This private e-bike tour combines Tacoma’s waterfront scenery with meaningful local stories, from industrial transformation to cultural history. With a relaxed pace, frequent stops, and personalized guiding, each ride is tailored to your group—making it easy and enjoyable for a range of ages and experience levels.
E-bikes are provided for riders ages 16+, while younger participants are welcome on standard pedal bikes. For families with small children, child carriers can be attached to pedal bikes for those who prefer not to ride.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Photographs of Adventure
Bottled water
Guided Narration and History
Snacks
E-Bike. Standard rental includes an e-bike for riders ages 16+. Guests under 16 will be provided with a standard pedal bike. Bike type is assigned for safety and in accordance with local guidelines.
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Ruston Spraypark
You will meet your guide below the Ruston Spraypark at the Washington State Map mural.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This private e-bike tour combines Tacoma’s waterfront scenery with meaningful local stories, from industrial transformation to cultural history. With a relaxed pace, frequent stops, and personalized guiding, each ride is tailored to your group—making it easy and enjoyable for a range of ages and experience levels.
E-bikes are provided for riders ages 16+, while younger participants are welcome on standard pedal bikes. For families with small children, child carriers can be attached to pedal bikes for those who prefer not to ride.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Photographs of Adventure
Bottled water
Guided Narration and History
Snacks
E-Bike. Standard rental includes an e-bike for riders ages 16+. Guests under 16 will be provided with a standard pedal bike. Bike type is assigned for safety and in accordance with local guidelines.
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Ruston Spraypark
You will meet your guide below the Ruston Spraypark at the Washington State Map mural.
Return
Itinerary
1
Point Ruston Public Market
At Point Ruston Public Market, your guide will introduce the history of this revitalized waterfront, once home to the ASARCO smelter. Today, it’s a vibrant gathering place with shops, restaurants, and sweeping views of Puget Sound and Mount Rainier. This is where we’ll get comfortable on our bikes, go over safety basics, and begin our ride along the scenic Ruston Way waterfront.
15 minutes
2
Tacoma Chinese Reconciliation Park
At Chinese Reconciliation Park, we pause to explore an important chapter of Tacoma’s history. This waterfront site honors the Chinese community that once lived here and reflects on the events of 1885, when residents were forcibly expelled from the city. Your guide will share the story of displacement and the efforts toward reconciliation that led to the creation of this peaceful park. Surrounded by views of Puget Sound, this stop offers both a powerful story and a moment to reflect.
15 minutes
3
Owen Beach
At Owen Beach, we take a break along one of Tacoma’s most scenic shorelines. Nestled within Point Defiance Park, this peaceful beach offers sweeping views across Puget Sound, with driftwood-lined shores and a chance to spot local wildlife. It’s the perfect place to relax, take photos, and enjoy the natural beauty that defines the Pacific Northwest before continuing the ride.
15 minutes
4
Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park
At Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park, we explore one of Tacoma’s most unique landscapes. Built atop the former site of the ASARCO smelter, this peninsula is a powerful example of environmental restoration. Your guide will share how this area transformed from heavy industry into a public space, while you take in sweeping views of Puget Sound and Mount Rainier. It’s one of the most scenic and memorable stops on the tour.
15 minutes
5
Ruston Way Park
Along Ruston Way Park, we ride one of Tacoma’s most scenic waterfront paths. This stretch offers continuous views of Puget Sound, passing marinas, public art, and shoreline access points. Your guide will point out highlights along the way while keeping the ride relaxed and enjoyable as we make our way between key stops.
30 minutes
6
Old Town
As we ride past Old Town Tacoma, your guide will point out the site of Tacoma’s earliest settlement. This area marks the city’s original waterfront community before industrial expansion reshaped the shoreline. Today, it offers a glimpse into Tacoma’s beginnings, set against views of Puget Sound.
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Point Defiance Marina
As we ride past Point Defiance Marina, you’ll see one of Tacoma’s most active boating hubs, with views of sailboats, fishing vessels, and the surrounding shoreline. This stretch highlights the area’s continued connection to the water, blending recreation with the maritime character of Puget Sound.
