Guided 2.5-Hour Scottsdale Fat Tire E-Bike Tour
Ride a fat tire e-bike on Scottsdale’s Greenbelt, with a quick training session
Duration
2.5 Hours
Includes
E-bike training, Tour guide, Water
Highlights
Explore Scottsdale’s Greenbelt on a 2.5-hour guided fat tire e-bike ride with a private, one-on-one training session before you roll out. Cruise a pedestrian-only pathway and stop for photos at scenic desert and city sights.
- Ride a 2.5-hour guided fat tire e-bike tour
- Explore Old Town Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Waterfront District
- See Papago Park and Hole in the Rock
- Pass the Desert Botanical Gardens, Tempe Town Lake, and ASU
- Follow an 11.5-mile pedestrian-only pathway with a guide
What's Included
- Fat tire electric bike
- One-on-one training session
- Cold bottled water
- Mister fans
Things to know
You must be able to ride an adult-sized bicycle confidently. Not recommended for guests shorter than 5'3" or with motor skill impairments, disabilities, or injuries.
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable. Free rescheduling if changes are made at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour; no-shows cannot reschedule. In inclement weather, the operator may move your tour time up to 2 hours earlier or later. If canceled due to weather, they will reschedule or offer a refund.
FAQs
No. You’ll get a private, one-on-one training session before you start. You must be able to ride an adult-sized bicycle confidently.
It’s not recommended if you’re shorter than 5'3" or if you have motor skill impairments, disabilities, or injuries.
Wear comfortable attire and athletic-type shoes. Bring sunglasses. You may wear a hat or visor underneath your helmet.
Meeting details
Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix
More about the Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden sits at the heart of what makes Scottsdale and Phoenix so distinctive, a living showcase of the Sonoran Desert's surprising abundance tucked into the lush corridor that the Scottsdale Greenbelt Fat Tire E-Bike Tour rolls through. While the Greenbelt itself ribbons together a chain of parks, lakes, and shaded paths, the Desert Botanical Garden anchors the experience by reminding riders just how rare and remarkable this slice of green Arizona really is. Towering saguaros, blooming agaves, and quiet desert pathways make it one of the most photographed and beloved cultural landmarks in the Valley, and gliding past it on a fat tire e-bike puts the landscape into perfect perspective.
On this guided ride, the powerful electric assist flattens out the miles so you can soak in the scenery rather than sweat through it. As you cruise the Greenbelt's paved paths, your guide weaves in stories about Scottsdale's transformation from desert outpost to vibrant urban oasis, with the Desert Botanical Garden serving as a natural reference point for the region's plant life and ecology. Expect the warm scent of mesquite, the rustle of palm trees overhead, glimpses of ducks on the chain of urban lakes, and wide-open desert sky framing the route. The contrast between the manicured Greenbelt greenery and the wild desert plantings near the Desert Botanical Garden is one of the ride's quiet pleasures.
This tour is perfect for curious travelers, couples on a relaxed date, families with older kids, and anyone who wants to cover real ground without committing to a serious workout. Photographers will love the light along the water, first-time visitors get a quick crash course in local geography, and returning guests often discover corners of Scottsdale they never knew existed. If you have ever wanted to understand why people fall for the Sonoran Desert, riding past the Desert Botanical Garden with the wind at your back is a beautifully easy way to find out.