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First timers


The adventure begins

First timers bike tours

So you’re interested in your first bike tour? Congratulations!

Many of our clients tell us that bicycle touring has changed their lives and opened their eyes to a new and exciting type of travel.

We know it can be a bit daunting planning that first tour. Don’t worry! We’ll help get you started and point you in the right direction to make sure your first trip sets the stage for many more dream tours to come. In the meantime, we have some valuable tips on choosing, planning, and going on your first bike tour.

29 bike tours


Austria — Europe’s storybook

Lake Constance Bicycle Path

COUNTRY: Austria, Germany, Switzerland

6 nights
4.7/5 (70)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours Client favorites
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours Client favorites

4.7/5 (70)
6 nights

Self guided from EUR € 799

Self-guided:
Daily: Mar 18 -Oct 22, 2023

Description:
The Lake Constance cycle route is one of the most popular bicycle routes in Europe. On this tour you will cycle around the entire lake and get to know three countries and four islands (Reichenau, Mainau, Lindau and Werd). The main highlights are the…

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Tauern Bike Path (Krimml-Passau)

COUNTRY: Austria, Germany

7 nights
4.6/5 (22)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours

4.6/5 (22)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 1199

Self-guided:
Daily: Apr 29-Oct 07, 2023

Description:
This route is named after a breathtaking mountain range. But you don't have to worry: You cycle through the valleys along the rivers “Salzach” and “Saalach.” The trail is mostly flat. The bike path has a decline of 750m from your starting point Krimml to…

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Danube Bike Path 7 Nights (Classic)

COUNTRY: Austria, Germany

7 nights
4.7/5 (65)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours

4.7/5 (65)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 769

Self-guided:
Daily: Apr 01- Oct 07, 2023

Description:
This is the 'Classic' version of the Danube Bike Path tour. For 5-star hotels in different towns along the way, please also see the Upscale Lodging version of this tour. For a sportier break featuring longer cycling distances on a more compact itinerary…

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Danube Family Tour 7 Nights

COUNTRY: Austria, Germany

7 nights
4.7/5 (21)
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours

4.7/5 (21)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 1049

Self-guided:
Daily: Apr 01 -Oct 07, 2023 (minimum 2 participants)

Description:
This Danube family tour was designed especially for families. It offers shorter daily distances than the usual tour program, with accommodation in family-friendly hotels ranging from family farms where children can assist with feeding the animals to an…

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Danube Delights: Biking through Four Countries

COUNTRY: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia

7 nights
4.8/5 (13)
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Client favorites Bike and boat tours
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Client favorites Bike and boat tours

4.8/5 (13)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 999

Guided:
May 28; Jun 18; Jul 16; Aug 6; Sep 03, 24, 2023. May 5, 26; Jun 16; Jul 14; Aug 4; Sep 1, 22, 2024.

Self-guided:
Sundays: Apr 30 – October 08, 2023. Saturdays: May 20, Jun 03, and Sep 2, 16, 2023. Sundays: Apr 28 – October 06, 2024. Saturdays: May 18, Jun 01, Aug 31, and Sep 14, 2024.

Description:
By bike and boat from 'Bavarian Venice', you'll arrive in the glamorous royal regions of Austria and Hungary via Germany and Slovakia. Discover three of Europe's most spellbinding capitals: Vienna, the 'City of the Waltz', Bratislava, 'The White City' of…

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Tauern Bike Path (Salzburg-Salzburg)

COUNTRY: Austria

7 nights
4.6/5 (15)
Rider Level: Active Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours
Rider Level: Active Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours

4.6/5 (15)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 849

Self-guided:
Daily: Apr 29-Oct 07, 2023 (minimum 2 persons)

Description:
This route is named after a breathtaking mountain range. But you don't have to worry: You cycle through the valleys along the rivers "Salzach" and "Saalach." The trail is mostly flat, but nevertheless, you should have some basic condition. We have chosen…

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Salzburg to Vienna, Lakes Option

COUNTRY: Austria

7 nights
4.4/5 (16)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours Client favorites
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours Client favorites

4.4/5 (16)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 699

Self-guided:
Daily: Apr 29-Oct 21, 2023

Description:
Everybody knows them, the melodies of the "Serenade No. 13" and "The Blue Danube Waltz!" On this tour, you will start in Salzburg where Mozart was born, cycling straight through the beautiful hilly lake district of the Salzkammergut. Once you reach Linz…

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Danube Bike Path 8 Nights (Upscale Lodging)

COUNTRY: Austria, Germany

8 nights
4.8/5 (62)
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours Client favorites
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours Client favorites

4.8/5 (62)
8 nights

Self guided from EUR € 1379

Self-guided:
Daily: Apr 01-Oct 07, 2023 (minimum 2 participants)

