The 12 Historic Bike Tours in the USA That Earn Their Price

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

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

Ride a comfortable electric bike through downtown Asheville, greenways, leafy neighborhoods, and up to the Grove Park Inn. Your guide provides safety training, local history, dining tips, and scenic stops. Guides have included Josh, Torin, Ana, Ethan, Leighann, and Catherine. Groups are limited to 10, with cargo-bike options for some non-riders.

“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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2.Historic Bike Tour in Tucson

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

Ride through central Tucson with guide Lorraine on a small-group tour limited to eight people. You’ll use a comfortable cruiser bike, cross the snake-shaped Rattlesnake Bridge, explore Barrio Viejo, see murals and historic buildings, and follow part of the Santa Cruz River Trail. Morning rides are wise in hot weather.

“Lorraine chose quiet routes for us to enjoy the ride and we stopped at old houses and important places where she told us about famous people and the town's history. tealky recommendable, I wouldn't have found this tour on my own.”

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3.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 small-group, three-hour bike tour through South Palm Springs. Ride easy, flat streets to Deepwell Estates, Twin Palms Estates, Canyon View Estates, and Indian Canyons, learning how Palm Springs became a design icon. Bring your bike or rent one nearby at a discount. Morning departures finish before the desert heat builds.

“Brennan was the perfect guide. His knowledge was amazing and he has a great sense of humor! The pace of the tour was perfect and the scenery spectacular. A real insight into the architectural development of Palm Springs. A must do tour!”

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4.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, Tere, EJ, and Kim. Expect an easy, stop-and-start tour covering squares, historic homes, churches, City Market, and Forsyth Park. The best perk is keeping the bike, lock, and map for several more hours after the guided ride.

“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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5.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, or Betsy through the French Quarter, Marigny, Tremé, City Park, and beyond. This three-hour tour uses comfortable bikes with baskets, follows mostly flat routes, and keeps groups to 10 people. Expect local history, neighborhood stories, and stops at major New Orleans sights.

“Perfect amount of history and variety of sights. Great ride and easy terrain. Guide was safety minded and knowledgeable.”

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6.Savannah: Historical Bike Tour with Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 140 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Ride through Savannah’s Historic District with guides such as Steve, Will, or Michael, stopping at squares, fountains, and architectural landmarks for stories about the Colonial, Civil War, and Victorian eras. Bikes, helmets, water, sunscreen, insect repellent, child trailers, and tricycles are available. The two-hour route ends with dining tips and photos by Forsyth Fountain.

“Steve was enthusiastic and informative. We really enjoyed the tour”

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

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

Ride through Miami Beach with design enthusiast and local historian Damian, stopping at Ocean Drive, Nikki Beach, South Pointe Park, Española Way, Lincoln Road, and Flamingo Park. You’ll hear the stories behind Art Deco buildings, movie locations, food, and South Beach’s past, with bikes and a personal guide map provided.

“This tour was phenomenal. Just a cool bike ride through all parts of Miami. You will not look at the buildings the same way. Plus the history, there is so much history here. Cannot give enough props to our guide Damian. He was a fantastic guide. Personable, fun and knows a lot!.”

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8.Savannah: History, Culture, & Scenic Views E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 1h 30m · from $65

Ride an easy-to-use e-bike through Savannah’s historic district with a city-licensed guide. You’ll hear stories about architecture, oak trees, local culture, and the city’s past, while stopping for photos and practical tips on restaurants, pubs, shops, and places to explore. Groups are limited to six.

“Our guide Shamus was absolutely amazing!! He was super knowledgeable, personable, funny, and very engaging !”

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9.Savannah: Historic District Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 47 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Spend two easy hours cycling Savannah’s Historic District with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll stop at Forsyth Park, Jones Street, Chippewa Square, historic homes, and several city squares while learning about Savannah from the mid-1800s to early 1900s. Bikes are included, and you may be able to keep yours for the rest of the day.

“Very knowledgeable and gave wonderful information to help each member of our group to know about the history of each square we visited. The best I have ever had.”

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10.Radical and Weird History Bike Tour of Manhattan

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

Ride from TriBeCa through the Lower East Side, East Village, Greenwich Village, West Village, and the Meatpacking District. Guides such as Robby, Robert, Kevin, and Holden focus on counterculture, Yiddish anarchism, Beatniks, unusual landmarks, and safe city cycling. The $46 booking fee covers the bike rental, with $40 per person recommended for the guide afterward.

“Our guide Robert was sick so he arranged his friend Kevin who is also a guide. This guy was amazing. He really listened to us and our expectations and showed us the ‘other’ New York as requested. Really enjoyed it very much. Get well soon Robert and many thanks to Kevin. Keep up the good work guys.”

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11.Art Deco, History and Crime Bike Tour with Design Enthusiast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $79

Ride with Damian, a local historian and Miami Design Preservation League member, through South Beach, Surfside, and Bal Harbour. Over three hours, you’ll see Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and MiMo buildings while hearing about segregation, Cuban migration, Miami Vice, cocaine cowboys, and the murder of Gianni Versace.

“A Must-Do! Damian is a knowledgeable and friendly host, brilliant storyteller and a passionate historian. You couldn't ask for a better guide. This was a tour he designed, so he knows every little detail. You also get a chance to see Surfside, andBal Harbour, which are other 2 municipalities north of Miami Beach. This tour is about 20 miles round trip with plenty of picturesque stops. It hits the mark just right w/o wiping you out for the rest of the day.”

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12.Dallas: Downtown E-Bike Sightseeing and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · from $70

Ride an electric bike through central Dallas with an English-speaking guide and a group limited to eight. You’ll see Dealey Plaza, the JFK Memorial, Deep Ellum, Klyde Warren Park, the Winspear Opera House, the Dallas Arts District, and the AT&T Discovery District in two hours. Guide Elijah has earned especially warm praise.

“Elijah is a outstanding guide Thank you so much”

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