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title: "Madrid: City Highlights Guided Vintage Bike Tour"
lang: en
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type: tour
city: Madrid
country: Spain
price: 29
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 295
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en, fr, nl, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: City sights and Retiro
rank_in_category: 2 of 17 (Bike & Segway Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-02
data_updated: 2026-10-08
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# Madrid: City Highlights Guided Vintage Bike Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Pedal a vintage bike past sights including the Royal Palace, Prado Museum and Alcalá Gate. The guided ride includes a bicycle, helmet and bottled water; Royal Palace of Madrid admission is excluded. 4.96 from 295 reviews at €29 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #2 of 17 in Bike & Segway Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover Madrid’s vibrant culture on a guided vintage bike tour! See iconic landmarks like the Royal Palace, Prado Museum, and Alcalá Gate, along with other remarkable sights. A unique way to experience the city!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Bizitour is ideally located just 150…
- 6 start times: between 10:00 and 17:00
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €10: ages 4 to 16

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €29 per person for the Vintage Bike Tour French option; other options up to €110
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 295 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Traventia Tours S.L
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: English, French, Dutch, Spanish
- Start times: 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02

## Reviews

4.96 from 295 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 293 of 295.

- 5 stars: 286 (97%)
- 4 stars: 7 (2%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers value the guides and relaxed pace; busy streets and crowds can make parts of the ride challenging.

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable guides who mix local history with stories and humour
- A broad city overview, with Retiro Park a frequent highlight
- An easy riding pace with time for questions and photos
- Attentive guidance that helps riders feel safe on city streets
- Useful recommendations for restaurants and places to explore afterwards

**Complaints:**
- Some find the route relaxed, while others find busy streets and crowds difficult to navigate

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-05-14 to 2026-09-11); last checked 2026-10-04.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Bike Tour French | €29 / person | Dutch, English, French, Spanish | Duration: 3 hours Vintage Bike |
| Vintage Bike Tour English | €29 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours Vintage Bike |
| Vintage Bike tour Spanish | €29 / person | Spanish | Duration: 3 hours Vintage Bike |
| Vintage Bike Tour Dutch | €29 / person | Dutch, English, French, Spanish | Duration: 3 hours No drinks or meal included Vintage Bike Child seat: Infants/young children up to 22 kg can go on a child seat mounted on the rear carrier. |
| Ebike Tour Dutch | €39 / person | Dutch, English, French, Spanish | Duration: 3 hours E-Bike Tour Madrid Ebike |
| Ebike tour in English | €39 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours Electric Bike |
| Ebike Tour Spanish | €39 / person | Spanish | Duration: 3 hours Electric Bike |
| Ebike Tour French | €39 / person | French | Duration: 3 hours Electric Bike |
| Vintage Bike + Tapas Dutch | €47 / person | Dutch, English, French, Spanish | Duration: 3 hours 3 tapas + 1 Drink |
| Vintage Bike + Tapas Spanish | €49 / person | Spanish | Duration: 3 hours 3 Tapas + 1 Drink Vintage Bike |
| Vintage Bike + Tapas French | €49 / person | French | Duration: 3 hours 3 Tapas + 1 Drink Vintage Bike |
| Vintage Bike + Tapas English | €49 / person | Dutch, English, French, Spanish | Duration: 3 hours 3 Tapas + 1 Drink Vintage Bike |
| EBike + Tapas Spanish | €59 / person | Dutch, English, French, Spanish | Duration: 3 hours 3 Tapas + 1 Drink Electric Bike |
| Ebike + Tapas Dutch | €59 / person | Dutch, English, French, Spanish | Duration: 3 hours 3 Tapas + 1 Drink Ebike |
| Ebike Tour + Tapas English | €59 / person | English | 3 Tapas + 1 Drink Electric Bike |
| Private Tour in Vintage bike | €110 / person (for 2+ people) | Dutch, English, French, Spanish | Duration: 3 hours Vinatge Bike |

## What's included

- Use of Bicycle
- Helmet
- Bottle of water

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Royal Palace of Madrid

## Itinerary

1. **Caixa Forum** (15m) - An old power plant that dates back to the year 1900 that supplied energy to the entire southern sector.
2. **Los Jeronimos** (10m) - San Jerónimo la Real church, a Gothic style church founded by the catholic kings and exteriors gardens of Prado Museum we will tell curiosities and historical facts.
3. **Parque del Retiro** (35m) - The oldest tree in Madrid, the history of the park and a trip through the lagoons and monuments of Retiro Park.
4. **Puerta de Alcala** (15m) - The "Puerta de Alcalá" is a neoclassic and triumphal arch, the first to be built after the fall of the Roman Empire.
5. **Gran Via** (pass by, no stop) - City's main street, with its characteristic vitality, you will see palaces, museums, shops, and banks.
6. **Puerta del Sol** (15m) - The most popular and busiest square in Madrid is "Puerta del Sol". We will visit the Carlos III statue, the Bear and the Madroño Tree, and share quirky stories about the city.
7. **Calle Mayor** (pass by, no stop) - An old street in Madrid and the beginning of the Austrian Madrid area, the old part of the city.
8. **Royal Palace of Madrid** (20m) - Beautiful Neo-Classical Palace built in the 18th century on the site of the old Alcázar fortress - the palace of the kings and queens of Spain.
9. **Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena** (15m) - Cathedral Santa María la Real de la Almudena is the Catholic Cathedral of Madrid, Spain
10. **Plaza de la Villa** (15m) - A very historic place in Madrid. Among Madrid's oldest buildings, full of history and curiosities, was also the city office.
11. **Mercado San Miguel** (10m) - Market building from 1915 but since 2009 a delicatessen market where you can get tapas of high quality also you will visit Sobrinos del Botin, world oldest restaurant.
12. **Plaza Mayor** (15m) - The main square of Madrid that dates back to 1576, with an Herrerian or Escurialesque style, is one of the most iconic sites in the city.
13. **Barrio de Las Letras** (10m) - The Literary Quarter owes its name to the literary activity carried out throughout the 16th and 17th centuries and the rivalry between Miguel de Cervantes and Lope de Vega.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02
- 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

Bizitour is ideally located just 150 meters from Plaza Mayor, a 5-minute walk from Puerta del Sol, and 200 meters from the Royal Palace.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJr-ykcXkoQg0R7FjAgIsS5Pc

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Bike & Segway Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #2 of 17** | €29 | 3h | 4.96 (295) | shared |
| [Madrid: 3 hour Guided Highlights Bike Tour with Optional Tapas](/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-3-hour-guided-highlights-bike-tour-with-optional-tapas/?format=md) | €29 | 3h | 4.95 (489) | shared |
| [Madrid Segway Private Tour in Retiro Park](/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-segway-private-tour-in-retiro-park/?format=md) | €35 | 1h | 4.92 (355) | private |
| [Explore Madrid by bike taking photos with Benja](/spain/madrid/tours/explore-madrid-by-bike-taking-photos-with-benja/?format=md) | €49 | 3h | 5.0 (70) | shared |

Ranked #2 of 17 in Bike & Segway Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €10 to €188, median €35; typical length 3h. 5 of 17 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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