Barcelona Half Day Bike Small Group Tour
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Barcelona Half Day Bike Small Group Tour
By Fat Tire Tours Barcelona
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Zip around Barcelona’s sights by bike—an energizing alternative to pounding the sidewalks or traveling by enclosed bus. This half-day bike tour uses easy-to-ride bikes, follows routes that avoid traffic, and features a local guide for the full lowdown on the sights and city’s culture. The gentle pace, a beach rest break, and child seats on request make it ideal for families and all fitness levels.
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Ages 0-99, max of 9 per group
Duration: 210–240 minutes
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- See Barcelona’s highlights by bike rather than by foot or enclosed bus
- A gentle pace makes the tour suitable for all fitness levels
- Equipment included: easy-to-ride bikes, rain ponchos (if neede), helmets and child seats (upon request)
- A choice of morning or afternoon start times allows flexibility
- Insurance
- Bicycle rental and guided tour
- Child-seats and helmets (on request)
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Entry/Admission - Barcelona Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar
- Entry/Admission - Parc de la Ciutadella
- Entry/Admission - Basílica de la Sagrada Familia
- Entry/Admission - Plaza de Toros Monumental de Barcelona
- Greet your guide and group in central Barcelona at your selected time and collect your easy-to-ride bike. Receive your cycling gear—helmets and child seats (upon request), and rain ponchos for wet weather are supplied—and get a safety briefing before setting off. Learn about Barcelona’s history on the route, and absorb the fresh air and city buzz as you cruise along bike paths, lanes, and quieter streets to sights such as La Sagrada Familia, Placa Sant Jaume, the Arc de Triomf, and Barcelona Cathedral. Enjoy the relaxed pace and short distances between the sights, and stop at key attractions to take photographs and hear their history from your guide. Your Barcelona bike tour finishes in central Barcelona.
- Start:
- Pl. de Sant Jaume, 4, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, SpainYour tour meets in the corner of Plaça Sant Jaume near the intersection of Carrer del Call and Carrer de Sant Honorat. Look for your tour guide with a Fat Tire Tours bike and shirt.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3993FTBB- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3993FTBB
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- Pl. de Sant Jaume, 4, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, SpainYour tour meets in the corner of Plaça Sant Jaume near the intersection of Carrer del Call and Carrer de Sant Honorat. Look for your tour guide with a Fat Tire Tours bike and shirt.
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- jenniferwX3030SI0 contributionsA Must-Do on Day OneThis is a must-do tour to get a lay of the land in Barcelona! I rode a peddle bike and my husband an e-bike. Our guide was very knowledgeable, spoke English well, attentive to keeping track of everyone (7 of us) and had great restaurant recommendations! Happy to have done our first day. Highly recommend this tour!!!Written October 10, 2024
- 845justiner0 contributionsBicycle tour focused on Gaudi architectureWe had such a lovely tour - saw many sights in Barcelona? Learned a lot about the history of the city & Gaudi. Being able to skip the line was a huge perk. Absolutely recommend this to anyone wanting an active view of the city.Written September 29, 2024
- Voyage5775630 contributionsWonderful Tour!We really enjoyed our tour! This was a great way to see Barcelona and learn more about Gaudi. Seeing the Sagrada Familia in the sunset lighting was a treat.Written September 29, 2024
- matthieusX2163TK0 contributionsGreat timeAbsolutely wonderful tour. Samuel was bursting with energy and kindness. We went to areas of the city we would never have visited otherwise. Thank you Samuel and fat bike tours.Written September 28, 2024
- johncO5284KT0 contributionsSamuel was a blast!My wife and I had an awesome time on our bike tour. Navigating our bikes through crowds was intimidating but we both quickly got the hang of it. The city really transforms at night! Samuel was truly an outstanding tour guide. He was very excited to talk about all the things he loves about the city, and did a great job of making us all feel like una familia!Written September 21, 2024
- lorirL5217HL0 contributionsFun and informative!Fun and informative! Alvaro was an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge about Gaudi and the Sagrada Familia. He gave us recommendations of places to see and restaurants to try. Riding bikes is always a fun way to see a city.Written September 17, 2024
