Poblenou Bike Tour
Stories from the Past and Today about Life in the District of Poblenou
The Poblenou district in Barcelona is also known as the "Catalan Manchester" due to the transformation from the factory district to the modern trend district. Here you book a private guided bike tour through the neighborhood of contrasts. Let yourself be carried away by the nostalgia of bygone days and discover with us the Poblenou on its way to the modern age.
Details about our Poble Nou Bike Tour
- 2.5 hour bike tour through the Poblenou district
- You determine the start time and the date of the tour
- The tour is exclusive for your group
- English speaking tour guide
- Visit of a historic bar including a drink or ice cream
- You determine the day and start time of the private tour (start between 9:00 am - 6:00 pm)
- Duration: 2.5 hours
No tours on 1.1., 25. and 26.12
- Enter the number of people or the group size and select the desired date
- Then click on "Add to cart"
- A confirmation of the booking will be sent to you by e-mail
- Within 24 hours you will receive the binding booking confirmation
Meeting point of the bike tour
- The meeting point is at Pla de Palau 18, in front of the entrance of the "UPC Facultat de Nàutica de Barcelona".
- Detailed directions will be provided with the booking confirmation
- You can cancel the reservation up to 48 hours before the event for free
- If canceled later or in case of no-show, no refund will be given
Why a bike ride in the district of Poblenou is worthwhile
The Poblenou was born as the "new village" in the late 18th century and has rapidly become the industrial stronghold of Barcelona. The city became a showpiece for the whole country and has seen a huge increase in a few decades. Thousands of immigrants from southern Spain flocked to Barcelona, ââturning the Poblenou into a bustling working-class district. To this day, this atmosphere can be felt: an exciting contrast resulting from locals, tourists, young entrepreneurs, hipsters and old workers.
Architecturally, the Poblenou is a spectacular contrast, because where once came the dark smoke from the factory chimneys, modern high-rise towers rise today in the sky. Here and there you can still see the abandoned, brittle industrial plants and right next door a futuristic office tower made of glass. Run-down warehouses are converted into modern loft apartments. The old man shakes hands with the new and leaves you astonished on every corner. Poblenou, the new trendy district. The "new village" lives up to its name!
The bike ride takes us to the oldest parts of the neighborhood, giving us an insight into long-forgotten times while reporting on visionary plans for the future.
We breathe fresh air today because the factories are no longer active. The beach is right next door - the sea breeze is almost noticeable.
Let yourself be carried away by the nostalgia of bygone days. Discover with us the Poblenou, a contrasting district, on the way to the modern age.
Here you can book the Private Poblenou Bike Tour
- Private bike tour, your tour guide is exclusively for your group
- 2.5 hours in English
- Drinks or ice cream in a historic bar
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the event