Went on a tour last night with a large group that filled the vehicle for a bar crawl. We were told to arrive early to sign the waiver (which we didn't do because it's hard to get 15 people in one place early ) so we filled it out once we were seated and then we were off! We made two stops. The first was to a restaurant/bar who didn't seem thrilled to see us (that's a different review though) and the second on South Street at Fat Tuesdays. Our tour guides were fun and very personable. The group had a great time and we finished at the same place we started, which just happens to be Big Ass Slices Bar and Grill so a friend and I grabbed a slice and a drink. I do wish that there were drinks or snacks provided on the vehicle. It would have made it more personal and enjoyable. The website doesn't share much in the way of details (I didn't know we could bring our own snacks/water). But despite that, great experience. read more

We had an awesome time ! Opted to try something different for my birthday this year and I was not disappointed. Myself and 4 gfs signed up for the old city pub crawl on Friday May, 26 at 6:15 and we had the bike completely to ourselves. The tour we picked started off at Silence Dogood's Tavern, where we got our stickers, pizza from Big Ass Pizza and a round. That pizza was awesome and so were the pizza tots! Our tour guides (Jess and Dominic I believe) were awesome and we'd definitely do this again. Tip definitely buy the individual tickets ! Not worth it to pay for the whole bike at $375. We all bought the individual for $31 each with 5 of us and we still had the bike to ourselves. Lucky break I guess. read more

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We received a text message an hour before our historic bike tour notifying us that it was cancelled. When we expressed frustration, we were told that there was an automated email sent the day prior with a disclaimer (suggesting the company was not in the wrong) -- however, the automated email a day prior actually just confirmed the time and location of our tour. We sent a screenshot of it to the customer service rep (Zach), who didn't acknowledge the error or the lack of notice. So graciously though he offered to move us to a later tour "free of charge" (that wasn't even the same type of tour we had booked! And we had to find out on our own from the website that it was a PUB CRAWL).... I'm sorry- what? free of charge? You cancelled our historic bike tour. Notified us at the last minute. Tried to fill slots on a tour we had NO interest in being on.. what, just so you didn't have to refund our money? And oh by the way, he wouldn't answer our call for an hour until after the cancellation text. We absolutely got screwed by the lack of notice and would have planned our trip differently - by enjoying our vacation longer prior to returning to philly or by booking with a different company. Zach offered to have the owner call us, which we agreed to... well, I still haven't heard from the owner. I'm waiting. read more

Went on a Big Red Pedal Tour with a large group and had a great time. All of the guys were really accommodating and patient because dealing with adults can be a pain in the butt sometimes. Overall it was a great experience and YES you DO have to pedal. LOL! read more

My boyfriend and I and a group of our friends did the South Street pedal tour for our birthdays last weekend. We had a good time and our guides were a lot of fun but there were a few things we were disappointed by. First, we chose the Midtown Village pedal tour. However, upon looking at the website to see the list of bars that tour goes to, we were confused because one of them was permanently closed. We decided to switch to the South Street tour instead since we knew the bars on that list were open and knew what we could expect. The South Street tour was a few dollars extra per person, but went to an extra bar (total of 4 bars listed instead of 3 like most other tours), so we felt it was worth it. Once we were on the tour, we didn't go to the extra bar at all. The website lists JJ Bootlegger's (starting point), Paddywhack's, Manny Brown's and Las Vegas lounge for the south street tour. We only went to the first three and weren't taken to Las Vegas Lounge at all. We felt a little ripped off since we thought we were paying for an extra bar, but didn't get that. Overall we still had fun, but I wish the website would have been more updated so that we truly knew what we were paying for and what we could expect on our ride. read more

Overall, a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon with decent drink specials. Each of the bars we visited were just empty enough that it was easy to find a table but not so empty that we were the only people in the bar. Our tour guide was super personable but not the best DJ, though, she was open to song suggestions and ideas. Our bike wasn't totally full so she jumped in to "help" pedal. That said, the tour is definitely motorized so you don't really need to pedal. Pro tip: bring a bottle of water if it's a warm day. read more

