Gran Canaria: Maspalomas Segway Tour with Pickup & Local Guide

Summary

Segway ride along Maspalomas dunes & coast with local stories

You’ll glide through Maspalomas on a Segway, guided by a local who knows every shortcut and story. Expect easy pickup at your accommodation, quick training, plenty of time for photos at the dunes and lighthouse, plus bottled water to keep you cool. It’s relaxed but somehow still feels like an adventure — especially that first glimpse of the sand stretching out ahead.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit it — I wasn’t sure about the whole Segway thing at first. We met our guide (Javier, super patient) right outside our hotel in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, and he just grinned when I confessed I’d never even touched one before. The instructions were quick — honestly, after five minutes wobbling back and forth, I was rolling along like I’d done it for years. My partner kept teasing me about my “Segway face” (apparently I look very focused), but you get used to it fast.

The air near Maspalomas was warm but not sticky, kind of salty from the ocean but with this sweet note from all the flowers around. We zipped past palm trees and could hear birds (our guide pointed out papagayos — green flashes darting between branches). There’s this moment where you come up over a little rise and suddenly the dunes open up — golden waves under a blue sky. Javier stopped us there for photos and just let us take it in for a bit. It’s quieter than you’d think; just wind and maybe someone laughing in the distance.

Later we rolled down to the breakwater by the lighthouse — that spot where you can see almost all of Gran Canaria’s south coast curving away. We paused for water (which hit the spot; bring sunscreen, trust me) and swapped stories about past trips with Javier. He told us how locals used to cross these dunes on foot before tourism changed everything. That stuck with me more than I expected. Heading back, my legs felt wobbly but in a good way — like after a hike but easier on the knees.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Panoramic Segway tour in Gran Canaria

• Meet at agreed meeting point
• Receive Segway instruction
• Ride Segway for 60 minutes
• Enjoy views at Las Dunas Oasis Maspalomas
• Stop at breakwater near lighthouse
• Rest and drink water
• Return transportation provided

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Segway tour?

Yes, pickup is available at your accommodation in San Bartolomé de Tirajana or an agreed meeting point.

How long does the Segway instruction take?

Individual instruction takes less than 5 minutes per person before starting.

How long is the actual Segway ride?

The itinerary includes about 60 minutes of riding time through Maspalomas and along the coast.

Are helmets provided during the tour?

Yes, helmets are included as part of your safety gear.

Is this Segway tour suitable for kids?

The minimum age is 10 years old, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

What should I bring for this day trip in Maspalomas?

Bottled water is provided; sunscreen is recommended due to sun exposure during the ride.

Does this tour include stops for photos?

Yes, there are planned stops at scenic spots like the dunes and lighthouse for photos and rest.

Is return transportation included after the tour?

Yes, return transport to your original pickup point is provided at the end of your Segway experience.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or meeting point pickup in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, individual Segway instruction (less than five minutes each), use of helmet and bottled water throughout, guidance from a local expert who shares stories along the way, insurance coverage during your ride, planned stops for photos at both Maspalomas dunes and the coastal breakwater by the lighthouse, plus return transport when you’re done gliding around Gran Canaria’s southern edge.