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Fat Tire Bike Tours' Morning Bike Tour
Barcelona
From Fat Tire Bike Tours Barcelona |
Tour Itinerary
Tour Description
Be prepared to have lots of fun! For the English-speaking visitor, there’s no better way to see the sights and learn the history of Barcelona that with Fat Tire Bike Tours. Our bike tours take you where the bus tours can’t go and you’ll see more in less time then with any walking tour. Our tour is not strenuous and is suitable for all ages and anyone who can ride a bike. Whether traveling alone or with friends, our bike tour is the perfect way to spend a half-day in Barcelona.
Our tours offer you the company of a knowledgeable and entertaining native English-speaking guide, the use of a comfortable and easy to ride bike, useful tips and advice about what to do and see while in Barcelona, a fun and informative outdoor experience, a chance to meet other travelers and simply the best day of your time in Barcelona.
We ride at a nice, relaxed pace, there aren’t any hills and we make stops every few hundred yards at points of interest to take photos and hear the fascinating history and stories of Barcelona from your excellent guide.
You’ll finish our tour with a great orientation of the city and feeling that you’ve seen the sights and gotten to know a bit about Barcelona, while having a fun, entertaining and social experience.
Itinerary
The tour begins with a brief introduction to the history of Barcelona before heading to the tour shop to collect the bikes.
Highlights of the tour include:
· Plaça Sant Jaume - Located at the center of the original Roman settlement of Barcino, this plaza is home to the Ajuntament, (City Hall) and the Palau de la Generalitat (seat of the Catalan regional government).
· Plaça del Rei - This wholly preserved medieval courtyard of the Palau Reial (Royal Palace) is where Ferdinand and Isabella are supposed to have received Columbus on his return from the New World.
· La Catedral - This impressive Catalan Gothic church, begun in 1298 is built on the site of a Roman temple and houses the tomb of Saint Eulàlia, the first patron saint of Barcelona.
· Palau de la Mùsica Catalana – One of the world’s most extraordinary concert halls, the Palace of Catalan Music was designed in the Catalan modernisme style by the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner.
· La Sagrada Familia - The most famous site of Barcelona; this shell of a church was begun in 1882 and designed mainly by Antoni Gaudí, who worked on the church until his death in 1926.
· Parc de la Ciutadella - After the War of the Spanish Succession ended in 1714, a large fort was constructed on this site to keep the city in line. The fortress was demolished in 1869 and redesigned as a park containing a zoo, a boating lake, gardens and a large fountain worked on by the young Gaudí.
Also see – Arc del Triomf, Vila Olímpica, Barceloneta beach, Port Vell, El Borne, Basílica de la Santa Maria del Mar and more!
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| Fat Tire Bike Tours' Morning Bike Tour
Barcelona
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| Travel Details |
Pickup Points |
Need to Know |
Departs from:>
**Tour Times**
February 1 to April 15:
11:00am
April 16 – October 31:
11:00am & 4:00pm
November 1 - December 14:
11:00am
Off Season: Dec. 15 – Jan. 31, ‘09
By reservation only.
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Varied Run Times
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Duration:
4 Hours
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Takes Place In:
Barcelona |
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PICKUP POINTS
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Plaza Sant Jaume @ 1100am
On the C. Ferran side of the plaza, nearest Las Ramblas.
Nearest Metro stop: Jaume I
Daily:
February 1 - April 15:
11:00am
April 16 – Oct. 31:
11:00am & 4:00pm
Nov. 1 – Dec. 14:
11:00am |
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| What to bring
Camera
Sunblock
Swimwear
Comfortable Footwear
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Included in price
Tour Guide
bike rental
child seats (on request)
bike helmets (on request)
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Category:
Bike Tours
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Fitness Required
Low
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Barcelona
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FAQs About the Tour |
FAT TIRE BIKE TOURS BARCELONA
About Fat Tire Bike Tours Barcelona:
Additional info:
• Tour is operated in English.
• Safety:
The tours follow carefully planned routes, avoiding busy streets and traffic and riding mainly on bike paths, down Gothic alleyways, through parks and along the beach, so just pedal and enjoy the ride.
• Weather:
The tours go out rain or shine. Rain ponchos are provided in wet weather. It’s a good idea to bring along some sun protection in the summer and something warm to wear in the spring and fall.
• Bikes:
You will love our bikes; they’re so fun and easy to ride! They have 3 speeds, wide handlebars, big tires, super-comfortable seats and, of course, bells. Everybody loves bells. Kid bikes are also available on request.
• Beach break:
Late in the tour we take a break at an outdoor beach bar to relax for a bit and to enjoy the opportunity to mingle with your fellow bikers, while taking in the sights and atmosphere of the Mediterranean. Remember to bring a swim suit if you want to take a dip in the sea and some extra spending cash for food and drinks.
• Child Policy:
Adult prices apply to all travelers. There is no minimum or maximum age limit – the tour is suitable for anyone who can ride a bike. Child-seats and kid bikes are available on request.
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