Having a summer birthday has its ups and downs- like being one of the last of your friends to turn 21 (cons) but also getting to do a fun outdoor activity like this (pros). I was looking for something fun and unique to do for my 21st birthday which happened to fall on a Monday night. My parents had previously done a Big Red Pedal tour before and loved it so we decided to do this! My mom planned it and was very impressed with how easy it was as well as the service from Big Red Pedal Tours. The tour we picked started off at Silence Dogood's Tavern, where we got our stickers, pizza from Big Ass Pizza, and our first of many rounds of drinks. The bike seats 15 people, 3 of which are a bench in the back and 2 others don't have pedals (so 5 lucky people don't have to bike!!) The staff onboard the bike were awesome- the lady let us request songs/playlists and the waiver was an easy process (iPad signature), the driver was really great too. Be warned-the bike is no joke, it really is man-powered so expect to work up a bit of a sweat while pedaling from place to place. We made stops at Irish Pub and McGillans- both of which were great. They weren't super crowded because it was a monday night but there were still people out since it was during the summer. Honestly I don't remember the whole night but that's what a 21st birthday is all about! All I know was that the big red pedal tour was a blast and that jury duty the next morning was a little rough! read more

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Did this for my 25th birthday and we all had so much fun! We did the Midtown village 12pm tour! It took 10 minutes for us to all sign the waiver and we were off. We were scheduled to go to Plough of the Stars, Rotten Ralphs, and Top Tomato. We were all given stickers to wear and assumed that each bar would have specials or an area for us to sit. Rotten Ralphs was very rude and made it obvious they didn't want us there, granted it was our last stop and we were all tipsy, we didn't even end up staying for one drink. Plough of the stars seemed a little to fancy for us but still got a drink. Top tomato was the only bar that was pretty empty and was very welcoming. All in all, had an amazing birthday but would of liked better accommodations at the bars we were going to! read more

It was so much fun! We went for a friends birthday and Nick and Josh were so accommodating the entire ride! The locations for the midtown one were great as well! read more

I rented out a pedal bus for my birthday on a Saturday at 8pm, It was a blast! FYI the first bar is your meeting place, so make sure you get there before you're scheduled leave time to grab some drinks. My team just pregamed at my house beforehand and we met up right at the leaving time. You can bring your own music to play while one the bus which was great and yes you actually do have to do some pedaling! Only 10 of the 15 seats have pedals, just because of the size of the thing. They pick the bars for you, but the bars you visit are all great places and good for a big group! The two girls that hosted my trip (the drivers) were so much fun too! All in all it was a great time! read more

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A great experience! Unfortunately we were an hour late. We live in the suburbs, it was a Friday at 6pm tour so I don't recommend taking that spot unless you can get out of work early. Cara and Eleni were outstanding hosts! They really made our experience fantastic. Eleni was in charge of the bike and Cara took us to the bars. Don't forget a playlist and tip money! 4 person minimum (which is what we had) Fun even with a few people! The bars also have a big red pedal tour special. read more

A bunch of us rented a whole bike yesterday and did the Old City Pub Crawl. The only complaint is we only did 2 bars when we thought we were doing 3. Our one guide, Dom, was awesome! So much fun with the music. This is what you make of it. If you're with all your friends drinking, anything is a good time. This was a fun experience. Thank you for the explanation!!! We had a great time!! read more

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Went on the Big Red Pedal Tours with some friends this past weekend and had a great time. Would definitely recommend this. Matt and Dom were great guides. read more

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We cancelled our event due to COVID and Big Red Pedal Tours has not refunded our money. They promised and have now stopped responding to our emails. We cancelled in the proper time frame, they promised to refund our money and are not not answering our inquiries. They have taken our money - that is stealing! read more

We rented the pedal tour for my Bachelorette party and it was so much fun! We were able to go to a couple of bars and we had a great time with our Driver and Guide Josh and Aaron! They were so helpful and fun! They knew the city and were so friendly we felt as if they were a part of our group! We could not ask for a better experience! read more

