Radical & Weird History Bike Tour of New York City

5.0 (4 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation

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West Village — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Chinatown — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Freewheelin' Bike Tours

Ages: Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bicycle use: Use of bicycle

Itinerary

Mmuseumm

15 min

A modern cabinet of curiosities hidden within a graffiti covered alley.
Museum of Chinese in America

15 min

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.
Manhattan Bridge

10 min

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.
Lower East Side

15 min

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.
Henry Street Settlement

15 min

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

15 min

A used bookstore famous for it's unusual bartering system
Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space (MoRUS)

15 min

Go inside an apartment building that was abandoned and claimed by squatters in the 90s. Still occupied by the radicals today.
6BC Botanical Garden

15 min

Visit another reclaimed urban space in the East Village. Once a lot piled with rubble, now a lush volunteer run garden.
Keith Haring's Once Upon a Time Bathroom Mural

15 min

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

15 min

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

15 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Unlimited Biking Brooklyn Bridge

In between Church St and Broadway.

End point

Unlimited Biking Brooklyn Bridge

In between Church St and Broadway.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.