Barcelona Segway Tour: Arc de Triomf & Ciutadella Park

Cover Barcelona's landmarks on two wheels instead of two feet

A 2-hour guided Segway tour of Barcelona that departs from the Gothic Quarter and passes through Arc de Triomf, Port Olímpic, Ciutadella Park and El Born, with a professional guide in multiple languages, helmet, insurance and free training time included. Groups stay under six people per guide for a more personalized pace. Minimum age is 14; riders must weigh between 45 kg and 110 kg and be at least 145 cm tall.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Barcelona landmarks by Segway

• Start tour at Segwayday office
• Visit Gothic Quarter
• See Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
• Explore Port Vell
• View Columbus Monument
• See Roy Lichtenstein sculpture
• Visit Port Olímpic
• Pass Arc de Triomf
• Explore Ciutadella Park
• Visit El Born neighborhood

The Experience

Two hours on a Segway covers the ground of a half-day walking tour without the fatigue. You start at the Barcelona Segwayday office in the Gothic Quarter, where the guide walks you through the basics and gives you time to get comfortable on the machine before the route begins. The Gothic Quarter itself — a fusion of Roman-era buildings and medieval streets — sets the stage, then the tour moves through Port Vell, Barcelona's oldest harbor district, and past the Columbus Monument, built for the 1888 World Fair. A Roy Lichtenstein sculpture marks the route before you reach Port Olímpic, the leisure harbor built for the 1992 Summer Olympics.

The Arc de Triomf comes next — a triumphal arch that served as the main entrance gate to that same 1888 World Fair — followed by Ciutadella Park, Barcelona's largest and oldest park. El Born, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, closes the loop. The guide handles the history and context at each stop while you stay on the Segway; the machine does the work of moving between districts, which is why the route reaches places a walking tour would skip or rush through.

The tour runs in all weather, so bring layers or rain gear if the forecast calls for it. Comfortable shoes help, even though you're riding. Groups max out at six people per guide, which means the pace stays manageable and the guide can answer questions without herding a crowd. If you're traveling with someone under 14, they can join on an e-bike instead of a Segway.

What’s included

• Two-hour guided Segway tour with a professional guide.
• free training time before departure.
• helmet and insurance.
• use of the Segway itself.
• groups limited to six people per guide for a personalized pace.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Barcelona Segway Day

Is this one for you?Two hours is short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day, but long enough to reach the major landmarks most visitors come for — Arc de Triomf, Port Olímpic and Ciutadella Park — without the walking distance that would double the time.

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Top questions

What's the Gothic Quarter like, and why does the tour start there?

The Gothic Quarter is the heart of Barcelona's old city, a neighborhood built over more than two thousand years with structures ranging from Roman times to the 20th century. The tour office sits there, making it the natural starting point before heading out to the waterfront and parks.

How much of Barcelona do you actually cover in two hours on a Segway?

The route passes through five major areas — the Gothic Quarter, Port Vell, Port Olímpic, Arc de Triomf and Ciutadella Park — plus El Born neighborhood. A walking tour covering the same landmarks would take four to five hours; the Segway compresses it into two because you're not stopping to rest between stops.

Do I need Segway experience to join, or is there training?

Free training time is included before the tour starts, so no prior experience is necessary. The guide teaches you the basics at the office in the Gothic Quarter and gives you time to practice until you're comfortable riding.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide is a live professional who speaks English, Spanish, French, German and one additional language, so you can book in whichever works for your group.

Are there weight or height limits for riding a Segway on this tour?

Riders must weigh at least 45 kg (100 lbs) and no more than 110 kg (242 lbs), and be at least 145 cm (4 ft 8 in) tall. The minimum age is 14; younger travelers can join on an e-bike instead.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions, so rain or cold doesn't cancel it — just dress appropriately for the forecast and bring a rain jacket if needed.