--- title: Highlights & Hidden Spots of Barcelona Bike Tour w/ Local Guide lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/highlights-hidden-spots-of-barcelona-bike-tour-w-local-guide/ type: tour city: Barcelona country: Spain price: 35 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 3039 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [de, en, nl] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Most travelled rank_in_category: 34 of 36 (Bike & E-Bike Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/highlights-hidden-spots-of-barcelona-bike-tour-w-local-guide/ --- # Highlights & Hidden Spots of Barcelona Bike Tour w/ Local Guide **Guidekin's take:** The classic Fat Tire formula: a three hour social ride past the highlights with an English speaking guide, insurance included and child seats on request, at €35 per person. The biggest review base among our Barcelona bike tours: 4.74 from 3039 riders. **Most travelled:** The classic three hour social ride past the highlights with insurance included at €35 per person: 4.74 from over 3,000 riders, the biggest base on this page. Trade-off: Rating 4.74 trails the top rows. (last checked August 27, 2026) ## Overview There's no better way to see the sights and learn the history of Barcelona than by joining a Fat Tire bike tour! You get to have fun and socialize, have some exercise and be entertained by your knowledgeable English-speaking guide. This enjoyable and informative outdoor experience also gives you the chance to meet other travelers. There's no doubt it will be the best day you'll spend in Barcelona! ## Key facts - Price: from €35 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.74/5 from 3039 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Fat Tire Tours Barcelona ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Barcelona Highlights (Dutch) | €35 / person | Dutch | Dutch-speaking tour guide | | Barcelona Highlights (English) | €35 / person | English | English-speaking guide | | Barcelona Highlights (German) | €35 / person | German | German-speaking tour guide | ## What's included - Bicycle rental and guided tour - Insurance - Child-seats and helmets (on request) ## Not included - Gratuities - Food and drinks - Hotel pickup and drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Unlimited Biking** (15m) - This cycling tour is suitable for all ages and is not the least bit strenuous. You will ride at a relaxed pace, with no hills to conquer, and stops are made every few hundred yards at points of interest to take photos and hear the fascinating history and stories of Barcelona... 2. **Palace of Catalan Music** (10m) - The Palau is an icon of modernist architecture in downtown Barcelona. The Palau de la Música Catalana is one of the most representative monuments of the city and It is one of the most recommended tourist attractions of Barcelona. 3. **Port Vell Barcelone** (10m) - This lively harbor, full of yachts and cruise ships, is home to a popular entertainment complex, featuring a mall, several restaurants, a movie theater and an aquarium. 4. **Catedral de Barcelona** (10m) - A beautiful gothic cathedral with stained glass windows dating back 500 years. 5. **Arco di Trionfo** (10m) - The Arc de Triomf or Arco de Triunfo in Spanish, is a triumphal arch in the city of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. It was built by architect Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas as the main access gate for the 1888 Barcelona World Fair. 6. **Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar** (5m) - One of the most emblematic buildings of the Catalan Gothic. An outstanding church built in the XIVth century with a purity and unity of style that is very unusual in large medieval buildings. 7. **Parc de la Ciutadella** (10m) - The 44 acres (18 hectares) are home to Castell dels Tres Dragons, the Umbracle (plant house) and Hivernacle (glass house). 8. **El Born** (10m) - Off-beat and fashionable neighborhood that features historic attractions, art galleries, funky shops, bars and tapas. 9. **Passeig del Born** (pass by, no stop) - Main thoroughfare and plaza in Barcelona’s funky El Born district featuring a wide boulevard lined with historic buildings and other attractions. 10. **Basilica de la Sagrada Familia** (20m) - The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia is a monumental church devoted to the Holy Family: Jesus, Mary and Joseph. 11. **Placa Del Rei** (10m) - Plaça del Rei is a 14th-century medieval public square in the Barri Gòtic of Barcelona, Spain 12. **Plaza de Toros Monumental de Barcelona** (5m) - The Plaza Monumental de Barcelona, often known simply as La Monumental, was the last bullfighting arena in commercial operation in Catalonia. 13. **We stop in front of during parc speech** (10m) 14. **Playa de La Barceloneta** (pass by, no stop) - Cruise past this beautiful beach. 15. **Placa de Sant Jaume** (10m) - The Plaça de Sant Jaume is a square at the center of the Old City of Barcelona and the administrative heart of both the city and surrounding Catalonia. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The Meeting Point is located across the street from a playground ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children weighing under 48 pounds (22 kilos) travel free of charge in a child-seat, please book the infant rate. - Children over this weight will be charged the full adult rate. Please advise at time of booking if a child seat is required. - Safety: - The tours follow carefully planned routes, avoiding busy streets and traffic and riding mainly on bike paths, down Gothic alleyways, through parks and along the beach, so just pedal and enjoy the ride. - Weather: - The tours go out rain or shine. Rain ponchos are provided in wet weather. It's a good idea to bring along some sun protection in the summer and something warm to wear in the spring and fall. - Bikes: - You will love our bikes; they're so fun and easy to ride! They have 3 speeds, wide handlebars, big tires, super-comfortable seats and, of course, bells. Everybody loves bells. Kid bikes are also available on request. - Group sizes are guaranteed to 9 guests or less ## How it compares in Bike & E-Bike Tours Ranked **#34 of 36** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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