Private Or Shared E-Bike City

Madrid City Tour E-Bike/Regular | private/shared groups from 32€

★ 4.9 31 reviews

from $51.66 per person, price varies by group size

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Duration: 3 hours 5 minutes
Meeting point: C. de Juan Álvarez Mendizábal 19
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Bravo Bike

Overview

Three hours and five minutes on two wheels, with a guide leading the route from a shop near Plaza de España and back again. Bravo Bike runs this city circuit on either a regular multi speed bike or an e-bike, and you can book it as a private group or a shared one. Riders get a handlebar bag for personal items, a test ride and a safety briefing before setting off, and helmets are available, with children up to 16 required to wear one.

The route is a rolling survey of central Madrid. It calls at the Royal Palace, Plaza de la Villa, Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza Mayor, La Latina, Sol, Plaza de Cibeles, Parque del Retiro and Templo de Debod, with pass-bys through Chueca, Malasana, Lavapies, Madrid Rio Park and Casa de Campo. All stops are free admission, so nothing on the itinerary costs extra to enter. The guide is multilingual, and one reviewer described hearing about Spanish history, the kings and queens, and the modern era at stops along the way.

A small private group riding bikes through central Madrid

The tour suits travellers with moderate fitness who are comfortable riding in city traffic. It runs in all weather, ends where it started, and is not wheelchair accessible. Insurance is not included and riders cycle at their own risk, so the booking page recommends buying cover.

From$51.66 per person, varies by group size

Duration3 hours 5 minutes

Rating4.9 from 31 reviews

What's Included

Included

Regular multi speed bike and E-bike rental with handlebar bag for personal items
Multilingual and experienced guide
All fees and taxes
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.

Not Included

Transportation to/from attractions
Insurance

Run byBravo Bike

Itinerary

Meet at Bravo BikeStart at C. de Juan Álvarez Mendizábal 19, a 3-minute walk from Plaza de España, reachable via the Plaza de España metro stop on lines 10 and 3. Allow 5 minutes here for bike fitting, a test ride and the safety briefing.
Royal Palace of MadridA 15-minute stop, near where reviewers describe hearing about the kings and queens of Spain.
Plaza de la Villa and San MiguelPlaza de la Villa for 15 minutes, then Mercado San Miguel for 10 minutes.
Plaza Mayor, La Latina and SolFifteen minutes at Plaza Mayor, fifteen in La Latina and ten at Sol.
Plaza de Cibeles and RetiroTen minutes at Plaza de Cibeles, then fifteen at Parque del Retiro, passing through Chueca and Malasana on the way.
Templo de Debod and pass-bysTen minutes at Templo de Debod, with Lavapies, Madrid Rio Park and Casa de Campo passed by.
Return to Bravo BikeThe tour ends back at the meeting point, about 3 hours 5 minutes after departure.

BikeIncluded

GuideIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you decide whether this ride fits your trip and your legs.

Effort and e-bikes. The booking page asks for a moderate fitness level, but several reviewers found the e-bikes an easy, low-effort way to cover the city. One rider estimated the loop at about ten miles. If you have not cycled in years, reviewers who were in the same position said the e-bikes were simple to pick up.
City traffic. One reviewer described riding the streets of Madrid as challenging, though the same reviewer said the ride went well overall. Riders cycle at their own risk, and the booking page recommends insurance, which is not included. The briefing and test ride before departure cover the basics.
Weather and clothing. The tour operates in all weather conditions, so dress for whatever the forecast holds. There is no scheduled refreshment pause, the ride runs about three hours uninterrupted, and a break for food or drink is optional rather than built in.
Bike sizing. Heights for all participants must be given at booking so the right bike sizes are ready. Helmets are optional for adults and obligatory for children up to 16. Valuables and luggage can be stored at the shop.

Where this tour sits among 6 tours in Private Bike Tours listed here (from-price per person, USD)

Private Classic Bike Ride$43.63
All-Madrid Private E-Bike$43.68
Private City Center and Retiro$44.77
Private or Shared E-Bike City (this tour)$51.66
Private E-Bike, Hidden Gems$86.10
Private E-Bike Highlights and Parks$215.83

Stops and pace. Expect frequent short stops rather than long visits. Reviewers said the guide paused several times to talk through Spanish history and other topics along the way.
Getting there. Meet at the Bravo Bike shop near Plaza de España, three minutes on foot, served by metro lines 10 and 3. Hotel pickup is not mentioned, so plan your own way to the start.

From$51.66 per person, varies by group size

Rating4.9 from 31 reviews

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Common issues. One reviewer was not satisfied with the bike quality, and another group hit street protests that forced route changes and skipped stops on their ride. The operator cautions that the tour is unsuitable for pregnant travellers or people with back problems, and it is not wheelchair accessible. Insurance is excluded and participants ride at their own risk. The experience also needs a minimum number of travellers, and if that minimum is not met you will be offered a different date or a full refund. The booking page discourages taking a cycle tour straight after a long-haul flight.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Bike rental, either a regular multi speed bike or an e-bike, plus a handlebar bag, a multilingual guide, all fees and taxes, optional helmets and secure storage for valuables at the shop. A test ride and safety briefing come before departure. Insurance and transport to and from the attractions are not included.

Is Food Or Entry To Attractions Extra?

Every stop on the itinerary is free admission, so there are no entry fees to pay. The tour runs about three hours without a scheduled refreshment pause, though a break is optional if the group wants one, so plan accordingly if you will want food or drink.

Where Does The Tour Start?

At the Bravo Bike premises on C. de Juan Álvarez Mendizábal 19 in the Moncloa area, a 3-minute walk from Plaza de España. The nearest metro is Plaza de España on lines 10 and 3. The tour ends back at the same point.

Is It Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

Children must be accompanied by an adult, helmets are obligatory up to age 16, and infant seats are available. The operator does not recommend the tour for pregnant travellers or those with back problems, and it is not wheelchair accessible. A moderate level of physical fitness is expected.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund, based on local Madrid time. Inside that window no refund is given and changes are not accepted. If the tour is cancelled because the minimum traveller number is not met, you get a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring Or Tell Them When Booking?

Provide every participant's height at booking so the correct bike size is ready. Wear clothes suited to the weather, since the tour runs in all conditions, and consider travel insurance because cover is not included and riders cycle at their own risk.