• Bravo Bike - Since 1999, Bravo Bike has been offering bicycle tours in Madrid. As one of the city’s most seasoned bike companies, they take pride in their diverse selection of Madrid City Tours and guided cycling trips to nearby historic cities such as Segovia, La Granja, El Escorial, Ávila, Toledo, Aranjuez, and Chinchón.

Their tours are ideal for corporate incentive events and excursions for multinational companies, schools, and universities.

For all tours, they select the finest hotels and the most captivating and intriguing sites, cities, and monuments to visit, catering to the unique needs and preferences of their clients. The tour guides and the entire team are dedicated to ensuring that the only goal is for participants to thoroughly enjoy themselves.

• Royal Palace of Madrid - The Royal Palace is located on the site of the former Alcázar of Madrid, a medieval fortress transformed into a grand palace by Juan II, Carlos V, and Felipe II, who made it the official residence of the Spanish Monarchy in 1561. The Alcázar was destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve 1734.

Felipe V decided to construct a new Royal Palace on this site, hiring the leading architect in Europe at the time, Filippo Juvarra. After Juvarra’s death in 1736, his student Giambattista Sacchetti made several modifications to the ambitious project. The entire structure is composed of a series of domes built without any wood and features multiple floors to house all the administrative offices, Crown officials, and servants.

• Patrimonio Nacional, Gobierno de España
• La Latina - The narrow, winding streets of this irregularly designed area, mostly dating back to the Middle Ages, typically lead to a square. Many of them were outside the Medieval walled village and provided lodging to numerous merchants who sold their goods at the market. This commercial tradition is still reflected in several street and square names, such as Plaza de la Cebada (Barley Square), where the farmers’ market was held, Plaza de los Carros (Carriage Square), Plaza de la Paja (Straw Square), and El Rastro (named after the blood trail from the old slaughterhouse), the city’s most famous flea market.
• Official Tourism Website, Madrid
• Barrio de Las Letras - In the seventeenth century, the Golden Age of Spanish Literature, authors like Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Quevedo, Tirso de Molina, and Góngora, among others, resided here – hence the name. Some streets in this neighborhood pay homage to this and other remarkable chapters of Spanish history, culture, and art.
• Official Tourism Website, Madrid
• Paseo del Prado - Paseo del Arte (Art Walk in English) is also known as the Golden Triangle of Art. Along a 2-kilometer stretch, three of the world’s finest art collections can be found. This includes the Prado Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Collection, and the Reina Sofía Museum.

Paseo del Arte runs along the wide, tree-lined boulevard of Paseo del Prado and some of the streets that branch off from it. Together with Paseo de Recoletos and Paseo de la Castellana, Paseo del Prado forms a long line that extends from north to south through the city.

Once an open green space near the San Jerónimo el Real monastery – ‘prado’ means ‘meadow’ in Spanish –, the area of the long avenue we see today witnessed the construction of the Buen Retiro Palace, commissioned by King Philip IV.

• Official Tourism Website, Madrid
• Parque del Retiro - The Retiro park is one of the most beautiful locations in central Madrid, a former royal garden established in the 17th century. The bicycle route passes along the French parterre towards the Estanque lake and further to the Crystal Palace, an elegant glass and iron structure where exotic plants and flowers from the Philippines were first displayed. An optional break at the lake for refreshments makes it a memorable experience. Later, the tour exits the Retiro park through the main entrance at Alcalá gate, another significant symbol of the Spanish capital.
• Plaza Colon - Many of Madrid’s most fashionable shops are located on Calle Serrano in the Salamanca district. One of the best food markets is the Mercado de la Paz. Another interesting spot is the food market and tapas place of Platea on Calle Goya 5-7, opposite Plaza de Colón.
• C. de Manuela Malasaña, 20 - This neighborhood is named after Manuela Malasaña, one of the heroines and victims of the historical events in Madrid on May 2, 1808. Plaza del Dos de Mayo, at the heart of the neighborhood, commemorates the rebellion against Napoleon’s occupation led by captains Luis Daoíz and Pedro Velarde, officers at the Monteleón Artillery Regiment headquarters.

In the vibrant 1980s, Malasaña witnessed the emergence of the movida madrileña, an underground movement that revolutionized the arts, culture, and Spanish society at large.

• Official Tourism Website, Madrid
• Plaza de Chueca - Chueca became one of the liveliest districts after the Franco dictatorship, with numerous boutiques and bars. The San Antonio international food market attracts many visitors. From Chueca square, Augusto Figueroa street offers many shoe shops, cafés, and traditional taverns.
• Templo de Debod - An ancient temple, a gift from the Egyptian government, was reassembled in the early 1970s in the Parque del Oeste park, offering excellent views towards the Casa de Campo parklands and the Sierra Guadarrama mountain range in the distance, making it one of the best spots for watching spectacular sunsets.

• Expert local guide and photographer to capture your memories
• All applicable Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
• Safety helmet provided for the ride
• Quality city bicycle for easy navigation

• Transportation to/from attractions
• Insurance

This 3-hour cycling tour takes participants through several of the city’s prominent landmarks, such as the Plaza Mayor and the Almudena Cathedral, which is located across from the Royal Palace. The tour also explores delightful neighborhoods like La Latina and Barrio de Las Letras. As you cycle through the historic city center, you’ll discover some hidden gems off the usual tourist path. With detailed commentary from the guide, you’ll gain a wealth of knowledge about this magnificent city. Families with young children might prefer our Parks and River Tour, which encounters minimal traffic. Alternatively, a Private Tour can be booked.

Includes:

• Bike rental with handlebar bag, or E-bike, helmet (optional)
• English-speaking guide
• Water bottles and ponchos available for purchase
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.