Description:
While most clients are more than pleased with our Classic tour, many have asked for a more upscale option. We're pleased to introduce Danube Bike 8 Nights Path: Upscale Lodging, which stays in the top hotels in each overnight stop along the way…

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Danube Discovery: Pedaling from Germany to Austria

COUNTRY: Austria, Germany

7 nights
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Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Bike and boat tours
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Bike and boat tours

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7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 699

Self-guided:
Apr 22; May 6, 13, 20, 27; Jun 3, 17; Jul 1, 15, 29; Aug 12, 19, 26; Sep 2, 9, 16, 30, 2023. Apr 20; May 4, 18; Jun 22, 29; Jul 6, 27; Aug 3, 10, 31; Sep 7, 14, 21, 2024.

Description:
Embark on an extraordinary bike and boat tour along the scenic Danube River! Enjoy leisurely rides through lush green riverbanks and charming villages, witness the awe-inspiring "Great Loop," and immerse yourself in the enchanting Wachau region with its…

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Danube Delights: Cycling and Cruising in the Footsteps of Royalty

COUNTRY: Austria, Germany

7 nights
4.9/5 (22)
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Bike and boat tours
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Bike and boat tours

4.9/5 (22)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 899

Guided:
Jun 10, Jul 8, Sep 23, 2023. Jun 8, Jul 6, Sep 21, 2024.

Self-guided:
Apr 29; May 27; Jun 10, 17, 24; Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug 19, 26; Sep 9, 23, 2023. Apr 27; May 25; Jun 08, 15, 22; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug 17, 24; Sep 7, 21, 2024.

Description:
It was in Passau, the 'City of Three Rivers', that Sisi began her journey along the Danube as a young bride to Vienna, where she was eagerly awaited by the Emperor Franz. Follow in the footsteps of the Austrian empress by bicycle and on a nostalgia ship…

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Belgium — Small but mighty

Amsterdam – Bruges by Bike and Boat – Fluvius (and reverse)

COUNTRY: Belgium, Holland

7 nights
4/5 (6)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Bike and boat tours
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Bike and boat tours

4/5 (6)
7 nights

Guided from EUR € 999
Self guided from EUR € 999

Guided:
Same as self-guided. Supplement applies for guided tour.

Self-guided:
From Amsterdam: Sep 30, 2023 | Apr 14, 28; May 12, 26; Jun 09, 23; Jul 07, 21; Aug 04, 18, 2024
From Bruges: Sep 24; Oct 07, 2023 | Apr 21; May 05, 19; Jun 02, 16, 30; Jul 14, 28; Aug 11; Sept 22, 2024

Description:
Some of the most beautiful cities of Flanders and Holland are highlighted during this tour: Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, and Amsterdam, where you can still sense the charm of days long gone. After embarkation, you will have plenty of time to discover Bruges…

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France — You had me at “bonjour”

Provence by Bike and Boat

COUNTRY: France

7 nights
4.6/5 (29)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Client favorites Bike and boat tours
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Client favorites Bike and boat tours

4.6/5 (29)
7 nights

Guided from EUR € 1090
Self guided from EUR € 1090

Self-guided:
From Avignon: Mar 25; Apr 8, 22; May 6, 20; Jun 3, 17; Jul 1, 15, 29; Aug 12, 26; Sep 9, 23; Oct 7, 21, 2023. Apr 6, 20; May 4, 18; Jun 1, 15, 29; Jul 13, 27; Aug 10, 24; Sep 7, 21; Oct 5, 19, 2024.
From Aigues Mortes: Apr 1, 15, 29; May 13, 27; Jun 10, 24; Jul 8, 22; Aug 5, 19; Sep 2, 16, 30; Oct 14, 2023. Mar 30; Apr 13, 27; May 11, 25; Jun 8, 22; Jul 6, 20; Aug 3, 17, 31; Sep 14, 28; Oct 12, 26, 2024.

Description:
This spectacular bike and boat tour will take you through the wild Camargue nature, where you'll see its bulls and horses: from the medieval fortress of Aigues Mortes you’ll cycle comfortably on towards Arles. Following this portion of the ride, you’ll…

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Germany — Bike paths and fairytale castles

Rhine Bike Path: Mainz to Cologne

COUNTRY: Germany

6 nights
4.6/5 (25)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours

4.6/5 (25)
6 nights

Self guided from EUR € 719

Self-guided:
Daily: Apr 8-Oct 14, 2023

Description:
Please note that the Bikeline (cycling guide with maps and local information) for this tour is not available in English (German only). You will still receive directions and other tour documents in English, and the bike path is well marked. The Rhine bike…

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Mosel and Saar by Bike and Boat

COUNTRY: Germany

7 nights
4.6/5 (24)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Client favorites Bike and boat tours
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Client favorites Bike and boat tours

4.6/5 (24)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 999

Self-guided:
From Koblenz: May 20; Aug 12, 26; Sep 09, 23, 2023. May 4, 18; Aug 10, 24; Sep 7, 21; Oct 5, 2024.
From Saarburg: May 13, 27; Aug 19; Sep 02, 16, 30, 2023. May 11, 25; Aug 17, 31; Sep 14, 28, 2024.

