Barcelona Segway Tour: Gothic Quarter to Olympic Port

Roll through a thousand years of Barcelona in one afternoon on a Segway.

A guided Segway tour of Barcelona covers the Gothic Quarter's ancient Roman walls, Ciutadella Park, Arc de Triomf, the Olympic Port and urban beaches in groups of up to 6 riders per guide. After a 10-minute safety training session, you glide through the city on a genuine Segway i2, stopping at landmarks like the Columbus Monument and the 1992 Olympic sites. The tour operates in all weather. Helmets, water and a local guide in English, Spanish, French or Russian are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Columbus Monument10m
2. Gothic Quarterpassing by
3. Arc de Triomf10m
4. Barcelona Cruise Port5m
5. Port Olímpic10m
6. França Railway Station5m
7. Forum Park10m
8. Museum of Natural Sciences of Barcelonapassing by
9. Nova Icaria Beach1m
10. Mar Bella Beach1m
11. St. Mary of the Sea Cathedral1m

Barcelona Segway city highlights

• Safety training at Segway office
• Start at ancient Roman Wall
• Glide through Gothic Quarter
• Visit Old Port of Barcelona
• See Columbus Monument
• Explore Ciutadella Park and fountain
• View Arc de Triomf
• Segway along Barcelona Cruise Port
• Visit Port Olímpic and Olympic Village
• See David and Goliath sculpture
• View Baluard de Migdia and Muralla de Mar
• Pass by França Railway Station
• Explore Forum Park

The experience

You start at the tour office for a supervised training session: 10 minutes to get comfortable on the Segway before the group heads out. Once everyone has the basics down, you roll into the Gothic Quarter in front of the ancient Roman Wall, then glide toward the Old Port where the Columbus Monument marks the historical entrance to the city. The route covers a broad sweep of Barcelona: Ciutadella Park with its monumental fountain, the Arc de Triomf where street artists gather, the Barcelona Cruise Port and its yachts, then the Olympic Port built for the 1992 Games.

The tour keeps moving to show you as much as possible without stopping for museum entries. The goal is sights and views, not indoor time. You pass the França Railway Station, the "David and Goliath" sculpture in the Olympic Village, and the coastal defense walls of Baluard de Migdia and Muralla de Mar. The route ends along Barcelona's urban beaches, where you see Mar Bella and the contemporary Parc del Fórum with its striking waterfront architecture and views across the Mediterranean.

Groups stay small, maximum 6 people per guide, so the pace stays manageable and the guide can give real attention to each rider. You choose between a 2-hour mini-group tour, a 3-hour option to cover more ground, a 5-minute test drive or photo session, or a 2-hour private tour if you want the route tailored. Helmets in all sizes are mandatory and provided. Water is included. The tour runs in any weather, though you'll want comfortable shoes and clothing: raincoats are on hand if needed, but bringing your own is wise.

What’s included

• Segway rental on a genuine Segway i2.
• supervised 10-minute safety training before departure.
• helmet in your size (mandatory).
• bottled water.
• local guide in English, Spanish, French or Russian.
• all stops and route navigation.

Options for this experience

4 options

5 min: test drive or Instagram photo sessionUp to 6 people · Guide in 4 languages · 10:00 and 12:30Length: 5 minutes. Test drive in front of our office with a guide only, or a photo shoot for Instagram. No tour follows these 5 minutes. You pay for time, not for distance or the number of sights. Test drives are run one at a time on a single Segway, not 10 Segways for 10 people at once.

Two-hour mini-group tour ❤️Up to 15 people · Guide in 4 languages · 10:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:30Length: two hours. The most popular tour! Discover the Olympic Beaches and Citadel Park. Glide around on a Segway and delve into the history of Barcelona.

Three-hour tour in a mini-groupUp to 15 people · Guide in 4 languages · 10:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:30Make the most of Barcelona! Explore central Barcelona, the Olympic Beaches and Ciutadella Park. Snap photos in front of the Arc de Triomphe. An unforgettable trip led by an experienced local guide.

Two-hour private tourUp to 15 people · Guide in 4 languages · 10:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:30Private tour: this is your tour and your day! It is only for your party, with no other people added.

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 dayDepartures at 10:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 69 years) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Child (12 to 15 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Russian

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 4 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Barcelona Segway Glides

Is this one for you?Choose the group tour if you want to cover the Gothic Quarter, beaches, and Olympic sites on a Segway with others, or book a private tour to customize which landmarks you visit and control the pace yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years); Child (12 to 15 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

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 is the Gothic Quarter and why does the tour start there?

The Gothic Quarter is Barcelona's medieval core, built partly on top of the ancient Roman city. The tour begins in front of the Roman Wall here, so you're starting at the oldest layer of the city before heading toward the modern waterfront and Olympic sites.

How much ground does the tour actually cover?

The tour spans from the Gothic Quarter and Ciutadella Park in the city center all the way to the Olympic Port, urban beaches and Parc del Fórum on the waterfront: roughly the full sweep of central Barcelona's main attractions and neighborhoods.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Raincoats are provided, though bringing your own is recommended. In case of severe weather, the operator offers an alternative date and time that works for both parties.

Do I need to bring an ID?

Yes, a valid ID or passport is required at the time of the tour. A copy is also accepted. This is checked before you start the training session.

What's included and what costs extra?

The tour includes the Segway rental, helmet, bottled water, the safety training session and the guide. Museum or building entries are not included. The focus is on outdoor sights and views. Gratuities for the guide are optional.