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title: The Old Down Town Segway Tour (Excellence since 2014)
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type: tour
city: Madrid
country: Spain
price: 39
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.83
reviews: 86
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Old town with a child of nine
rank_in_category: 9 of 11 (Segway Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-02
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# The Old Down Town Segway Tour (Excellence since 2014)

**Guidekin's take:** Ride from Opera Square through Madrid's oldest quarter, passing the Royal Palace, the Cathedral and Plaza de la Villa. Segway training, a helmet and rainwear are included; children under nine cannot ride alone. 4.83 from 86 reviews at €39 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #9 of 11 in Segway Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Our visit will begin in the Opera Square, next to the Teatro Real, and we will visit the oldest part of the capital including the Royal Palace,the Cathedral, Plaza de la Villa, one of the oldest in the city ....... The tour itself is a fun and full of secrets all with anecdotes, mysteries and stories that even the locals know.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Departure Point: Madrid city center,
- 5 start times: between 10:00 and 18:00
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age 9+: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €39 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.83/5 from 86 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Madrid-Segway
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02

## Reviews

4.83 from 86 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 83 of 86.

- 5 stars: 77 (90%)
- 4 stars: 6 (7%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient instruction and an informative city overview; some report problems with booking arrangements.

**Praised:**
- Clear riding instruction that helps beginners feel comfortable
- Friendly guides who share Madrid's history in an engaging way
- An overview of central Madrid that covers more ground with less walking
- Useful recommendations for restaurants and places to explore afterwards

**Complaints:**
- Reservation problems led to changes in the planned tour arrangements
- Some enjoyed the route, while others felt it missed the sights or parks they expected

Written by Guidekin from the 68 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-06-22 to 2026-06-30); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- Local guide
- Oilskin in rainy days
- Helmet
- Training
- Insurance

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02
- 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

Departure Point: Madrid city center, near to the metro station Opera
Address: Escalinata Street, 10
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJK7ahYHkoQg0Rhx1MstiIxas

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You must arrive 15 minutes before the tour; a maximum delay of 10 minutes is allowed, after which you may be relocated depending on availability on the day.
- Children under 9 can not ride alone on a segway
- Children between 9 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult
- The recommended weight is between 35 and 125 kg
- Recommended to wear comfortable shoes

## Compared with other Segway Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #9 of 11** | €39 | 1h 30m | 4.83 (86) | shared |
| [Madrid Segway Private Tour in Retiro Park](/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-segway-private-tour-in-retiro-park/?format=md) | €35 | 1h | 4.92 (355) | private |
| [Segway Tour Madrid monumental](/spain/madrid/tours/segway-tour-madrid-monumental/?format=md) | €35 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (75) | shared |
| [Segway Private Tour in the Historic Center of Madrid](/spain/madrid/tours/segway-private-tour-in-the-historic-center-of-madrid/?format=md) | €35 | 1h | 4.88 (330) | private |

Ranked #9 of 11 in Segway Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €24 to €60, median €35; typical length 1h. 3 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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