leisurely ride, staying mostly on bike paths. On this tour you will ride along the banks of the Charles River, seeing the beautiful skylines and learning about the rich history of both Boston and Cambridge.The Tour de Boston includes an individually-fitted bike, helmet, water, and, of course, a friendly and knowledgeable guide who will lead you on your travels. From the serene bike paths on the Charles River to the historic Charlestown Navy Yard, this family friendly tour is guaranteed to be a ‘wheely’ good time!
If you are 16 years or older, you may chose to tour on an E-bike. Select E-bike at checkout.

Meeting Point

Urban AdvenTours

103 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, USA

What's included:

• Local guide
• Use of bicycle
• Use of helmet
• Local taxes

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Urban AdvenTours

103 Atlantic Ave, , Boston, 02110-3702, Massachusetts

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 Ticket Included

North End

, , Boston, 02109, Massachusetts

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!)

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Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge

I-93, , Boston, Massachusetts

Curious to know the inspiration behind Boston's new(ish) bridge? Our guides will let you know a few fun facts behind the design...

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Charlestown Navy Yard

First Ave., Boston, 02129-4520, Massachusetts

Visit the Charlestown Navy Yard, home of the USS Constitution

5 minutes

USS Constitution

Bldg. 5, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, 02129, Massachusetts

During one of our first stops, you'll see "Old Ironsides" from across the water.

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Museum Of Science

1 Science Park, Boston, 02114-1099, Massachusetts

Ride by the Museum of Science

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Charles River

, , Cambridge, Massachusetts

Ride along the path on the Cambridge side of the Charles River, where you'll enjoy great views of the Boston skyline.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

77 Massachusetts Ave, , Cambridge, 02139-4307, Massachusetts

Ride through MIT, and see some of the notable buildings and architecture on campus.

5 minutes

Charles River Esplanade

Storrow Drive, , Boston, 02114, Massachusetts

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.

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Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway

Atlantic Ave, , Boston, 02111, Massachusetts

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.

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