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Steel Donkey Bike Tour: Explore Hidden Charms of Barcelona in Small Groups
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556 Ratings
Barcelona
Embark on a 4-hour bike tour in Barcelona, exploring hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path attractions. Ride in small groups, discover local secrets, and immerse yourself in the city's culture.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar - On most tours we pass by this sensational Gothic masterpiece and admire the rose-window façade, before exploring the rest of El Born.
- El Born - We love to show travellers the hidden back streets of the Born district, full of secrets, boutiques, artisan shops and cosy cafes…. the central ‘square’ used to be a medieval jousting ground!
- Parc de la Ciutadella - This gorgeous park is named after the citadel that once sat here. We explore its many points of interest, including a fountain partially-designed by Gaudi, and get some oxygen in our lungs.
- Torre Agbar - This phallic-shaped wonder is one of the most iconic buildings in Barcelona. We marvel at its multi-hued exterior and discuss the modernisation of the city.
- Los Encantes Barcelona - We often stop off at this charming old flea market and shop for kitsch souvenirs, or stop for a snack. The entire area has been revitalised in recent years.
- El Poblenou - This former industrial district is full of treasures, such as modern parks, neoclassical cemeteries, street art, superblocks, and dazzling new architectural projects. Its quieter than the centre and ideal for cycling around.
- Port Olimpic - Built for the 1992 Olympic Games this shining white marina transformed Barcelona’s coast and is full of bars, clubs and modern sculptures… like Frank Gehry’s golden fish.
- Playa de La Barceloneta - No cycle ride in Barcelona is complete without a ride along the beach. We normally reserve this route for the way home, enjoying the sun on our faces and the carnival atmosphere of this crazy playa.
What's Included
- Bike rental included
- Guided by a knowledgeable local
- Bike lock provided for security
- Optional bike helmet available on request
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience Barcelona from an unusual perspective during this 4-hour off-track bike tour.
Join a group, limited to 8 participants (excluding guide), for a more personalized exploration of the city.
Uncover hidden gems like the Hospital de Sant Pau and the astonishing Poblenou’s neoclassical cemetery.
This tour is not about visiting famous landmarks or listening to common trivia from guidebooks, rather it’s about biking to corners of the city which even locals are unaware of, guided by a seasoned and enthusiastic guide!
Each tour is unique, some of the exciting activities you might encounter include a trip to a flea market, understanding Barcelona’s art nouveau and modern architecture, marveling at street art, taking a pastry and tapas break in a local bar, and biking along the Barceloneta beach.
Our dedication to small group explorations ensures that in contrast to mainstream city bike tours, you won’t just learn about Barcelona, you’ll actually experience it!
- Infant seats (free of charge!) are available on request if advised at time of booking
- Travellers must be able to ride a bike
Location
Steel Donkey Bike Tours Barcelona
Moll de la Marina
Shop of Ocean Bikes - Space to Sail at the bottom level inside the Olympic port
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Maryld2596zy
Jun 14, 2024
Fun Way To See and Learn About Barcelona’s History - Had trouble finding where the tour began due to construction in the area, but once I did, it was a lot of fun. Guide was very personable, informative and did a great job moving us through the route that at times went through some narrow alleys with lots of pedestrians. Learned a lot and would highly recommend exploring Barcelona by taking this bike tour.
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Carat148
Jun 5, 2024
Barcelona City Bike Tour at it's Best! - Biking is the best way to see all the various districts of this beautiful city and it can be done in 1/2 day. Then you can go back to the places you liked the most for more in depth touring. Bella, our guide from Germany, was patient and knowledgeable with a great attitude. We took breaks when needed and spent a wonderful day with her and our group. Just be mindful you ride through some really narrow streets with pedestrian crowds and the street traffic crosswalks can be challenging--you've got to be careful and prepared.
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Lesley_g
Jun 4, 2024
Fantastic - The guide was very informative and we learnt a lot about the history of Barcelona. Definitely worth booking this tour.
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Dawnh740
May 25, 2024
Great tour. - Great Tour. Little sketchy navigating people, cars, scooters, taxis, etc, but so fun! Got to see and hear lots about the city! Highly recommend.
I’d suggest doing early in the trip so that you know the places you want to go back to.
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Martinlr732sq
May 19, 2024
Excellent day out - An excellent tour made all the better by our guide Ale. Saw parts of Barcelona which were well off the beaten track. Would recommend it to friends and family.
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Mikeeleyh
May 15, 2024
Great way to see the city and explore off the beaten track - Thankyou Bella for a wonderful day exploring Barcelona by bike. You were so knowledgeable and shared all the beauty of this city with us. A great way to see the city and a must do for any trip to Barcelona
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268mackenziel
May 9, 2024
Best Way to see Barcelona! - Amazing time! Latissia was our guide and she taught us so much about the history of Spain and some fun lesser known insider info as well. The route is fabulous and you see so much of the city!
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Jjgobears
Apr 28, 2024
Awesome tour of Barcelona - This tour was a wonderful introduction to Barcelona. Our guide, Claudia, took us from El Poble Nou to Gracia and back while sharing information and anecdotes about each area we passed. We were fueled by stops for tiger milk, gelato and ice cream along the way. We stopped at various landmarks along the way and Claudia explained their significance and described many of the development and improvement projects underway in the city. As we were first time visitors, this was a wonderful way to see some of the many neighborhoods away from the tourist centers of Barcelona. I highly recommend this tour.
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Reillyw_13
May 29, 2024
Good tour and guide but disorganized company. - Claudia our guide and the actual tour were very good. The company itself leaves a lot to be desired. Not sure it is actually Donkey tours anymore as we were with ocean bikes which was never mentioned by Donkey Tours. Their directions said to gather at Ocean bikes but did not highlight it was with them. Their is a very small sign on the door of a sailing shop saying it was also Ocean bikes but when closed there is absolutely no indication that it has anything to do with biking that is legible beyond 25 feet. I was there 40 minutes early wandering around trying to find Donkey tours. Was within 40 feet a few times. But only when they opened at 10 on the nose was there any indication as bikes were outside but I was far away by then.
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Taylor_h
Jun 15, 2024
Not recommended for experienced cyclists - Not what I thought I signed up. Our guide (from Argentina, living in Barcelona for 20 years) wasn't a good leader and just rode off at times without people from the group. Three people in the group got left behind one time because she rode off without making sure everyone knew where we were going. She also took us to many small alleys where we could hardly ride and had to dismount and walk the bikes many times. On top of that, she took us to areas where her friends had shops and tried to get us to go inside but everyone in the group was frustrated by that point and knew what she was trying to do. Would not recommend it if you're an experienced cyclist and trying to explore the city via the vast bike lanes they have.
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