City Bike Tour: Frugal Sightseeing

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My City Bike Tour of Sydney

When I was in Sydney last month I went on a bike tour of the city.  I’d never been to Sydney before and so I wanted a quick way to see the sights, learn some history, and get a bit of exercise.  At the same time, I didn’t want to spend a fortune.  I figured cruising the city on a bike was the way to go.  I’ve rented a bike on vacation before and ventured out guide-less with a friend.  But this time I was alone, and knew little about Sydney.

Then I read that Trip Advisor, my favorite travel related website, said the #1 attraction in Sydney was a place called Bonza Bike Tours.  So, I checked out their website and saw that they had a 4-hour “Classic Sydney Tour” for $89 AUD (around $60 USD at the time).  That’s not exactly cheap, but it packed a big value for what I was looking for.

I ended up having a great time on the tour.  I learned a lot of the unique history of Sydney, met some interesting people from all over, and picked up a few pointers for the rest of my stay.  It rained a bit, but our guide had ponchos, and it made for a few memorable moments.  I definitely recommend the Bonza Bike Tours if you’re ever in Sydney, or any of these other notable bike tours below.

Other City Bike Tours

Bay City Bike (San Francisco)
Bike the Big Apple (New York)
Capital City Bike Tours (Washington, D.C.)
Rad City Bike Tours (Munich)

For even more cities, simply search Google for “bike tour” followed by the city you’re visiting.

Who Should Take a Bike Tour?

Bike tours aren’t for everyone.  You should definitely be pretty comfortable riding a bike, and depending on the city, be able to handle some decent hills.  Sydney was a solid workout with a surprising number of hills.  Make sure you’ve got comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes.

Make the Most of Your Bike Tour

While on my tour, I buddied up to the tour guide (a nice college kid named Latch) and asked him about his favorite local restaurants, shopping areas, and other areas of interest I might should see.  He was able to give me a few solid tips that I utilized throughout the rest of my stay.  Tour guides are essentially what you’re paying for with a bike tour vs. just renting, so make the most of them.

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Have you ever done a city bike tour?  Tell us about your experience in the comments below?

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