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Krakow: Segway Old Town Tour & Medieval Square

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Duration2h

GroupUp to 30

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Roll Through 700 Years of Krakow in Two Hours

You'll get 15 minutes of Segway training, then ride through Krakow's Old Town for nearly two hours with a local guide who stops at the Main Market Square, Wawel Castle, St. Florian's Gate, and the Barbican. Safety gear and the Segway rental are included, and the guide gives you insider tips on local spots before you head out.

Step-by-step itinerary

Segway usage training
Story about the main square
Story about the Barbican
Story about the Theatre
Story about the Wawel castle
Story about Florian's Gate
Story about the monument
Story about the university

The Experience

"How do I even stand on this thing?" That's what you're thinking when the guide hands you the Segway and points you toward the Main Market Square — the biggest medieval square in Europe, and you're about to cross it on two wheels. The first 15 minutes are training: how to lean, how to brake, how the thing actually responds. It feels wobbly at first, then it just clicks, and suddenly you're gliding past the cloth halls and the town tower like you've done this a hundred times.

The tour itself is 1 hour and 45 minutes of rolling through Krakow's Old Town, and your guide is narrating as you go — stories about the Barbican, the Juliusz Słowacki Theatre with its grand facade, the narrow streets that haven't changed much since the 13th century. You stop at Wawel Royal Castle, perched on the hill above the river, and at St. Florian's Gate, one of the few medieval gates still standing. The Segway lets you cover ground without the stop-and-start of walking, so you actually see more of the city in the time you have. The guide points out where locals eat, which shops are worth ducking into, things you'd miss if you were just wandering on foot.

Everyone gets a helmet and the safety gear that comes with it — that's non-negotiable, and honestly it's reassuring when you're learning. The weight range is 30 to 135 kilograms, so there's flexibility there. You need to be sober and reasonably comfortable with balance, but the guide said it's suitable for all fitness levels, and they mean it. Groups stay small, which means the guide actually knows your name and can adjust the pace if someone needs a minute.

The whole thing takes two hours from start to finish, including the training. You'll want to wear comfortable clothes and shoes with a bit of grip — nothing fancy. If you're in Krakow and want to see the medieval heart of the city without spending the day on your feet, this is the move. Book it for the morning if you can; the square is less crowded and the light is better for photos.

What’s included

Your tour includes Segway rental for the full 2 hours, helmet and safety gear, a 15-minute training session to learn how to ride safely, a 1 hour and 45-minute guided tour through Krakow's Old Town with stops at the Main Market Square, Wawel Royal Castle, St. Florian's Gate, the Great Barbican, and the Juliusz Słowacki Theatre, plus insider tips from your local guide on restaurants, shops, and attractions worth visiting.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Segway Point Krakow - City Tours & Rental

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Krakow's medieval core without spending hours on foot — the Segway covers more ground in two hours than walking would, and the guide's commentary fills in the 700 years of history you're rolling past.