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Highlights of Madrid by bike - daily open tour

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Spain, Comunidad de Madrid, Madrid
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  • 3 hours
  • Madrid
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

See the impressive sights of Spain’s beguiling capital from a unique perspective on a 3-hour bike tour of Madrid. Cruise past legendary landmarks like the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor and stop intermittently to hear fascinating facts and historical anecdotes from your expert guide. Capture photographs of monuments like Retiro Park and the Puerta del Sol, during regular breaks. This tour is perfect for all cycling abilities and only a moderate level of fitness is required. See Madrid from the ground up on a 3-hour bike tour with a local guide.Discover off-the-beaten-path sites like the Egyptian Templo de Debod and St Ann´s Square. Refreshment in the lovely Retiro Park included.Small-group tour limited to 15 people

Itinerary
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Stop At: Royal Palace of Madrid, Calle de Bailen s/n, 28071 Madrid Spain

The largest royal palace in Western Europe is a must-visit for all.Home to the Kings of Spain from Charles III to Alfonso XIII, Madrid's Royal Palace takes us on a journey through the history of Spain. Though it is no longer the royal family's home, it continues to be their official residence.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena, Calle Mayor 92 Catedral de la Almudena, 28013 Madrid Spain

This imposing church and the Royal Palace nearby form one of Madrid’s most popular tourist attractions.Madrid's cathedral, which stands in Hapsburg Madrid, has a short but tortuous history. The first plans for the church were drawn up in 1879 by Francisco de Cubas, who wanted to create a pantheon for the late Queen Maria de la Mercedes. The foundation stone was laid in 1883, but when Pope Leo XIII granted a bull in 1885 for the creation of the Madrid-Alcalá bishopric, the plans for the church were changed to become plans for a cathedral.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Prado National Museum, Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 23, 28014 Madrid Spain

The Prado Museum, which is commemorating its 200th anniversary this year, is the crown jewel of one of the city’s most popular tourist itineraries: the Paseo del Arte, where you'll also find the Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofía museums. The Prado's walls are lined with masterpieces from the Spanish, Italian and Flemish schools, including Velázquez’ Las Meninas and Goya’s Third of May, 1808. Its collection comprises 8,600 paintings and over 700 sculptures, so we recommend deciding what you want to see before stepping into the museum. If you are short on time, the Prado's website suggests three itineraries, lasting 1, 2 and 3 hours and covering the museum's most important masterpieces.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Templo de Debod, Calle Ferraz 1, 28008 Madrid Spain

Temple of Debod

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This is an Egyptian temple dating back to the 2nd century BC, transported to Madrid’s Cuartel de la Montaña Park. The temple was donated to Spain by the Egyptian government to save it from floods following the construction of the great Aswan Dam.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Plaza Mayor, Calle Gerona 4, 28012 Madrid Spain

This arcaded square located in the historical centre of the city is the heart of Hapsburg Madrid.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Parque del Retiro, Plaza Della Indipendecia 7, 28001 Madrid Spain

El Retiro Park is the real star of this neighbourhood, bordered by Calle de Alcalá and Calle O’Donnell to the north, Doctor Esquerdo to the east, Avenida del Mediterráneo and Paseo de Reina Cristina to the south, and Calle de Alfonso XII to the west.

The park was developed under the Catholic Monarchs, in the early sixteenth century, but the neighbourhood itself is much younger. With an increasingly larger population in the late nineteenth century, the city expanded. The layout of Retiro is similar to that of neighbouring Barrio de Salamanca, featuring perpendicular streets with wide pavements, some of them embellished as attractive boulevards, like Ibiza or Alcalde Sainz de Baranda. It’s basically a residential area but, being so close to the centre of Madrid, it’s borrowed some of its business and shopping character.

Visitors coming to Madrid can’t miss El Retiro Park and its surroundings, filled with cultural attractions, restaurants and shops.

El Retiro Park is the real star of this neighbourhood, bordered by Calle de Alcalá and Calle O’Donnell to the north, Doctor Esquerdo to the east, Avenida del Mediterráneo and Paseo de Reina Cristina to the south, and Calle de Alfonso XII to the west.

The park was developed under the Catholic Monarchs, in the early sixteenth century, but the neighbourhood itself is much younger. With an increasingly larger population in the late nineteenth century, the city expanded. The layout of Retiro is similar to that of neighbouring Barrio de Salamanca, featuring perpendicular streets with wide pavements, some of them embellished as attractive boulevards, like Ibiza or Alcalde Sainz de Baranda. It’s basically a residential area but, being so close to the centre of Madrid, it’s borrowed some of its business and shopping character.

Visitors coming to Madrid can’t miss El Retiro Park and its surroundings, filled with cultural attractions, restaurants and shops.


Duration: 20 minutes

Inclusions
  • Use of bicycle
  • Use of helmet
  • Driver/guide

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Infant seats available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

C. de los Jardines, 12, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain


Departure Time

11:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

ks-world1234

08 Apr, 2024

We used Trixi Bike twice during our stay in Madrid. A three hour guided tour with all the main sights and additional places on request. Our guide spoke good English and gave us a lot of relevant informations about the places we visited and found his way around the busy town in a safe and comfortably way. We also rented their new excellent e-bikes for a hole day- driving around on our own. We got good ideas about where to go and what to see from the company. They had good solid locks for the bikes and straps for the bag - at no extra charge.

barbarasY6348GO

10 Oct, 2023

Great way to see the sights of Madrid. Mateus did a great job of escorting us through the city. We were lucky to get small group of 5. Thanks so much!

bblabuenavida

18 Jul, 2023

The bike tour is a very good opportunity to see the city. Our host Elke v Mechelen was really good and pleasant to listen to. She had a good understanding about the city, culture and buildings. We enjoyed the tour very much.

tonyvanmechelen

07 Nov, 2022

My daughter and I were on a bike tour in Madrid with our guide Elke. She is from the Netherlands, and so very experienced in biking through cities. She gave clear instructions and we felt very save with her. She knew a lot about the different parts of the city center and the beautifull buildings. One of the highlights was the view from the hill of the Temple of Debod. If you visit Madrid, don't hesitate booking this tour.

Alli_P

05 Nov, 2022

Our tour guide was very friendly and had a lot of information to share with us on our stops. The bikes that we used were all in great shape and seemed relatively new. However, as our guide had mentioned before the tour, the street infrastructure of Madrid is not set up to be biker-friendly, so much of the ride is on streets shared with cars that aren’t always fond of bikers. Make sure you’re in good enough shape to be biking for 3 hours and bring your own water!

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