If you are one of those people who enjoy riding a bike everywhere, then maybe you should consider visiting Barcelona on your next vacation. There are not many big cities in the world that offer an amazing experience for bike riders, but luckily Barcelona is one of those world centers that have everything a biker needs to enjoy his or her stay. In case this is your cup of tea, you should look to visit the capital of Catalonia. There are a lot of advantages of going on a sightseeing tour of Barcelona using a bike instead of walking, and I don’t mean just the obvious reasons.
You will also be able to get in some exercise while seeing Barcelona from a different angle. Burning some calories while getting the fresh oxygen your brain needs is a great chance to absorb all the history and culture of Barcelona. Additionally you will also do something great for the environment as there are no carbon emissions that come out of pedals! The fact that the capital of Catalonia is very flat and has over 120 km of bike paths will surely motivate you to sit on a bike and see all of the things that Barcelona has to offer.
Almost all of the bike tour companies that you can find in Barcelona offer private bike tours and group tours as well. There are also many routes offered that take you to La Rambla, La Sagrada Familia and Barceloneta Beach in one tour. There are also a lot of alternative bike tours which focus on different things such as football sights, or eating the best tapas. Here are some of the best bike tours I personally picked for you to check out.
The Steel donkey team bike tours
They also have a sense of adventure and even though you might not learn a lot about Gaudi on their tours, you will learn about some different sides of the city that most people miss. You will spend a whole afternoon learning about Barcelona’s secrets.
There is nothing fixed that you will actually be able to see, but usually you will check out some unknown, pleasant side streets, beach bars, try out some of the best churros or chocolate, go to some local flea markets and visit some ancient cemeteries for a bit of excitement. These tours are amazing for those people who don’t want to feel like tourists, and want to check out some different locations and not just those most famous locations. For a different bike tour experience, visit The Steel Donkey Bike Tours.
Tricycle tour
These ways of transport are so convenient, inexpensive and environmentally friendly that most people get hooked on them and they simply cannot get out of them once they sit down for the first time. You will have to do no pedaling, as you will have a guide/driver that will do all the hard work and give you suggestions where to go. Furthermore, their drivers are well-trained and know Barcelona very well, so wherever you want to go, they will know how to get you there.
Baja bike tours
They are truly one of the most flexible bike tour specialists, as you can go on a saddle ride, a bike ride, individually or in groups, and you can even choose from many different guides based on which language they speak. Here is where you can probably find everything you are interested in, as they have bike tours that go through all of the best known sights in Barcelona and around it.
You can ride through the streets of the Gothic Quarter, see all of Gaudi’s masterpieces, see the secrets of Las Ramblas, or you can even combine your tours with occasional stops for grabbing an interesting local specialty. Consult with the people at Baja Bikes and I guarantee you will find a package you will like.
Touring Barcelona with electric bikes
Barcelona offers you a way to cycle around the city and go sightseeing without putting too much strain on your body. This easy and fun option for getting to know the city includes electric bikes with batteries that assist your cycling. They make sure that you can easily cover any distances or hills that would normally present a problem.
Barcelona eBikes tours give you the option to cover all the sights in just one day, or even climb to the Montjuic mountain and enjoy the amazing view of the whole city without exhausting yourself. This is truly one of the best solutions for people who like riding bikes, but aren’t that devoted to them and cannot really cycle great distances at once. All of their guides speak English fluently and they I’ll give you a quick lesson on how to use your eBike, it takes minutes to learn to ride them and start enjoying yourself.
Street art bike tours
A typical art street bike tour lasts around three hours and you will be given a handmade, high-quality bamboo bicycle to use during your sightseeing. For all the fans of urban art, there are many industrial neighborhoods you will go through and look at huge walls covered with expressive tags, stencils and graffiti. The unique bamboo bikes will provide you with the maximum possible comfort while checking exciting districts with some of the best graffiti art in the whole world. Bamboo Bike Tours truly offer some of the best bike tours in the whole world and not just Barcelona.
Beer bike tours
Maybe you’ve heard or seen a similar vehicle in other well-known countries, but this one runs through some of the best locations in Barcelona. This is a fun, exciting, memorable, and crazy way to go sightseeing. The tour lasts for two hours and you will be on board with people similar to you, drinking beer and sangria.
You can even bring your own liqueur if you prefer these kinds of drinks over beer. Pedal in a team and drink beer together, while going around the city, if you don’t hear anything interesting in what I’ve just said then this is not a tour for you.
These are some of the most interesting bike tours you can find in Barcelona. Even if you haven’t tried exploring a city this way, make sure that you try it at least once. I guarantee you that you will like it as it gives you a fresh perspective and lets you observe the city from a completely different angle. Not only this, but you will also do something healthy for your body while traveling.