- Z213QMkristinh0 contributionsFabulous!Wonderful tour with guide, Vaclav. Biking through the city is a great way to experience its breadth. Learned so much about Gaudi, his life and his art as well as so much more about barcelona’s history and modern life. Sagrada Familia is spectacular and with all of the crowds, we appreciated the skip the line guidance and tickets. Vaclav was an informative and engaging guide. A great afternoon. Highly recommend!Written September 11, 2024
- andyhF2879MT0 contributionsGaudi genius on Independence DayA little tricky on Catalonia Independence Day with the crowds but our guide was very patient and safe and we atill had a great time.Written September 11, 2024
- J2839OKandreae0 contributions5 stars for Sam and the Barcelona night bike tour!A night to remember, a bike ride so grand, Thanks to Sam and his stories as he showed us this land. Five stars we give, and then some more, For the best of nights on this Fat Tire Tour!Written September 8, 2024
- J2271LLchristinew0 contributionsFabulous E-bike TourFabulous tour weaving around the streets and Evie our tour guide was great and so knowledgeable about the history of BarcelonaWritten September 7, 2024
- B8735LVgregg0 contributionsYeah bike tourOur guide evil was spectacular could not have asked for a better guide super nice. And engaging It’s a must after a ton of walkingWritten September 5, 2024
- N5615FXlilyd0 contributionsInteresting and great-paced bike tour!Perfect way to tour the city. Our guide Vaclav was amazing, engaging & knowledgeable. We really enjoyed it. I would recommend a morning tour since it can get very hot and crowded in the city. Great experience!Written August 25, 2024
- I3035JFandreb0 contributionsBike tourSamuel is an amazing tour guide! We had an incredible night time tour. We say so many great spots and he was kind, knowledgeable, and fun. Would 100% recommend to anyoneWritten July 30, 2024
- amydY1376UD0 contributionsLoved our tour and tour guide!Kyra was amazing! We loved this tour and wished we had done it at the beginning of our trip as she provided us with so much information and so many places we still wanted to see and try. We would absolutely do this againWritten July 18, 2024
- taylam7250 contributionsExciting and interesting, would recommend.Awesome way to see the city. Samuel was an amazing guide and so personable we felt like he was a long time friend. His passion for history and little surprises along the tour were a highlight of our trip.Written July 12, 2024
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nicoleclaire95
11 contributions
Mar 2020
Our tour guide, Emi, made this experience so enjoyable! She was very knowledgeable about the History of Barcelona, she was very professional but also fun! We visited the places me and my partner wanted to see and had the time to take photographs as well as bathroom breaks. The bikes were easy to use and the tour guide also brings emergency tools just incase. The ride is mostly flat and safe to ride around on the roads. At the end you would stop for lunch (not included) by the beach and this gives you a chance to get to know everyone and compare experiences. Our tour guide, Emi, also shared with us her personal opinions on the best places to eat/go out/explore which were very useful. Highly recommended!
Written March 15, 2020
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katita848
2 contributions
Jan 2020
Rode the bike tour today--super fun & informative! Stephanie was an engaging presenter, knowledgable, & very friendly, welcoming & kind, incl. great with children who were present. (the 8-yr old boy LOVED it and was a champ on this tour btw.) Biking around was such a wonderful way to experience the city, I'm hooked! it was exciting to zip around and get a little exercise, learn about the bike lanes & traffic, while discovering the city for the first time. I want to rent a bike now during the rest of my stay, and Stephanie helped me w/ suggestions on places to go beyond. Ending with a group lunch on the beach allowed us all to chat & get to know each other more, talk about our travels & share stories, very rich experience! Highly recommended!
Written January 3, 2020
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HerbyJen
Bournemouth, UK32 contributions
Spent Monday afternoon on this tour with 'Stru' as the guide. Lovely guy, full of info and interesting facts! Learnt lots about Catalunya and their battles for independence. Took in alot of the city, the city is so big, could easily have been a whole day tour..... Bikes were easy to use, we had a small stop by the beach for lunch (dont advise the nachos, not good value), you dont get much time at each stop to take pics or mooch around which is a bit of a shame (you kind of have to do that yourself if you want to grab your camera), but the tour was fun and easy going. No big hills and safe, despite the Barcelona traffic, would recommend!
