FAQs

The Big Red Pedicycle is a 15-passenger bike. This open-air “tour bus” has seats lining both sides and a back bench for riders to sit on. Only instead of just sitting there, you pedal! Riders work together to casually pedal the Big Red Pedicycle around Philly and stop at historic sites during the day and popular pubs at night. It is the perfect vehicle for historic tours, team-building events, school trips, pub crawls, bachelor/bachelorette parties, company outings, birthday parties, charity events and so much more.

No problem! The bikes have large canopies to protect from rain while pedaling. It’s actually really fun when it rains – our groups have a blast.

If there is danger lurking, like a lightning storm or snow, our team will be monitoring the weather all day and will make the decision, based on safety, whether to reschedule the tour or not about two hours before your start time. Please note if it’s raining, we don’t typically cancel a tour. We might start a little later to let a storm pass or keep a group inside a pub for a longer period if the rain becomes really strong while in mid-tour and then adjust for time, but we usually go.

If you or your group decides that you don’t want to go and we haven’t cancelled your tour, there are no rain checks or refunds. Please note that safety is our #1 concern and we have the best interest of the guests in mind…always!

Click here to book a tour. We accept debit or credit cards (no cash, please). You pay the entire amount at the time of reservation. Please remember to tip your driver/guide, too! Having a problem figuring it out? Call us at 215-625-2509 and we will be glad to help you book a tour.

It can hold up to 15 people: There are 10 seats with pedals, two seats without pedals and a three-person bench on the back row to sit back and relax (just ride – no pedaling).

Don’t worry, no one in your group has to drive. One of our drivers/guides will drive and steer the bike. Your group can relax and have fun.

Depending on the tour, you will explore many areas of Philly like Old City, South Street, Society Hill, Midtown Village and Fishtown.

Our tours run year-round at different times each day. Please note we don’t run later than 10 p.m. out of respect of the local residents.

For sure, we have lots of storage space on the Big Red Pedicycle. Make sure it is in some type of spill-proof container, please.

Due to PA Liquor Laws, no alcoholic beverages are allowed on the pedicycle but you may bring water in clear bottles. We do not allow any other types of beverages on board.

All tours (besides the Fishtown Pub Crawl) start and end at Big Ass Slices Old City (near 2nd and Market Streets).

The South Street Crawl starts at Big Ass Slices (216 Market Street) but ends at Las Vegas Lounge (704 Chestnut Street).

Fishtown Pub Crawls start and end at Sugar House Casino’s Fishtown Hops at 1001 N. Delaware Avenue for easy access to the neighborhood. There is free parking available for Big Red Pedal Tours guests at the casino.

It’ll cruise at a cool 7 mph on flat land. We are not in any hurry!

If you cancel 21 days prior to your booking, we will give you a refund or a rain check to use at a later date. If you cancel 14 days prior to your booking, we will give you a rain check to use at a later date. Cancellations within 7 days of the tour will not receive any type of a refund. Tickets are transferable though, so find a friend who wants to go!

Ticket prices vary by type of tour and day of the week. We offer private and public tours that can be booked for large groups at one time (up to 15 passengers per bike) or by individual seat. More info on prices for each tour can be found on each tour’s page.

We like riders to be 12+ to ride, but it really depends on whether they can reach the pedals. Of course, you still have to be 21 to go to bars.

To reach the pedals you need to be at least 5 feet tall. If you are shorter, not a big deal – just take a bench seat.

Tours are first come, first served! Having a problem figuring it out? Call us at 215-625-2509 and we will be glad to help you book a tour.

Our tours require a minimum of four (6) pedalers at a time to make the experience as enjoyable as possible for you. We don’t want you to have to work too hard to propel the bike!

Yes! Pedaling really makes our pedicycles move – it’s not a gimmick. While we can occasionally help you out by turning the motor on occasionally, pedaling is required on our tours. Remember: It’s a pedal tour, not a bus tour. Pedaling makes for all the fun!

Of course! Small groups have a blast on our tours. Please email us at info@bigredpedaltours.com and we’ll help you find a date along with another small group so you don’t have to pedal alone. It’s a great way to make new friends, too!

The idea came from Europe; they are very popular in Dutch and German towns. They are now in over 52 U.S. cities and towns!

It’s easier than riding a bike, but with anything, a certain amount of risk is involved. Feel free to use one of our helmets if you like – our number one goal is safety!

Only if you want it to be. It is pretty much as much work as you put into it and as we like to say: “Pedal smart, don’t pedal hard” – The bike won’t move any faster, so no need to tire yourself out. But remember: Pedaling is required!

Heck yeah, unless for some reason you really didn’t like your driver, then no. Our drivers/guides work hard to make sure you and your group have a good time and a safe trip.