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AWFUL!!!! Do not book with this company. They are terrible. Our pedal vehicle was 30 minutes late, we only went to two crappy bars in two hours and our driver didn't have the courtesy to tell us they were having gas problems and it took us 30 mins to bike 10 blocks! Would not even take us to good bars or bars in the neighborhood we started in. Two bars we went to included an Irish pub and a small bar with no people. Worst pedal tour I have ever been on! read more

I went for a bachelorette party, there was a total of 7 of us, and we had an awesome time which is why I would give it four stars. If I wasn't taking in the fun we had I would probably give it a 3. Since our group wasn't big enough for the whole bike another group joined us and they weren't very social and didn't engage much. Upfront we pedaled for almost an hour to get to the first bar and we're all super hot and sweaty. I'm was nice though that was they had drink specials. One of our main complaints was that we wished we would have gotten to go to more than two bars. It was nice we got to chose songs but I would have like the Pedal Bike employees to be more engaged. read more

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If I could give zero stars I would. I had a pub crawl scheduled for 4/25 and prepaid just under $300. I understand the closures due to virus will affect things. However, I have been trying to contact this company for weeks now prior to to tour, to see how to proceed. They don't answer the phone, and you are not able to leave a message. Their emails bounce back as undeliverable. I was receiving emails from them up to the day scheduled to remind me of the tour, as well as an email the day after wanting a review. I have also messaged them via FB and IG to no avail. Listen, I understand cancellations at this time, but they are hiding and not responding and I feel that it makes them look shady read more

I struggle to give it two stars, but I will because the starting bar (SIlence Dogoods) and the second bar on the tour (Paddy O'Whacky's) were fun spots, and the bars we went to offered specials. It ends there. The two girls we had for our trip were OK, kind of indifferent about being there and the one operating the ipad with music didn't interact with us too much. We get to the first bar and are told we have a half hour, and we'll get a 10-minute warning for when to return to the bike. After the second round is bought one of the girls says we have 5 minutes to go, not the 10 we were told. Could we have kept better track of time? Yes. Should we have been given our proper 10-minute warning? Definitely. The 5 minutes was all we needed because we immediately left after a 2-inch cockroach appeared on our booth. Of all the options the tour has for bars in the area, they sent us to one that is infested. That there is enough for me to never do this again. This is an idea you'll enjoy more if you're in Nashville, where you can actually drink on the bike (that's not allowed when on the bike...Philly law). read more

Not gonna lie, that was a workout!! But it was also one of the most fun workouts I have ever had, and it didn't hurt that we got to stop for beers in between workouts! We had a blast pedaling around while jamming out to music through the streets of Philly. They say you can bring your own iPods or music to connect to their system but we haide d 2 different people try to connect theirs and it didn't work. No worry, they had great music to listen to anyways. We did the Philly By Night pub crawl, and we all had a great time!! The Irish pubs they stop at along the way were good, and they give you a good amount of time at each stop (30 mins) to let you get your drinks and then move along. There are drink specials at each stop for the group. The pedaling.... it's a workout!! Everyone in our group has sore calves, quads, butts, and hamstrings today. The Pedicycle does have an assist motor on it, but our driver didn't seem to want to kick in it at any point. Our driver, Bennett, was friendly and fun... our tour guide (I don't even remember her name) might as well not have even been there. She had the personality of wallpaper and just sat there texting the entire time, and never interacted with our group at all. Helpful hints: the 3-person bench in the back and the 2 seats over the wheels on the sides don't have pedals, so you basically get a free ride if you're in those spots. Aim for those if you wanna be lazy, and for everyone else in your group to hate you. Also, whoever sits next to the driver on his right side gets control over the horn for the Pedicycle. It's fun! read more