Written March 11, 2020
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etowndad
Evanston, IL18 contributions
Aug 2022
Great way to move around Barcelona, gain local insight and some historical perspective. Ona and Anna were the best and managed to keep our group in tow while moving around some of the most recognizable city landmarks. Highly recommend as Barcelona is very well set up for bike travel and the tour was not strenuous even in mid-day heat reaching over 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The tour included a lunch stop (you pay) at a beachfront pub style restaurant...a nice time to converse with the international assortment of our small group, and learn more about our very knowledgeable hosts. Ona and Anna both had recommendations for "not to miss" attractions as well. Highly recommend this very reasonably priced activity when in Barcelona, Look forward to enjoying one of the other Fat Tire Barcelona offerings next time!
Written August 22, 2022
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Delighted our guides Annah and Ona were able to share their local insights with you, and you had the chance for us show you the spectacular range of what Barcelona offers culturally. Many thanks for sharing. We always remind guests that our tour is a taken at a comfortable, relaxed pace, on very flat terrain with plenty of breaks etc. Warmest regard from Fat Tire Barcelona!
Written May 7, 2023
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Sophie F
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • Couples
We had the BEST time today with a friendly, funny and intelligent tour guide Ben. It did not feel like 4 hours, he made cycling round the city of Barcelona fun and informative giving us plenty of recommendations for the rest of the trip. Thank you for a fantastic start to our holiday! HIGHLY recommend!
Written July 23, 2021
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Steviefull
Kidderminster, UK2,040 contributions
Feb 2020
We always like to go on an organised tour of wherever we go for a holiday as it shows you all the main sites and with a good guide you get a great insight into the local culture and area.
A large group of us met outside Costa Coffee in the Gothic quarter where we were organised into two groups and sent to get our bikes, 10 minutes later we were kitted up and ready to go with tour guide Kassidy, there were about 20 in our group.
Around the Gothic area we were mainly pushing the bikes due to the volume of foot traffic, but we were soon on the road and taking in the sites. I won't mention every stop, but we took in maybe a dozen or so stops with our guide keeping us informed and always open to answer questions.
Towards the end of the tour we stopped off for lunch, ,the particular place didn't interest us that much so we popped round the corner for something different.
The tour in total took around four hours and flew by, if you can ride a bike you will be able to take the pace as it is very sedate with very few inclines and if you do lag behind the guides will wait.
We paid around £60.00 for the two of us, which while not cheap was still worth it, great equipment, interesting tour and an informative friendly guide.
A large group of us met outside Costa Coffee in the Gothic quarter where we were organised into two groups and sent to get our bikes, 10 minutes later we were kitted up and ready to go with tour guide Kassidy, there were about 20 in our group.
Around the Gothic area we were mainly pushing the bikes due to the volume of foot traffic, but we were soon on the road and taking in the sites. I won't mention every stop, but we took in maybe a dozen or so stops with our guide keeping us informed and always open to answer questions.
Towards the end of the tour we stopped off for lunch, ,the particular place didn't interest us that much so we popped round the corner for something different.
The tour in total took around four hours and flew by, if you can ride a bike you will be able to take the pace as it is very sedate with very few inclines and if you do lag behind the guides will wait.
We paid around £60.00 for the two of us, which while not cheap was still worth it, great equipment, interesting tour and an informative friendly guide.
Written March 31, 2020
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Pojok Traveller
Jakarta, Indonesia355 contributions
The company is serious about their clients.
We were handled well and the tour went on even though the weather was not sunny bright at 11:00am (luckily, the rain stopped during our 3.5 hours trip).
The bike tour is super fun: we see major barcelona sites, we understand their history, and get some cool pictures!
Our tour leader, Mikhail, is a great man! He knows the way, he understands the city, and he gives advices for us as a tourist.
If you happen in Barcelona as a tourist like we do, book this super cool bike tour!! A super fun to leisurely enjoy the city, only bike can do 🙂
We were handled well and the tour went on even though the weather was not sunny bright at 11:00am (luckily, the rain stopped during our 3.5 hours trip).
The bike tour is super fun: we see major barcelona sites, we understand their history, and get some cool pictures!
Our tour leader, Mikhail, is a great man! He knows the way, he understands the city, and he gives advices for us as a tourist.
