--- title: Segway Private Tour in the Historic Center of Madrid lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/segway-private-tour-in-the-historic-center-of-madrid/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 35 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 330 duration_minutes: 60 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private old town, ages ten up rank_in_category: 50 of 76 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/segway-private-tour-in-the-historic-center-of-madrid/ --- # Segway Private Tour in the Historic Center of Madrid **Guidekin's take:** Ride from Barrio de las Letras towards Plaza Mayor and Almudena Cathedral on a private tour for your party. A Segway, helmet, training and guiding are included; heavy rain means rescheduling. 4.88 from 330 reviews at €35 per person for 1h–3h. In our comparison: #50 of 76 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview We offer you a Private and exclusive tour on Segway, only you will go with a guide, being able to enjoy your tour privately. From the meeting point located in the legendary Madrid neighborhood of the Barrio de las Letras, we head to the Plaza Mayor, the neuralgic center of Madrid life, from there to the true Madrid of the Austrias, where we will enjoy the best views of the Palacio viewpoint Real and the Almudena Cathedral, we will make a stop at the Plaza de Ramales, where it is believed that Velazquez was buried, on the way back we will visit the Plaza de la Villa Old Town Hall of Madrid, which houses buildings such as the Torre de los Lujanes or the Casa de Cisneros, to finish bordering the Puerta del Sol. A special tour in which you will get to know the most important points of old Madrid and that you can extend depending on the duration. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Local located between the Prado Museum… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 17 start times: between 10:00 and 18:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Fitness notes apply: see additional information - Children from €35: ages 10 to 13 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €35 per person for the Madrid Centro Segway Tour 1 hr option; other options up to €90 - Duration: 1h–3h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 330 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: SEGCITYTOURS - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, French, Spanish - Start times: 17 start times between 10:00 and 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.88 from 330 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 322 of 330. - 5 stars: 310 (94%) - 4 stars: 12 (4%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 5 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value patient guides and seeing plenty of Madrid, but some find riding in city traffic unnerving. **Praised:** - Patient instruction helps nervous beginners learn to control the Segways - Knowledgeable guides explain Madrid's history and landmarks - Covering many city sights without tiring walks - Guides tailor the tour to travellers' interests - Helpful recommendations for food and further sightseeing **Complaints:** - Some find city traffic unnerving, while others feel safe with their guides - Street closures sometimes force changes to the planned city route Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-04-20 to 2026-09-24); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Madrid Centro Segway Tour 1 hr | €35 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Spanish, English | Madrid Segway Tour 1 hour: It is a one hour tour, includes the description indicated on the cover: Plaza Mayor, Cathedral and Palace, Villa y Sol. | | Madrid Centro Segway Tour 90´ | €45 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Spanish, English | Segway tour Madrid 1,5 hrs: Extended tour of the historic center of Madrid, the one-hour tour is carried out by adding the Temple of Debod, Pza España. | | Madrid Centro Segway Tour 2 hr | €55 / person | French, Spanish, English | Madrid Full Center & Retiro: It is a tour to get to know a complete Madrid. 1 hour in the historic center and 1 hour in Retiro park. Madrid Segway Tour 2 hours: Madrid Segway Tour 2 hours, Sightseeing Segway Tour, visit Madrid in an attractive and different way: The Old Madrid and The New Madrid or Retiro Park or Madrid River. Hop on and enjoy! | | Madrid Centro Segway Tour 3 hr | €90 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Spanish, English | Madrid A tu Aire 3 hrs: Tour the entire Madrid, the expanded historic Madrid and the expanded Retiro park. Three hours by Madrid. Madrid Segway Tour 3 hours: A unique experience to fully enjoy Madrid, without rushing. You will take a great image, you will tour all of Madrid, the old | ## What's included - Private Tour - Helmet - Insurance RC - Use of Segway - Training - Local Guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Transportation to/from attractions - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Plaza Mayor** (5m) - This stop is made in the Plaza del Comercio, where three squares converge; Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Santa Cruz and the Plaza del Comercio itself where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is located, the former prison of the aristocracy. There our guide will tell us the history of La... 2. **Plaza de Ramales** (5m) - In the Plaza de Ramales there was the church of San Jua, belonging to the order of Santiago. This was demolished to convert the space into a plaza by Jose Bonaparte, among the rubble it is thought that the remains of Velazquez are found. 3. **Mirador de la Cornisa del Palacio Real** (pass by, no stop) - We will walk along a narrow street to discover a viewpoint that will amaze us with its views, a space from where we can observe from a special point the entire historical-artistic complex that represents the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral. Awesome. 4. **Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena** (5m) - At the viewpoint we will have the privilege of observing this building that is linked to the Royal Palace through the Plaza de la Armería, which serves for the representation of different official acts and events. This cathedral, which took 110 years to build, is oriented... 5. **Plaza de la Villa** (5m) - Splendid square that houses the true flavor of the Madrid of the Austrian monarchy. In it we find buildings such as the Torre de los Lujanes or the Casa de Cisneros. The old Madrid City Hall was located in this square, now in the Cibeles Palace. 6. **Puerta del Sol** (5m) - On our way back we will border La Puerta del Sol, the center of Madrid and Spain. This square is located the Post Office Building, where the tower with the clock is located that every year offers us the chimes of New Year's Eve. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17 start times between 10:00 and 18:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Local located between the Prado Museum and Plaza Santa Ana Nearby metro stations: Anton Martin, Sol, Gran Via and Sevilla Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ6zp4-oEoQg0R4jGcPlkCHvY Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - It will not be suspended for fine rain, in case of heavy rain it will be rescheduled - Under certain circumstances, the Madrid City Council decides, for security reasons, to close the facilities of El Retiro Park. This is beyond our control regarding the tour. In this case, we will offer an alternative route to our users. - A 10-minute grace period is allowed at the start of the tour. After 30 minutes, the tour will be canceled. - If you have limited mobility, you should not take part - Children must be accompanied by an adult and be at least 10 years old - Users will be able to use the Segway for themselves. - The user's weight must be between 30 (77 lbs) and 125 kg (275 lbs) to ride a Segway - Dress code is casual - Comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. - The use of mobile phones is not allowed while riding a segway. Booking asks for: weights ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #50 of 76** | €35 | 1h–3h | 4.88 (330) | private | | [Toledo Private Tour with Licensed Local Guide](/spain/madrid/tours/toledo-private-tour-with-licensed-local-guide/?format=md) | €220 per group | 3h | 4.99 (993) | private | | [Toledo Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Driver from Madrid](/spain/madrid/tours/toledo-private-tour-with-licensed-guide-and-driver-from-madrid/?format=md) | €310 | 5h | 4.99 (694) | private | | [Toledo Jewish Heritage Private Tour with expert local guide](/spain/madrid/tours/toledo-jewish-heritage-private-tour-with-expert-local-guide/?format=md) | €125 | 3h | 5.0 (265) | private | Ranked #50 of 76 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €845, median €110; typical length 2h 30m. 68 of 76 are private. 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