Emerald Necklace Bike Tour Boston
Locally Owned • Instant BookDuration: 4 hours
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Description
Tour Times
• 10am (after September 15th)
Duration
• 3.5-4 hours long
• 15+ miles
• *Please note that this tour is not recommended for inexperienced or young riders.
Some of the highlights of this tour include:
- The Boston Common and Public Garden
- The famous Charles River Esplanade
- The Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- The Rose Kennedy Greenway – Boston’s newest public park
- The Arnold Arboretum
- Jamaica Pond and Jamaica Plain
- The Southwest Corridor Park
- And many more exciting sights!
Want to see an American masterpiece in landscaping?
The Emerald Necklace tour is an amazing way to see Boston’s most famous green spaces in a ‘green’ way.
Discover Frederick Law Olmsted’s famous system of parks on this bicycle tour of the historic Emerald Necklace. From the shaded boulevard on Commonwealth Avenue to the popular shores of Jamaica Pond to the winding paths of the Arnold Arboretum, come enjoy a route that’s a favorite among locals and the best way to see the green side of Boston. The Parks are gorgeous any time of the year, but the foliage peaks in color between mid October and early November.
This tour visits the Emerald Necklace, a series of parks designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted, that snake through different neighborhoods of Boston.
All of our tours include an individually-fitted bicycle, helmet, water, and, of course, a friendly and knowledgeable guide who will lead you on your travels.
Additional Information
This tour is not recommended for inexperienced or young riders. Participants must be comfortable riding 15+ miles over a time span of up to four hours. We do not allow tandem bikes, burley trailers, or trail-a-bikes on this tour.
While our guides will provide water, you might consider bringing a sports drink or snack as well as sunglasses and sunscreen. Any luggage, large bags, or bulky jackets can be left at the shop during the tour.
This tour may be scheduled as a private tour any time of the year. Please call us for more information.
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Cancellation Policy
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Within two weeks of your reserved event, tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, but may be rescheduled for a $20 fee per ticket based on availability. Customers may cancel penalty-free up to 48 hours after booking, unless the event is within 14 days. We offer 50% refunds for cancellations made more than 14 days prior to the event. We cannot refund cancellations made within 14 days of an event because your space must be reserved.
Rescheduling requests are subject to availability and are processed at the sole discretion of the employee making the transaction. Rescheduling requests received within 14 days of the event are subject to a fee of $20 per ticket to reschedule. Reservations may be rescheduled only once.
Failure to arrive 30 minutes before your tour’s departure time will result in your space on tour being given away. You will not receive a refund or credit for your tour. Late arrivals will not be caught up to the tour.
Our tours run rain or shine. In some circumstances, tours may be cancelled up to an hour before the start time of the event. The decision to cancel the tour is up to the sole discretion of Urban AdvenTours. If we cancel the event, ticket-holders may choose to reschedule tickets (subject to availability), to receive credit for a future event, or to receive a full refund.
Massachusetts law requires children to be at least 12 months of age while riding along on a bicycle. Children under the age of 12 months will not be allowed on rentals or tours. All children ages 16 and under are required to wear a helmet, and all guests are required to wear a helmet when participating on a UA-guided bike tour.
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Location
Address
103 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA, 02110
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