If you happen in Barcelona as a tourist like we do, book this super cool bike tour!! A super fun to leisurely enjoy the city, only bike can do 🙂
Written January 10, 2020
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The Buffy Chicken
Dallas, TX303 contributions
Stru made the tour enjoyable, interesting, and very informative. Biking 🚴♀️ gave us access to a quick overview of city highlights including Sagrada Familia, Olympic port,🛥Bull fighting museum, Las Cascasdas, ate tapas 🍺🍴beach front 🏝and saw a few other locations. What a great way to spend a beautiful afternoon! Thanks Stru 😎
Written March 8, 2020
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H J Seymour
4 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Our tour was lead by Sofia, who was a wonderful guide, who was highly informative, and who also made our party feel safe and looked after on the roads.
Our party did he morning tour, leaving at 10:00am. This meant that it wasn't too busy and wasn't too hot when we began. The more comfortable and familiar you are cycling, the better, as this tour does eventually go through some busy areas of the city - even with the cycle lanes, the traffic and pedestrians can get hectic towards the middle of the day. However, this tour does take family groups, and will tend to group people of similar abilities, so nobody need fear they'll be left behind.
Throughout the tour, there are numerous opportunities to walk around certain sites and get photos, particularly Parc de la Cituadela and Basilica de la Sagrada Familia.
The tour is informative about the history of the region, its art, architecture, politics and culture in general.
If you can, I would suggest booking this early in your visit, as it's an excellent way to quickly see the sights and get a feel for which areas you'd like to revisit in even more depth in your own time, be that the museums, temples, restaurants or beaches. Sofia was even kind enough to share a list of recommendations for sights and food (including veggie options, which suited our party), as well as pointing places out as we cycled across the beautiful city.
Our party did he morning tour, leaving at 10:00am. This meant that it wasn't too busy and wasn't too hot when we began. The more comfortable and familiar you are cycling, the better, as this tour does eventually go through some busy areas of the city - even with the cycle lanes, the traffic and pedestrians can get hectic towards the middle of the day. However, this tour does take family groups, and will tend to group people of similar abilities, so nobody need fear they'll be left behind.
Throughout the tour, there are numerous opportunities to walk around certain sites and get photos, particularly Parc de la Cituadela and Basilica de la Sagrada Familia.
The tour is informative about the history of the region, its art, architecture, politics and culture in general.
If you can, I would suggest booking this early in your visit, as it's an excellent way to quickly see the sights and get a feel for which areas you'd like to revisit in even more depth in your own time, be that the museums, temples, restaurants or beaches. Sofia was even kind enough to share a list of recommendations for sights and food (including veggie options, which suited our party), as well as pointing places out as we cycled across the beautiful city.
Written July 17, 2024
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Brad
Los Angeles, CA3 contributions
Jan 2020
I was there in Barcelona with my kids -- 4th time to the city, but decided to do a bike tour. Our guide, Elena, was FANTASTIC! She had a ton of energy, was very knowledgeable, and told us a lot about the city that I had never known. Highly recommended to everyone, first time there or 4th time!
Written January 6, 2020
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What is the difference between the Barcelona tour and the small group tour?
Written August 25, 2021
I am looking at booking an 11.00am tour on a Saturday but have tickets for a Barcelona game at 4.00p.m. allowing for finish time and getting to the ground will i have enough time?
Written January 28, 2020
Agree it’s possible but does depend on how long the lunch goes. Maybe if you let the tour guide know he will move the group along. I believe we were back at the original meeting point by 3:30pm.
Written February 14, 2020
Hola! Do the bikes accommodate a water bottle and is water provided?
Written January 26, 2020
Water bottles were available for purchase, but not provided free. There was a rack on the back of the bike with straps to hold water bottles.
Written January 27, 2020
they typically operate year round BUT whatever you do be super vigilant about guarding your belongings, NEVER leave anything in an unguarded vehicle... pick pockets and thieves are extremely prevalent in and around Barcelona and are unbelievably brazen and will strike at any time !!
Written January 13, 2020
Cual es el horario de salida . Hay salidas por la tarde
Gracias
Written September 25, 2019
Would the 11:00 am Sunday tour include a stop at the Cathedral around Noon, the time of the Sardana dance?
Written September 16, 2019
I agree with the first answer...no dancing on our tour but again not a Sunday...?
Written September 17, 2019
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