Essential Madrid Bike Tour

Climb aboard our bikes for an eco-friendly journey through the history of Madrid. Learn the story of the Spanish capital, from the days of the Habsburgs through to the 21st century. Discover attractions, such as the Plaza de Puerta Cerrada at the site of a Christian wall built in the Middle Ages.

Depart from Plaza San Miguel and follow our expert guide along the narrow streets to Calle Toledo and Plaza del Conde de Barajas to find a number of artisan shops. Discover one of the city’s gastronomic centers at the bustling San Miguel Market, and then navigate the cobblestones of Plaza Mayor at the heart of the 17th-century city center. Marvel at Casa y Torre de los Lujanes, the oldest civilian building in the city, and learn about the burial of Diego Velázquez, one of Spain’s most famous painters.

Get an amazing view of Plaza de Oriente between the Royal Palace and Royal Opera Theater. Go to Plaza de la Armeria to see the main entrance of the palace and Almudena Cathedral. Visit the Sabatini Gardens in the palace complex, and see the glorious flora of the Campo del Moro.

Escape the traffic and cycle along the banks of the Manzanares River, to finish this complete tour at the Temple of Debod, gifted to Madrid by the Egyptian government following the construction of the Aswan High Dam and the favourite place for locals to see the sunset in Madrid.