The 11 Best Historic Bike Tours in the USA

1.Party Bike Private Party Up To 14 People in Old Town Scottsdale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,541 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Pedal through Old Town Scottsdale on a private two-hour party bike with your group, a driver-guide, music, coolers, ice, cups, and bar specials. Guides such as Jacob, Kirk, Chase, and Ian have helped make this a lively choice for birthdays, bachelor parties, reunions, and group nights out.

“Such a great time! Highly recommend! Captain Kirk was awesome! We went to 3 different locations and were able to select the music! Thank you!”

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2.Guided Bike Tour of Old Town Key West

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,611 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend two relaxed hours cycling Old Town Key West with guides such as James, Salty, Lenny, or Ryan. Expect historic homes, Mallory Square, Mile Marker Zero, the Southernmost Point Buoy, ocean views, bottled water, and a slice of key lime pie.

“Wonderful tour! The guide talked about the history of Key West, brought us through the major historical locations and took good care of the group. Then we finished with a slice of key lime pie!”

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3.Asheville Historic Downtown Guided Electric Bike Tour with Scenic Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,234 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Ride a 55-pound electric bike through downtown Asheville, greenways, and leafy neighborhoods with guides such as Josh, Torin, or Leighann. Stop at the Grove Arcade, Basilica of Saint Lawrence, and Grove Park Inn, then take in Blue Ridge views from Sunset Terrace.

“We had so much fun!! We all thought Josh was a fantastic guide!! Saw Asheville in a way that would not be possible if we were all not on bikes. The E-Bike just made it a blast!! We felt safe riding in the streets at all times. A must do in Asheville.”

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4.Boston City View Bicycle Tour: History and Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 638 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Start near the North End and cycle through Beacon Hill, Back Bay, the South End, Fenway, and the Charles River Esplanade. Guides such as Costa, Gary, Bob, and Austin share local stories while you cover roughly 8 to 11 miles. Choose a hybrid bike or pedal-assist e-bike at checkout.

“Fun trip on a gorgeous day! Our guides were knowledgeable, funny and caring. And we got exercise. Would definitely recommend.”

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5.Historic Bike Tour in Tucson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 553 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Join Lorraine of Tucson Bike Tours for a gentle 2-hour-15-minute ride through downtown, Barrio Viejo, El Presidio, and the Santa Cruz River Trail. Bikes and helmets are included, groups are capped at eight, and morning departures are best for Tucson’s heat.

“Lorraine was our Tour guide and was was excellent. Stopped at numerous historic sites that the tour guide explained to us”

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6.Palm Springs Modernism Architecture & History Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Join Brennan for a roughly three-hour morning bike tour through South Palm Springs. See Deepwell Estates, Twin Palms, Canyon View Estates, and Indian Canyons Golf Resort while learning how Palm Springs became a modernist design icon. Bring your own bike or rent one nearby.

“Our tour with Brennan was awesome Brennan knows so much about the history and architecture of Palm Springs it was fascinating”

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7.Historical Bike Tour of Savannah and Keep Bikes After Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $49

Ride through Savannah’s Historic District with guides such as Ron, Terri, EJ, and Kim, stopping at squares, mansions, churches, City Market, and Forsyth Park. The easy two-hour tour includes a hybrid bike, lock, map, and bike use before or after the tour, often until 5 p.m.

“Very easy to book and manage. Having the bike availability in a city like Savannah was absolutely perfect. The tour was a really solid overview of the city and its historic squares. Not too much history, not a fast pace, just a perfect, steady pace between squares. Plenty of stops to rest and chat. Extremely knowledgeable tour guide Tere, and the time just flew by. Bike locks were easy to use, bikes were easy to use. Just a really perfect biking experience for a family that doesn’t bike often enough: I would highly recommend Savannah on Wheels.”

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8.New Orleans History and Sightseeing Small-Group Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Ride with a local guide such as Chip, Guy, Jeffrey, Betsy, or another Buzz Nola guide through seven New Orleans highlights. Expect a flat route, comfortable bikes with baskets, bottled water, Creole and jazz history, and a small group capped at 10.

“Excellent bike ride, see more than just typical New Orleans sights. Lots of history along the way. Knowledge able tour guide. Good way to survey the city and see places to go back to later”

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9.Miami Beach Art Deco & History Bike Tour with Design Enthusiast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Join guide Damian for a two-and-a-half-hour Miami Beach bike tour covering Ocean Drive, South Pointe, Española Way, Lincoln Road, and Flamingo Park. Expect Art Deco stories, film locations, hotel interiors, local history, provided bikes, and a relaxed pace rather than a hard workout.

“We learned alot! The buildings became "alive" as the architecture was explained so well. Lots of cool history tidbits!!”

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10.Electric Bike Wildlife & History Tour along Fort De Soto’s Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Ride an easy-to-use e-bike through Fort De Soto Park with guides such as Jordan, Drew, Andrea, Philip, and Seth. Expect beaches, birds, native plants, turtle nests, quiet trails, and a 30-minute stop inside the historic fort. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“The scenery is gorgeous! Drew takes you on the back roads you wouldn’t know about! The birds were incredible as are the beaches. This was the best 3 hours of our trip. Thank you!”

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11.NYC: Radical and Weird History Bike Tour of Manhattan

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · 4 hours · from $46Best value

Ride for four hours through Lower Manhattan with guides such as Robby, Robert, Kevin, or Holden. Expect safe bike routes, unusual stories about anarchists and Beatniks, lesser-known stops, a mid-tour snack, and a flexible route shaped by the group.

“The tour was fantastic and Robby was very knowledgeable about the city! He showed us some great hidden gems, and I would gladly return for another one of his tours.”

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