{"id":8709,"date":"2017-06-13T11:58:36","date_gmt":"2017-06-13T11:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/?p=8709"},"modified":"2020-03-23T16:22:49","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T15:22:49","slug":"bike-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/bike-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona by Bike tours: a fun and educational way to discover the city&#8217;s cultural gems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The warm, dry climate and an extensive network of cycle lanes mean that exploring Barcelona by bike is a great option! Join a guided bike tour for a fun, educational way of getting to know the city.<\/p>\n<h2>Guided bike tours: ready to ride?<\/h2>\n<p>\nIt&#8217;s hard to know where to start in a place with so much to discover. Barcelona&#8217;s rich and varied cultural heritage mean that the city is practically an open-air museum in its own right, with something for absolutely everyone. With so much to see, we think a guided tour is a great way of getting straight to the heart of the place!<\/p>\n<p>Walking everywhere can be hard work, so this cycle tour is a great option, taking you from Roman architecture to modernism via gothic art in a matter of minutes! The guide offers a wealth of fascinating tales and information, and will introduce you to some of Barcelona&#8217;s&nbsp; most interesting urban legends.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-checklist\">\n<li>Among other unexpected surprises, we got to see the remains of the aqueduct which supplied water to the Roman settlement in Barcelona &#8211; just one of many exciting discoveries! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8710 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/Visite-guidee-a-velo-aqueduc.jpg\" alt=\"Guided bike tour aqueduct\" width=\"680\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/Visite-guidee-a-velo-aqueduc.jpg 680w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/Visite-guidee-a-velo-aqueduc-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h2>Bike tours: itinerary<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe tour starts in the Born, one of the quarters of the Old Town, before heading through the <a href=\"\/parc-de-la-ciutadella\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ciutadella<\/a> park and the surrounding area. Next comes the <a href=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/fast-track-tickets-sagrada-familia\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sagrada Familia<\/a> and two of Gaud&iacute;&#8217;s other famous works (<a href=\"\/la-pedrera-gaudi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Pedrera<\/a> and <a href=\"\/casa-batllo-gaudi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Casa Batll&oacute;<\/a>), then it&#8217;s on to the historic gothic quarter. The return journey takes you along the sea front around the old port.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter background-curly-sprite wp-image-6112 \" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/bateaumer.png\" alt=\"boat drawing\" width=\"150\" height=\"142\"><\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-checklist\">\n<li>This packed itinerary will give you a glimpse of Barcelona&#8217;s rich architectural heritage throughout the ages, whilst introducing you to different quarters of the city.<\/li>\n<li>In some cases, the route can be varied to suit your interests &#8211; if there&#8217;s something you particularly want to see, let the guide know, and they&#8217;ll see what can be done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"cta5bec0d71dceb4\" class=\"cta-banner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/partners.ceetiz.com\/lien\/4399\/76\/go\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"cta-banner__link\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/velo-cta.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><span class=\"cta-banner__content\"> Book your Barcelona by Bike tour <\/span><span class=\"cta-banner__button\">Click here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2>A professional, enthusiastic team<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-checklist\">\n<li>The tours are run by passionate expert guides, all local residents &#8211; either native inhabitants or long-term expats, enthusiastic about helping others to discover their beloved city.<\/li>\n<li>Safety is a priority: almost all of the route follows cycle lanes or pedestrianised streets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Barcelona by Bike: useful information<\/h2>\n<h3>Prices:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>22 euros for adults<\/li>\n<li>20 euros for under-15s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Times and durations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Duration: 3 hours<\/li>\n<li>Tours run every day, starting at 11am or 4pm<\/li>\n<li>There&#8217;s a minimum group size of 4 and a maximum of 15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Important<\/strong>: make sure you arrive ten minutes before the tour is due to start!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Good to know:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Helmets and child seats are provided. You&#8217;ll also be given a bottle of water.<\/li>\n<li>The route is designed to offer an easy ride.<\/li>\n<li>The meeting point is at a cycle hire centre in the Born, a stone&#8217;s throw from the Barceloneta metro station.<\/li>\n<li>Tours are available in English, Spanish, Italian, German, French and Dutch.<\/li>\n<li>We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and clothing &#8211; and remember the sun cream in summer!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div id=\"cta5bec0d71dcf6e\" class=\"cta-banner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/partners.ceetiz.com\/lien\/4399\/76\/go\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"cta-banner__link\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/velo-cta.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><span class=\"cta-banner__content\"> Book your Barcelona by Bike tour <\/span><span class=\"cta-banner__button\">Click here<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The warm, dry climate and an extensive network of cycle lanes mean that exploring Barcelona by bike is a great option! 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