1 to 4 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
8 people
English
Most bike rentals set you off in a new city with no guidance at all for you to explore an unknown city alone. This Downtown Norfolk E-Bike Rental and Self-Guided History Tour provides you with directions to go on a self-guided tour of the downtown area so you can learn about its history and culture.
Pedego Norfolk- Electric Bike Tours & Rentals | Ride along Norfolk’s picturesque Elizabeth and Lafayette Rivers as you traverse Norfolk from one side of town to the other with the peace and quiet of beautiful separated bike routes.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Harbor Park | We recommend beginning your riverfront tour near the southern terminus end of Norfolk’s Elizabeth River Trail at Harbor Park Stadium — home of the Norfolk Tides! (0.89 miles)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Town Point Park – Waterside Ferry Dock | This waterfront park is an excellent starting point to discover Norfolk’s early settlers, our founding and early days as well as our naval and maritime history, and modern activities that the park hosts each year.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nauticus – USS Wisconsin – Pagoda & Oriental Garden – Historic Freemason District | See the Iowa-class battleship USS Wisconsin, visit the Pagoda & Oriental Garden — a gift from Taiwan to the Commonwealth and City of Norfolk honoring our trading ties, and pass through our Historic Freemason District.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ghent – The Hague – Chrysler Museum of Art | Make a stop at Norfolk’s historic Ghent neighborhood along the Hague, and the Chrysler Museum of Art.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fort Norfolk – Plum Point Park or West Ghent – Chelsea – Jeff Robertson Park | Riders typically pass through Plum Point Park or the Elizabeth River Trail’s Ghent Loop en route from Downtown Norfolk to the Old Dominion campus. Riders may stop at the Stockley Gardens, visit the Weyanoke Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary, or travel the network of bike paths around Chelsea and along Lambert’s Point.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Dominion University – Larchmont / Edgewater Neighborhoods – Bolling Ave | See the home of the ODU Monarchs! At the center of campus riders can peek in to ODU’s beautiful football stadium. From campus riders will take secluded residential streets and quiet bike paths as you pass beautiful homes and scenic views along the Lafayette River.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Hermitage Museum is a wonderful Norfolk attraction, often missed by many visitors. Breathtaking views of the river, ancient artifacts dating back over 3000 years. Free admission (a $5 donation is suggested). Wonderful restroom facilities for visitors and plenty of places to park your bikes and walk around the gardens.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Founded by one of the Chrysler heirs, this is Norfolk’s world-class museum, filled with wonderful permanent exhibits and a continually changing signature exhibit, which rotates every few months. Recent signature exhibits included Rembrandt, MC Escher, Paul McCartney’s personal photographs and many others.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free