Barcelona Essential Highlights: Private Bike Tour

5.0
(97 reviews)
Barcelona, Spain

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

If you are visiting Barcelona and would like to make the most of your time here, I invite you to discover it on two wheels with me, a seasoned and knowledgeable guide. With more than 260 kilometers of cycling paths, Barcelona is a very "bike friendly" city to visit. Starting in the historic "Gothic Quarter", then traveling to the "Eixample" neighborhood which was built following the demolition of the medieval city walls, we continue on to the Olympic Village, biking along the beautiful Barcelona shoreline to Port Vell (the old port). Join me for an exciting, entertaining and informative journey. While discovering most of Barcelona's well-known sights, you will also learn about the city's history, urban development, architecture and political landscape. Antoni Gaudí's "must-see" creations, the extraordinary Sagrada Familia, Casa Milà (also known as "La Pedrera") and Casa Batlló will be the highlights of this tour.

What's Included

Use of bicycle
A helmet (mandatory for those under sixteen)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Plaça Reial

We meet at Plaça Reial, Pl. Reial.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Placa Reial

    This is our meeting point and one of the most beautiful squares in Barcelona—if not the most beautiful. In its center stands the remarkable Fountain of the Three Graces, and nearby, you can admire two unique lampposts designed by Antoni Gaudí himself.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Placa de Sant Jaume

    A beautiful square that serves as the political heart of the city, home to both Barcelona's City Hall (Ajuntament) and the Palace of the Catalan Government (Palau de la Generalitat).

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Barcelona Cathedral

    The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia is a magnificent medieval masterpiece. Right outside on the square, you can also admire impressive remnants of the ancient Roman walls that once protected the city.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Palace of Catalan Music

    A famous and spectacular Modernist concert hall designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, a key contemporary architect of Antoni Gaudí. This breathtaking building was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    La Mansana de la Discordia

    Located on Passeig de Gràcia, the city’s most elegant avenue, this is the most prestigious block of Catalan Modernism. Here, you can admire three architectural masterpieces standing side by side: Casa Batlló (by Antoni Gaudí), Casa Amatller (by Josep Puig i Cadafalch), and Casa Lleó i Morera (by Lluís Domènech i Montaner).

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Casa Mila - La Pedrera

    Antoni Gaudí’s last civil work and one of his most prominent and imposing masterpieces, also located on the fancy Passeig de Gràcia.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Basilica de la Sagrada Familia

    Antoni Gaudí’s ultimate masterpiece and his life's work. Still unfinished to this day, this spectacular basilica is an absolute must-see and the most iconic, extraordinary monument in Barcelona.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Arc de Triomf

    Built as the grand entrance gateway for Barcelona's first World's Fair in 1888. It stands at the beginning of the Passeig de Lluís Companys, which leads directly to the Ciutadella Park where the exhibition pavilions were located.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Parc de la Ciutadella

    Once the site of a military fortress, this beautiful park was landscaped in the late 19th century and has become the city's most popular green space. During our ride, we will discover its monumental waterfall, the scenic rowing boat lake, the historic parade ground (Plaça d'Armes), and the surviving buildings of the old citadel.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Port Olimpic

    Built and developed for the 1992 Olympic Games, this neighborhood was the catalyst for opening Barcelona to the sea. Today, it offers a scenic, breezy ride alongside the transformed waterfront and modern harbor.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    La Barceloneta

    A ride through La Barceloneta, once a traditional fishermen and working-class neighborhood that remains incredibly vibrant and picturesque today.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Port Vell (Old Port)

    Today a luxury marina hosting some of the world's most expensive superyachts, this area sits on what was once the city's old commercial port. It offers a beautiful, sweeping view of the entire historic harbor.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Visites Guidées de Barcelone

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Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Bike Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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