The best way to experience the ambiance of Coral Gables is on a leisurely bike ride down the famous tree-lined streets through the City Beautiful.
Each tour offers a different theme and route. Tours start 10AM at the Coral Gables Museum and includes museum admission. Each tour is approximately 2 to 3 hours long. $10; $5 for Museum and Bike Walk Coral Gables members, Coral Gables city employees, and children under 12.
You will need to bring your own bike. **Check that your bike is in good working condition, including tires and brakes**
Helmets are required for children under 16.
Bike tours are presented by Bike Walk Coral Gables in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum.
It's no fiction, the literary history of Coral Gables includes book shops, libraries and even a few writers. Mitch Kaplan, the owner of Books & Books, will lead the first edition of this novel tour of the written word in Coral Gables.
Celebrate the magnificent Flame Tree on this tour of our best Royal Poincianas in full flower. Presented with the Tropical Flowering Tree Society as part of the annual Royal Poinciana Fiesta festival. Presented in partnership with the Dade Heritage Trust.
Enjoy a leisurely ride down some of Gables’ shadiest streets! On this tour, guided by a local expert, you will learn about the lush treescape that makes Coral Gables the “City Beautiful”. We will still be able to enjoy the Royal Poincianas in full bloom! Qué bonitas!
We will ride to the Gifford Arboretum, a botanical garden located on the UM Campus, where we will view some of the over 500 species of trees and palms. This is the perfect shady destination for an August bicycle ride.
On this tour we will be traveling into space. Open space. The founders of Coral Gables knew that people want safe, beautiful places to be outside and to get close to nature. Come with us to visit some of the oldest and newest spaces in the City.
This tour leaves from the Coral Gables Youth Center (405 University Dr)
Join us as we take a ghoulish tour through the Pinewood cemetery, the oldest cemetery south of the Miami River and the final resting place of many of Dade County’s earliest pioneer settlers. This spooky cemetery features original tombstones and unmarked graves from early Florida pioneer times amidst a beautiful pine rock land habitat. Zombie attire encouraged!
We will take advantage of cooler weather to take this long ride to Camp Mahachee, a Girl Scout Camp in beautiful hammock near Matheson Hammock and Fairchild Garden. Our guide will take us a tour of the property and share the history and the plans for wonderful property.
This is a long ride and is recommended for riders ages 10-years and older and for riders that can maintain a minimum speed of 10 mph
Get into the spirit! On this ride we visit the Gables’ most festive holiday decorations including Merrick Park, Biltmore Way, Coral Gables Methodist Church, and the Coral Gables Merrick House.
Gear up and join the City of Coral Gables and Bike Walk Coral Gables for the return of the annual Bike & BBQ. This 11-mile tour starts at the War Memorial Youth Center and ends with a BBQ-style picnic at Matheson Hammock Park. Enjoy live music with our favorite musician Bob Bonnen, lawn games and refreshments, then join our optional safe ride back to the Youth Center.
This ride is in partnership with the City of Coral Gables, Dade Heritage Trust and No Boundaries Sport, who will be available on site to inspect participant's bikes. Advanced registration is recommended. A goodie bag will be provided to all participants with advanced ticket purchases.
This is a long ride and is recommended for riders ages 10-years and older and for riders that can maintain a minimum speed of 10 mph
This tour leaves from the Coral Gables Youth Center (405 University Dr) *
South Florida is vulnerable to storm surges, king tides, and potential sea level rise, and Coral Gables is preparing for the time when we may see more water more often. Our tour guides will lead us to see some of the most vulnerable locations in Coral Gables, where we will learn how we can manage flooding from tides, storms, and other water events in the future.
Join us for this bike tour through the City of South Miami with a focus on historic places and green spaces and a final stop at the Salty Donut for a sugary snack provided by Dade Heritage
Did you know that City of Coral Gables Founder George Merrick planned 14 internationalthemed villages for Coral Gables, but only seven were built? You will be amazed at the architectural styles from around the world that exist right here in our own backyard.
It's no fiction, the literary history of Coral Gables includes book shops, libraries and even a few writers.
Mitch Kaplan, the owner of Books & Books, will lead the first edition of this novel tour of the written word in Coral Gables.
Coconut Grove is one of Miami’s oldest neighborhoods and is a diverse mix of old and new.
This tour visits historic sites, tree-lined streets and bayfront parks for a complete look at one of Miami’s most desirable areas.
Presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum and Dade Heritage Trust.
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Beneath the surface of the City Beautiful are examples of human nature that are not so attractive.
