Discover the heart of Madrid on a bike tour of Retiro Park, and visit the monuments of Spain’s most famous figures. Bike through the Literary Quarter, see the façade of the Prado Museum, and more.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Spanish, English

Highlights

Marvel at the ponds, statues and water features of Retiro Park
Admire the façade of the Prado Museum
Discover the Literary Quarter

Full description

Escape the busy city streets of Madrid and enjoy a 2-hour bike tour of Retiro Park. Discover the green oasis of the city at the heart of its arts and museum district. Cycle through a green oasis in the heart of the city, and glide gracefully across the "Barrio de las Letras" (Literary Quarter). Learn more about some of Spain’s major literary figures, such as Cervantes and Lope de Vega. Continue to the Prado Museum via Calle de las Huertas. Admire the façade of this temple of Spanish art and pass through the Prado promenade, where you'll discover the art triangle. See one of the most beautiful churches in Madrid as you pass the San Jerónimo el Real Church. Once inside the park, discover a lovely pond, a crystal palace, and a monument to the “Fallen Angel”, one of the only sculptures of the Devil in Spain. As you depart the park, pass through the largest street in Madrid and see sights such as the Alcala Gate, Cibeles Palace and Puerta del Sol in the true heart of the city.

Includes

Bike
Helmet (not mandatory)
City map
English/Spanish bilingual guide
Raincoats
Baskets
Locks

Hotel pick-up or drop off

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

Meet at the local partner’s office.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen

Not allowed

Pets
Oversize luggage
Smoking
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

Please check availability for larger groups.
Please wear comfortable shoes.
Please note that the duration time is an approximation. Tours may be slightly longer or shorter than stated.
Languages other than English and Spanish are available upon request.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 6 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.5/5

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Enjoyable tour. Retiro Park was closed due to wind damage so we toured a number of parks instead. The Get Your Guide description said it was electric bikes but the provider said the tour was for regular bikes. We were going to be going with an electric bike city tour. Since we would not be able to keep up with them we had no choice than to pay 10€ each for electric bikes. This may have been a misunderstanding between GYG and the provider but it was unsatisfactory. The guide was excellent however.

June 20, 2022

Precious experience with an unbeatable guide (Agustín) and electric bicycles are the best invention for outdoor fun. Thanks for such a beautiful morning!

July 31, 2021

We liked a lot. It is a great activity to go cycling in Madrid and learn in a pleasant way thanks to the information and comments of our guide Kader.

January 7, 2020

Madrid: Retiro Park and Literary Quarter by Bike

Madrid: Retiro Park and Literary Quarter by Bike

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