You’ll pedal through Dallas’ Deep Ellum with friends on a private party bike, stopping at lively bars for exclusive drink deals and stories from your local guide. Expect plenty of laughs, BYO drinks on board, and moments that feel more like hanging out than touring — it sticks with you after.
“You really think we can pedal this thing?” That’s what I blurted out as we climbed onto the party bike in Deep Ellum, Dallas — the seats were a bit higher than I expected, and there was this faint smell of sunscreen and last night’s beer lingering around. Our guide, Marcus, just grinned and handed over a cooler packed with ice. He’d done this a hundred times, probably more. The first few minutes were all laughter and awkward pedaling — someone (not naming names) nearly lost their solo cup right away.
We rolled down Main Street, music thumping from some tiny speaker tied to the handlebars. People on the sidewalk waved or shouted stuff I couldn’t quite catch — maybe something about our matching hats? The weather was that sticky Dallas kind where your shirt clings to your back but you don’t really care because you’re with your crew and there’s cold beer within arm’s reach. Every time we stopped at a bar (the second one had these neon murals inside), Marcus would get us drink specials nobody else seemed to know about. He told us stories about Deep Ellum’s old jazz days while we sipped — made me wish I could’ve seen it then.
I tried to pronounce “Ellum” like a local at one point — failed miserably. Marcus laughed so hard he almost dropped his phone. There was this moment when we all just sat there, legs dangling off the side of the bike, watching the sun start to dip behind some old brick building, music still playing low. It felt like time slowed down for a second. We finished up back where we started, sweaty and loud and not ready for it to be over yet. If you’re looking for some polished tour with guides in uniforms…well, this isn’t that.
The private party bike tour lasts two hours through Deep Ellum.
Yes, BYO is allowed on the party bike in Deep Ellum.
Yes, pickup and drop-off are included from designated meeting points.
Minors can join but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
If minimum numbers aren’t met, you’ll be offered an alternative or refund at least 24 hours ahead.
Your day includes coolers packed with ice for your drinks, exclusive drink specials at partner bars in Deep Ellum, pickup and drop-off from set meeting spots in Dallas, use of cups and helmets if you want them, plus a driver-guide who knows every shortcut and story along the way.
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