Half-Day Barcelona Off the Beaten Track Bike Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, Placa Santa Maria 1, 08003 Barcelona Spain

On most tours we pass by this sensational Gothic masterpiece and admire the rose-window façade, before exploring the rest of El Born.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: El Born, La Ribera, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona Spain

We love to show travellers the hidden back streets of the Born district, full of secrets, boutiques, artisan shops and cosy cafes.... the central 'square' used to be a medieval jousting ground!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Parc de la Ciutadella, Passeig de Picasso, 21, 08003 Barcelona Spain

This gorgeous park is named after the citadel that once sat here. We explore its many points of interest, including a fountain partially-designed by Gaudi, and get some oxygen in our lungs.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Torre Agbar, Pl. de les Glories, 08018 Barcelona Spain

This phallic-shaped wonder is one of the most iconic buildings in Barcelona. We marvel at its multi-hued exterior and discuss the modernisation of the city.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mercat dels Encants de Barcelona, Carrer de los Castillejos, 158 Avinguda Meridiana,73, 08013 Barcelona Spain

We often stop off at this charming old flea market and shop for kitsch souvenirs, or stop for a snack. The entire area has been revitalised in recent years.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: El Poblenou, Barcelona Spain

This former industrial district is full of treasures, such as modern parks, neoclassical cemeteries, street art, superblocks, and dazzling new architectural projects. Its quieter than the centre and ideal for cycling around.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Port Olimpic, Port Olimpic, Barcelona, Catalonia

Built for the 1992 Olympic Games this shining white marina transformed Barcelona's coast and is full of bars, clubs and modern sculptures... like Frank Gehry's golden fish.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Playa de La Barceloneta, Paseo Maritimo Barceloneta, 14, 08003 Barcelona Spain

No cycle ride in Barcelona is complete without a ride along the beach. We normally reserve this route for the way home, enjoying the sun on our faces and the carnival atmosphere of this crazy playa.

Duration: 30 minutes