What a fun experience! My friends and I rent the Red Pedal Tour this past weekend to celebrate a birthday! We could not have had a better time. The 2 hour window flew. Though it was definitely a work-out the distances aren't too crazy so you get rest fairly quickly. We brought our own play list which was definitely a plus. Having fun music/strobe lights going as you drive down the city streets is great. So many people stop to watch and take pictures. I would defintiely recommend anyone and everyone to try this out with friends. If you can get a big group to get the whole bike it's probably ideal. We have so many fun pictures and videos from the bike. Our driver/tour guide were a blast as well. Engaged in conversation and sang along with us. I have only good things to say about our whole excusrion. read more

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Took a flash tour of historical Philadelphia today. An hour flies by as you pedal along. Our tour guide, Jim was fantastic. Be prepared for a pop quiz (here's a hint, Ben Franklin was a busy, busy guy during the time surrounding the birth of our nation). If you can, convince a couple of random pedestrians to come along for the ride. We did, and had a blast with a couple of New Yorkers. Be ready to pedal along (it really isn't too bad), learn about the area, and experience cobblestone roads in a whole new way. Let's just say I'm pretty glad most bike paths are not surfaced in this manner :) read more

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A friend and I were in Philly for a girls get away in July 2021 and did the Big Red Pedal bar tour with Giacomo and he was the best. From the moment we met him, he got us hyped up for a great time. His singing and dancing along with us and with Callie in charge of the music really made it next level fun. On the bike with us was a bachelorette party of 11 women who "adopted" my friend into their group and lifelong friends were made.I will admit it was a little more work than expected but it was totally worth it and I would do it again. We had the best time and would highly recommend the tour and Giacomo especially with a fun group of people! read more

This was my 3rd pub crawl and honestly the two guys who were apart of the company were absolutely horrible. Kyle and James were our driver/guide and people asked multiple times what was wrong. Stone cold, boring, no personality, and looked absolutely miserable. People do this to have a good time and these guys just killed the vibe. This did not even remotely come close to the past two experiences I had. I felt bad for the group that brought. Honestly the guides make/break your experience. If you want to have an awesome time make sure you do not get these guys. On a positive note- the past time I was on that was the most fun DJ was the guide ! I highly recommend him. I will make sure I request him if I decide to do this again. read more

The best!!!!! I went with a group of ten girls for a bachelorette party and boy were we glad we went. You start off the tour at a bar which they suggest you arrive 45 mins. early which really was only so you could kick start your boozing. The bartenders were nice and super friendly. You meet your guide who collect your paperwork (have that handy). You go over the rules you are on your way. The 15 passenger big has 10 pedaling seats and 5 freeloaders. There were to Bachelorette parties at the time and we had the best time with echo there groups. You pedal (not difficult) from bar to bar stay for about 30 minutes at every bar you are given a special area and your own bartender to make sure everyone has the chance to drink. Your guide keeps you on task and on time. They will also make sure the music is jamming and everyone is having a good time. Dayna (guide) and Heather (driver) fantastic! You can tell they really enjoy their jobs! This bike tour is also a show stopper. People in passing cars, bike and pedestrians all wave shout and make a big deal when you go by. All around a good time! read more

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Friendly staff and a fun experience! Went for a girls night out, and they let my friend make a playlist for the ride! It was awesome! read more

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If you love activities sign up. It was much more fun than I had expected, and I went in already hoping to have a good time. Matt & Nate have to be the company's best tour guides; they kept us rolling with their music and hospitality. read more

My friend is getting hitched and we wanted something a bit different. This was a great idea. Okay, I was a bit skeptical.... As I saw he previous bike I became excited they seemed to be having fun! Our host was DJ and our driver was Bri they gave us the rules for the bike and we got in thre road. They are a great combo, Dj gets the party started and Brit drives the hell out of the bike against center city driving. I was worried about the music selection but they had everything. They kept is entertained. We went into bars and had a few drink specials. We had THE best time. We saw other bikes coming in and they weren't as lively as ours. Definitely due to the host. I would definitely go again. Come prepared it is a bike ride. Sneakers and jeans are best. I would wear something thin. I would leave my purse home. Just your is and cash In a front pocket is good. They are very punctual so be on time. read more

