Private Classic Bike Ride

Madrid Private Bike Tour

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from $43.63 per person, price varies by group size

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: C. de Felipe IV 10
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Rent & Roll

Overview

This is a three hour private ride run by Rent & Roll, starting and finishing at their shop on Calle de Felipe IV beside the Buen Retiro grounds, right next to the Casón del Buen Retiro. Only your group participates. One group added an unplanned coffee stop in Retiro Park, which they called the highlight of their visit, and another reviewer described establishing their own circuit and stepping away from the purely tourist spots.

From the meeting point the route sweeps past the Fountain of Neptune and the Plaza de Cibeles, then threads through Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa. It continues to the Almudena Cathedral museum, the Royal Palace and the La Cebada market, where the stop is longer at 20 minutes, before closing out in the Barrio de las Letras and at the Prado, then riding back to the shop.

A local guide, bike and helmet are all included. What is not included: food and drinks, gratuities, and entry to the Royal Palace. The minimum age is 13, children must ride with an adult, most travellers can participate, and the operator adds cautions for those with back problems and for pregnant travellers.

From$43.63 per person, varies by group size

Duration3 hours

Rating5.0 from 50 reviews

What's Included

Included

Local guide
Use of bicycle
Use of helmet

Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Admission fee - Royal Palace of Madrid

Run byRent & Roll

Itinerary

Meet at Rent & RollThe group gathers at Calle de Felipe IV, 10 in the Retiro district, next to the Casón del Buen Retiro. The tour ends back at the same point.
Neptune and CibelesQuick five minute stops at the Fuente de Neptuno and Plaza de Cibeles.
Old Madrid squaresFive minutes each at Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa, with free access throughout.
Cathedral and Royal PalaceA five minute stop at the Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena, then five minutes at the Royal Palace of Madrid, where admission is not included in the tour price.
Mercado la CebadaThe longest stop at 20 minutes, free to enter.
Literary Quarter and PradoFive minutes in the Barrio de las Letras, then five minutes at the Museo Nacional del Prado. Prado admission is not included.

BikeIncluded

HelmetIncluded

GuideIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before you book this ride.

Who can ride. The minimum age is 13 and children must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the operator does not recommend it for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers.
Bikes and helmets. A bicycle and helmet are included. Multiple reviewers praised the condition of the bikes, and one noted hairnets were supplied with the helmets for cleanliness.
Pace and flexibility. The tour runs about three hours, which one reviewer called a good length for their group. Another said their guide provided a perfect pace, and a different group described adding their own coffee break in Retiro Park.
Food and drink. Nothing edible is included. Food, drinks and gratuities are all excluded from the price, so plan for anything you want along the way.
Weather. The tour runs outdoors, so dress for the forecast. One reviewer said the operator handed out free rain ponchos when the weather turned.
Getting there. The meeting point is near public transportation, per the booking page. It sits in the Retiro district at Calle de Felipe IV, 10.

From$43.63 per person, varies by group size

Rating5.0 from 50 reviews

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Common issues. A few limits apply: the tour is not wheelchair accessible, riders must be at least 13, and it is not recommended for travellers with back problems or pregnancy. Royal Palace admission is not covered, so budget for it separately if you want to go inside. One reviewer mentioned a minor hiccup at the start with the electric bikes, though the ride itself went fine. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before start time are not refunded.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

A local guide, use of a bicycle and use of a helmet are included. Food, drinks and gratuities are not, nor is admission to the Royal Palace of Madrid.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At Rent & Roll Madrid, Calle de Felipe IV, 10, in the Retiro district, next to the Casón del Buen Retiro. The tour ends back at the same meeting point, and it is near public transportation.

How Long Is The Tour And What Will We See?

It runs about three hours. Stops include the Fuente de Neptuno, Plaza de Cibeles, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, the Almudena Cathedral museum, the Royal Palace, Mercado la Cebada, the Barrio de las Letras and the Prado.

Is It Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

Children aged 13 and over can join but must be accompanied by an adult, and infant seats are available. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

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

Is It Really Private?

Yes. Only your group takes part, according to the operator, and reviewers who booked privately said the flexibility was a real advantage, letting them set the pace and adjust the route.