Cycling Tours in Biggest European cities

Written by Viator, March 2011

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Cycling Tours in Biggest European cities

Get on yer bike! Pedaling through backstreets and lanes is one of the best ways of getting around European cities, and seeing their scenery and landmarks up close.

Join a cycling tour and you’ll cover more ground than you possibly could on foot, meet new people, and keep fit while sightseeing from a different perspective.

Cycling tours travel at a relaxed pace, are led by knowledgeable local guides, and include plenty of stops along the way. All the essentials are provided, including bike hire and helmet. Here are just a few suggestions to send you on your way.

Amsterdam
With its smooth rings of canals, the Dutch capital and surrounding countryside are tailor-made for easy cycling. Amsterdam’s bike tours put the focus on the city’s centuries of history, highlighting major sights such as the Royal Palace, while also introducing local gems.

Paris
Night-time bike tours are a special feature in Paris, which puts on a nightly illuminated show. There’s nothing like watching the floodlights go on while you ride between famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and Arc de Triomphe.

Spain
Barcelona and Madrid are ideal destinations for cycling tours, and sightseeing by bike is a great way to cover a lot of ground in these two sprawling cities.In Barcelona, fuel up on tapas at a beach bar at the end of your tour, having cycled through the Old Town past Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia church.

Florence
Tuscany is a firm favorite with cyclists, with its Chianti vineyards and quiet country lanes. In Florence, bike tours take you to all the major highlights, including the Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery and main piazza, with time to stop for gelati en route.

Other European cities with a perfect view from a bicycle include: Berlin and Munich, the Austrian capital Vienna, Stockholm, Budapest and Prague.

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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Barcelona Half-Day Bike Tour

Excellent day cycling round Barcelona - if two 60+ year olds can manage to do it without falling off the bikes, then anyone can!! Cycling enabled us to see much more of the city in the one day and the guide we had was very good.

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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Barcelona Half-Day Bike Tour

Our best tour that we went on while in Barcelona. Our tour guide John was phenomenal and would recommend to all.

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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Barcelona Half-Day Bike Tour

Our best tour that we went on while in Barcelona. Our tour guide John was phenomenal and would recommend to all.

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