Madrid: Segway Tour Old Town & Royal Palace

Ride Through Madrid's Oldest Streets on a Segway

You meet your guide on Plaza de Isabel II for a quick training session, then ride a Segway through Madrid's oldest neighborhoods (the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, and Plaza de Oriente) with stories and history woven in. The tour covers the main emblematic spots in about two hours without the walking fatigue, and includes helmet, insurance, and a local guide who knows the anecdotes most visitors never hear.

Step-by-step itinerary

Segway tour of Madrid's historic center

• Meet guide at Plaza de Isabel II
• Complete Segway training session
• Start tour at Opera Square
• Visit Royal Palace exterior
• Explore Plaza de la Villa
• See Church of Santiago
• Pass through arcades of Plaza Mayor
• Admire Plaza de Oriente views
• End tour with stories and anecdotes

The experience

So you're standing on Plaza de Isabel II next to the Teatro Real, and your guide hands you a helmet and points at this two-wheeled thing you're about to balance on for the next couple of hours. Yeah, that's how it starts. The training session happens right there on the plaza. Nothing fancy, just enough time to get your feet under you and stop feeling like you're about to tip over. Once you're comfortable, you roll out toward the Royal Palace, which is honestly massive when you're gliding past it instead of walking. Over 3,000 rooms. Your guide will tell you stories about the place, the kind of details that locals know but most visitors miss.

The Segway tour winds through the parts of Madrid that actually feel old: Plaza de la Villa, where mercenaries and soldiers used to settle things, the Church of Santiago tucked into the corners, the arcades of Plaza Mayor where you can almost hear the noise from centuries back. It's not a museum walk where you stand still and listen. You're moving through it, which changes how it lands. Plaza de Oriente comes up with views straight back to the Palace and the Royal Theater, and by that point you've covered the main emblematic spots without the usual grind of walking the whole city on foot. The whole thing takes about two hours, and your guide keeps it entertaining: mysteries, anecdotes, the kind of stories that even locals know.

What makes this different from a regular walking tour is the pace and the angle. You see more ground, move faster, and somehow the city reads differently when you're not exhausted from pavement. The guide handles the history. You handle the balance. Rainy days come with an oilskin, and the insurance and helmet are already in the package, so you're not signing waivers in the plaza. Just show up 15 minutes early, wear shoes that won't fall off, and you're set.

What’s included

Your tour includes a local guide who leads you through the historic center, a safety helmet, a training session before you start, insurance coverage, and an oilskin if the weather turns rainy. You'll meet on Plaza de Isabel II next to the Teatro Real and travel through the Royal Palace area, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, and Plaza de Oriente before returning.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Madrid-Segway

Is this one for you?Good for anyone who wants to cover Madrid's oldest neighborhoods without spending hours on foot, and who's curious about the stories behind the streets. The guide handles the history and anecdotes, you handle the ride.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How long is the Segway tour?

Approximately two hours, including the training session at the start.

Do I need experience on a Segway?

No. You get a training session on Plaza de Isabel II before the tour begins, and the guide waits until you're comfortable before moving on.

What's included in the tour?

Local guide, helmet, training, insurance, and an oilskin if it rains. Entry to the Royal Palace or other attractions is not included.

Can children ride on the Segway?

Children under 9 cannot ride alone. Children between 9 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

What should I wear?

Comfortable shoes that won't slip off. The weight range is 35–125 kg.

What time do I need to arrive?

Arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts. A maximum delay of 10 minutes is allowed after that.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it's suitable for all physical fitness levels. The Segway does the work. You just steer and balance.

What happens if it rains?

You'll be provided with an oilskin to keep you dry.