Description:
Travel by bicycle and ship: a unique concept, where a bike holiday and a journey on a comfortable ship are combined. Cycling cruises are ideal for those who like to cycle during the day and explore beautiful areas, without giving up a comfortable way of…

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Romantic Road and Bavarian Lakes

COUNTRY: Germany

7 nights
4.3/5 (6)
Rider Level: Active Electric bike tours Family-friendly bike tours
Rider Level: Active Electric bike tours Family-friendly bike tours

4.3/5 (6)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 949

Self-guided:
Saturdays and Sundays: Apr 8-Oct 7, 2023. Saturdays and Sundays: Apr 13-Oct 5, 2024.

Description:
When it comes to the area of the Bavarian lakes – the Upper Bavarian alpine upland – many cyclists think happily of pastures and lakes, traditions and leather trousers, beer and liver dumplings. And you will not be disappointed! Lovely landscapes and…

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Cycling the Altmuehl Valley - Round trip from Regensburg

COUNTRY: Germany

7 nights
4.1/5 (10)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours

4.1/5 (10)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 699

Self-guided:
Daily: Apr 09 - October 15, 2023

Description:
A tour taking in the most breathtaking section of the Altmuehl Valley, the serenely winding Danube River, and the lesser-known Wellheimer Tal, created by the original Danube. Two beautiful boat trips on this tour enable you to enjoy the sublime scenery…

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Holland — Bike-friendly haven

Best of Holland Family Tour

COUNTRY: Holland

6 nights
5/5 (3)
Rider Level: Leisure Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours
Rider Level: Leisure Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours

5/5 (3)
6 nights

Self guided from EUR € 1157

Self-guided:
May 1 - Oct 01, 2023 (minimum of 2 participants)

Description:
Enjoy an extra-special tour put together specifically for families! This program offers mostly flat cycling, peaceful landscapes featuring spectacular scenery, and varied activities for children. If you wish, you can add additional days into the program…

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Amsterdam to Bruges: Cycling through South Holland and Zeeland

COUNTRY: Belgium, Holland

6 nights
5/5 (7)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Family-friendly bike tours
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Family-friendly bike tours

5/5 (7)
6 nights

Self guided from EUR € 1657

Self-guided:
Daily, except Mondays: May 15- Oct 01, 2023 (minimum 2 participants)

Description:
One of the most popular rides in the Netherlands and Belgium is the ride from Amsterdam to Bruges, and for good reason! Let the enchanting landscapes of South Holland and Zeeland unfurl beneath your bike wheels as you ride from the 'Venice of the North'…

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Holland by Bike and Boat, Southern Tour

COUNTRY: Holland

7 nights
4.4/5 (7)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Bike and boat tours
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Bike and boat tours

4.4/5 (7)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 739

Self-guided:
Saturday departures, March 25 - October 21, 2023 & 2024

Description:
It doesn't get any better than this tour on board the De Amsterdam. Not only will you get the chance to visit a number of famous Dutch cities, but you will also uncover another side of Holland as you cycle through the countryside – the country's "Green…

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Windmills, Dunes, and Harbor Towns

COUNTRY:

7 nights
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Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Bike and boat tours
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Bike and boat tours

(0)
7 nights

Guided from EUR € 1119

Guided:
Flora: Saturdays, May 13; Jul 15; Aug 5, 2023
Gandalf: Saturdays, Jun 17, 24; Aug12, 19. 26; Sep 16, 2023
Sarah: Saturdays Jun 3; July 8; Sep 9, 2023

Description:
Unleash your inner adventurer and embark on a bike and boat tour through the incredible 'polder' landscapes, where the Dutch used their remarkable ingenuity to reclaim land from the sea. Pedal past windmills, soak up the epic dune landscapes, enjoy…

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Best of Holland South: Canals, Windmills & Historic Towns

COUNTRY: Holland

5 nights
4.8/5 (10)
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours

4.8/5 (10)
5 nights

Self guided from EUR € 1094

Self-guided:
Daily: Mar 25-Oct 1, 2023 (minimum 2 participants)

Description:
The history of the old Dutch cities is admirable. Many cities were started as army posts of the Roman empire. They survived floods, destroying fires, wars and modern architecture. Today's past is still present in some smaller Dutch towns such as Utrecht…

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Holland by Bike and Boat, Northern Tour

COUNTRY: Holland

7 nights
4.7/5 (3)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Bike and boat tours
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Bike and boat tours

4.7/5 (3)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 689

Self-guided:
Saturday departures, April – October, 2023 & 2024

Description:
Nowhere else in the world will you find an area as fascinating to explore as the Dutch Provinces of North Holland and Friesland, two areas rich in tradition, full of romantic fishing and harbor villages, picturesque lakes and expansive North Sea vistas.

