Madrid: Segway Tour Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace & Debod Temple

Glide through Madrid’s heart on a Segway past palaces and ancient temples

You’ll glide through central Madrid on a Segway with a local guide, rolling past Plaza Mayor’s lively crowds, circling the Royal Palace’s grand exterior, and pausing at the unexpected calm of Debod Temple. You’ll hear stories that stick with you and maybe laugh at yourself learning to balance. It’s not as easy as it looks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Plaza Mayor15m
2. Royal Palace of Madrid15m
3. Temple of Debod15m

Segway tour of Madrid landmarks

• Stop at Plaza Mayor
• See Madrid's oldest building
• Visit Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral
• Explore Temple of Debod
• Return to Opera Square

The experience

I nearly wiped out before we’d even left the Opera square: turns out, riding a Segway is less like cycling and more like trusting your feet to remember how to balance. Our guide, Javier, just grinned and said “todos empiezan así” (everyone starts like this), which made me feel slightly less ridiculous. The city was already humming at 10am, that faint smell of churros drifting from somewhere behind us. I hadn’t expected Madrid’s old center to feel so alive mid-morning.

We zipped through cobbled lanes that rattled my teeth a bit (Segways don’t hide every bump), pausing at Plaza Mayor where Javier told us about fires and bullfights. He pointed at the painted facades while an older couple argued over lottery tickets nearby. There was something about hearing those stories right there, with pigeons flapping overhead and the plaza echoing with voices, that made history feel less distant. I still think about the way the sunlight hit those red walls.

The Royal Palace looked almost too grand for real life: marble shining under a sky that threatened rain but never quite delivered. We didn’t go inside (not part of this tour), but rolled along the iron fence while Javier explained how each king left his mark. Someone in our group asked if the King actually lives there. Javier just shrugged and said “sometimes,” which felt about right for royalty.

I didn’t expect to see an Egyptian temple in Madrid, honestly. The Temple of Debod sits up on this grassy hill, silent except for distant traffic, and when you get close you can smell pine needles and dust. Javier told us it was a gift from Egypt after Spain helped save Abu Simbel, which I’d never heard before. He tried to teach us how to say “thank you” in Arabic. I butchered it, everyone laughed. After that we just glided back toward Opera square, legs tingling from standing so long but not really wanting it to end yet.

What’s included

• Your day includes use of a Segway throughout central Madrid plus guidance from a professional local expert.
• you’ll meet near Opera square by Teatro Real before rolling out together, no hotel pickup needed, and return to your starting point after seeing all the main sights together.

Options for this experience

2 options

Monumental Madrid Segway tourGuide in English or Spanish · 10:00, 12:00, 16:00 and 18:00

FrenchGuide in English or Spanish · 10:00 and 12:00

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, 12:00, 16:00 and 18:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (10 to 85 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by All Ways Madrid

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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.

Is there a guide during the Madrid Segway tour?

Yes, a professional local guide leads the entire Segway tour.

What attractions are included on this Madrid Segway route?

The route includes Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace of Madrid, Almudena Cathedral area, and Temple of Debod.

Is hotel pickup included for this Segway tour?

No hotel pickup is included. The meeting point is near Opera square by Teatro Real.

Are children allowed on the Madrid Segway tour?

Children over 10 years old can join this tour.

Do you enter any monuments during the tour?

No interior visits are included. You view monuments from outside while hearing their stories from your guide.

Is it suitable for beginners or people who haven’t ridden a Segway before?

Yes, it’s suitable for all fitness levels and first-timers. Guides help you learn quickly.

Are pregnant travelers allowed on this Segway tour?

No, it is not recommended for pregnant travelers.