Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 16 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes worth booking?
Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes is a 4-hour experience in Boston, United States, from $99 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 16 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (16)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $99 per person
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.
What you get
About this experience
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.
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Urban AdvenTours - Boston Bike Tours
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 here · 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!)
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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...
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TD Garden
Along our route, we'll ride past TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, and many a concert!
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Beacon Hill
Cycle through Beacon Hill, on of Boston's most famous - and photographed - neighborhoods.
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Louisburg Square
Louisburg Square is famously known as a literary square, with previous residents including Louisa May Alcott and Robert Frost.
5 minutes here
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.
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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.
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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.
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
We'll pass by the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - we recommend planning a visit during your time in Boston!
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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!
60 minutes here
Jamaica Pond Park
Ride around Jamaica Pond, a kettle pond within the Emerald Necklace.
5 minutes here
Arnold Arboretum
We'll ride through Arnold Arboretum, the second "link" in the Emerald Necklace park system
5 minutes here
South End
Ride through Boston's South End neighborhood.
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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.
10 minutes here
Trinity Church In The City Of Boston
You'll see Trinity Church when we stop in Copley Plaza.
5 minutes here
John Hancock Tower
See the John Hancock Tower during our stop at Copley Plaza.
5 minutes here
Boston Public Library
You'll see the Boston Public Library when we stop in Copley Square.
5 minutes here
Commonwealth Avenue Mall
Ride in the bike path along Comm Ave
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Boston Common
We'll visit America's oldest park!
5 minutes here
Downtown Crossing
We'll ride through Downtown Crossing, the original shopping district in Boston.
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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.
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Old South Meeting House
As we ride through Downtown Crossing, you'll see the Old South Meeting House.
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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.
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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.
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Boston
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Urban AdvenTours
Know before you go
- 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.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 16 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
16 verified traveler reviews for Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fantastic Day Exploring Boston’s Hidden Gems by E-Bike
We had an absolutely fantastic time on the Emerald Necklace Tour with UrbanAdventours. Our guide, Bob, was brilliant, knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about Boston and its history. We opted for e-bikes, which made the whole experience easy and enjoyable, even on the longer stretches. The route was perfectly planned, weaving through some of the most beautiful and peaceful parts of the city that we would never have found on our own. It was a refreshing break from the usual tourist crowds and gave us such a different perspective on Boston. A wonderful way to spend the day. Great bikes, great guide, and a great experience overall. Highly recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Friendly guided tour to Boston’s lovely nature
Bob was our tour guide. He was very friendly, showing us so many nice sites and bike trails. He took us many nice photos as well.
via Tripadvisor
Beautiful
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.
via Viator
Awesome Adventure
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
via Viator
Site seeing and workout
We had a small tour with Austin. He was a great tour and went a little farther than normal. He took us to some good spots for photos and was always making sure we were comfortable and willing to keep pushing. He gave a lot of insight to the area. It was also a nice little workout to boost.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Sat, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Urban AdvenTours, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 64.5.
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Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Boston.
How much does Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes cost?
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Prices start at $99 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Boston usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Boston is not rushed.
Is Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 16 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Boston, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Boston can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Boston and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Boston within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Boston?
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Boston is compact enough that a good walking guide beats any bus. Freedom Trail walks, harbour cruises, Fenway tours and whale-watch runs out to Stellwagen Bank are the core, plus Salem and Cape Cod as day trips. Outty Ranking weights guide storytelling and group size heavily, because on the Freedom Trail the narration is the entire product. On Outty we rank every Boston experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour, Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour, Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Boston?
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May to October. Whale watching runs roughly April through October only. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Boston?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes?
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Included: Professional guide; Use of bicycle; and Use of helmet. Not included: Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
What languages is Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Boston's Emerald Necklace Guided Bicycle Tour: E-Bikes/City Bikes?
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Across 16 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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