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Best of Holland North: Dutch Villages, Landscapes & the Keukenhof

COUNTRY: Holland

5 nights
5/5 (7)
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours

5/5 (7)
5 nights

Self guided from EUR € 1095

Self-guided:
Daily: Mar 25-Oct 1, 2023 (minimum 2 participants)

Description:
We present a balanced, individual tour. Not only along historic towns as Amersfoort, Haarlem, and Leiden but also a relaxing route through many quaint and historic villages in the Amsterdam area. In the flower blooming season (April-mid May) this bicycle…

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Hungary — A hidden gem

Wine & Bike in Hungary’s Balaton Uplands

COUNTRY: Hungary

7 nights
4.8/5 (18)
Rider Level: Recreational Client favorites
Rider Level: Recreational Client favorites

4.8/5 (18)
7 nights

Guided from EUR € 2450
Self guided from EUR € 1550

Guided:
Daily, upon request: Apr 1-Sep 30, 2023 (minimum 8 participants)

Self-guided:
Daily: Apr 1-Sep 30, 2023 (minimum 2 participants)

Description:
Replace your beach umbrella with a shaded forest pathway, and explore the romantic Hungarian countryside first-hand. Riding through Hungary's Balaton Uplands National Park on a bicycle allows you to experience the area as a native, not just a tourist.

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Italy — Enlighten the senses

Bicycle Paths of the Dolomites (based in one hotel)

COUNTRY: Italy

6 nights
4.6/5 (7)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours

4.6/5 (7)
6 nights

Self guided from EUR € 949

Self-guided:
Daily: May 25 - Aug 02, 2024, Aug 25 - Sep 21, 2024 (minimum 2 persons)

Description:
Enjoy peak levels of adventure on this dynamic cycling tour to the Dolomites. At the feet of these domineering peaks, you'll cycle without meeting steep inclines, following well-built cycle paths including the 'Toblach/Dobbiaco - Lienz' and 'Drava/Drau…

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Spain — Sun & sangria, por favor

Greenways of Girona Family Tour 5 Nights

COUNTRY: Spain

5 nights
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Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours

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5 nights

Self guided from EUR € 595

Self-guided:
Daily, upon request: Mar 1-Oct 31, 2023

Description:
Bike tour along the Girona Greenways, divided in shorter rides to make an ideal trip for families with children. The tour is plenty of different pretty spots to discover with the kids such as volcanic areas, forests and river marshes. In Girona there is…

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Spain — Sun & sangria, por favor

Bilbao Central Bike Tour

Bilbao · from €32 EUR

3 hours
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Rider Level: Leisure Family-friendly bike tours
Rider Level: Leisure Family-friendly bike tours
3 hours

Days Start Finish
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday · Sep 26–Dec 30 11:00 am ~2:00 pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday · Sep 29–Dec 31 10:00 am ~1:00 pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday · Sep 29–Oct 29 1:30 pm ~4:30 pm
+ 2 more dates

Description:
The Bilbao Central Bike Tour is your best-of-Bilbao bicycle tour, encompassing its most sensational sightseeing spots, including the Guggenheim Museum, Zubizuri Bridge, Doña Casilda Park, La Salve Bridge, Plaza Nueva, and the Euskalduna Conference…

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Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Tour

Santa Monica, CA · from $71.66 USD

3 hours, 8 miles
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Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Family-friendly bike tours Client favorites
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Family-friendly bike tours Client favorites
3 hours, 8 miles

Days Start Finish
Daily 10:00 am ~1:00 pm

Description:
Under the scintillating California sun, you’ll visit Kinney’s historic Venice Canals and the sprawling Marina Del Rey, take photos of the unique Art Walls, and tour Muscle Beach. This breathtaking family-friendly bike tour explores 8 miles of atmospheric…

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Spain — Sun & sangria, por favor

Bilbao Underground Culture Bike Tour

Bilbao · from €35 EUR

3 hours
5/5 (1)
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Family-friendly bike tours
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Family-friendly bike tours
5/5 (1)
3 hours

Days Start Finish
Wednesday & Sunday 11:00 am ~2:00 pm

Description:
Get beneath the skin of this Spanish city on Bilbao’s Underground Culture Bike Tour, a guided day tour taking you off the beaten track and into the alternative scene. Discover the city’s diverse artistic culture: graffiti, public and urban…

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