Cycling tours

This is probably not the most common way of knowing Barcelona, however it is probably the healthiest and the most interesting one as it allows you to explore both the touristic and the real Barcelona.

In recent years, more and more companies organize these cycling tours as an alternative to the tradition tours (e.g. Bus Turistic) or means of transportation. These tours normally take between four or five hours. I know what you are thinking: "five hours ciclying!!! No way I am doing this". However it is very relaxed with plenty of stops to take pictures and enjoy the city, so you don't have to be Lance Amstrong to be able to complete the tour.

Locals normally don't do these tours although they should, as it would allow them to get different view of their own city and probably to discover new places within their own city.

It is the ideal for those of you travelling on your own as it will allow you to meet people from all over the world, even locals.

Also, ensure that you use protection against sun.