Boston Trip Overview
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).
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Boston, United States
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Urban AdvenTours, 103 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110-3702
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: North End, Boston, MA 02109
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!)
Pass By: Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge, I-93, Boston, MA
Curious to know the inspiration behind Boston’s new(ish) bridge? Our guides will let you know a few fun facts behind the design…
Pass By: Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114-1099
Pass by Boston’s famous Museum of Science.
Pass By: Charles River, Cambridge, MA
Ride along the path on the Cambridge side of the Charles River, where you’ll enjoy great views of the Boston skyline.
Pass By: Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA
Ride through Kendall Square
Stop At: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
Ride through MIT, and see some of the notable buildings and architecture on campus.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave Mit Bldg N51, Cambridge, MA 02139-4118
Ride by the MIT Museum.
Stop At: Stata Center, Vasar St, MIT, Cambridge, MA
Ride by the Stata Center, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Central Square, Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Ride through Central Square
Stop At: Harvard University, 1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138-3800
We’ll stop in famous Harvard Yard (or as your guide may pronounce it “Havahd Yahd”…)
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Harvard Square, 18 Brattle St Ste 352, Cambridge, MA 02138-3755
Pass by Harvard Square, where many of our guests return to explore during their visit to Boston (and Cambridge!)
Pass By: Charles River Esplanade, Storrow Drive, Boston, MA 02114
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.
Pass By: TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114-1300
Along our route, we’ll ride past TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, and many a concert!