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Took the "Hot Toddy Tour" which is one of the winter specialty tours and had a blast! The bike was clean and up to date, lights for the nighttime and great music upon request. Our Bar Buddy Carl was absolutely FANTASTIC! He elevated our experience to the next level and made sure we were taken care of! Also, their customer service while planning was grade A and they were able to accommodate my requests. Very prompt in responding. Great and unique experience! read more

Awesome experience. Went for a girls night out, in a heat index of 105. The friendliness of the staff and them letting us play our music kept the party going, even with all the heat. Thank you!! read more

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Just returned from a bachelorette party where had a private too! It was GREAT!! Our tour guides Aaron and Josh were incredibly personable and friendly! They are very experienced with their job and we felt SO safe with them! They were so pleasant and patient with all of our questions! I would recommend them to anyone taking the pedal tours! We got to a couple bars and they were helpful to make sure we stayed on our time. I felt incredibly safe! Do this when you are in Philly! It's a blast! Yay for Aaron and Josh!!!! Thank you, thank you!!! read more

They were SO much fun! Trecy and Danielle were great! We had a good time. Would give them 5 stars but the tour itself had 2 issues: we didn't realize the bar we met as was the "first stop" so we didn't arrive that early and several of us didn't drink as we were saving room for the other stops. The second stop was fun but the third stop at some "Las Vegas" bar was terrible. No atmosphere. No unique drinks. So many bars in that area this should never be one of the stops. read more

Me and my friends did this a couple weeks back. It was the most fun I ever had. I highly recommend anyone who is interested to do it. Especially now that the weather is getting better. read more

We rented a pedal tour on Saturday and did a bar crawl through Fishtown for a friend's birthday! My girlfriends and I had the best time! Our 2 tour guides we great (sorry l don't remember their names). The bars we stopped at were great, drinks were good, prices were reasonable! We cant wait to do another one of your bar crawls again. Thank you!! read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 hour beer & history tour with Big Red Pedal Tours in Philly last week. Matt & Jeremy made our trip a memorable one. We had the tour all to ourselves (11 lovely ladies), so we were able to listen and sing to all of our favorite songs. It was the perfect way to celebrate some milestone birthdays while pedaling through Philly! I would highly recommend taking the tour, even if you are from the Philly area, like us. Thanks again!! read more

Did the old city tour last night. Our guides were great and I loved the bike experience. The reason I'm giving it 3 stars is because the bars they took us to were NASTY! Not places i would ever go. Especially the Las Vegas Lounge!? That place was disgusting. read more

I decided to do a Big Red Pedal Tour for my 28th birthday! My friends and I had THE BEST time. The Music was ON POINT. The Dancing was a BLAST. The employees driving the pedal bike with us were extremely entertaining and made it SO fun! I would HIGHLY recommend Big Red Pedal Tours to anyone! Girls night (like we did), boys night, couples night, friends/family night... they can tailor the music and the experience to meet the needs of your group. LOOK NO FURTHER. DO IT! You wont regret it. read more

Our guide Joe and our driver John were both fantastic! We met at the bar and they were so accommodating. We were able to learn a bit about the town while listening to our choice of music, biking around the town and stopping at a historic bar and the Christ Church. We learned a ton, had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We never felt rushed, and both Joe and John were very personable. I highly recommend taking this tour if you have a few hours when visiting Philly! read more

We did this for our oldest son's 21st birthday last September, so we had to oblige when my youngest son turned 21 this year...in December. It was a little bit cold, but that's why you bundle up and pedal like you mean it! LOL Seriously though, we all had a great time and it was another pedal tour weekend to remember. The guide and driver were both awesome and more accommodating than we ever could have asked for. Thanks again for another fun time Big Red Pedal Tours! read more

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Tour was great but be prepared to sweat. This was not some easy casual bike ride. At times it was very similar to the spin classes I go to and when it's 85 degrees out and you're wearing jeans, you're going to be uncomfortable when you arrive at the bar. However, it's fun and the girls who lead our tour were fantastic. Two bars and two hours is long enough. Great tour but not relaxing at all. read more