BEST OF · MADRID CYCLING TOURS
The 15 best madrid cycling tours you can book right now, with what each one costs, how far you actually pedal and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Ride through Madrid with guides such as Abdul, Angie, James, or Javi, stopping at Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, La Latina, and more. You’ll receive a bike, helmet, and water, with a short safety briefing before riding city streets. The tour suits confident cyclists age 13 and older.
“Great way to have a look around Madrid. James our guide was friendly and informative. Would recommend!”
Ride about nine miles through Retiro Park, central Madrid, La Latina, and Lavapiés with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide. You’ll see the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol area, Atocha, and more, with bikes, helmets, baskets, and a 20 to 30-minute market break included. E-bikes may be available for an added fee.
“fun experience. you can upgrade to e bike on site with a fee.”
Ride a good-quality vintage bicycle through central Madrid with a local guide such as Rudy, Rodolf, or Manuel. In three hours, you’ll visit Puerta del Sol, the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, the Prado area, Retiro Park, Alcalá Gate, and Gran Vía, with frequent photo stops. E-bikes, helmets, gloves, storage, and private groups are available.
“One best bike tours in Madrid , Rodolf was an amazing ,very informative guide. Highly recommend if you are visiting Madrid .”
Ride about 7.5 miles through central Madrid with a guide such as Gabriel, Juan Fe, David, or Irene. You’ll visit Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Mercado de San Miguel, Retiro Park, and Puerta del Sol. Choose a standard bike or e-bike, then add tapas afterward for a sociable finish.
“This bike tour was the perfect way to see a large area of Madrid when we first arrived to the city, it allowed us to know where we wanted to spend more time during the rest of our visit. Our tour guide Pedro was extremely informative, we learned so much and we weren't even on the tour for the education, just for the site seeing! But it was so enjoyable! The ride is leisurely, not physically demanding except on a few uphill spots. You do have to navigate through large crowds of people, which is not the easiest to do. Highly encourage taking this tour!”
Ride through Madrid with a guide such as Kaspar, Alex, or Sebastian, stopping at Debod Temple, the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Retiro Park, Salamanca, Chueca, and Malasaña. The 3-hour route covers about 15 kilometers, uses quiet streets when possible, and includes a multigear bike, helmet, and digital photo album. An e-bike costs €10 extra.
“We really loved our tour with Alex. It was our first afternoon in Madrid and Alex was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable and he showed us many beautiful sights. Our bikes were great too! Everyone on the tour loved the experience! We would definitely do this tour again!”
Ride through Madrid’s best-known sights in about three hours with Bizitour. Guides such as Manuel, Rudi, and Carlos lead small groups of up to 15 past Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol, the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and the Literary Quarter. Bikes, helmets, and water are included. An e-bike upgrade helps with Madrid’s hills and busy streets.
“Bike tour was awesome! Manuel was great and informative. Took us to all the great spots. Would highly recommend this tour! We had our two kids with us(10&12). They enjoyed it as well.”
Ride an electric bike from Plaza San Miguel through Madrid’s old center, past San Miguel Market, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Campo del Moro, and the Manzanares River. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide handles the route and city history. Guides such as Jacob, Oscar, Andrea, and Javier are praised for clear commentary and careful riding.
“Lovely trip, fantastic and informative host Gloria. Probably lucky to get a small group but would recommend nonetheless.”
Ride through central Madrid with a local guide on a regular or electric bike. Over 2.5 hours, visit Plaza Mayor, the Prado, El Retiro, Puerta de Alcalá, Cibeles, Plaza de España, and the Royal Palace. Guides such as David and Pablo add lively stories, while e-bikes help with Madrid’s hills.
“David is a fantastic guide.. he kept the tour was informative and very entertaining.”
Ride through Madrid with an English-speaking guide on a small-group e-bike tour lasting about three hours and 15 minutes. You’ll visit the Royal Palace, La Latina, Barrio de las Letras, Paseo del Prado, Retiro Park, Malasaña, and Templo de Debod. Guides such as Sergio, Álvaro, Remy, Casper, and Gabriel lead routes for up to 10 people.
“Great tour, excellent guide, amazing details given on the history of Madrid..bikes were fab as well.”
Ride a light electric bike through Madrid with a private English-speaking guide. In three hours, you visit Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Retiro Park, Atocha, Madrid Río, Casa de Campo, and more. Guides such as Agustin, Laura, and Matej are noted for clear stories, careful riding, and useful city tips.
“It was very good way to see the highlights of Madrid. The guide was excellent, friendly and knowledgeable. The bikes were in good shape and worked well.”
Cover Madrid’s main sights and green spaces in three hours on an electric bike, with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Ride through Retiro, Madrid Río, Casa de Campo, Plaza Mayor, and the Royal Palace area. Guides such as Agustin, Laura, Mateo, and Álvaro have led past outings, but guide assignment can vary.
“We really enjoyed Matthew’s presentations and his amazing knowledge of Madrid. We saw areas not otherwise covered by other tours and would absolutely recommend this to our friends and family visiting Madrid.”
Spend about 3.5 hours with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide on a private e-bike tour of central Madrid. José, Paula, and other guides lead you past Plaza Mayor, the Prado, Retiro Park, the Royal Palace, and Temple of Debod, with time for stories, photos, and local tips.
“A perfect way to see a lot of the city in a short time. the bikes were very comfortable. The guide very friendly and knowledgeable.”
Ride an electric bike through central Madrid with a guide such as Oscar, Jacob, Marcos, or Andrea. Expect Plaza Mayor, San Miguel Market, the Royal Palace area, Teatro Real, royal gardens, the Manzanares River, and Temple of Debod. The pedal-assist bikes make Madrid’s hills easier, but you still need basic city-cycling confidence.
“Jacob is an amazing guide. He’s very knowledgeable & spoke in English & Spanish to accommodate everyone on our tour. My family learned so much about Madrid (past & present) in a very efficient manner. We loved biking to the major sites & learning about each place. There was time for pictures at each stop and a stop for water & restroom break. Jacob gave us wonderful food & wine recommendations after the tour as well. This is a great way to experience monumental sites of Madrid. Book this tour!”
Start near Puerta del Sol and ride Madrid’s historic center with an English-speaking guide. In three hours, you’ll see Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Retiro Park, Debod Temple, and lesser-known corners. Standard bikes are included, with e-bikes available as an option for Madrid’s hills and longer stretches.
“We really had a great time exploring Madrid by bike ,great tour, Madrid is a really good city for bike riding ,and you discover so much ,so quickly. Highly recommend doing this tour.”
You’ll pedal from near Plaza Mayor to Casa de Campo with an English or Spanish guide such as David, Andrea, or Nicolas. Expect royal landmarks, the Manzanares River, seven bridges, Civil War trenches, Serpents Bridge, Madrid’s lake and beach, plus a hilltop skyline view. The e-bike makes the steep sections manageable, but some city-street riding requires confidence on a bike.
“Loved getting out of the city and being able to ride different trails. Great chat and a very cool afternoon”
