Radical & Weird History Bike Tour of New York City

5.0
(4 reviews)
New York, USA

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

What separates my guided tours from the others is mine are customized based on the interests of my guests. The small group experience allows me to customize the route and stops, provide more options, and work together to create a unique itinerary.

The landmarks visited, the topics discussed, and the food & drink break options are all thoughtful inclusions I believe my guests will find a personal connection with.

The conversations held at each point of interest aim to build an appreciation of those who made New York City. At the end of the day, I hope to leave everyone, including myself, feeling inspired and moved by what they saw and learned.

What's Included

Use of bicycle

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
79 Chambers St

Unlimited Biking Brooklyn Bridge In between Church St and Broadway.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    A modern cabinet of curiosities hidden within a graffiti covered alley.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Meet the local activists trying to save Chinatown from the big developers. Learn how this cultural institution stands accused of selling out the Chinese American community it claims to serve.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Manhattan Bridge

    View the imposing towers of the bridge from gritty Pike street. Here we'll discuss the local anarchist civic engineer who built it and the catastrophe of this next project.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Explore the neighborhood built by slumlords that was once the world's most densely populated areas. Delve in to the radical movements that we born out of that era.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Go inside a house that was purchased by a nurse to care for this community which was once a notorious red light district.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    A used bookstore famous for it's unusual bartering system

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Go inside an apartment building that was abandoned and claimed by squatters in the 90s. Still occupied by the radicals today.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Visit another reclaimed urban space in the East Village. Once a lot piled with rubble, now a lush volunteer run garden.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    A famous mural inside a public bathroom that serves as a celebration of a practice that's widely shamed.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Meatpacking District

    See the remains and creative redevelopment of a former industrial neighborhood once known for producing packaged meats. Now home to Manhattan's only beach.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Hudson River Park

    Ride a portion of a bike trail that leads all the way to Canada.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Time travel is included in the Tour Duration
Supplied by Freewheelin' Bike Tours

Tags

Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Bike Tours
Small Group
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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