Spain · BIKE TOURS IN MADRID
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 bike tours in Madrid worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Ride through Madrid with an English-speaking guide such as Angie, Abdul, James, or Javi, stopping at Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, La Latina, and more. You get a bicycle, helmet, and water, with a leisurely route that mixes major sights, local streets, gardens, and market life.
“Abdul was my guide and was great! He was very knowledgeable about the various sights and it was fun being on the bike!”
Ride about 9 miles through Madrid with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. You’ll see Retiro Park, Atocha, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, La Latina, and Lavapies, with a market break. Standard bikes, helmets, baskets, and safety gear are included. E-bikes are available for an added fee.
“Abdul was phenomenal. Loved his humour and his insight on the locations. Took great care to ensure that all the bikers were safe and accounted for at all times. He made sure we followed the road rules and made us feel very welcomed”
Ride 11 km through Madrid with guides such as Juan, Gabriel, David, and Alejandro. See the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Prado, Retiro, and Puerta del Sol, then add three pinchos and a drink. Regular bikes suit children from age seven, while e-bikes help on Madrid’s hills.
“Excellent tour ! Great Guide gave very interesting facts at all stops with very good humour !”
Ride through Madrid with guides such as Manuel and Rudy, stopping at the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Prado area, Retiro Park, Gran Vía, and more. The three-hour route uses comfortable vintage bikes, with electric bikes, helmets, lockers, and a tapas and restaurant map available.
“We were a group of 7 girls and we thoroughly enjoyed our vintage bike tour of Madrid; a wonderful way to see lots in a short space of time. Manuel was an excellent guide, full of knowledge and gave us great tips for our stay. The bicycles were in great condition. Thank you so much.”
Ride through Madrid’s major sights with an English or Spanish speaking guide, passing Debod Temple, the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Retiro Park, Salamanca, Chueca, and Malasaña. The route covers about 15 kilometers, includes a multigear bike, and offers an e-bike upgrade for 10 euros.
“Amanda did a wonderful job telling us all about the history of Spain!”
Ride a pedal-assist electric bike through Madrid's old center, past San Miguel Market, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Campo del Moro, and Templo de Debod. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide sets a safe pace and adds history, architecture, and local tips. Expect about three hours, though some rides finish sooner.
“Jacob was very knowledgeable and on point with his history of Madrid and the guy has a marvelous sense of humor!!!”
Ride an electric bike through Madrid with a bilingual guide and a maximum of eight participants. See Retiro Park, Madrid Río, Casa de Campo, the Royal Palace area, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and more. Guides such as Agustin, Valeska, Mateo, and Álvaro are praised for clear stories and safe riding advice.
“We had a wonderful afternoon with our tour guide Mateo! The tour covers many different aspects of the city with just the right amount of information given. The tour guide was very kind and also considerable. When it was raining for a short moment we instantly found shelter and went for a warm drink. We would definitely recommend this tour, also to returning Madrid visitors (as we were)! The bikes were very comfortable and made biking on the steep hills of Madrid a piece of cake.”
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