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3 hours
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Our 3-hour cycle ride covers several of the city’s major landmarks, including the Plaza Mayor and the Almudena Cathedral opposite the Royal Palace, as well as some charming neighborhoods like La Latina and Barrio de Las Letras. Cycling across the historic city centre you get a glimpse of some off-the-beaten-track curiosities. With an in-depth commentary from your guide you’ll come away with a wealth of information about this wonderful city. Families with young children may be better advised to take our Parks and River Tour where there is minimal traffic. Alternatively, book a Private Tour.
Includes:
- Rental of Bike with handlebar bag, or E-bike, helmet (optional)
- English-speaking guide
- Water bottles and ponchos available for sale
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Local Guide / Photographer
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Helmet
City Bicycle
Transportation to/from attractions
Insurance
Bravo Bike
Bravo Bike has been providing bicycle tours in Madrid since 1999. As one of the most experienced bike companies in the city, we pride ourselves in our selection of Madrid City Tours, as well as guided cycling excursions to the surrounding regions including the historic cities of Segovia and La Granja, El Escorial and Ávila, Toledo, Aranjuez and Chinchón. Our tours are highly suitable as corporate incentive events as well as excursions for multinational companies, schools and universities. For all of our tours we've chosen the best hotels and the most attractive and interesting sites, cities and monuments to visit, paying attention to the individual needs and desires of our clients. Our tour guides, as well as our whole team, will spare no effort in ensuring that your only goal is to fully enjoy yourself.
Royal Palace of Madrid
The Royal Palace stands on the site of the former Alcázar of Madrid, a medieval fortress transformed into a lavish palace by Juan II, Carlos V and Felipe II who in 1561 made it the official residence of the Spanish Monarchy. The Alcázar was destroyed in a fire on Christmas Eve 1734. Felipe V then decided to raise a new Royal Palace on this site, employing the best architect in Europe at the time, Filippo Juvarra. When Juvarra died in 1736, his pupil Giambattista Sacchetti made various changes to his grandiose project. The entire building is made of a series of domes built without a single piece of wood and it has multiple floors to accommodate all the administrative offices, Crown officials and servants. - Patrimonio Nacional, Gobierno de España
Duration: 3 hours
74 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Torben W,
May 10, 2025
- Viator
Fantastic way to learn Spain history and experience Madrid’s main parks and lakes and river! Our guide Juan Filipe was very knowledgeable and super kind!
Jenny Z,
Jun 5, 2024
- Viator
The guide was excellent and we had a great time. I wanted to give him five but 4 of the places on list he didn’t take us to. I didn’t realize this is until we are back. This is kind of disappointing.
Rob S,
Jun 4, 2024
- Viator
Sergio was incredible. He was knowledgeable but more importantly he was inviting and engaged and present. Do this trip the first day you get in. It will give you a great sense of most of the city and the other parts that I visited later weren’t as compelling. Then you can go back to the places you liked the most. Eat at Cava Baja!
Richard L,
May 5, 2024
- Viator
Great way to see the city in a short period. Covered a lot of ground of the most important sites of Madrid. Remy was informative and helpful with his comments.
Pamela K,
Apr 20, 2024
- Viator
Sergio was a wonderful guide! He took us to all of the interesting places in Madrid, stopping to give us historical and current history. We got a Madrid in a day experience. I highly recommend this as a starting point for you to learn and get oriented to the city!
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