El Ciclo
Bike tours, bike rental and bicycle art in the heart of Barcelona
Private bicycle tour
Discover the authentic Barcelona on a private bicycle tour. Your own guide, a local who’s been living in the city for many years and knows all its hidden gems, will show you the best of Barcelona. Our guides tailor every tour to your interests and wishes, and share plenty of tips for a perfect city trip. Prefer to take it easy? The tour is also available on e-bikes.
Rent a bike
At El Ciclo you can rent comfortable city bikes or Tenways e-bikes to explore the city at your own pace. We also have a tandem and a small cargo bike for very young children. Baskets, child seats, good locks and a helmet are included in the price. Feel like a local and discover Barcelona by bike! We recommend booking ahead.
Bicycle concept store
El Ciclo is not your average bicycle store or rental. Our passion for bikes and for what we do helped us turn our small shop into a true tribute to the bicycle, full of lamps and art made from bike parts. Feel free to come by and have a look. It’s our pleasure to share our work and our love for bikes with you.
Why would you choose El Ciclo?
El Ciclo is a true family business run by the Argentinian bike lover and artist Ramiro Sobral and the Dutch journalist and Barcelona specialist Annebeth Vis. Ramiro can usually be found in the shop, where he works on his bicycle art (come and take a look in his atelier), and Annebeth shares her passion for the city by organising the bike tours.
A personal approach and flexibility are important to us at El Ciclo. We built our shop with a lot of passion and love, and you are very welcome to come and have a look. Our bicycles and e-bikes for rental and tours are of high quality, and our guides are locals who have lived here for many years and know the city like the back of their hand. With their knowledge and tips, your stay in Barcelona will be even better.
Customer reviews from happy clients that have been at El Ciclo
'Super friendly and helpful'
The bikes were in great shape and they came with a locking chain that we used when we got lunch, etc. Everything worked well and we loved seeing Barcelona by bike!
'What a gem in the middle of the city'
You could not believe what is hidden inside the shop, amazing recycled art from the bicycles. The owners are so helpful and friendly given advises what to see and do in Barcelona while visiting with bike. Place to be visited!
'The store is a perfect place for bike lovers'
Great place to rent bikes for a couple of days, the service was excellent and the bikes are in good condition.
You can find more reviews on Tripadvisor or on Facebook. Would you like to leave a review yourself? We would really appreciate it!
How to get to El Ciclo?
Walking
When walking along the Ramblas towards the sea, near the end you’ll find the Elisava University and restaurant Tapa Tapa on your left-hand side. Take this street and walk for a few minutes until Carrer Nou de Sant Francesc. On your right, you’ll see El Ciclo (number 17).
Metro
Take the green line L3 to metro station Drassanes. Walk up the Ramblas (towards Plaça Catalunya) until you see restaurant Tapa Tapa and the Elisava University on your right, and take this street.
Parking
The nearest parking garage is Interparking along the Ramblas. If you take the Ramblas inland from the sea (towards Plaça Catalunya), you will soon find an entrance to this parking garage on your right.
You can also drive towards the Ramblas from the sea, and immediately after the roundabout turn right into Carrer Josep Anselm Clavé. There is a parking garage on your left (Carrer Josep Anselm Clavé 15), from where it is a few minutes’ walk. This parking is also suitable for vehicles over 2 metres.
Our address
El Ciclo is located in the Gothic Quarter, near the Ramblas, Plaça Reial and the old harbour.
Carrer Nou de Sant Francesc 17
08002 Barcelona, El Gòtic
0034 936243920 or 662288751
Opening hours
Summer (April–October): Monday to Sunday 10.00–18.00, or by appointment
Winter (November–March): Monday to Saturday 10.00–18.00, Sunday by appointment only
