The 13 Cycling Tours in Madrid That Earn Their Price

1.Madrid Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,731 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33Our pick

Ride through Madrid with a local English-speaking guide such as Angie, James, Abdul, or Javi. This three-hour route links Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, La Latina, and the Barrio de Las Letras. Bikes, helmets, and water are included, with electric-assist bikes available on some departures.

“Angie was a fantastic guide - very informative, very caring (helping us to fit the provided ponchos in the light rain), safety conscious and delightful. We loved the tour!”

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2.Best of Madrid: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour in Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,417 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Ride about 9 miles through Madrid with a Spanish or English-speaking guide, taking in Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor, La Latina, Lavapiés, and the Royal Palace. Expect a small-group feel, city traffic, a 20-minute break, and the option to upgrade to an e-bike for hills.

“Fantastic 3 hour cycle tour around some beautiful parts of old Madrid. Our tour leader was James, who was knowledgeable, entertaining and was considerate of everyone's pace within our group of 12.”

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3.Highlights Guided Vintage Bike Tour and Tapas Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 962 reviews · from $32

Ride a comfortable vintage bicycle through Madrid with guides such as Manuel and Rudy, stopping at the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Prado, Retiro Park, and Gran Vía. The three-hour route covers about 12 kilometers at an easy pace, with an electric bike option, helmets, lockers, and restaurant tips included.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our bike tour with Bizi Tour in the iconic heart of Madrid was nothing short of extraordinary, all thanks to the incredible Manuel! From the moment we began our journey, Manuel's passion and knowledge shone brightly, turning every sight into a vivid story of Madrid's rich culture and history. His enthusiasm was infectious, making each iconic stop—whether it was the majestic Royal Palace or the bustling Puerta de Alcalá —come to life with fascinating tales and little-known facts. Manuel's charisma and expertise made navigating the bustling streets both fun and enlightening, ensuring we absorbed the essence of this beautiful city. He ensured our safety and comfort throughout, while ...”

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4.3 hour Guided Highlights Bike Tour with Optional Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 443 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $35

Cover about 7.5 miles of central Madrid by standard bike or e-bike, with stops at Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Retiro Park, and Puerta del Sol. Guides such as Gabriel, Juan Fe, David, and Irene bring the city’s stories to life. Optional tapas and a drink make a pleasant finish.

“Great way to get an overview of Madrid. Gabriel our guide was knowledgeable and made learning about Madrid fun. E-bikes were easy to learn. Optional tapas after were great and added bonus.”

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5.Madrid City Guided Bike/E-Bike Tour for Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 308 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Ride Madrid’s major sights with an English-speaking guide such as Kaspar, Alex, or Remi. This 3-hour route covers Debod Temple, the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Retiro Park, Chueca, and Malasaña. Choose a regular bike or add a pedal-assist e-bike for €10.

“Very nice tour and amazing tourguide. We Saw a lot of sights and made a little tour through the Retiro Park. I definitely recommend the tour!”

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6.City Highlights Guided Vintage Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Ride through central Madrid for about three hours with guides such as Manuel and Rudi, stopping at Retiro Park, the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and more. Bikes, helmets, and water are included. Choose an e-bike if Madrid’s hills and busy streets sound like hard work.

“What a great way to start our time in Madrid. We got to see all the key sights and get the lay of the land. It was a Sunday morning so the streets were nice and quiet when we started, which was a lovely treat. By the end the streets were busy, but our guide, Manuel (who was fabulous!) did a good job keeping us off the busy streets as much as possible. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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7.3-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Electric Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Ride through central Madrid on a pedal-assist electric bike with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. The route links Plaza Mayor, San Miguel Market, the Royal Palace quarter, Manzanares River, and Templo de Debod. Guides such as Jacob, Oscar, Javier, and Gloria add history, humor, and local context.

“It was a wonderful way to see lots of the city and to get the lay of the land. Abdul was a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable.”

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8.Madrid E-Bike Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Ride through Madrid with an English-speaking guide such as Sergio, Alvaro, Remy, or Casper. This 3-hour-15-minute e-bike tour covers royal landmarks, old neighborhoods, Paseo del Prado, Retiro Park, Malasaña, and Temple of Debod. Groups are capped at 10, with bikes, helmets, and a tour photo included.

“Our family of five enjoyed this tour so much! Remy took us on a 15km tour around Madrid, viewing amazing sights including the palace, Plaza Mayor, the famous mercado, Temple De Bod, Retiro Park, and much more. He shared history and fun stories along the way. Our the teenagers enjoyed this tour just as much as we did. This is well worth it and I would highly recommend riding with Remy if you have the chance.”

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9.Madrid Electric Bike Private Tour: Highlights & Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $227

Ride a light electric bike through Madrid with guides such as Agustin, Laura, or Matej. In three hours, you’ll see Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Retiro, Atocha, Madrid Río, and Casa de Campo, with water included and stops for photos and history.

“Augustine was a terrific and very knowledgeable bike tour guide. He presented the history of the city in a fun and engaging way. The route he planned was safe for the kids in our group and kept us off major roads as much as possible. He took photos of our group at various locations along the way and we got off the bikes to walk around a few of the sites. The e-bikes were easy to use and a fun way to see the city. Our group really enjoyed the e-bike tour and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an adventure in Madrid.”

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10.City Bike Rental with Phone Holder and Self Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $17

Pick up a city bike at Trixi near Puerta del Sol and explore Madrid on your own schedule. You get a helmet, lock, phone holder, map, and local route advice. Adult, child, and electric bikes are available, with child seats costing €5 extra.

“Great bikes. Easy online booking. Great price. Easy and fast and seemless service. Easy to find. Would definitely rent from them again!”

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11.Bike Rental Madrid (full day)– Discover the city your way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $24

Pick up a city, electric, mountain, or touring bike at Rent & Roll Madrid near the Prado and Retiro Park. You choose the route and pace, with a helmet, lock, lights, rain poncho, basket, phone holder, maps, and staff support included. Return the bike to the same meeting point.

“Fuimos de visita unos días por Madrid, y me parece la mejor experiencia que se podría haber hecho. Recorrer Madrid en bici es increíble. Más allá de todo esto, la experiencia de alquilar bicicletas en Viator ha sido inmejorable. El trato del personal al recogerlas ha sido magnífico, personas muy atentas y serviciales. Bicicletas bien cuidadas y preparadas para marchar. Para mí, completamente recomendable y necesario pasar por aquí y recoger una bicicleta.”

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12.E-Bike Rental in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour to 1 day (approx.) · from $11Best value

Pick up an e-bike near Chueca and Malasaña, then set your own route through Madrid. Ride toward Retiro Park, Madrid Río, Casa de Campo, the Royal Palace, or Temple of Debod. Staff, including Mario, can suggest routes and restaurants.

“We had a fun couple of hours exploring Madrid by e- bike. A great way to see the sights and conquer some of the more challenging hills.”

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13.Electric Bike Rental with Phone Holder and Self Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $36

Pick up an electric bike near Puerta del Sol and spend up to eight hours exploring Madrid at your own pace. You get a helmet, lock, city map, and phone holder, plus route advice from Trixi Bike Tours Madrid. The experience is self-guided and limited to adults 18 and older.

“Very easy process and bikes were a fun way to see the city. The battery easily lasted all day. You should do it.”

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