BQE BIKE TOUR
The Brooklyn, Queens Experience, the most photogenic tour in New York.
Get your cameras ready, and start posting. This tour was made for Instagram! The BQE bike tour will provide you with the best pictures of your whole trip. We peddle out of Manhattan into Queens and follow the river all the way to the Brooklyn Bridge. The views are breathtaking as we look back across the East River to the iconic Manhattan skyline. We ride through some of the coolest and trendiest neighborhoods in the city, and you’ll get to ride back across the world famous Brooklyn Bridge! And we finish cycling up the beautiful west side bike path back to Mid-town Manhattan.
COMING IN APRIL
COMING IN APRIL 2025
$75 Bike and Helmut Included
$125 Electric Bike Option
Weekends 10am - 1:30pm
3.5 hours
Departs Weekends 10am
Meets at Unlimited Biking, 56 West 56st New York, NY 10019
BQE Bike Tour Details
We meet on West 56th Street, and head over to the eastside, cross over the 59th Street Bridge and follow the waterfront all the way to the Brooklyn Bridge. The views are incredible and we ride through some of the hippest neighborhoods in the city. We finish by riding up on the beautiful westside bike path.
Schedule
- Pick up bikes and helmets on West 56th street.
- Cycle east and over the 59th Street Bridge
- We visit Long Island City, Greenpoint, Williamsburg and Dumbo.
- Head back into town over the Brooklyn Bridge
- Finish-up riding up on the westside bike path
What You Should Bring
It’s 18 miles! don’t worry it’s mostly flat and on bike lanes. Dress weather appropriately and comfortly. Bring water, snacks and sunscreen, and be ready for the best views in town! Bring your camera!
Best Times for This Excursion
We leave at 10am, it’s always a great time!
Frequently Asked
Is it hard? It’s 18 miles, it’s not a walk in the park! but it’s mostly flat.
What about the NYC traffic? It’s most on bike lanes but it is New York City, so you need to keep your whits about you.
Are there toilets? Yes, at various picture stops there are restroom facilities.
Can I buy water and snacks on the route? Not really, best to bring them with you.