Private Barcelona bicycle tour: 6 neighbourhoods + food

Name: Private Barcelona bicycle tour: 6 neighbourhoods + food
Brand: Tabl
SKU: LFZ0U3M
Price: 76.00 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

4 hours

Group

English

What you’ll do

A down-to-earth bike tour with an easygoing Irish-Brazilian lad who has lived in Spain for many years and loves introducing Barna to guests. We'll avoid the crowds and busy roads, taking you to unknown parts and uncovering fascinating stories, sites, and flavours, in 5 very different neighbourhoods. We'll cycle through medieval and modern Barcelona, and stop by a market to enjoy ham and cheese. Let's discover a 500-year-old medieval hospital and a street in the Raval neighbourhood which Gardel frequented back in the days. Enjoy beautiful views over the city, the 1992 Olympic Park, and an unknown and interesting quiet palm and cacti park, the second most important in Europe. We'll end the tour with a Spanish delicacy, a black rice dish cooked in squid ink and sangria or wine. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a casual rider, this tour is designed to be fun and informative, it is made for everyone.

Itinerary

We meet and collect our bicycles from the shop, and set off on our adventure through the Roman quarter, stopping by the old Roman square.

We head into the Born neighbourhood where we will cycle through its narrow medieval lanes and learn about its fascinating history. We drop off our bicycles and head into one of Barcelona's 47 markets, Santa Caterina, where we'll taste some of the star products of Spain, including 3 cheeses, 2 hams, and chorizo. Your guide is experienced in dry-curing hams, he will tell you all about it.

Delve into Barcelona's vibrant Raval district, once renowned for its thriving cotton industry and captivating cabarets. Discover the streets once frequented by renowned figures like Picasso and Gaudí, and immerse yourself in the neighborhood's rich history. Unveil the stories of the neighborhood's diverse population, from those who sought a better life to the artists who found inspiration in its streets. Explore the former Santa Creu medieval hospital, once Barcelona's sole hospital for five centuries, now transformed into a hub for knowledge and learning, housing the national library and academic institutes. Next, we will check out one of the world's main skateboarding hubs, opposite the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art.

Venture into Barcelona's Sant Antoni neighborhood, where the transition from the medieval era to modernism is evident in its well-planned streets and contemporary architecture. Discover the Sant Antoni market and the reduced-traffic street around it, a testament to the city's commitment to sustainable urban planning and its vision as a pedestrian and cyclist-friendly haven for the future.

Journey atop Montjuïc, a hill steeped in Barcelona's history, from its ancient quarry to its pivotal role in the 1929 Universal Exposition and the 1992 Olympic Games. Discover hidden viewpoints offering breathtaking panoramic vistas, and conclude your adventure in a tranquil oasis of exotic cacti and palm trees, a secret gem known only to a few. Convenient escalators will seamlessly transport you up the hill, making the ascent effortless and enjoyable.

We head back to the bike shop and drop off our bikes.

We take a 15-minute walk to the seaside neighborhood of Barceloneta where we will conclude our Bike and Bites adventure with a delicious paella paired with refreshing sangria.