Jacksonville Electric Bike Tour: Art Bikes & History

Ride artist-designed e-bikes across St Johns River bridge through five historic neighborhoods in one morning

This 2.5-hour guided electric bike tour takes you through Jacksonville's historic neighborhoods (Riverside, Avondale, 5 Points, San Marco and downtown) on custom Art Bikes created by local artists. A live guide leads the route, stopping at parks, public art installations and the St Johns River, crossing the new pedestrian bridge (the sUP) for views of downtown and a chance to spot dolphins. Riders must be 18 and up. The tour runs most days, with Sunday Funday Tours featuring local breweries and weekend festivals instead.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Jacksonville on electric bikes

• Visit iconic Jacksonville park
• Ride along St Johns River, watch for dolphins
• Cycle through Riverside, Avondale, Springfield neighborhoods
• Cross St Johns River on pedestrian bridge
• See historic San Marco homes and river views

The experience

Each bike is a custom creation by a local artist, which means you're not just riding through Jacksonville. You're riding art itself. The tour starts at one of the city's most visited parks and follows a route that connects five historic districts in a single morning. Your guide is a local who knows the neighborhoods and their stories: Jacksonville has more buildings on the National Historic Register than any other city in Florida, and the commentary ties that history to what you're seeing as you ride.

The route takes you along the St Johns River, where the water is calm enough that dolphin sightings are common. Then you cross into San Marco on the sUP, a brand-new pedestrian bridge that gives you unobstructed views of downtown Jacksonville from the middle of the river. From there, the tour moves through Riverside, Avondale and Springfield: neighborhoods where the architecture and public art installations are the real draw. The electric bikes handle the terrain and any hills. They're built to let you focus on the ride and the guide's stories rather than the pedaling.

On Sundays, the tour shifts to Sunday Funday Tours, which swap some of the standard stops for local breweries and whatever festivals or events are happening that weekend. Bottled water is included, and the tour runs about two and a half hours. Public transportation is available near the starting point if you're staying downtown or don't have a car.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• use of a custom electric Art Bike.
• live guide commentary throughout the 2.5-hour route.

Information

Lasts 2h 30m, runs Wednesday to Saturday at 10:30 and 14:00, from US$ 60 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesWednesday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:30 and 14:00Last departure this season: 1 May 2027Another day? ›

GroupUp to 101 private ›

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 (18 to 85 years) · Under 18: 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 effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Art Bikes Jax

Is this one for you?The tour starts near public transportation, so you don't need a car to reach it or get back to your hotel afterward. The whole morning is built around the bike and the guide, not around arranging your own transport to the starting point.

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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 neighborhoods does the electric bike tour cover?

The tour passes through Riverside, Avondale, 5 Points, San Marco and downtown Jacksonville, crossing the St Johns River on the new pedestrian bridge (the sUP) to reach San Marco's historic homes and riverfront views.

Can I see dolphins on this bike tour?

Yes, the route follows the St Johns River, where dolphin sightings are common, especially along the stretches where the water is calm and the visibility is good from the bike path.

What makes the Art Bikes different from regular rental bikes?

Each Art Bike is a custom electric bike designed and created by a local Jacksonville artist, so every bike is a unique piece of public art you're riding rather than a standard rental.

Is this tour good for someone who doesn't have a car in Jacksonville?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the starting point, so you can reach the tour without a car or rental vehicle.

What's the difference between the regular tour and Sunday Funday Tours?

Sunday Funday Tours replace some of the standard historic district stops with local breweries and whatever festivals or events are running that weekend, so the route changes based on what's happening in the city.