Barcelona Half-Day Bike Tour

There's no better way to see the sights and learn the history of Barcelona than by joining a bike tour! You get to have fun and socialize, have some exercise and be entertained by your knowledgeable English-speaking guide. This enjoyable and informative outdoor experience also gives you the chance to meet other travelers. There's no doubt it will be the best day you'll spend in Barcelona!

This cycling tour is suitable for all ages and is not the least bit strenuous. You will ride at a relaxed pace, with no hills to conquer, and stops are made every few hundred yards at points of interest to take photos and hear the fascinating history and stories of Barcelona from your excellent guide. You'll have the use of a comfortable and easy-to-ride bike, and gain useful tips and advice about what to do and see while you're visiting Barcelona.

Safety:
The tours follow carefully planned routes, avoiding busy streets and traffic and riding mainly on bike paths, down Gothic alleyways, through parks and along the beach, so just pedal and enjoy the ride.

Weather:
The tours go out rain or shine. Rain ponchos are provided in wet weather. It's a good idea to bring along some sun protection in the summer and something warm to wear in the spring and fall.

Bikes:
You will love our bikes; they're so fun and easy to ride! They have 3 speeds, wide handlebars, big tires, super-comfortable seats and, of course, bells. Everybody loves bells. Kid bikes are also available on request.

Beach break:
Late in the tour we take a break at an outdoor beach bar to relax for a bit and to enjoy the opportunity to mingle with your fellow bikers, while taking in the sights and atmosphere of the Mediterranean. Remember to bring a swim suit if you want to take a dip in the sea and some extra spending cash for food and drinks

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Plaza Sant Jaume

Departure Time:

Return Details:

Concludes at the tour shop at C. Sant Honorat 7, near Plaza Sant Jaume.

Pricing information

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Tour options:

Additional information

Inclusions:

• Insurance
• Bicycle rental and guided tour
• Child-seats and helmets (on request)

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Children weighing under 48 pounds (22 kilos) travel free of charge in a child-seat, please book the infant rate.
• Children over this weight will be charged the full adult rate. Please advise at time of booking if a child seat is required.

Itinerary:

The tour begins with a brief introduction to the history of Barcelona before heading to the tour shop to collect the bikes. Some of the sights on the bike tour include:

• Placa Sant Jaume - Located at the center of the original Roman settlement of Barcino, this plaza is home to the Ajuntament, (City Hall) and the Palau de la Generalitat (seat of the Catalan regional government).
• Placa del Rei - This wholly preserved medieval courtyard of the Palau Reial (Royal Palace) is where Ferdinand and Isabella are supposed to have received Columbus on his return from the New World.
• La Catedral - This impressive Catalan Gothic church, begun in 1298, is the third church built on this site, the first being a Roman temple, and houses the tomb of Saint Eulàlia, the first patron saint of Barcelona.
• La Sagrada Familia - The most famous site of Barcelona; this shell of a church was begun in 1882 and designed mainly by Antoni Gaudí, who worked on the church until his death in 1926.
• Parc de la Ciutadella - After the War of the Spanish Succession ended in 1714, a large fort was constructed on this site to keep the city in line. The fortress was demolished in 1869, redesigned as a park containing the Zoo, a boating lake, and a large fountain worked on by the young Gaudi.

Also see Palau de la Musica Catalana, Arc del Triomf, Plaza de Toros Monumental, Vila Olímpica, Barceloneta beach, Port Vell, El Borne, Basilica de la Santa Maria del Mar and more!

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