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Offered languages
- English
Did you know Madrid is the greenest capital in Europe? For 3 hours you will discover the Parque del Oeste, the Manzanares River, and Casa de Campo - one of the largest public parks in the world - all on cycling paths. Our guides will talk you through the parks’ history, from the beginnings as royal hunting grounds, to its use as a front line during the Spanish Civil War. You’ll also visit the resting place of a legendary Spanish artist and see an impressive chapel with frescoes painted by him. This tour is also great for kids as it doesn’t cross the city centre or use busy streets.
Includes:
- Bike rental with handlebar bag for storing personal items, helmet
- English-speaking bilingual guide who will take pictures of you along the way so you don’t have to fuss with your camera*
*the pictures are for your personal use only, and will not be used by us in any manner
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Departure Point: Centrally located bike premises within 3 minutes walk off the Plaza de España on the northwestern side. You can access the location via the Plaza de España metro stop, metro lines 10 and 3.
Itinerary
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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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Royal Palace of Madrid
We cycle along the east side of the Royal Palace to the Opera house enjoying a great view of the east side of the palace and from there ride to it's main entrance. The view from the court yard to the nearby mountains is spectacular.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
We cycle slowly down to the riverside of the Manzanares river but before we stop at the royal garden Campo del Moro where you get an impressive view of the west side of the Palace. Short walk into the garden.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We ride along the river Manzanares on a newly built lane south to the Matadero fromer abattoir of Madrid. Now it's a cultural meeting point. It takes us about half an hour t get there by bike. We have the possibility to visit cristal palace there having enough time to visit the green house.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Puente de Segovia (Pass by)
O our way back along the river towards the Casa de Campo parkland the oldest bridge crossing river Manzanares shows up. From there, we son enter the biggest public parkland called Casa de Campo, a former hunting ground of the Spanish kings.
Admission ticket free -
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Once we have entered the park, we are cycling to the lake (lago in Spanish) where clients can take photos of the cityline.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
On our way back we stop at the chapel of Sait Anton where the Spnish painter Goya is burried. He also painted in 1798 the ceiling of the chapel in less than 5 months, a real treasure.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Templo de Debod
From the chapel of San Antonio we cycle the last strech uphill through the West park gently climbing back to the Egyptian Templo de Debod taking some pictures.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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End of the cycle tour at our premises.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant seats are available by request if advised at time of booking (limited availability)
- Operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Helmets optional, obligatory for children up to 16 years
- Items of value and luggage may be stored safely at supplier's premises
- Test ride and safety briefing ahead of the tour
- This is a 3 hour uninterrupted bicycling tour. Pause for refreshments is optional
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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