Photo Ride, Small Group

Explore Madrid by bike taking photos with Benja

★ 5.0 71 reviews

from $56.25 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: C. de Valverde 10
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Cycling Tour With Benja

Overview

This three-hour ride pairs a central Madrid bike loop with a guide who photographs the group at every stop, handing over the images as soon as the tour wraps. The camera belongs to the guide and the photos are part of the package, so travellers do not need to fuss with their own phones to come away with pictures of themselves in front of the city's best-known buildings.

The route rolls out from a street just off Gran Via and links eight stops across the centre: Gran Via itself, Puerta de Alcala, the monument to Alfonso XII, the Palacio de Cristal, the Museo Nacional del Prado, Puerta del Sol, the Almudena Cathedral, and the Royal Palace. Each stop is free to enter or view from outside, with no entry fees to budget for.

A bicycle, helmet and bottled water come with the booking, and the group is capped at eight travellers. Reviewers, including several who travelled alone or with teenagers, describe the guide as knowledgeable and the pace as manageable even for people who rarely ride. It suits first-time visitors who want an overview plus usable photos, and families report it works well for them too.

From$56.25 per person

Duration3 hours

Rating5.0 from 71 reviews

What's Included

Included

Use of bicycle
Helmet
Bottled water

Run byCycling Tour With Benja

Itinerary

Meet on Calle de ValverdeMeet the guide at C. de Valverde 10 in Centro, one block from Gran Via, next to the bikes. The tour ends back at the same point.
Gran ViaFirst stop, about 20 minutes. Free admission, with photos taken at the stop.
Puerta de AlcalaAround 20 minutes at the Puerta de Alcala. Free admission.
Monumento a Alfonso XIIThe monument to Alfonso XII gets about 20 minutes. Free admission.
Palacio de CristalRoughly 20 minutes at the Palacio de Cristal. Free.
Museo del PradoAbout 20 minutes at the museum.
Puerta del SolAround 20 minutes at Puerta del Sol. Free.
Almudena CathedralAbout 20 minutes at the Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena. Free admission.
Royal PalaceRoughly 20 minutes outside the Royal Palace, the final stop before riding back to the meeting point. Free.

BikeIncluded

HelmetIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this ride, drawn from the operator's details and from what multiple reviewers have said.

Photos included. The guide shoots photos at every stop with a Sony camera and the images are included. Several travellers noted they received the photos immediately after the tour finished, so there is no long wait for files.
Fitness and pace. One reviewer who went solo said it works even if you are not a regular bike rider. Still, Madrid has hills, and multiple reviewers recommended an e-bike regardless of fitness level; check the booking page for bike options.
Small group feel. Groups are capped at eight travellers. Reviewers who travelled alone and one parent with a teenage daughter both said they felt comfortable and safe throughout.
What is provided. Bicycle, helmet and bottled water are all included, so there is no need to arrange a bike separately. Infant seats are available for anyone bringing a very small child.
Getting there. The meeting point is on C. de Valverde 10 in Centro, one block from Gran Via and near public transportation. Pickup is not mentioned, so check the booking page if you need that confirmed.

Where this tour sits among 9 tours (8 shown) in City Highlights Rides listed here (from-price per person, USD)

Vintage Bike, Optional Tapas$29
1.5-Hour Express Ride$30
Dutch and English Guided Ride$30
2.5-Hour Bike or E-Bike$31
3-Hour Highlights Bike Ride$32.14
Optional Tapas Highlights Ride$33
Small-Group Bike or E-Bike$37
Photo Ride, Small Group (this tour)$56.25

Timing it right. More than one reviewer suggested taking this tour early in your trip, since the guide shares local food and coffee recommendations worth using for the rest of the stay. One traveller mentioned a stop at the guide's favourite coffee spot along the way.

From$56.25 per person

Rating5.0 from 71 reviews

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Common issues. The ride is not wheelchair accessible, and it needs decent weather: if poor weather cancels it, you get a different date or a full refund. Whether an e-bike is available is not mentioned; two reviewers recommended one because of Madrid's hills, so check the booking page for the bike options. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before start time are not refunded. The tour spends its time at the stops listed, so anyone wanting to go inside the Prado or the Royal Palace will need to arrange that separately.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The booking covers use of a bicycle, a helmet, photos taken at every stop with the guide's Sony camera, and bottled water. Several reviewers said they received their photos right after the tour ended. Some reviewers mentioned an optional electric bike; check the booking page for details on that option.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At C. de Valverde 10 in Centro, Madrid, one block from Gran Via. The guide waits next to the bikes, and the tour ends back at the same spot. Hotel pickup is not mentioned, so check the booking page if that matters to you.

How Long Is The Tour And How Big Are The Groups?

It runs for three hours and has a maximum of eight travellers. The route links eight stops around central Madrid, with roughly 20 minutes at each.

Is It Suitable For Kids Or People Who Don't Ride Often?

Infant seats are available and the booking page says most travellers can participate. One solo reviewer said it works even for non-regular riders, though several reviewers recommend the optional electric bike because of the city's hills. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window there is no refund and changes are not accepted, with cut-off times based on local Madrid time. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you get a different date or a full refund.

When Will I Get The Photos?

The guide photographs the group at every stop and the images are included. Multiple reviewers said they received their photos immediately after the tour ended, with no waiting period.