Tour de Cambridge Guided Bicycle Tour

On this tour, you’ll cross the Charles River and enter the City of Cambridge. Renowned as one of America’s most bicycle-friendly cities, you will experience the atmosphere and appeal of Cambridge as only possible on two wheels. Touted as “Boston’s Left Bank,” Cambridge is a hotspot of arts, technology, and academia. This extensive tour, specifically designed to provide you with the overall experience of Cambridge, includes: • Harvard Square, the heart of America’s oldest university • Central Square, a vibrant center of music and culture • The beautiful Charles River • The Stata Center, Frank Gehry’s only building in Massachusetts • MIT, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology The tour is 2.5-3 hours long and covers 11-13 miles. From the cycling paths on the Charles River to the booming industry of Kendall Square, this tour will show you the most exciting and vibrant parts of Cambridge! If you are 16 years or older, you may chose to tour on E-bike (select E-bike in checkout).

Itinerary

1. 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 min) Admission included
2. 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!)
3. Curious to know the inspiration behind Boston's new(ish) bridge? Our guides will let you know a few fun facts behind the design...
4. Pass by Boston's famous Museum of Science.
5. Ride along the path on the Cambridge side of the Charles River, where you'll enjoy great views of the Boston skyline.
6. Ride through Kendall Square
7. Ride through MIT, and see some of the notable buildings and architecture on campus. (5 min)
8. Ride by the MIT Museum.
9. Ride by the Stata Center, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry. (5 min)
10. Ride through Central Square
11. We'll stop in famous Harvard Yard (or as your guide may pronounce it "Havahd Yahd"...) (5 min)
12. Pass by Harvard Square, where many of our guests return to explore during their visit to Boston (and Cambridge!)
13. 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.
14. Along our route, we'll ride past TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, and many a concert!