ReviewedList Verdict
Best For
Families who travel often and want a light, easy-to-carry stroller with a genuinely nap-friendly seat.
Consider Another Option If...
Parents who need a daily stroller for gravel, grass, trails, or rough winter sidewalks.
Bottom Line
The City Tour 2 Eco is one of the more comfortable ultra-compact strollers for its weight. It is not the smoothest ride or the smallest fold, but at this sale price, it is a well-rounded travel pick.
Pros & Cons
The biggest strengths and trade-offs we found during testing.
Pros
- Just 14.5 lbs, with a padded carry bag included
- One-step fold with auto-lock
- Near-flat recline plus adjustable calf support
- Large UPF 50+ canopy with magnetic peekaboo window
- Basket holds up to 15 lbs, generous for this size
- Converts to a travel system with compatible infant car seats
Cons
- Minimal suspension makes gravel, grass, and broken pavement bumpy
- Does not stand on its own when folded
- Fold can partially open if lifted by the handlebar
- Harness buckle is stiff to release
- Folded size is borderline for many airline overhead bins
- Car seat adapters are sold separately
Key Specifications
A quick look at the features and technical details that matter most.
Highlights
Folds 85% Smaller
A one-step fold with an automatic lock collapses the frame to a fraction of its open size, and the included padded carry bag lets you sling it over your shoulder through the airport.
Adjustable Calf Support
One of the only ultra-compact strollers with an adjustable calf rest, paired with a near-flat recline so toddlers can actually nap on long travel days.
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No-Rethread Harness
Harness Assist lets you adjust the harness height as your child grows without unthreading the straps, a small detail that saves real time for parents on the move.
Full Review
Overview
The Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Eco is designed for families who want a genuinely compact stroller without sacrificing too much everyday comfort. While many travel strollers prioritize an ultra-small fold above everything else, the City Tour 2 Eco stands out by offering a deeper seat, a near-flat recline, and an adjustable calf support that make it far more comfortable for longer outings.
At just 14.5 pounds, it's light enough to carry through airports, train stations, or up apartment stairs without feeling cumbersome. It doesn't deliver the plush ride or premium feel of larger full-size strollers, but for parents looking for an easy-to-live-with travel stroller, it strikes an excellent balance between portability, comfort, and value.
Fold & Portability
Portability is where the City Tour 2 Eco earns its reputation. The one-hand, auto-lock fold reduces the stroller to roughly 85% smaller than its unfolded size, making it easy to store in a car trunk, closet, or hotel room. The included padded carry bag is a thoughtful addition that makes transporting it through airports noticeably easier.
The trade-off is that it doesn't stand on its own when folded. Independent testing and owner feedback also suggest the fold can partially open if lifted by the handlebar, and unfolding takes a little practice before it becomes second nature. Neither issue is a dealbreaker, but they're worth knowing before you buy.
Ride Quality
On smooth sidewalks, shopping centres, airports, and paved walking paths, the City Tour 2 Eco feels composed and easy to push. Steering is light, and its compact footprint makes navigating crowded spaces effortless.
Once you leave smooth pavement, the limitations become more noticeable. Small wheels and minimal suspension transmit more bumps over gravel, grass, cracked sidewalks, and uneven surfaces than larger everyday strollers. If most of your walks involve rough terrain, you'll likely appreciate a stroller with larger wheels and better suspension.
Comfort & Child Experience
Comfort is one of the City Tour 2 Eco's biggest strengths. The seat is deeper than many competing travel strollers, and the near-flat recline provides a much more comfortable position for naps than the shallow reclines found on many ultra-compact models.
The adjustable calf support is another standout feature that's surprisingly uncommon in this category. It gives toddlers a more natural resting position during longer outings, while the generous UPF 50+ canopy provides good sun coverage. The no-rethread harness also makes height adjustments quick as your child grows.
Everyday Practicality
Living with the City Tour 2 Eco day-to-day is refreshingly simple. At only 14.5 pounds, lifting it into a vehicle or carrying it up stairs rarely feels like a chore, and its narrow folded size makes storage easy in smaller homes or apartments.
The storage basket is generous for a travel stroller and easily holds everyday essentials like a diaper bag or shopping items, although access becomes more restricted when the seat is fully reclined. Parents planning to use it from birth should also note that newborn compatibility requires the Baby Jogger City GO 2 infant car seat or compatible Graco infant seats with the appropriate adapters.
Value
At around $280 USD, the City Tour 2 Eco sits in the middle of the travel stroller market. It costs more than basic umbrella strollers but remains significantly more affordable than premium ultra-compact options like the Stokke YOYO3.
For that price, you're getting a lightweight stroller that's unusually comfortable for its size, backed by Baby Jogger's solid reputation and a limited lifetime frame warranty. It isn't the smallest folded stroller available, nor does it offer the smoothest ride, but it delivers one of the strongest overall value propositions in this category.
The ReviewedList Take
The Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Eco isn't trying to be the smallest travel stroller or the most luxurious one. Instead, it focuses on balancing portability with everyday comfort, and it succeeds remarkably well.
If your priority is fitting a stroller into the smallest possible space, the Stokke YOYO3 remains the benchmark. If you frequently walk on rough terrain, you'll probably appreciate something with larger wheels and better suspension. But for families who mostly navigate airports, sidewalks, shopping centres, and everyday errands, the City Tour 2 Eco offers one of the most complete travel stroller experiences for the money.
It's an easy recommendation for parents who want a lightweight stroller they can comfortably use beyond vacations without paying premium luxury stroller prices.
Choose this instead if...
Choose this if you want the lowest-priced genuine self-fold travel stroller and don't need premium materials or a guaranteed cabin-size fold.
Choose this if you want something significantly lighter and less expensive.
Choose this if you want the smallest possible one-hand fold and don't mind a stiffer ride on rough terrain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the City Tour 2 Eco fit in an airplane overhead bin?
Sometimes. Baby Jogger calls it carry-on friendly, and many parents report sliding it into larger overhead bins, but independent measurements put its folded size slightly over the typical 22" x 14" x 9" carry-on limit. On smaller regional aircraft, expect to gate-check it. The included padded carry bag protects it either way. Always confirm size limits with your airline before you fly.
Can the City Tour 2 Eco be used from birth?
Yes, with the right add-on. Baby Jogger rates the stroller from birth to 45 lbs, but the seat reclines near-flat rather than fully flat, so for young infants most parents pair it with a Baby Jogger City GO 2 infant car seat (adapter sold separately) or the City Tour 2 carry cot. Once your baby has good head control, the regular seat works on its own.
What's the difference between the City Tour 2 and the City Tour 2 Eco?
The frame, fold, weight, and core features are the same. The Eco Collection edition uses soft, textured fabrics made with recycled materials and is listed with Baby Jogger's Harness Assist no-rethread harness. If you find either version on sale, you're getting essentially the same stroller.
Can you jog with the City Tour 2 Eco?
No. Despite the Baby Jogger name, the City Tour 2 is a travel stroller with small wheels and minimal suspension, and it isn't designed for running. If jogging is part of your routine, look at a dedicated jogging stroller like the Baby Jogger Summit X3.