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3 hrs highlights bike tour Madrid (optional electric)
4.9
305 Ratings
Madrid
Experience the best of Madrid in just 3 hours on a highlights bike tour. Explore the old center, hidden corners, and iconic landmarks while riding a comfortable bicycle. Get insider tips from the guide and enjoy tapas and drinks along the way.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Plaza de Oriente - Standing on this beautiful plaza we talk about the founding of Madrid and the impressive statue of the Habsburg king Philip IV.
- Royal Palace of Madrid - The biggest Royal Palace of Europe.
- Plaza de la Villa - One of the oldest places of Madrid where the former city hall was established and talking about the Spanish inquisition and the exile of the Sephardic Jews.
- Mercado San Miguel - A must-see.
- Plaza Mayor - The main square 400 years old.
- Barrio de Las Letras - A beautiful and very varied neighborhood.
- Caixa Forum - The vertical garden, Antigua Central Eléctrica del MediodÃa.
- Prado National Museum - Houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of Spanish paintings.
- Parque del Retiro - This beautiful 130 hectares big park is a must see if you visit the first time Madrid.
- Puerta del Sol - Literally the middle of Spain (0 km point) is this one of the most lively squares of Madrid and where the history of Goya’s painting the second of May started.
What's Included
- Helmet included
- Child seat available for up to 20 kg
- Bicycle provided for the tour
What's Not Included
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
This journey is perfect for anyone looking to familiarize themselves with Madrid in a concise yet leisurely fashion. Within approximately 3 hours and 12 km of bicycling, you’ll see and learn about the entirety of the ancient centre, all while seated on a remarkably comfortable bike. The tour covers both must-visit sights and concealed spots off the beaten tourist track.
The majority of the ride will be on bike lanes, pedestrian areas, and parklands. Naturally, there will be several pauses for photography, and a break midway through the journey. If you opt for the tapas selection, you will receive 3 tapas and a drink.
The guide will share his own narratives of Madrid. By the end of the tour, you’ll have a feel for which places you’d like to explore further on your own time, as well as which restaurants and tapas bars you’d like to dine at. Prepare to be inspired for the remainder of your Madrid visit.
- Experience with biking in the city is required.
Location
Calle de Santiago, 8
Calle de Santiago
If you take a taxi be aware the start location is in the historical center of Madrid between Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace. Bike Shop Tim BIkes.
Show the taxi driver also the ZIP code 28013 to avoid you arrive at the wrong Calle de Santiago.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(305 Ratings)
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Jameswu8522he
Jun 20, 2024
A Must Do! - This tour was great! We took our 16, 12, and 11 year old kids and the only trouble was when the 11 year old couldn’t figure out how to shift gears for the hills but our guide was super helpful and patient. We covered most of downtown Madrid! Remember to bring water!!
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Louise_k
Jun 14, 2024
Good balance between cycling, history & culture with a great guide - Naomi was a great guide! She did an excellent job. A good balace between cycling, history and culture. Very nice too that we got the oppurtunity to eat tapas lunch afterwards. (Tip: I saw it's cheaper when booking via their own website)
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Ricki_c
Jun 10, 2024
Tapas and drinks - Excellent range of tapas and drinks frm lovely traditional establishments. Tour guide was very willing to look after us.
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Brizaida_m
Jun 4, 2024
Awesome - It’s an excellent tour with great information about every place visited. The guide gave us also a lot of gastronomic tips.
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Mharlan1
Jun 2, 2024
Bike tour - Highly recommend this bike tour- it’s a fabulous way to see a larger portion of Madrid AND learn some history! Our guide David was knowledgeable and amazing….he did a great job keeping the group together! We added the tapas (and sangria!) which was at a quaint restaurant with street entertainment! So worth it!
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Livio_m
Jun 1, 2024
Enjoy the city - Very nice way to start to discover the city at head height. We always felt safe and the information received were interesting and fun
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Jason_m
May 29, 2024
Great way to see the key sites in Madrid! - This was our first e-bike tour and we are sold! We would definitely do this again! Gabriel was our tour guide and we really enjoyed him. He was very knowledgeable about the city's history. He was also a really good photographer. Not only did he know good places to stop to get great photos, but he also was familiar with the exact spot for us to stand to get the best picture. We really appreciated that about him! Overall the tour lasted 3 hours and covered just under 7 miles. We had flown into Madrid that morning, and scheduled this tour as a way to keep moving to stay awake. Not only did it do that, but it also gave us a preview of all the great sites in Madrid which we revisited when we had more time. If you are looking for a way to get a feel for the city in a short amount of time - I highly recommend this tour!
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Nick_h
May 27, 2024
The Most Effective Way to Explore Madrid - Can’t imagine a more fun and effective way to take in all of the sights that Madrid has to offer. Michele was a fantastic guide: friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. The included tapas was also delightful. I really cannot recommend this tour enough. It would have taken a full day to see everything we explored in 3 hours. Also for as hilly as Madrid is, Michele navigated us on a path of least resistance. We would have been happy to ride for three more hours!
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Connector25246
May 26, 2024
Start your Madrid visit off right - An enjoyable and informative tour of the city that provided a good blend of history, local interests, and recommendations of additional activities. David, our guide, was energetic, friendly, and genuinely eager to share his knowledge of the city. The ride itself was easy to navigate and about 11km thru various neighborhoods, providing lovely views and landscapes. Definitely recommend as a start to your stay in Madrid.
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Carol_s
May 25, 2024
Great Day out - Such a great way to see the city. Easy riding with a fantastic guide. So many great sites with the right amount of information good information, not boring at all. And the Tapas at the end was really yummy
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