Barcelona Trip Overview
Enjoy this bike tour of Barcelona, which will take you on a journey through time and introduce you the following (and many more): Old Town, Raval neighbourhood, Passeig de Gràcia and the Modernism, Vila Olímpica, Barceloneta, Arch of Triumph, The Port Vell & The Sagrada Familia. You can have a say in the structure of the itinerary.
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* Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
* Starts: Barcelona, Spain
* Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain
Enjoy this bike tour of Barcelona, which will take you on a journey through time and introduce you the following (and many more): Old Town, Raval neighbourhood, Passeig de Gràcia and the Modernism, Vila Olímpica, Barceloneta, Arch of Triumph, The Port Vell & The Sagrada Familia. You can have a say in the structure of the itinerary.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Placa Reial, 08002 Barcelona Spain
Meet your guide on Plaça Reial, in the middle of tha square, at the fountain. Get ready to experience the city in a different way. Thanks to the bikes, you will be able to reach places that cars or busses can’t access. Because our routes follow bike lanes and avoid traffic where possible, your group will enjoy a sense of security and we encourage travelers of all ages to join.
Our expert guide will lead your group through the network of cycle paths that extends into every nook and cranny of the city, allowing you to visit the hidden corners only known by locals. Along the way, you will make several stops to hear fascinating stories from our guide, who will explain each site and what happened there. Don’t forget to bring a camera and capture memories of this spectacular day in Barcelona!
Stop At: Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), Mediterranean Seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona Spain
You will start the tour in the Gothic Quarter, which is the oldest part of the city, dating back 2000 years. The distric has many streets, so small, that most of them are closed to traffic. In Ciutat Vella, where the history of Barcelona first started, you will experience a harmonious mix of modernity with Roman and medieval imprints. You will learn about the Catalan traditions and Barcelona’s origins, while exploring the enchanting corners, picturesque squares and the narrow alleys of the Gothic quarter.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: L’Eixample District, La Exaimple — Center City, 08011 Barcelona Spain
After checking out the neighborhood’s most important highlights, we will set our focus on Modernism, crossing the Eixample district and marveling at its iconic Modernist architecture. L’Eixample was designed by Ildefons Cerdà after 1895 , to expand the city. (The word “Eixample” actually means “expansion” in Catalan).
Crossing the streets of this elegant neighborhood, you will remark that Cerdà’s idea of urban planning was revolutionary and utopian.
This was Barcelona´s 19th-century answer to the overcrowding of the medieval city and Gaudi´s favorite neighborhood to work in. In Eixample, you will pass by some of his most spectacular works, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Casa Batlló and Casa Milà.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona Spain
The avenue is home to the most remarkable façades of modernist buildings, including Gaudi’s La Pedrera, Casa Batlló and Domènech’s Casa Lleó – Morera or Casa Ametller. While passing by, get amazed by these beautiful houses, that will color in your day.
Pass By: Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, Carrer de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona Spain
Of course, we will also take you to the breathtaking Sagrada Familia. Gaudi’s masterpiece is considered as the most emblematic landmark of Barcelona. We will make a stop so you can enjoy and marvel the various fascinating details on the façade of this divine work of art.
Stop At: Rambla de Raval Plaça dels Àngels, Barcelona Spain
When you will enter the Raval, the former red light district of the city, your private guide will explain its colorful history and point out some of its most emblematic landmarks.
For centuries now, this part of Barcelona has been home to many nightclubs, cabarets and taverns. Raval is known as the place where sailors would often go to have fun after reaching the local port.
Today, the neigborhood, is a youthfull and sparkling place full of life and movement. Home to skaters and youngsters, boutiques, bars and restaurants.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Playa de La Barceloneta, Paseo Maritimo Barceloneta, 14, 08003 Barcelona Spain
This bike tour will end at the Barceloneta beach, where the historical district meets the Mediterranean Sea. This was once a fisherman’s neighborhood and still preserves that small-town essence today. Here, you will find lovely chiringuitos (beach bars), authentic Spanish seafood restaurants and colorful buildings with a great local feel.
you will have the chance to marvel at amazing views over the Mediterranean. Take a moment to enjoy the fresh breeze as you peddle along the beautiful seafront promenade.
Duration: 1 hour
