Downtown Norfolk Electric Bike Rental: Self-Guided Tour

Explore Downtown Norfolk on an electric bike rental and discover the Elizabeth River Trail, historical sites, waterfront Burroughs, and vibrant districts. No sweat, just pedal assist and throttle!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pedego Electric Bikes Norfolk - 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.

  • Harbor Park - 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)

  • Town Point Park - 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.

  • Pagoda & Oriental Garden - 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.

  • Chrysler Museum of Art - 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.

  • Plum Point Park - 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.

  • Foreman Field - 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.

  • Hermitage Museum and Gardens - 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.

  • Chrysler Museum of Art - 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.

What's Included
  • Use of lock & key
  • Use of a Pedego Electric Bike
  • Use of intercom & Bluetooth helmet (talk to your riding partners without turning your head)
Additional Information

The Elizabeth River Trail provides an excellent route to explore Norfolk’s waterfront cycling paths and green spaces. Your Pedego e-bike, equipped with pedal assist and throttle, enables you to visit all the crucial historical landmarks with ease and without exertion.

You can also venture off the beaten path through Norfolk’s waterfront districts.
• The Waterside District Festival Marketplace is teeming with an array of shops and restaurants.
• The Nauticus Maritime Center houses impressive naval relics and displays.
• The remarkable Battleship Wisconsin, an iconic vessel from WWII and the Korean War.
• The Historic Freemason District, renowned for its cobblestone streets and distinct architectural designs.
• Norfolk’s enchanting Pagoda Garden.
• The diverse Chelsea District offers bakeries, breweries, restaurants, and a shipyard.
• Old Dominion University.
• The Lochhaven section is the lengthiest part of the trail, showcasing stunning residential lanes, views of the Norfolk Country Club Marina, and the Hermitage Museum & Gardens.

  • Please wear closed-toe-shoes (no flip-flops or sandals) for safety reasons
Location
Pedego Electric Bikes Norfolk
East City Hall Avenue
223 E City Hall Ave, Ste 101, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA. We recommend parking in the MacArthur Center Parking Garage near the City Hall Ave & Bank St entrance closest to Dillard’s.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kabailey2018
Aug 22, 2024
A must do! - A group of friends rented bikes from Pedego today and the service was phenomenal. Thank you Amy for making the day so special🚴🚴🚴
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Sara_o
Jul 5, 2024
Fantastic time riding around Norfolk, VA - We had a group of 4 riding on a hot summer day and it was still amazing. Bikes were easy to learn, helmets added a really fun way to communicate as well. We got our monies worth with a solid 4 hours and 1 hour spend at a delicious restaurant as break. I will do this again and again!
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Wldtravels
Jul 3, 2024
Adding some info and a map pic to my previous review... - I thought I could update my recent review to add a picture, but I couldn't, so I am adding it now. Also, the Pedego shop is ideally located near the cruise port in downtown Norfolk. The trail map they provided is of the Norfolk bike path, approx 8 mi from downtown to the North and it ends near the Naval base. The bike path was fairly easy to follow once we knew how to look for the small path signs, however, there were a few spots we needed to refer to the map to determine what road and direction the path took when it was along the road (not a separate path), so the map was important. The restaurant area near Chelsea was a great stop on the way back to the shop. It has food, a distillery, a few brew pubs, etc. but check the operating times. Many of them are closed on Monday and may not open on weekdays for lunch, so later tends to be better. We really enjoyed our Sunday brunch during our ride.
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Thomas_s
Jun 29, 2024
Biking in hot weather with a motor - We took the day of our anniversary to tour Norfolk. After 28 years it is hard to find new things to do. This shop is top notch and the tour was great.
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Njsnarky
Jun 10, 2024
Helpful and accommodating - Even though they are usually closed Mondays, one of my cruisemates alerted them and they agreed to open for us. I did not have a reservation, I was able to rent last-minute on site. Staff was very accommodating. I had a glitch with my bike and they were very helpful. The bike trail by the waterfront is a nice, authentic way to see the area, through neighborhoods and such, mostly very safe although there’s a few road crossings. You might have to keep your eyes peeled for the trail marker signs in town, but they can also give you a map if you get off course.
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Jeremy_d
May 19, 2024
Fun ride on a sunny day - Very fun e-bike ride in Norfolk. The Elizabeth River Trail is very easy to get to from the store, and there are a lot of things to see - from the waterfront to the university to the neighborhoods. I'd definitely recommend.
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Eddie_o
Aug 30, 2023
Great quality bikes, and customer service if you’re rich go for it - Great electric bike ride along the Elizabeth trail. The bikes are super high quality and go out to 21 mph. However if you’re looking to save money the line bikes are everywhere and can accomplish the same task for a fraction of the price.
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994ingridz
Jun 10, 2023
Pedego the ERT! - Fantastic customer service! Very helpful! We did a self guided full day enjoying the ERT! Highly recommend this place!
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Ted_s
Apr 7, 2024
Nice Place to Rent a Bike! Well worth it. - I would give this a five star but I wasn’t crazy about getting a fat tire e-bike, which did not have the torque sensor, which takes a bit to control the peddling speed. Plus with the fat tires it was very stiff and the ride was very bumpy. I guess I compare it to our electric bikes that have the torque sensor and front shocks, which makes it both smooth peddling and sooth riding suspension. Without the sensor I had to peddle hard and fast while in the 1st speed setting to keep up with my wife, who had a regular frame and smaller tire bike. And then in the 2nd speed setting I had to constantly back off peddling or it would I to her or go past her. I guess it’s a matter of getting use to it, but I would not recommend a fat tire bike for a casual day ride. The rentals were in a high quality looking sore, and in a very nice location close to the start of the trail and near the downtown area. The staff and owner were very helpful and friendly. We were on a cruise, and the shop was actually running a tour with a group of passengers from our ship, but we decided to do the self guided tour on our own. We followed the same trail that the tour took and it was really nice along the river and through neighborhoods of beautiful old houses. You will find nice little cafes and restaurants along the trail. This is well worth taking.! Just make sure you get the right bike for you. If it had been a different bike for me, it would have been a five star review.
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Gaetan_h
Jun 24, 2024
E bike ride - The bikes were good quality and very easy to handle. Vendors were very helpful and made any adjustments required. The trail on the other hand was a bit difficult to stay on as we kept losing the signs. The trail also goes through a lot of residential areas on the residential streets. We did get onto actual trails from time to time.
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