Small-Group Highlights Ride

Madrid Highlights by Bike

★ 4.8 95 reviews

from $40.18 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: C. de los Jardines 12
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Trixi Bike Tours Madrid

Overview

Three hours, one guide, up to fifteen riders, and most of central Madrid's big names in a single loop. The ride sets off from C. de los Jardines 12, a short walk from the Sol or Gran Via metro stops, at 11:00. From there the group pedals between stops rather than lingering anywhere long, with 5-minute stops at the Royal Palace, the Almudena Cathedral museum, the Prado, the Temple of Debod and Plaza Mayor, before a longer stretch of 20 minutes inside Retiro Park. The route finishes back at the starting point.

The bicycle and helmet are provided, along with the guide. Food, drinks and any entry tickets are not, and hotel pickup and drop-off are not part of the deal, so travellers make their own way to the meeting point.

This suits people who want a fast orientation of the city early in a trip. Several reviewers said exactly that, noting it helps pinpoint what to see at the start of a stay. It is not aimed at travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers, the operator notes the tour is not wheelchair accessible, though infant seats are available and most travellers can take part.

From$40.18 per person

Duration3 hours

Rating4.8 from 95 reviews

What's Included

Included

Use of bicycle
Use of helmet
Driver/guide

Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Run byTrixi Bike Tours Madrid

Itinerary

Meet on C. de los JardinesMeet at C. de los Jardines 12 in Centro, a few minutes' walk from the Sol or Gran Via metro stations. The tour starts at 11:00.
Royal Palace stopA 5-minute stop at the Royal Palace of Madrid. Admission is not included, this is a viewing stop.
Almudena Cathedral museumAnother 5-minute pause at the Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena. Entry is not included.
Prado MuseumA 5-minute stop outside the Museo Nacional del Prado. Admission is not included.
Temple of DebodA 5-minute stop at the Templo de Debod, no admission ticket included.
Plaza MayorA 5-minute stop at Plaza Mayor, which is free to enter.
Retiro ParkThe longest stop, 20 minutes inside Parque del Retiro, free to enter.
Return to startThe ride ends back at the original meeting point on C. de los Jardines.

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HelmetIncluded

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What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this ride.

Fitness and pace. You will be pedalling for roughly three hours, and one reviewer advised being in decent shape for it and bringing your own water.
City streets. Madrid's street infrastructure is not built around cyclists, as one reviewer noted their guide warned before setting off. Parts of the route run on roads shared with cars. One reviewer described their guide handling the urban route with ease, but confident road riding helps.
Group feel. The tour caps at fifteen travellers, and reviewers reported much smaller groups in practice, with one mentioning a group of five.
Timing it right. Several travellers suggested doing this ride at the start of a stay, since it gives an overview that helps you pick what to revisit. The fixed 11:00 start means a morning commitment.
What is provided. Bicycle, helmet and guide are all included. Food and drinks are not, though one reviewer mentioned a coffee and tapas break on their ride.
Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off. The meeting point sits a few minutes' walk from the Sol and Gran Via metro stations, so public transport is the easy option.

From$40.18 per person

Rating4.8 from 95 reviews

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Common issues. Hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded, and food, drinks and entry tickets to the paid attractions are extra. One reviewer found their bike's brakes weak and the combination of hand and coaster brakes unfamiliar, though others said the bikes were in great shape. The booking page also states that the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Use of a bicycle, use of a helmet and a driver-guide are included. The tour lasts three hours and finishes back at the meeting point. Confirmation arrives at the time of booking.

Are Entry Tickets To The Attractions Included?

No. Stops at the Royal Palace, the Almudena Cathedral museum, the Prado and the Temple of Debod are viewing stops with no admission ticket included. Plaza Mayor and Retiro Park are free to enter.

Is Food Or Drink Provided?

Food and drinks are not included unless specified. One reviewer mentioned a coffee and tapas break during their ride, but you should budget for anything you buy. Bring your own water, as a reviewer advised.

Where Does The Tour Meet, And Is There Hotel Pickup?

There is no hotel pickup or drop-off. The meeting point is C. de los Jardines 12 in Centro, a few minutes' walk from the Sol or Gran Via metro stations, and the tour starts at 11:00.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

Infant seats are available and most travellers can participate. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the operator does not recommend it for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers, or those with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the 11:00 start for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded or accepted. Cut-off times follow the local time in Madrid.