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Baltimore Harbor to the Heights: Black Arts District & Neighborhood Tour

  • Harbor East Cinemas (map)

This bike ride is hosted by Bike & Brunch Tours, all details + buy tickets here.

Get to know Baltimore beyond the harbor and standard tourist attractions.  Come alone, bring friends, or bring family.  Whether you are on a weekend getaway, local and looking for a new activity with friends, considering moving to the city and want to learn more first, or just want to get out, join us.  

This ride includes popular sites along the Baltimore Harbor waterfront, culture in the city center, and the history, legacy, and culture of nearby historically black communities,  landmarks, and  popular hubs of today's movers and shakers. This is a one of a kind casual tour that aims to exude positive vibes, treat our communities and the residents with respect, and nourish the mind and belly.  Maybe you will even make a new friend or two.

Ride, see Baltimore, have fun….and of course have brunch!  

NOTE: Ticket sales close 24 hours before each tour or once all spaces are full. The average tour size is 10 people.

FAQs

When Do Sales End: Most ticket sales end 48 hours before the ride start time.  

What to Wear: Feel free to be stylish as long as your fashions are bicycle ready and safe.  Long scarves or fabrics that might easily tangle in the wheels or fall off are discouraged. Closed toe shoes are encouraged.

Start Time: The ride will leave promptly at the start time. NO REFUNDS will be provided to those who miss the ride due to late arrival under any circumstance.

Tour Length: The ride is slightly less than 5 miles and should take no more than 1.5 hours. Allow 1.5 hours for brunch. Brunch is optional.  If you need to leave after the ride and can not join us for lunch, we understand, just let us know before the ride.

The Tour: First, we will meet to allow those who need a rental to pick up their bikes. We will then do a few introductions and jump on our bikes for the tour. After the ride we will move on to brunch. Both the brunch and ride should end by the stated end time. Additional instructions about the meeting location will be provided once you make your reservation.

Bike Rentals:  You may rent a bike from us, use bike share, or use a local bike shop.  Bike rentals are available at the start point with an advance reservation.  If you need a bicycle choose the BIKE RENTAL option and pay for the number of bikes needed at least 48 HOURS BEFORE the ride start time.  Send us a message if you wish to rent from us or need a bike or a  HELMET.   Our bicycles are very basic models.  Include your height and the number of bicycles needed.  If you rent a bicycle from us arrive early to pick up your bicycle rental.  Bikes are available on a first come first serve basis.  The cost of a rental from us is $20. 

If you need a helmet choose the HELMET RENTAL option and pay for the number of helmets needed at least 48 HOURS BEFORE the ride start time.   Both bicycles and helmets are available on a first come basis. Limited quantities are available.

Retail stores may cost slightly more but offer higher end bicycle models and e-bikes. You must coordinate delivery, pick up, and return of  bicycles if you use a retail bicycle rental from a local bike shop. The price of bicycle rentals are NOT INCLUDED.  We recommend making reservations at least 48 HOURS in advance if you need to rent a bicycle from a local shop.  You must coordinate all other bike rentals via that merchant or vendor.  The price of bicycle rentals are NOT INCLUDED.

Coronavirus precautions: Tours comply with CDC guidelines. Guests are asked to wear masks and temporal scanning may be requested. Until approved by guidelines brunch is outside at the restaurant. For larger groups we bring orders from the venue to a designated outdoor space that will allow compliance with the recommended distance between guests.

Brunch: The price of brunch is NOT INCLUDED. The menu includes a variety of delicious brunch items including vegan and vegetarian options.  The average cost of brunch is $25 including taxes and beverage.  

Waiver: All riders must sign a liability waiver before the ride departs.

Reservation/ advance purchase: This is a reservation only ride.  If others wish to join you on the ride please ask them to register separately via Eventbrite

What's the refund policy? Refunds are allowed up to 7 days before the bike tour.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends? All participants must have a ticket with a name that matches a state or federal ID. Contact us with questions about transferring tickets.

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