Valencia: Segway tour of Arts & Sciences with guide

Summary

Roll through Valencia’s modern icons and gardens by Segway

You’ll glide from Valencia’s historic center into its futuristic heart on a Segway tour with a local guide. Explore Turia Gardens, marvel at Calatrava’s architecture in the City of Arts & Sciences, hear stories behind each landmark, and share laughs along the way — an experience you’ll remember every time you see those white curves in photos.

What’s the experience like?

We started right at the Serranos Towers, which felt like stepping into two different centuries at once — old stone behind us, glass and white curves ahead. Our guide, Marta, handed out helmets (mine was a bit wobbly but she fixed it) and gave us a quick rundown in both English and Spanish. I’d never been on a Segway before, so I was nervous at first — but honestly, after five minutes rolling through the Turia Gardens, it felt almost too easy. The air smelled faintly of orange blossoms, or maybe that was just my imagination.

Marta pointed out how the old riverbed is now this long green park slicing through Valencia. We zipped past joggers and kids playing football, then suddenly the City of Arts & Sciences just appeared — all those wild shapes by Santiago Calatrava. It’s hard to describe; the buildings look like spaceships or seashells depending on where you stand. At one point we stopped by the Hemisfèric, and Marta explained how the screen inside is curved like an eyelid (I peeked in — she wasn’t kidding). There was a group of teenagers taking selfies by the water and one of them tried to photobomb us, which made everyone laugh.

I didn’t expect to feel so small next to L’Oceanogràfic — apparently it’s Europe’s biggest aquarium. We didn’t go inside (not part of this tour), but you can see the glass domes from outside, reflecting clouds that kept shifting every few seconds. The Opera House looked almost too perfect for real life; someone was rehearsing inside because you could hear faint music drifting out if you listened closely enough.

The whole route took about an hour and a half but honestly I lost track of time somewhere between dodging low-hanging branches and trying not to run over Marta’s heels (she joked about it). By the end, my legs were buzzing in that weird way when you’ve been balancing for a while. I still think about that first glimpse of all those futuristic buildings rising up from the gardens — kind of surreal.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Valencia City Highlights Tour

• Visit Serranos Towers
• Explore Turia Riverbed Gardens
• See Modernism Landmark
• Pass by Science and Environment Museum
• Pass by Valencia Hemisferic
• Pass by Landscaped Promenade
• Pass by Valencia Oceanografic
• Pass by Opera House Valencia
• Pass by City of Arts & Sciences Complex
• End of Route

Top questions

How long does the Valencia Segway tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours from start to finish.

Is there a guide during the City of Arts & Sciences Segway tour?

Yes, a professional art historian guide leads the entire tour.

Are helmets provided for the Segway tour in Valencia?

Yes, helmets and all necessary safety accessories are included.

Where does the Segway tour start in Valencia?

The experience begins near Serranos Towers in Valencia's historical center.

Is this Segway tour suitable for beginners?

Yes, it's suitable for all fitness levels and includes basic training at the start.

Does this day trip include entry into Oceanografic or museums?

No, entry into Oceanografic or museums is not included during this tour.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a Segway with helmet and full safety gear, guidance from a multilingual art historian throughout Valencia’s City of Arts & Sciences area and Turia Gardens, plus all local taxes covered so you can just focus on rolling along.