Amazing experience! We loved riding in and around Casa de Camp (the park) and enjoyed our guide’s extensive knowledge of the area. Highly recommend.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Local Guide / Photographer
- Helmet
- City Bicycle
Excludes
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Insurance
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Departure Point: Centrally located bike premises within 3 minutes walk off the Plaza de España on the northwestern side. You can access the location via the Plaza de España metro stop, metro lines 10 and 3.
Return
- Departure Point: Centrally located bike premises within 3 minutes walk off the Plaza de España on the northwestern side. You can access the location via the Plaza de España metro stop, metro lines 10 and 3.
Itinerary
Begin your journey at Bravo Bike, Madrid’s original pioneer in cycle tourism since 1999. Conveniently located near major transit hubs, our welcoming shop is where you’ll meet your expert guide, receive a brief safety orientation, and get fitted with a top-quality, meticulously maintained bicycle or e-bike tailored to your comfort. Store your personal belongings securely in our shop, pack your essential items into your bike’s convenient handlebar bag, and get ready for a seamless adventure through Madrid’s magnificent green spaces. Starting in a calm, stress-free environment, you’ll roll out directly onto safe cycling routes, setting the perfect tone for an effortless and memorable ride!
Glide up to the breathtaking Palacio Real, Europe’s largest functioning royal palace and a true masterpiece of 18th-century architecture. As we pause outside this magnificent monument, you’ll take in sweeping views of the Sabatini Gardens and the grand Plaza de la Armería. Your expert local guide will bring centuries of Spanish monarchy to life, sharing fascinating legends, curious court secrets, and historical details that most visitors overlook. Enjoy a smooth, picture-perfect stop with plenty of time to capture stunning photos before we ride off onto peaceful park trails!
Cruise down toward Campo del Moro, the historic English-style royal gardens sprawling beneath the western facade of the Royal Palace. Famous for its lush forest paths, quiet fountains, and resident peacocks, this green oasis offers one of the most breathtaking, monumental postcard views in all of Madrid. Your expert local guide will share the curious story behind its unique name—dating back to the 12th-century siege—and reveal how this private royal retreat transformed into a tranquil public haven. Enjoy a peaceful ride along the park’s edge, pausing at prime vantage points to snap unforgettable photos of the palace towering above!
Glide across the iconic Puente de Segovia, the oldest surviving bridge in Madrid, commissioned by King Philip II in the 16th century. Spanning the Manzanares River, this impressive Renaissance stone bridge serves as a stunning gateway connecting the historic city center with the lush green corridors of Madrid Río. Your expert local guide will share the history behind its master architect, Juan de Herrera, and pass along curious local lore and stories from when the river was the beating heart of daily city life. Pause along dedicated cycling paths to admire panoramic views of the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral standing tall on the skyline behind you!
Ride into Casa de Campo, Madrid’s largest public park—over five times the size of New York’s Central Park. As we enter this sprawling natural sanctuary, you’ll trade urban energy for peaceful pine forests, open fields, and serene lakeside trails right along dedicated cycling paths. We’ll pause at the picturesque lake (El Lago) to enjoy spectacular views of the Madrid skyline framing the water. Your expert guide will share the fascinating history of this former royal hunting estate and point out historic landmarks scattered across its pine groves. Enjoy a refreshing, effortless cruise through nature, soaking in the best views of the city from a unique and tranquil insider perspective!
Glide along the Madrid Río parkways to Matadero Madrid, a striking early 20th-century industrial complex turned vibrant vanguard cultural center. Famous for its bold Neo-Mudéjar brick architecture, this former municipal slaughterhouse is now one of the city’s most creative and dynamic spaces. Your expert local guide will share the remarkable story of how this industrial heritage site was reinvented into a thriving hub for contemporary art, indie cinema, and urban culture. Enjoy a smooth ride through its vast open plazas and leafy surroundings, picking up top insider recommendations on current exhibitions, trendy riverside cafes, and local events to check out after your tour!
Cruise along the peaceful banks of the Manzanares River to the historic Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida. This charming neoclassical chapel is world-famous as the final resting place of Francisco de Goya and houses his spectacular, original ceiling frescoes—often referred to as Madrid’s own 'Sistine Chapel.' Your expert local guide will share the captivating history behind Goya’s masterpiece, pointing out fascinating artistic details and stories of how the painter immortalized the everyday people of 18th-century Madrid on these sacred walls. Enjoy a calm, refreshing stop in this idyllic riverside setting, taking in a rich dose of Spanish art and history completely away from the crowded city center!
