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Madrid: 3-hour bike tour with optional tapas

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Three hours by bike around central Madrid with a guide: Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, the Prado, the Retiro and more, along cycle lanes and pedestrian streets. Optional e-bike and tapas. 4.8/5 with 1,936 reviews.

3 hours
Free cancellation up to 24h before
Spanish, English, French +1
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Practical details

Duration: 3 hours
Guide languages: Spanish · English · French · Portuguese
Mobile ticket: No need to print
Instant confirmation: Right after booking
Wheelchair accessible: No
Minimum age: 7+
Pets: Not allowed
Cancellation: Free up to 24h before

Highlights

11 km along cycle lanes, pedestrian streets and parks, away from traffic
Royal Palace, Plaza de la Villa, Plaza Mayor, the Prado and the Retiro
Option with an e-bike or with tapas and a drink at the end
Guides in Spanish, English, French, Portuguese and Dutch
Groups of up to 10 people, or a private tour

Our take

Three hours that let you see half of Madrid without wearing yourself out, along quiet routes and with a guide who recommends where to eat. Very highly rated. If hills put you off, the e-bike option is worth it.

What's included

Seven-speed city bike
E-bike (if you choose that option)
Tapas (if you choose that option)
Luggage storage

Not included

Helmet, basket or child seat (rental, €5)
Food and drink, except with the tapas option
Water (sold for €1)

Good to know

What to bring

Comfortable clothes
Water

Not suitable for

Children under 7
Anyone not used to cycling in a city

Things to keep in mind

11 km route; requires a moderate level of fitness
E-bikes for children from 1.50 m tall

Meeting point

Tim Bikes, Calle del Espejo, 9 (28013 Madrid)

A 5-minute walk from Ópera metro, between Plaza de Ramales and Calle Mayor. Arrive 10 minutes early for the safety briefing.

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The experience

What you will see

After a short safety briefing, the route heads to Plaza de Oriente, with the statue of Philip IV, the Royal Palace, the Almudena and the church of San Nicolás. Then:

Plaza de la Villa, with some of Madrid's oldest buildings.
Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de Santa Ana.
The CaixaForum vertical garden and the Prado Museum.
Retiro Park, with the boating lake and the Palacio de Cristal.

It covers 11 km along cycle lanes, pedestrian streets and park paths, with photo stops and stories from the guide.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance, with a full refund.

Frequently asked questions

Does Madrid have many hills?

Some, especially between the Royal Palace and the centre. If you are worried, choose the e-bike option.

What does the tapas option include?

At the end, tapas and a drink in a bar in the centre, with the guide's recommendations for the rest of your trip.

From what age can children take part?

From 7 years old; child seats can be rented for younger children.

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