Bad behavior abounds on this tour of some of our notable naughty neighbors. It's a spooky season special event.
Presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum and Dade Heritage Trust.
On this tour we will be traveling into space. Open space. The founders of Coral Gables knew that people want safe, beautiful places to be outside and to get close to nature. Come with us to visit some of the oldest and newest spaces in the City. No rocket required.
Bike Walk Coral Gables presents this tour in partnership with the City Of Coral Gables
*** This tour starts and ends at the Youth Center. ***
You will need to bring your own bike. **Check that your bike is in good working condition, including tires and brakes** Helmets are required for children under 16.
Phineas Paist (1873-1937) was the supervising architect for the Coral Gables Corporation. His buildings include City Hall, the Venetian Pool, the Colonnade Building, and the San Sebastian Apartment Hotel. His work is part of the glue that holds the image of Coral Gables together. Presented in partnership with the Dade Heritage Trust and the Coral Gables Museum..
You will need to bring your own bike. **Check that your bike is in good working condition, including tires and brakes** Helmets are required for children under 16.
The National Weather Service has extended the extreme heat advisory through Sunday, so we are cancelling this tour. If you purchased tickets, contact the museum for a refund.
Coral Gables Museum, coralgablesmuseum.org, (305) 603-8067
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast, southern and southwest Florida.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
Celebrate the magnificent Flame Tree on this tour of our best Royal Poincianas in full flower. Presented with the Tropical Flowering Tree Society as part of the annual Royal Poinciana Fiesta festival. Presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum and Dade Heritage Trust.
You will need to bring your own bike. **Check that your bike is in good working condition, including tires and brakes** Helmets are required for children under 16.
This event has been moved up from June 18th.
The Montgomery Botanical Center (MBC) is a research center and lush garden of international palms and cycads located right here in Coral Gables. Bring your family and come see the full Monty.
This tour starts, and is entirely within the Montgomery Botanical Center property, 11901 Old Cutler Road. *** (Kid-friendly)***
You will need to bring your own bike. **Check that your bike is in good working condition, including tires and brakes** Helmets are required for children under 16.
Gear up and join the City of Coral Gables and Bike Walk Coral Gables for the return of the annual Bike & BBQ. This 11-mile tour starts at the War Memorial Youth Center and ends with a BBQ-style picnic at Matheson Hammock Park. Enjoy live music with our favorite musician Bob Bonnen, lawn games and refreshments, then join our optional safe ride back to the Youth Center.
This ride is in partnership with Dade Heritage Trust and No Boundaries Sport, who will be available on site to inspect participant's bikes. Advanced registration is recommended. A goodie bag will be provided to all participants with advanced ticket purchases.
This is a long ride and is recommended for riders ages 10-years and older and for riders that can maintain a minimum speed of 10 mph.
You will need to bring your own bike. **Check that your bike is in good working condition, including tires and brakes** Helmets are required for children under 16.
Want to see public art up close and learn about its origin?
Prepare to be Inspired on this tour with your tour guide, Catherine Cathers, the City’s Arts & Culture Specialist
This bike tour will visit some of the many great art pieces that are displayed throughout the city and are part of the Coral Gables' renowned Art in Public Places program.
This tour is presented by Bike Walk Coral Gables, the Coral Gables Museum and the City of Coral Gables.
Capture Coral Gables is the Coral Gables Museum's annual photo contest for local photographers who focus on the city and its inhabitants as inspiration and subject matter. This tour will visit scenic sites to help you shoot an entry for this year's competition.
Presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum and Dade Heritage Trust.
Join us for this fun and educational ride dedicated to starting the New Year with healthy habits - exercising, and reconnecting with nature! Our tour guide from the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center will teach you how to stretch and warmup so that your year can be active and healthy.
Presented by Bike Walk Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Museum.
Did you know that City Founder George Merrick planned
14 international-themed villages for Coral Gables, but only seven were built?
You will be amazed at the architectural styles from around the world that exist right here in our own backyard.
On this ten-mile ride, you will visit the Chinese, Italian, Dutch South African,
French City, French Country, French Normandy, and Florida Pioneer Villages of Coral Gables.
Want to go on one of our spookier rides?
Join us as we take a ghoulish tour through the Pinewood cemetery, the oldest cemetery south of the Miami River and the final resting place of many of Dade County’s earliest pioneer settlers.
This spooky cemetery features original tombstones and unmarked graves from early Florida pioneer times amidst a beautiful pine rock land habitat.
Zombie attire encouraged!
The Miami River is an important corridor for wildlife, freight, pleasure
boats, and people on bicycles. This tour will start in downtown Miami
at the Dade Heritage Trust (190 SE 12th Terrace, Miami, FL 33131).
