Best of Barcelona Highlights Bike Tour in Small-Group or Private tour


3 hours 30 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 12
Mobile ticket

Overview

Enjoy this bike tour of Barcelona, which will take you on a journey through time and introduce you the following (and many more): Old Town, Raval neighbourhood, Passeig de Gràcia and the Modernism, Vila Olímpica, Barceloneta, Arch of Triumph, The Port Vell & The Sagrada Familia. You can have a say in the structure of the itinerary.

Inclusions

  • Professional local guide
  • Classical bicycle
  • Waterfront and Barcelona Highlights ride
  • Helmet provided if required
  • Small Group tour of max 12 people to ensure a personalised experience

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Placa Reial, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Meet your guide on Plaça Reial, in the middle of tha square, at the fountain. Get ready to experience the city in a different way. Thanks to the bikes, you will be able to reach places that cars or busses can't access. Because our routes follow bike lanes and avoid traffic where possible, your group will enjoy a sense of security and we encourage travelers of all ages to join.

Our expert guide will lead your group through the network of cycle paths that extends into every nook and cranny of the city, allowing you to visit the hidden corners only known by locals. Along the way, you will make several stops to hear fascinating stories from our guide, who will explain each site and what happened there. Don’t forget to bring a camera and capture memories of this spectacular day in Barcelona!

Stop At: Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), Mediterranean Seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona Spain

You will start the tour in the Gothic Quarter, which is the oldest part of the city, dating back 2000 years. The distric has many streets, so small, that most of them are closed to traffic. In Ciutat Vella, where the history of Barcelona first started, you will experience a harmonious mix of modernity with Roman and medieval imprints. You will learn about the Catalan traditions and Barcelona’s origins, while exploring the enchanting corners, picturesque squares and the narrow alleys of the Gothic quarter.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: L'Eixample District, La Exaimple -- Center City, 08011 Barcelona Spain

After checking out the neighborhood’s most important highlights, we will set our focus on Modernism,  crossing the Eixample district and marveling at its iconic Modernist architecture. L'Eixample was designed by Ildefons Cerdà after 1895 , to expand the city. (The word “Eixample” actually means “expansion” in Catalan).

Crossing the streets of this elegant neighborhood, you will remark that Cerdà’s idea of urban planning was revolutionary and utopian.

This was Barcelona´s 19th-century answer to the overcrowding of the medieval city and Gaudi´s favorite neighborhood to work in. In Eixample, you will pass by some of his most spectacular works, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Casa Batlló and Casa Milà.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona Spain

The avenue is home to the most remarkable façades of modernist buildings, including Gaudi’s La Pedrera, Casa Batlló and Domènech's Casa Lleó - Morera or Casa Ametller. While passing by, get amazed by these beautiful houses, that will color in your day.

Pass By: Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, Carrer de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona Spain

Of course, we will also take you to the breathtaking Sagrada Familia. Gaudi's masterpiece is considered as the most emblematic landmark of Barcelona. We will make a stop so you can enjoy and marvel the various fascinating details on the façade of this divine work of art.


Stop At: Rambla de Raval Plaça dels Àngels, Barcelona Spain

When you will enter the Raval, the former red light district of the city, your private guide will explain its colorful history and point out some of its most emblematic landmarks.

For centuries now, this part of Barcelona has been home to many nightclubs, cabarets and taverns. Raval is known as the place where sailors would often go to have fun after reaching the local port.

Today, the neigborhood, is a youthfull and sparkling place full of life and movement. Home to skaters and youngsters, boutiques, bars and restaurants.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Playa de La Barceloneta, Paseo Maritimo Barceloneta, 14, 08003 Barcelona Spain

This bike tour will end at the Barceloneta beach, where the historical district meets the Mediterranean Sea. This was once a fisherman’s neighborhood and still preserves that small-town essence today. Here, you will find lovely chiringuitos (beach bars), authentic Spanish seafood restaurants and colorful buildings with a great local feel.

you will have the chance to marvel at amazing views over the Mediterranean. Take a moment to enjoy the fresh breeze as you peddle along the beautiful seafront promenade.


Duration: 1 hour

Additional information

  • Minimum age is 10 years old
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • You must be able to ride on unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • Comfortable clothing and shoes
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • In order to guarantee the safety of both the visitors and the team, In-Out has adapted all the hygiene and safety protocols in accordance with the requirements set by the competent and valid organizations and authorities at each stage.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Joan P
September 2018

My husband & I just enjoyed the best tour through Barcelona on manual bikes with Olga! She was great! A true professional & this company should be proud of her dedication to give details & be fully vested in this tour guide. She had a great personality, gave us time to stop & take photos & respec...

Curious797678
December 2019

Great tour with Fiorella. Used the Barcelona Pass - booked by email 24 hours before and luckily got on the tour. Small group of 4 of us with regular bikes. Helmets were available and included. The bike paths in Barcelona are excellent, although other drivers and pedestrians can be a bit oblivio...

nancyd216
September 2021

We loved the Small group bike tour of the city. Our guide Jordi was fantastic. He is friendly, fun and very informative. I highly recommend this tour to see many highlights of the city and to learn about the history and culture of Barcelona.

Boris B
March 2020

Perfect way to see the city and Donatella was very knowledgeable. The route was flat and not hard work and we were lucky with fine weather

Paul M
November 2022

Fijne tour met enthousiaste en vriendelijke gids Andrei. Je krijgt een goed beeld van het centrum van Barcelona. Veel informatie ook over de geschiedenis en de verhoudingen binnen Spanje

Jodybac
May 2023

Alfredo was a skilled, smart, and engaging tour leader. He was so patient and told great stories. Good ride on mostly flat surfaces through diverse areas of the city. Alfredo even gave us extra time for the tour. I would do this again but I would want a smaller group. 15 was too large when co...

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