Guided E-Bike Tour of Old Bisbee: Art, History & Architecture

Pedal past vibrant murals and hidden stories on Bisbee’s historic mining streets.

A guided e-bike tour of Old Bisbee, Arizona, where a live guide leads you through the town's historic streets for one hour, then you ride freely for a second hour. The tour covers the Copper Queen Library, Brewery Gulch, Castle Rock overlook, and stops at murals and public buildings that tell the story of Bisbee's transformation from a mining town to an arts destination. You wear a wireless earpiece so you can hear the guide and ask questions while riding. Minimum age is 16. The tour suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided e-bike tour of Old Bisbee

• Receive wireless communication earpiece
• Guided e-bike tour through Old Bisbee
• See Bisbee Post Office and Copper Queen Library
• Pass through Brewery Gulch and see original Bisbee Jail
• Pass St. Elmos Bar and Bisbee City Park
• Hear history of downtown hotels and churches
• Stop at Castle Rock for views and mosaic wall
• Stop at Cochise County Courthouse and mural wall
• Explore Bisbee on your own

The experience

The guided portion lasts one hour, during which your guide leads you through Old Bisbee on an e-bike, stopping at landmarks like the Copper Queen Library Building (a Renaissance Revival structure on the National Register of Historic Places), and the original Bisbee Jail, once owned by John Wayne. You'll pass St. Elmos Bar, the oldest continually operating bar in the United States, and hear how the downtown hotels and churches shaped the town's character as you climb toward Castle Rock, which offers expansive views of Old Bisbee and a chance to photograph the landscape.

The route includes a stop at a mosaic wall created by artist Fred Albert, whose work appears in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and a mural wall by Rose Johnson, a muralist from England whose art and story are woven into Bisbee's cultural identity. You'll learn how the Cochise County Courthouse, an Art Deco landmark, reflects the town's rise to county seat. A wireless communication earpiece lets you hear your guide clearly and ask questions without shouting over the bike noise.

After the first hour, the guide departs and the second hour is yours to explore. You can return to B Active, the starting point, or continue riding through town past local restaurants and shops at your own pace. The e-bike handles Bisbee's hilly terrain, and helmets are provided.

What’s included

• The tour includes an e-bike and helmet.
• a wireless communication earpiece that lets you hear your guide and ask questions.
• and a live guide for the first hour of the tour, with the second hour free to explore Bisbee on your own.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day at 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00, from US$ 64 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

Operated by B Active Bisbee

Is this one for you?The two-hour format works well if you want guided context for Bisbee's architecture and history but also time to wander and photograph on your own. Minimum age is 16. If you're younger or prefer a fully guided experience without solo riding, check for other Bisbee tour options.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Copper Queen Library Building and why does the tour stop there?

The Copper Queen Library Building is a Renaissance Revival structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The tour stops there to share its history and the interesting story behind how it was established as part of Bisbee's cultural heritage.

Can I ride the e-bike on my own during the second hour, or do I have to stay with the group?

The second hour is free riding on your own. After the guide departs, you can explore Bisbee at your own pace, return to B Active, or continue riding through town past local restaurants and shops.

What is Castle Rock and what will I see there?

Castle Rock is a hilltop stop on the tour that offers expansive views of Old Bisbee and serves as a great photo opportunity. The tour stops briefly there as part of the route through the town's historic streets.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to do this e-bike tour?

No. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The e-bikes handle the terrain, and you'll have a guide for the first hour to lead the way and answer questions.

What is included with the tour?

The tour includes use of an e-bike, a helmet, a wireless communication earpiece so you can hear the guide and ask questions, and a live guide for the first hour. The second hour is free riding on your own.