3 hrs highlights bike tour Madrid (optional electric)
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288 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 learn more
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 Mediodía.
  • 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
We will start and end at the bike shop TIM Bikes located between Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jake_v
Apr 22, 2024
Active, efficient 3 hour of Madrid - Nice way to move through the city actively & efficiently and cover lots of sites. Ample time (3 hours) allowed for short stops & pics @ each site. I took a hop on/off bus tour earlier in day and was pleased that there was not much overlap between bus and bike tours allowing me to see more in one day. Remy was a cool guide who shared relevant Spanish history at each site. Bike route is almost entirely in pedestrian areas (brief riding w/ traffic). Remy managed to lead our group through heavy pedestrian congestion while keeping track of all riders. I found it helpful that he advised which site would be next prior to departing the previous one and I appreciated the map review of all sites visited at the end of the tour. Definitely enjoyed the option for tapas & a drink after the ride. Remy joined 4 of us from tour which was a good opportunity to engage with a small group. Impressive tapas selection at La taberna de RAMALES and table on the square was a perfect ending to the trip!
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Christyr595
Apr 19, 2024
Excellent tour of the city and a beautiful ride in the park. - Remy was a wonderful tour guide, excellent English with lots of interesting information to share about Madrid. We had a small group and really enjoyed stopping at the churches to take a quick look inside. The route was easy to navigate but the ride through the park was my absolute favorite. It was the perfect way to see the city and cover so much ground. We had tapas at the end of the tour and a wonderful experience! Thanks Remy and Time bikes. The e-bike was really fun.
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Brian_b
Apr 19, 2024
A+ e-bikes tour - The absolute best way to see much of central Madrid. David (the history teacher) was beyond knowledgeable and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Loved the e-bikes. A+
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Lois_h
Apr 17, 2024
Madrid Vacation - Bicycles were great. Tour was good and the guide friendly and knowledgeable. Tapas and wine were excellent! It was nice to bike around Madrid and see nooks and crannies that buses can not get to.
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J
Apr 13, 2024
Great tour to get to know the city! - Great tour with Gabriel as the guide. He has a great sense of humor and really engages the group. Perfect pace and got to see a lot of the city. Highly recommend when first getting to Madrid!
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Robert_l
Apr 13, 2024
Great experience - Fantastic, great experience, the best way to see central Madrid. See all the major sights. Gabriel was a great guide.
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Deb_d
Apr 12, 2024
Title - Absolute fantastic tour. Gabriel was stellar and very informative and entertaining. The stories added character to the tour.
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Wander09998532038
Apr 2, 2024
Great for discovering Madrid by bike - Top guide Naomie! Fantastic tour and excellent explanation👍. Be sure to do the tour at the beginning of your trip, received a lot of tips. An electric bicycle is a bonus… Madrid is not flat.
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Claire_b
Mar 23, 2024
Great tour! - This was a very easy way to see major highlights of Madrid in a fun way. We went with our 3 teens and we all loved it! Bikes were easy to ride, and our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. He made everything run smoothly and safely and we all learned a lot. Personally, I was happy that we booked this trip within the first couple hours of arrival because it helped us get our bearings easily and also see a lot quickly. The tapas and drink afterward were close by and fun and our guide helped us through the process. I was glad we did it!
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Santinomiguel_p
Mar 21, 2024
Excellent! - What a good way to see the city of Madrid! David is the BEST guide and very passionate about explaining the evolution of Madrid thru time.. It is worth it! And the tapas after is a treat after hours of biking around the city.
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