Highlights
- Discover a different side of the city, off the beaten path
- A journey through History, legend, and mystery
- Discover the city with a guide who loves history and dark tales
- Be seduced by traditional pastry, and remember to count memories, not calories
Description
Begin your bike tour in Madrid at the Plaza de los Guardias de Corps in the Barrio de Maravillas. Ride down to the Egyptian Temple, a unique spot to catch the best sunset in Madrid.
Next, head to the Royal Palace, a site with over 1,000 years of history and the heart of the medieval city. Continue to the Plaza de la Villa, where criminals once shared space with the nobility, as the jail and the lords' palaces stood side by side. It's time to talk about the obsession with saints' relics and their supposed healing and miraculous powers.
Make your way to the Plaza Mayor, where you might hear some dark stories about the Inquisition or see a charming Christmas market. Stop at the Puerta del Sol to recharge before heading east to the royal gardens, once part of a vast palace.
Cross the Barrio de Salamanca, famous for its architecture and the good manners of its residents. Visit Chueca and Tribunal, two neighborhoods that reveal the true spirit of Madrid, a city that remains bohemian and rebellious despite the souvenir shops. We'll visit the tomb of a famous king and explain why he is buried separately from the other Spanish monarchs at El Escorial.
Stop midway through the tour to enjoy an appetizer, we’ll try a traditional Madrid dessert.
Includes
Bicycle Tour of Madrid
Temple of Debod, a Madrid must-see
Madrid's best sunset viewpoint
The area around the Royal Palace
Plaza de la Villa
Plaza Mayor
Taller Puntera, a workshop of skilled leather artisans
Puerta del Sol
Includes a stop at one of the city's best pastry shops.
El Retiro Park
Salamanca District
Chueca and Tribunal
If the client prefers, we can finish at Poutiño Gourmet for a bottle service (extra charge, not included in the tour price)
Excludes
A bottle uncorking experience
Visit to Museums (if you have time we can visit some of my favourites)
Visit to the rooftop terrace of the Círculo de Bellas Artes
Homemade cookies made by cloistered nuns
Important Information
- The tour involves cycling through the city
Participants should be able to ride a bicycle
The tour includes visits to historical and cultural sites
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