Ride through Parque del Oeste to discover one of Madrid’s most surprising treasures: the Templo de Debod, an authentic 2nd-century BC Egyptian temple gifted to Spain in 1968. Perched on a hill overlooking the city, this ancient monument offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Royal Palace and the Casa de Campo. Your expert local guide will reveal the fascinating journey of how this ancient structure was transported stone by stone from the banks of the Nile and rebuilt in the heart of Madrid. Pause in the peaceful park surroundings to soak in one of the capital's finest viewpoints, capturing spectacular photos of ancient history set against Madrid’s vast green horizon!
End of the cycle tour at our premises.
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Reviews
We had a fantastic time on this park and river bike tour in Madrid and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city. The route was absolutely beautiful, taking us through peaceful parks and along the river with stunning scenery the entire way. It was such a refreshing way to see a different side of Madrid away from the busy streets, with plenty of green space, open views, and scenic stops along the way. Our guide, Remy, was truly outstanding. He was incredibly knowledgeable about Madrid, the parks, and the river area, sharing interesting history and local insights that made everything we saw even more meaningful. His professionalism was excellent from start to finish—well-organized, attentive to the group, and always making sure everyone felt comfortable and safe on the ride. Remy also had a great personality, with a friendly, relaxed style and a good sense of humor that made the tour even more enjoyable. He kept things engaging without ever feeling rushed, and you could tell he genuinely enjoys what he does. Overall, this was a highlight of our time in Madrid—beautiful scenery, a fun and easy ride, and a fantastic guide. We would absolutely do it again and highly recommend it to others!
We all had a beautiful morning riding with Casper. Our trip took us by the Royal Palace, Catherdral Almudena and the plaza by the palace first. Then we proceeded to the area west of the palace filled with parks and trails. All along the way Casper enriched us with the history of each area we stopped at. It was a wonderful 3 hour ride. So nice to get away to the more peaceful area right outside the city, riding around the parks especially Casa de Campo was gorgeous. We highly recommend this excursion. At the end we stopped for a wonderful glass of cider and snack at a local restaurant.
We booked a park tour ride. The owner of the business was the tour guide. My wife is not an experienced rider as was a little slower. The tour guide did not wait for her at a set of traffic lights. I waited for my wife to catch up. We were left behind and could not find the group. Eventually the tour guide found us. I told him that he should always count the number of riders in the group at each stop. His response was my wife was too slow. I could not believe his response. No apology and he was very arrogant. A lady also fell off her bike resulting in grazing to her arm. The tour guide did not appear to have a first aid kit. You would think this would be mandatory requirement. He offered her a bandage once we returned to the bike shop. I am an experienced bike rider and the level of care provided by this company is poor. I would not recommend this bike tour due to the poor safety standards.
We had a wonderful tour around all the parks in Madrid. Our tour guide Casper was kind, knowledgeable, engaging and overall a wonderful tour guide. I highly recommend the Park and River tour, you will see areas that you might not know existed! What a great way to see Madrid.
Loved this tour with my family, Kaspar was an amazing & knowledgeable guide. We got to see so much of beautiful Madrid, highly recommended!
Really good tour of the other side of Madrid with our guide Casper. Small personal tour with a very engaging and knowledgeable guide. We saw the parks, lakes, rivers and green spaces of Madrid that you would only really find if you stepped away from the busy central district, and we now understand the Madrid that the locals love so much.
Bundle up if it’s a chilly day. Remy was a fantastic guide. We really enjoyed his company and the tour around the city. 10/10 would recommend.
Alvaro is a top notch bike tour guide. Very tuned into the diverse needs and skill levels of a multi-age nine person family group. Very knowledgeable on safe bike routes as a Madrid native. Bikes and helmets were in good repair. Also excellent deep knowledge of relevant art, history, urban development, politics, etc. Overall top notch and highly recommended!! We liked it so much we did a second tour with Alvaro!!
