SeeByBike Seville

SeeByBike is a Seville bike tour company based in the Mercado del Arenal, the neighbourhood market close to the river and the Maestranza bullring. It offers guided bike tours of the city, exclusive and customised private tours, and bike outings for groups and events, as well as bike rental for those who prefer to explore on their own.

Seville is one of the best cities in Spain for cycling. The centre and the riverside are almost entirely flat, and the city has invested heavily in segregated cycle lanes over the last two decades, so a bike lets you cover far more ground than on foot without the effort of hills. A guided tour typically links places that are spread out across the city, such as the Plaza de España, the Parque de María Luisa, the river and the Torre del Oro, the Maestranza, Triana and the old town, with stops for photographs and explanations along the way. Ask the company for the current routes and durations when you book.

Cycling with a guide is a good way to get your bearings on the first day of a visit, and it helps with the practicalities of riding in a new city, such as where bikes are allowed and how to handle the narrow lanes of the old town, where many streets are better walked. The tours suit active couples, families with older children and groups of friends, and private tours can be adapted to different fitness levels and interests.

Book in advance through the website, particularly in spring and autumn, which are the best seasons for cycling in Seville. In summer, choose an early morning or evening tour, as midday temperatures can be very high, and carry water. Helmets and child seats should be requested when booking if you need them; contact the team through the website for details on languages and what is included.

The Mercado del Arenal is on Calle Pastor y Landero, a short walk from the river, the Maestranza bullring and the Plaza de Armas bus station. From there the riverside cycle path leads south to the Torre del Oro and the Parque de María Luisa and north towards the Isla de la Cartuja, where the 1992 Expo was held.