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).
Tour Options
Tour on E-Bike- must be 16+yrs
E-Bike: Must be at least 16yrs and 5ft tall
Tour on City Bike
City Bike
Itinerary
Admission included30 min
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.
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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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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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Pass by Boston's famous Museum of Science.
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Ride along the path on the Cambridge side of the Charles River, where you'll enjoy great views of the Boston skyline.
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Ride through Kendall Square
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Ride through MIT, and see some of the notable buildings and architecture on campus.
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Ride by the MIT Museum.
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Ride by the Stata Center, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry.
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Ride through Central Square
5 min
We'll stop in famous Harvard Yard (or as your guide may pronounce it "Havahd Yahd"...)
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Pass by Harvard Square, where many of our guests return to explore during their visit to Boston (and Cambridge!)
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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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Along our route, we'll ride past TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, and many a concert!
Highlights
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Use of bicycle
Use of helmet
What's included
Included
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Use of bicycle
Use of helmet
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Re-booked tours 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.
Not recommended for beginner riders or children under 10 years old
If you are looking for a family friendly tour, please book our Tour de Boston bike tour
Tour company reserves the right to omit any guests from tour if they are intoxicated, under the influence of any substance, a danger / liability to the rest of the group
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Frequently asked questions
How long does Tour de Cambridge Guided Bicycle Tour take?
Tour de Cambridge Guided Bicycle Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 14 stops.
How much does Tour de Cambridge Guided Bicycle Tour cost?
Prices start at $78 per person for this Boston experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Tour de Cambridge Guided Bicycle Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Tour de Cambridge Guided Bicycle Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 32 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available Not recommended for beginner riders or children under 10 years old If you are looking for a family friendly tour, please book our Tour de Boston bike tour
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Tour de Cambridge Guided Bicycle Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 35 verified reviews; it is run by Urban AdvenTours. Most-mentioned highlights: Professional guide; All taxes, fees and handling charges; Use of bicycle.
Reviews(35)
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paula_V
April 11, 2026
The best and most incredible tour I’ve taken ! (And I travel white a bit )
The energy was incredible, Gary our tour guide was exceptional!! The best tour I’ve taken in along time . He showed us every place with some much love knowledge and professionalism. He led the way while making us feel safe and having fun as well. I never leave review but this was a must. So profesional kind fun and we got to explore so much around Boston! Please book this tour with Gary it was great and I am coming back with my family ✨
Operator response
Thank you for the kind words! Gary is an incredible guide and we're not surprised you had a great time on the tour. We look forward to seeing you again!
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pams686
August 16, 2025
Boston… a wonderful new view
I’ve been to Boston many many times, but never on a bike tour. It was fantastic! Perfect Weather, guides both
entertaining and informative. Great way to see Boston from a different perspective. Loved riding Under the Zakon bridge. Beautiful! Definitely will remember this when out of town friends come to visit.
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Kandi_G
October 26, 2024
Fun Fall Tour
Austin was very knowledgeable and made the tour enjoyable and easy! We saw many things in Cambridge we would have never known about.
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Martin_H
October 15, 2024
Harvard Trip
Learning about Harvard and MIT was great, tour guide was friendly and had really great info on his tour, it is just a shame the weather was not so good, cold and wet is not exactly the best way to spend time on a bike
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Linda_E
August 28, 2024
Tour experience great, Viator not
It was a great tour but Viator charged too much overhead! I wanted to tip the guides more but Viator made it too expensive to justify that…maybe just “over” charge for one or two people, but not 3!
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KatarinaR17
June 26, 2024
Would recommend
A well thought out trail that took us from Boston to Cambridge and back. As we did go through some high traffic areas, I give a lot of credit to our tour guide for keeping safety front and center. I would have welcomed more information and narration being automatically built into the ride, but when I asked specific questions, our guide was very capable and informed to answer them. If you want to learn about the city, ask questions:) I would recommend this tour and give it a 5 start
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Dawn_L
June 3, 2024
WICKED AWESOME!!! 😀
Bob and Charles were awesome.
Very kind, friendly, informative and full of life and knowledge….even better that they’re locals. We had four peeps from England and I had to smile thinking of the British accent vs the Boston accent as we all chatted.
I ♥️ Boston!!
Thank you for a great day! I’ll spread the good word!!
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LovesToTravel31
May 26, 2024
Great ride to Cambridge!
We did the Cambridge tour and really enjoyed it. The weather was perfect, the bikes were comfortable and well-maintained, and the guides were friendly and knowledgeable. It was a relatively flat and easy ride? Mostly on bike paths and in bike lines. Highly recommend!
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cassyw2016
May 15, 2024
Great way to see the city!
We had an amazing tour with Austin. He was very knowledgeable of the area, kept us safe, and made sure we had a good time! We’d recommend this to anyone wanting to see the city!
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cazzaphinn
April 19, 2024
Fabulous Cambridge Tour
Had a great tour of Cambridge with Bob. We were booked on the Saturday afternoon of marsthon weekend and it expected it to be busy however it ended up just being four of us and we were all on holiday together.
Bob gave us a great balance of history, interesting facts and laughs along with around 12 miles of cycling.
Interesting sights including MIT and Harvard along with other familiar sights.
We were out for 2.5 hours and the time flew by. We all agreed we had a brilliant afternoon and would recommend to others.
Thanks Bob
