Barcelona Highlights Bike Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Barcelona's iconic landmarks
- Visit the historic Gothic Quarter
- Ride through the scenic Park Güell
- Discover the architectural wonders of Eixample
- Enjoy a leisurely ride along Barceloneta Beach
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Professional guide
- High-quality bicycle rental
- Helmet and safety gear
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: Meet your guide on Plaça Reial, in the middle of tha square, at the fountain. Get ready to experience the city in a different way. Thanks to the bikes, you will be able to reach places that cars or busses can't access. Because our routes follow bike lanes and avoid traffic where possible, your group will enjoy a sense of security and we encourage travelers of all ages to join. Our expert guide will lead your group through the network of cycle paths that extends into every nook and cranny of the city, allowing you to visit the hidden corners only known by locals. Along the way, you will make several stops to hear fascinating stories from our guide, who will explain each site and what happened there. Don’t forget to bring a camera and capture memories of this spectacular day in Barcelona!
You will start the tour in the Gothic Quarter, which is the oldest part of the city, dating back 2000 years. The distric has many streets, so small, that most of them are closed to traffic. In Ciutat Vella, where the history of Barcelona first started, you will experience a harmonious mix of modernity with Roman and medieval imprints. You will learn about the Catalan traditions and Barcelona’s origins, while exploring the enchanting corners, picturesque squares and the narrow alleys of the Gothic quarter.
After checking out the neighborhood’s most important highlights, we will set our focus on Modernism, crossing the Eixample district and marveling at its iconic Modernist architecture. L'Eixample was designed by Ildefons Cerdà after 1895 , to expand the city. (The word “Eixample” actually means “expansion” in Catalan). Crossing the streets of this elegant neighborhood, you will remark that Cerdà’s idea of urban planning was revolutionary and utopian. This was Barcelona´s 19th-century answer to the overcrowding of the medieval city and Gaudi´s favorite neighborhood to work in. In Eixample, you will pass by some of his most spectacular works, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Casa Batlló and Casa Milà.
Pass by: The avenue is home to the most remarkable façades of modernist buildings, including Gaudi’s La Pedrera, Casa Batlló and Domènech's Casa Lleó - Morera or Casa Ametller. While passing by, get amazed by these beautiful houses, that will color in your day.
Pass by: Of course, we will also take you to the breathtaking Sagrada Familia. Gaudi's masterpiece is considered as the most emblematic landmark of Barcelona. We will make a stop so you can enjoy and marvel the various fascinating details on the façade of this divine work of art.
When you will enter the Raval, the former red light district of the city, your private guide will explain its colorful history and point out some of its most emblematic landmarks. For centuries now, this part of Barcelona has been home to many nightclubs, cabarets and taverns. Raval is known as the place where sailors would often go to have fun after reaching the local port. Today, the neigborhood, is a youthfull and sparkling place full of life and movement. Home to skaters and youngsters, boutiques, bars and restaurants.
This bike tour will end at the Barceloneta beach, where the historical district meets the Mediterranean Sea. This was once a fisherman’s neighborhood and still preserves that small-town essence today. Here, you will find lovely chiringuitos (beach bars), authentic Spanish seafood restaurants and colorful buildings with a great local feel. you will have the chance to marvel at amazing views over the Mediterranean. Take a moment to enjoy the fresh breeze as you peddle along the beautiful seafront promenade.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; proficiency is recommended.
- Children under 12 years old are not permitted on this tour.
- The tour may be canceled or rescheduled due to weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for cycling.
- Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for bike rental purposes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Minimum age is 10 years old
- You must be able to ride on unpaved or uneven terrain.
- Comfortable clothing and shoes
Traveler reviews
Good Tour & Be Vigilant
Our tour guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and spoke beyond the history of the best of Barcelona. We were on a private tour - - just my husband and I. Therefore, we learned about Barcelona’s finest historical buildings up close and personal. What we also experienced was Barcelona’s worst - - thieves! These young men are around, acting like tourists but were ready you pounce on you. That’s exactly what happened to us. One young man grabbed my husband’s watch and my husband was hurt during the ordeal. We tried running after the thief but they obviously train to rob people. The tour was great. Still do it if you’d like learn the best highlight of Barcelona. But be vigilant, very cautious. Regardless you do a tour, a private tour or on your own, be vigilant! Don’t wear any watch, don’t wear backpacks, carry your purse or bag in front of your body, or take preventive measures. They are watching you, while you are focused in looking at history. It was a very sad experience for us. Even the police (on the streets, on the square, and the police station) cannot do anything because there was no “crime”. As this is what they told us. Our tour guide helped us along the way and we stopped to at least five police teams and they all shook their heads that nothing can be done.
Best Barcelona Bike Tour
Stephanie’s expert knowledge and passion for architecture made this the perfect tour for our needs. Highly recommend as she took us to all of the places we requested and more. A tour and tour guide extraordinaire!
Beautiful afternoon
Alfredo was a skilled, smart, and engaging tour leader. He was so patient and told great stories. Good ride on mostly flat surfaces through diverse areas of the city. Alfredo even gave us extra time for the tour. I would do this again but I would want a smaller group. 15 was too large when considering the traffic lights and varying skill levels of the participants.
Great sightseeing and biking experience
Barcelona is a big city. There’s so much to see on all fronts - beach, old city, new city, Olympic/FC stadium. This tour covers many spots in the beach/old/new city from the beach front to Olympic sculptures to Cascada fountain to Arc De Triomf arch to City centre to Gothic quarter. We got a very good overview through this biking tour. Our tour guide was very friendly and explained all the attractions and city culture in detail. We walked to the beach the day after the tour on our own and could relate to all the information from the tour.
Definitely do!
Have a nice tour with enthusiastic and friendly guide Andrei. You get a good idea of the centre of Barcelona. Lots of information also about the history and relations within Spain