Ride Boston’s Emerald Necklace on a 15+ mile guided bike tour
3.5-4 hours
Bike, helmet, water
Cycle Boston’s Emerald Necklace with a guide and see Frederick Law Olmsted’s connected parks and neighborhoods in 3.5–4 hours. You’ll cover 15+ miles and stop by key green spaces and landmark areas along the way.
Not recommended for inexperienced or young riders; you must be comfortable riding 15+ miles over up to four hours. Tandem bikes, Burley trailers, and trail-a-bikes are not allowed. It is customary to tip your tour guide at the end of the tour.
Cancel penalty-free up to 48 hours after booking unless the event is within 14 days. 50% refunds for cancellations made more than 14 days prior to the event. No refunds within 14 days. Operator may cancel up to 1 hour before; choose reschedule, credit, or full refund.
This ride is not recommended for inexperienced or young riders. You must feel comfortable riding 15+ miles over up to four hours.
No. Tandem bikes, Burley trailers, and trail-a-bikes are not allowed on this tour.
Wear comfortable clothes appropriate for the weather and sneakers with good tread. Dress in layers for cooler weather or if there is a chance of precipitation. Avoid skirts, dress shoes, high heels, large purses, and loose-fitting clothes that could get caught in the bike chain.
103 Atlantic Ave, Boston MA
Urban AdvenTours delivers exactly what Boston visitors want: an engaging way to see the city while getting exercise and local insight. The guided bike tours consistently earn praise for knowledgeable, safety-conscious guides like Costa, Jonathan, Austin, and Charles who share both historical facts and personal stories at strategic stops throughout the city. Reviewers love how much ground they cover in 2-3 hours, hitting major sights while discovering details they'd miss on foot. The quality bikes come with baskets for your stuff, and the shop happily stores larger items like backpacks and luggage. Beyond tours, they offer bike rentals and same-day repair services that customers describe as reasonably priced and helpful. You'll want to be a confident cyclist since the routes navigate busy Boston streets with frequent stops and starts. One troubling review raises concerns about discriminatory treatment toward customers of color, which stands in stark contrast to the otherwise overwhelmingly positive feedback about friendly, accommodating staff. Most visitors call this their favorite Boston activity and the best way to get oriented in the city, with bonus points for the free photos guides share after tours.
I am very pleased with Urban Adventours after my rental. They gave me a really nice road bike to use in exploring the city and the routes they have on the website says a lot about how serious they are at what they do. The staff was also very nice and made my experience such a memorable one. 100 STARS!!!
Gus Artivan Lastimosa
April 3, 2026
I am very pleased with Urban Adventours after my rental. They gave me a really nice road bike to use in exploring the city and the routes they have on the website says a lot about how serious they are at what they do. The staff was also very nice and made my experience such a memorable one. 100 STARS!!!
Gus Artivan Lastimosa
April 3, 2026