Bayonne old town on Segway and electric bike: 2-hour guided tour

Ramparts, cathedral heights, riverside ham festival stories: all on two wheels in two hours

A 2-hour guided tour of Bayonne's old town on a Segway and electric bike, combining the city's ramparts, Cathedral Sainte Marie and the Nive riverbanks. You travel between the confluence of the Nive and Adour rivers with a professional guide who covers Basque heritage, local festivals and hidden corners of the city. The tour runs daily between 9:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at a time you choose after booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Bayonne on Segway and bike

• Discover old town ramparts
• Experience Bayonne festivals history
• Enjoy a drink in sunny square
• Visit Cathedral Sainte Marie heights
• Lunch by the Nive river

The experience

You'll start at the ramparts of Bayonne's old town, where reinforced doors and a drawbridge frame the medieval layout. The guide takes you through both the small and large quarters of the city, stopping at vantage points along the Cathedral Sainte Marie de Bayonne to see the structure from above and explore the most hidden areas around it. Between the two rivers (the Nive and the Adour) you'll pass through squares where locals gather, and the guide explains the customs and stories that shape daily life here.

The Segway and electric bike let you cover ground without the effort of walking the whole city on foot, so you can reach spots most visitors miss. The guide weaves in commentary on the Basque cause and heritage preservation, and shares stories tied to Bayonne's famous festivals: the bullfighting traditions, the ham and pastry omelette celebrations, and the riverside gatherings along the Nive where these events come alive. You'll have time to stop for a drink in one of the sunny squares to take in the pace of the place.

The tour includes a helmet and charlotte (a protective head covering), and the operator provides photos taken during the ride. You can book any departure time between 9:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. that fits your schedule. Public transportation is available nearby if you need to reach the meeting point.

What’s included

• Use of a Segway and electric bike.
• helmet and protective head covering.
• photos taken during the ride.
• live guide commentary in English, Spanish or French.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Segway tour across the Basque lawnGuide in English, Spanish or French · No fixed timeExperience the flavors of local heritage in a Basque lawn and Segway tour: first a game of Basque pelota at the pediment, then a Segway visit. Duration: 2 hours; activities may vary in duration.

An unusual, eco-friendly ride in Bayonne on a gyropod and an electric bikeGuide in English, Spanish or French · No fixed time

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (6 to 90 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Gyrozone Big Basque

Is this one for you?Book the morning or early afternoon slot if you want to explore the ramparts and cathedral in natural light and have time to linger in the sunny squares. Evening departures work well if you prefer a cooler ride and want to end near the riverside bars and restaurants along the Nive.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly will I see on the ramparts and around the cathedral?

The ramparts of Bayonne's old town show the reinforced medieval doors and drawbridge that frame the city's defensive layout. At the Cathedral Sainte Marie de Bayonne, the guide takes you to elevated vantage points so you can inspect the structure and the most hidden areas of the old town surrounding it, revealing details most visitors never spot.

Can I choose what time the tour starts?

Yes. The tour runs daily between 9:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., and you pick the departure time that suits you best when you book. Just let the operator know your preferred hour after you complete your reservation.

What do I need to know about riding a Segway and electric bike?

A helmet and charlotte (protective head covering) are provided. The operator asks for authorization from a capable adult if a minor is participating. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or those who are pregnant.

What stories will the guide share about Bayonne's festivals?

The guide covers Bayonne's famous celebrations: the bullfighting traditions with matadors, the Bayonne ham festival, and the pastry omelette festival. You'll hear how these events shape local culture and stop on the banks of the Nive to understand the riverside gatherings where many of these celebrations take place.