We enjoyed our tour in the parks in the morning. The guide was very knowledgeable and spoke very good English. As Madrid is not flat we first went downhill to the river and on the way back we had to climb but it wasn't very difficult. However I would recommend e-bikes for the ones that are not used to this.
Excellent tour of the city sights with great commentary from a charismatic, funny and very knowledgeable guide. I especially loved the tour around Casa de Campo. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Madrid! Thanks Alvaro!
It was a fabulous tour with Sergio, who adapted the ride to meet the interests and abilities of the small group. We saw many beautiful and interesting sites across Madrid’s Parks and Riverways. Highly recommended!
I went with my two daughters (21&22). We all loved this tour. Our guide was an historian- so knowledgeable and interesting. We saw parts of Madrid that were new to us (I’ve been there 3x but always find new places!). It was the perfect mix of biking and stopping to hear cool things about the city. The tour lasted 3 hours.
Alvaro was an excellent guide. The pace was perfect and the bikes were very comfortable. Highly recommend the tour to see more than you would experience by walking.
Excellent tour that showed a different side of the beautiful city of Madrid. Casper was an awesome guide and very knowledgable about the city and parks. Highly recommend!
Highly recommend this bike tour in Madrid. Got to see the beautiful Casa de Campo. We got just the right amount of historical information plus a beautiful bike ride along the “river“ and through the beautiful expansive park. It’s a must do!!
Our guide Caspar was exemplary, we had a great time exploring around the pedestrianised centre before cycling along the river and through the West Park and around before he showed us a great spot for lunch. Highly recommend!
Can’t recommend highly enough, a great tour, amazing and friendly guide. Great knowledge, raincoats and ponchos provided, and little bike bags attached so you don’t need to take a rucksack. Caspar took lots of pictures and shared them freely along with his local knowledge on restaurants and museums. If you want a bike tour you HAVE to book through Bravo Bikes! Thank you so much.
Bravo Bike company is the real deal! Locals led and local insights at every turn. Tour was the perfect mix of historic info, hidden spots, crazy great city views and delicious local cafe break. A++
Casper and his amazing team created the best day of our trip in Madrid. Personalized, fun, and even got a taste of mountain biking while in the park. Truly a great experience from the minute you enter the door - you are greeted with spirit and love and then treated like gold on the tour. Oh yah -the bikes tour was TERRIFIC too! Loved every minute. Thanks Bravo Bikes!!
We have a lovely bike rike with Alvaro, the scenery was beautiful, we enjoyed our snack & cold drinks at the cafe spot by the lake, thoroughly enjoyed by all 5 of us, including our 7 year old who tired a bit going uphill on our way back, would highly recommend this bike tour.
The best bike tour I’ve have ever been on. We are a family of 5. Our 7 year old, had a kids Carbon light bike. She cruised alongside our guide, Anthony. It made the ride more comfortable and easy for her. The ebikes were also phenomenal. We were the only people on the tour. Anthony brought us through all the parks and playgrounds. He was local and very informative. He stopped when the children wanted to stop. We even had a complimentary coffee, drinks and doughnuts stop.
We booked the 3 hour park tour and luckily it was just the four of us on the tour. My youngest was a little hesitant on the bike at first but our guide, Alvaro, was amazing with him. Our guide (Alvaro) gave just the right amount of information so as not to bore the kids. All three kids and I loved the tour and would highly recommend using Brovobike anytime you are in Madrid.
Only 4 of us, so very personalized. We had a leisurely ride along the river with a great guide, lots of breaks, a snack and coffee, excellent quality bikes. Mostly flat ride. Very child friendly with playgrounds. Would not hesitate to book again.
Stay hydrated constantly and wear comfortable clothing and comfortable sneakers, sunglasses if possible, wear a visor.
wonderful park, for walks or picnics with or without children. the crystal palace and the boat ride are beautiful.
A walk that if you have time you must do it..the sun the birds is very beautiful. Ideal for lovers of camknata and cycling
Guide Alex is great and the ride is great. We opted for the one in the parks, I recommend it because it changes monuments.
A guide to advise you is Alex. For our tour of the parks with slideshow on the city, our guide Alex took the trouble to do everything in French as for a private tour and we took the time for a little pose at the lake to have a drink and tortilla. Very nice, small relief of the city to eliminate some calories taken the day before...
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