This 2h bike tour entirely designed for families traveling with teens and kids, is fun, safe, educational and will give you a good introduction to Barcelona, our culture and history.
We will start by the gothic quarter witnessing the richness of our city from Roman times to when the city was considered a super power in the Mediterranean.
Then we'll cross the vibrant neighborhood ''el born'' known for the numerous designer shops and its chic-boheme atmosphere
We'll pedal through parks, stop by the triumphal arch and the monumental waterfall (in the citadel garden).
Finally we'll head to the sea, enjoy an easy ride by the beach and get back to old town surrounding the old harbor.
We ride on flat roads, bike lanes and pedestrian areas so everybody feel safe and can truly enjoy the biking experience.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional guide
✔ Helmets
✔ Bicycle use
✖ Ebikes upon request (+17€/pax)
Departure & Return
Departure:
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We meet in the gothic quarter, Plaça George Orwell by the kids playground.
10mn walking distance from metro stop LICEU (L3, green line) and JAUME I (L4, yellow line)
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Placa George Orwell
Get introduced to your guide
Get a bike, helmet and ready to start the tour
Duration: 5 minutes
2
Placa Sant Miquel
Monument from Antoni Llena hommage to Castellers
Duration: 5 minutes
3
Placa de Sant Jaume
Stop by the Government of Catalunya and City Hall to learn about our society, culture and economy.
Here used to stand the roman forum.
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Barrio Gotico (Barri Gotic)
Plaza Sant Just and gothic arquitecture
Roman wall
Narrow streets
Medieval buildings
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
Observe and learn about the Finest Catalan gothic church in town made in the 1300´s.
Duration: 5 minutes
6
El Born / La Ribera
Explore the Narrow streets, Medieval constructions, Trendy boutiques, Nice tapas restaurants and bars.
Duration: 20 minutes
7
Stroll around the centre and stop to contemplate the remains of the neighbourhood demolished at the order of Spain’s King Felipe V.
Duration: 5 minutes
8
Arc de Triomf
Stop by the arch for great pictures and learn about the History of medieval walls. See the entrance of 1888 world expo.
Duration: 5 minutes
9
Parc de la Ciutadella
Ride around the park to see the Ancient citadel
(Parlament of Catalonia today),Zoo, 1888 world expo,
Monumental waterfall
Duration: 15 minutes
10
Port Olimpic
Stop by the olimpic habor to observe the impact of 1992 summer Olympic Games.
Get great pictures of the Villa olimpica Beach
Duration: 5 minutes
11
We will ride along Barceloneta Beaches to reach the W hotel for the best views of the city.
Duration: 15 minutes
12
Port Vell (Old Port)
Small boats, Fancy yachts, Restaurants, Museum of History of Catalonia
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Available only upon request : Tag along bike, tandem, baby chair, ebikes
• We can customize the tour ( go to sagrada familia for exemple, Gaudi's houses etc)