This tour does not start at the Coral Gables museum
Presented with Dade Heritage Trust
To register for this special event, click here: Exploring the Miami River Greenway Bike Tour – Dade Heritage Trust
Bring the whole family for a kid-friendly* bike ride for a behind-the scenes tour of Coral Gables Fire Stations
Feelin’ hot, hot, hot? This tour of Coral Gables’ Fire Stations will sizzle!
Did you know the Museum was Coral Gables Police and Fire Station back in the day?
We’ll start off with a Museum building tour, then head to the newer stations where we will be
treated to behind-the-scenes tours by the Coral Gables Fire Department.
* Children must be able to ride 6 miles on two wheels (no training wheels)
Children under 16 must wear a helmet
Coral Gables is an international city, and that includes our trees. Take
a comfortable ride to see how our greenest residents are saving
water, fighting climate change and making our streets beautiful. We
speak for the trees. Presented with Dade Heritage Trust.
$10; $5 for Museum and Bike Walk Coral Gables members and children under 12.
The University of Miami's Coral Gables Campus is a treasure trove of architecture, history and natural beauty. This tour will visit the best of the past, present, and future at the home of the Canes.
Presented by Bike Walk Coral Gables in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum.
$10; $5 for Museum and Bike Walk Coral Gables members and children under 12.
See a piece of pioneer Miami at the beautifully restored Coconut Grove home of Commodore Ralph Munroe. On this tour, we take a leisurely ride to Coconut Grove for a tour of the Barnacle State Park.
The Barnacle is the oldest home in Miami to be in its original location. Munroe was a Renaissance man known for his expertly crafted sailboats, early photography, environmental advocacy, and lifelong love of South Florida.
You can enjoy the beauty of the property while we are taken in small groups for a tour inside the Barnacle. Feel free to bring a snack to picnic on while relaxing at the waterfront property at The Barnacle State Park.
***Ride distance from the Coral Gables Museum, round trip, is approximately 7 miles. This ride is not recommended for small children***
Presented by Bike Walk Coral Gables, the Coral Gables Museum, and Dade Heritage Trust.
$10; $5 for Museum and Bike Walk Coral Gables members and children under 12
What better way to spend Easter morning than on a bicycle touring Historic Homes in Coral Gables?
Wear your Easter bonnet and join us on this fabulous tour as we visit some of the most beautiful and historic homes in Coral Gables.
Presented by Bike Walk Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Museum.
$10; $5 for Museum and Bike Walk Coral Gables members and children under 12
Join us for the most popular bike tour of the year: a ride to Matheson Hammock Park and picnic at the historic pavilion. This tour leaves from the Coral Gables Youth Center (405 University Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33134). This long 12-mile ride is not recommended for children under 10 years old.
Presented by Bike Walk Coral Gables, The City of Coral Gables, and Dade Heritage Trust.
$10; $5 for Museum and Bike Walk Coral Gables members
Celebrate Women's History Month with a bike tour that features notable residents from the founding of Coral Gables to the present day.
Presented by Bike Walk Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Museum.
$10; $5 for Museum and Bike Walk Coral Gables members and children under 12
The best way to experience the ambiance of Coral Gables is on a leisurely bike ride down the famous tree-lined boulevards, past the public parks, plazas and fountains, and by the beautiful homes and gardens.
Join us for this fun and educational ride dedicated to starting the New Year with healthy habits - exercising, and reconnecting with nature! Our tour guide from the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center will teach you how to stretch and warmup so that your year can be active and healthy.
Presented by Bike Walk Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Museum.
$10; $5 for Museum and Bike Walk Coral Gables members and children under 12.
The winter holidays are a time for families to get together at home. On this tour we will be getting together at some of the most beautiful and historic homes in Coral Gables. Join our family on this celebration of Coral Gables history. $10; $5 for Museum and Bike Walk Coral Gables members and children under 12. Presented with Dade Heritage Trust.
This ride takes us to one of the longest linear parks in Florida. Learn about all the upcoming improvements and new connections that have made this one of the most anticipated parks projects in Miami. $10; $5 for Museum and Bike Walk Coral Gables members and children under 12. Presented with the Friends of the Underline.
Explore the crucial role that Bahamian settlers had in the creation of Coral Gables and Coconut Grove. Learn about the history of the Bahamian immigrants in the MacFarlane Homestead Historic District, the beginnings of the neighborhood and the stories each building tells. $10; $5 for Museum and Bike Walk Coral Gables members and children under 12.
