Tapas · CYCLING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 cycling tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cycle 11 km through central Madrid with a guide such as Manuel or Rudy, stopping at the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Prado, Retiro, and Puerta del Sol. Choose a standard or electric bike, then finish with three pinchos and a drink if you add the tapas option.
“Loved this tour with Manuel. He was very knowledgeable and could answer all questions we had with good humour mixed in.”
Ride a comfortable vintage bicycle through Madrid with guides such as Manuel and Rudy, stopping at the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Prado, Retiro Park, and more. The three-hour route covers about 12 kilometers at an easy pace, with an electric-bike option, city map, and tapas and restaurant advice.
“manuel was awesome. made me feel like the only one there. very knowledgeable about the tour and area”
Meet your guide at Plaça de Sant Agustí Vell at 4 pm for a 3.5-hour e-bike ride through Born, Ciutadella, Port Vell, and Barceloneta. Guides such as Aleix, Julio, Rory, and Oriol add local history and practical tips, followed by tapas, Cava, and wine.
“The tour guide was amazing! Make sure at tapas you make him take his hair down…haha. He was bright, fun and entertaining. We learned a lot about the history of Barcelona!”
Ride about 7.5 miles through central Madrid by regular bike or e-bike, stopping at the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol, and more. Guides such as Gabriel, Juanfe, David, and Irene add history, humor, and practical city tips. Optional tapas follows the ride.
“I really enjoyed this tour. David was a great guide, he was funny and informative and did a good job keeping everyone organized and safe. You get the chance to see a lot of different sites while getting some exercise and feeling the energy of the city. Madrid is very hot right now but it's pretty manageable on the tour. I'd say definitely being a bottle of water with you. The physicality level is probably in between low and medium. The ground is sometimes bumpy and sometimes you're going uphill a bit so if you are not in good shape it could maybe be a little challenging for a few…”
Join Bike Bar Tours for a one-hour guided ride beside the Tagus. You pedal a party bike, enjoy draft beer, sangria, or soft drinks, play your own music, and stop for photos near MAAT, the Electricity Museum, and the bridge. English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish tours are available.
“My man was very funny! Reall laughed with HIM! #piono man 🤪”
Ride an electric bike through El Born, Ciutadella Park, the Old City, Barceloneta, and the W Hotel with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Afterward, share tapas with red and white wine at a historic local spot. Guides such as Agatha, Jules, Rory, and Alesh are praised for lively stories and useful food tips.
“Super Tour. International Group. Easy to drive with the eBike. Ended with Tapas, Wine & individual Barcelona suggestions for each of us. Guide Montse is great.”
Ride from the Born Quarter through Barcelona’s Medieval Quarter and old fishermen’s district, with stops for the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia, modern architecture, and beach views. Your guide leads at an easy pace, then serves four tapas and a drink. Tours run in Catalan, English, French, or Spanish.
“Our guide was lovely! She was patient as we got used to the bikes and showed us a wonderful time! It also helped that it was a beautiful day out. Highly recommend!”
Ride through Palma’s old town and harbor at an easy pace with a guide such as Alex, Jaime, Jackie, or Valentine. You’ll see La Seu, Santa Clara, San Francesco, Palma’s City Hall, Passeig des Born, and historic streets. Add three tapas plates and a drink for a tasty mid-tour break.
“We really enjoyed the historical information that Jaime gave at our stops around Palma. The pace was perfect and we learned so much in a fun way. Tapas was amazing with great company and riding thru the alleys was very scenic! There is nothing not to love about these 4 hours thru Palma. I recommend the late afternoon tour so the streets are not as busy.”
Ride an electric bike through Granada’s steep old quarters with guides such as Simon, Fares, Kaell, Karen, and Diego. Expect Sacromonte cave houses, Albaicín streets, Alhambra and Sierra Nevada views, and tapas with drinks. The bikes make the climbs manageable, but you still need basic cycling confidence.
“Beautiful ride! Challenging hills. First e-bike experience and it was awesome. Simon was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive.”
Join a colorful yellow beer bike for a one-hour Lisbon sightseeing ride with an English- or Portuguese-speaking guide. Pedal with up to 10 riders while enjoying advertised unlimited craft beer, sangria, soft drinks, or water, plus music, lights, and views of the Tejo River, 25 de Abril Bridge, and MAAT.
“Great fun to do with a group! Drinks were fab too”
Spend three hours cycling Alicante with an English-speaking guide such as Chadi, Fernando, or Shaggy. Visit the Old Town, Gothic Church, promenade, and castle viewpoints, then stop at two local tapas bars for food, wine, and a surprise tasting.
“Loved this tour. Shaggy our guide was great fun and showed us places of interest around Alicante. He had lots of tales to tell too and made sure we were all confident on the bikes. The tapas were very nice and couldn’t complain about quantity or quality. Would definitely recommend.”
Ride from Getxo through seaside streets, open promenades, cliffs, and coastal viewpoints with a guide such as Miguel or Renato. Bikes, helmets, pintxos, and drinks are included. The small group, capped at six, keeps the pace personal and leaves your afternoon free for beaches and further exploring.
“What a great way to see Getxo. Our guide was great and kept us moving through our 12 mile bike ride. We had snacks and drinks at the end. Very worthwhile way to spend the morning.”
Spend 3.5 hours cycling Barcelona with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, from Santa Maria del Mar and quiet Born squares to Ciutadella Park and the Olympic coastline. Finish with tapas, wine, and cava. Some bookings use comfortable e-bikes, but check the bike type when reserving.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the sights. The tapas at the end of the tour was excellent. Great value!”
