Guided eBike Tour Boulder: Flatirons, Pearl Street & CU Campus

Ride the whole town without the climb: electric bikes do the work, the guide does the navigation.

A guided electric bike tour of Boulder that covers the Flatirons, Pearl Street Mall, CU Boulder's campus, Wonderland Lake and Boulder Creek Path in two to three hours. The tour includes a pedal-assist electric bike, helmet, bottled water and a live English-speaking guide; children ages 3 and up can ride with adults on the bike. You choose either a 10:30 AM or 1:30 PM departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Boulder on guided eBike tour

• Receive bike tutorial and safety briefing
• Ride Boulder Creek Path
• Visit Wonderland Lake
• Tour University of Colorado Boulder campus
• Visit The University Hill District
• See the Flatirons
• Stop at Folsom Field and meet Ralphie
• Visit Fiske Planetarium
• Explore Pearl Street Mall
• Enjoy Boulder's Beach
• Visit historic and iconic pubs

The Experience

You arrive with a free afternoon or a morning to spare, and Boulder's spread across too much ground to cover on foot. The electric bikes solve that: after a quick safety briefing and tutorial on the pedal-assist system, you roll straight onto the bike paths and trails instead of spending the day climbing. The motor handles the hills—Wonderland Lake, the Flatirons, Boulder Creek Path, the CU Boulder campus—so the pace stays steady and the stops actually stick with you instead of blurring past.

The route threads through the whole town: Pearl Street Mall with its live music and street performers, the historic Boulder Theater, Folsom Field where you can see the CU Buffs' live mascot Ralphie, and Fiske Planetarium, the largest west of the Mississippi. Boulder Creek Path runs the whole ride, so you're never fighting traffic or guessing which way to turn. The guide calls out the stories—the 1909 Otis elevator still running in the historic building on Pearl Street, the speakeasy that held Liquor License #1, why the Flatirons tower taller than the Empire State Building—so the landmarks stick as more than just scenery.

The bikes carry a 350-pound weight limit, and children as young as 3 can ride along with an adult; the operator provides two child seats for riders 12 and under. Helmets and water are included. Public transit stops are nearby if you need to get back to your hotel without riding, though most people ride the whole loop. Pick the 10:30 AM slot if you want the morning light and fewer crowds on Pearl Street, or the 1:30 PM departure if you're sleeping in.

What’s included

• Pedal-assist electric bike.
• helmet.
• bottled water.
• two child seats for riders 12 and under.
• live English-speaking guide for the entire route.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Ride Colorado LLC

Is this one for you?Book the 10:30 AM departure to explore Pearl Street and the campus with sharper morning light and fewer crowds; choose 1:30 PM if you sleep past nine or prefer riding in the afternoon.

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Top questions

What's the Flatirons and why do people keep talking about them?

The Flatirons are three massive rock formations that rise above Boulder and are taller than the Empire State Building. You'll see them from multiple points on the ride and the guide explains why they're the defining landmark of the whole area.

Can my kids come on this tour?

Children ages 3 and up can ride—kids 12 and under can ride with an adult using the two child seats the operator provides on the bikes. The tour is family-friendly and designed to work for mixed ages.

Do I have to pedal the whole time?

The bikes are pedal-assist electric, so the motor helps you pedal rather than doing all the work. You control how much you pedal and how much the motor assists, which is why the tour suits all fitness levels.

What's included in the tour price?

The electric bike, helmet, bottled water and the guide are all included. You just show up and ride; the guide handles the route and the stops.

How long does the tour actually take?

The tour runs two to three hours depending on how long you spend at each stop and how many questions come up. It's long enough to see the major attractions without eating your whole day.

Is Pearl Street Mall really a pedestrian mall?

Pearl Street Mall is a car-free pedestrian zone lined with shops, restaurants, galleries and street performers. The tour stops there so you can walk around and soak it in, and the guide points out the historic buildings and the spots where famous visitors have eaten.