Segway tour Madrid historic center: Private, five landmarks

Glide through Madrid’s hidden plazas and secret viewpoints with your guide

A private Segway tour of Madrid's historic center with a live guide in English, Spanish or French, starting in Barrio de las Letras and covering Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral viewpoint, Plaza de Ramales, Plaza de la Villa, and Puerta del Sol. The tour runs 1 to 3 hours depending on the option you choose, and includes helmet, insurance, Segway use and training before you ride. Children from age 10 can join when accompanied by an adult. Weight must be between 30 and 125 kg.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Plaza Mayor5m
2. Almudena Cathedral5m
3. Plaza de la Villa5m
4. Puerta del Sol5m

Segway tour of historic Madrid

• Meet at Barrio de las Letras
• Visit Plaza Mayor and learn history
• Stop at Plaza de Ramales
• View Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral
• Explore Plaza de la Villa
• Border Puerta del Sol on return

The experience

You start in Barrio de las Letras, the legendary Madrid neighborhood, and head straight to Plaza Mayor: the neuralgic center of Madrid life. Your guide walks you through the history of how this square transformed from a suburb into the capital's main gathering place. From there you move into the true Madrid of the Austrias, the old royal quarter, where a narrow street leads to a viewpoint that opens onto the entire historical complex: the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral facing each other across the Plaza de la Armería. The cathedral took 110 years to build and is oriented north to south instead of the east-west direction most Christian temples follow: your guide shares the reasoning behind that choice.

You stop at Plaza de Ramales, where the church of San Juan once stood before José Bonaparte demolished it to create the square. The rubble is believed to hold the remains of Velázquez. Then comes Plaza de la Villa, the splendid square that holds the true flavor of Austrian-era Madrid, with buildings like the Torre de los Lujanes and Casa de Cisneros still standing. On the way back you border Puerta del Sol, the center of Madrid and Spain itself, where the Post Office Building houses the clock tower that chimes in New Year's Eve every year.

Training happens before the tour starts, so you learn to balance and steer before you move through the streets. The Segway does the work. You control the pace. A helmet and insurance are included, and the guide stays with you the whole time. If rain turns heavy, the tour reschedules. Light rain doesn't stop it. Closed-toe shoes are essential, and you can't use your phone while riding.

What’s included

• Private tour with a live guide in English, Spanish or French.
• Segway use and training before departure.
• helmet and liability insurance.
• five major stops in Madrid's historic center (Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace and Cathedral viewpoint, Plaza de Ramales, Plaza de la Villa, and Puerta del Sol).

Options for this experience

4 options

1-hour Segway tour of Madrid CentroGuide in English, Spanish or French · 16 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:30One-hour Madrid Segway tour covering Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral and Palace, and Villa y Sol, as described on the cover.

Madrid Centro Segway Tour, 90 minGuide in English, Spanish or French · 15 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00Madrid Segway tour, 1.5 hrs: an extended tour of Madrid's historic center, made by adding the Temple of Debod and Plaza de España to the one-hour route.

2-hour Segway tour of Madrid CentroGuide in English, Spanish or French · 14 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:30Madrid Full Center & Retiro: a tour for getting to know all of Madrid, with 1 hour in the historic center and 1 hour in Retiro park. Madrid Segway Tour, 2 hours: a sightseeing Segway tour that lets you visit Madrid in an attractive, different way, covering Old Madrid and New Madrid, Retiro Park, or the Madrid River. Hop on and enjoy!

3-hour Segway tour of Madrid CentroGuide in English, Spanish or French · 12 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:30Madrid A tu Aire, 3 hrs: a tour of all of Madrid, covering the expanded historic Madrid and the expanded Retiro park. Three hours in Madrid. Madrid Segway Tour, 3 hours: a unique way to fully enjoy Madrid at an unhurried pace. You will take great photos and tour all of Madrid, the old city included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day16 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:30

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AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (10 to 13 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

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.

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Good to know

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

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Is this one for you?Book the 1-hour option if you want the highlights and a quick introduction to the old town; choose 90 minutes or 2 hours if you want time to absorb the history and stories at each stop; pick the 3-hour tour if you're comfortable on a Segway and want to explore the neighborhoods at a slower pace and hear the full context of each plaza.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (10 to 13 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

Can I do a Segway tour in Madrid if I'm 10 years old?

Yes, children from age 10 can join the tour when accompanied by an adult. You'll need to weigh between 30 and 125 kg to ride the Segway.

What's the difference between the 1-hour, 90-minute, 2-hour and 3-hour Segway tours?

All four options follow the same route through the historic center starting in Barrio de las Letras and covering the same five main stops. The longer options give you more time to explore each plaza and hear more of the guide's stories about Madrid's history.

Do I need to know how to ride a Segway before I book?

No. Training is included before the tour begins, so you'll learn to balance and steer on the Segway before you head out into the streets with your guide.

What happens if it rains on the day of my tour?

Light rain doesn't stop the tour. If heavy rain occurs, the tour will be rescheduled for another date. The tour also won't run if the Madrid City Council closes the facilities for security reasons, in which case an alternative route is offered.

Is the Royal Palace included in this Segway tour?

The tour includes a viewpoint where you see the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral from a special vantage point across the Plaza de la Armería. You don't enter the palace itself, but the view shows the entire historical-artistic complex from the outside.

What should I wear for a Segway tour in Madrid?

Wear casual clothes and closed-toe walking shoes. They're essential for balance and safety on the Segway. A helmet is provided and included in the tour.