Bike Tours in Madrid

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Madrid Bike tours as an Alternative Way To See Go Around The City

While walking around the city of Madrid, did you notice a group of tourists in a bike tour?  Biking in Madrid has become one of the popular means to go around the city may it be for a day or a week. Aside from enjoying the different tourists sights, you are also exercising those leg muscles of yours the healthy way.

Getting Information about Madrid Bike Tours

First, you can visit Madrid Tourist Center and look for leaflets about it. You can also ask the tourist information people for more details.

Second, you can check online for groups that organize bike tours in Madrid. These groups organize guided excursions in and around the city of Madrid and even around Spain. If you only prefer to rent bikes, it can be rented inclusive of a map, the biking accessories you need such as lock, helmet and panniers. They would also provide information on how to ride by the city and places to visit.

What to Expect from Guided Bike Tours

A guided bike tour in Madrid would take you to historic and monumental Madrid. Usually, the tour would bring you to the “Madrid de los Austrias”, the Templo de Debod or the Egyptian temple with wonderful views of the forests around Madrid. Afterwards, the tour would visit the Royal Palace, the gardens of Plaza de Oriente and the Opera of Madrid.

The Almudena or a cathedral in Madrid is also a popular tourist spot for bikers. Then, the tour goes around the Botanic Garden, the Retiro Park and the Cibeles Square.

Going Around Madrid Alone with Your Bike

There are also bike rental shops scattered around Madrid. They cater to tourists who prefer to bike and find their way alone. Some of these shops are located around Retiro Park, which makes it more convenient. The rental of bikes costs around 4 euros per hour or 22 euros for one day. There is also a bike demonstration at the Cibeles Fountain at 12 PM. What is interesting is that the demonstrators are nudists.

There are so many places to see in Madrid. Your stay will become more memorable if you did a bike tour may it be guided or alone. Madrid bike tour is relaxed, comfortable and stays away from the typical touristic spots.