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Private Segway Tour Madrid: Lavapiés & Historical Center

4.715 reviewsRoyal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid)

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 3 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Begin your tour with a brief training session to get comfortable on your Segway. Then, set off to explore two of Madrid's most iconic neighborhoods: Lavapiés and Habsburg Madrid. Start in Lavapiés, a vibrant and multicultural area known for its sloping medieval streets, Indian restaurants, and traditional Spanish bars. Pass by cultural centers like La Tabacalera, the Reina Sofía Museum, the lively San Fernando Market, and the San Millán and San Cayetano Parish. Admire the neighborhood's street art and murals as you glide through its bustling streets. Next, head to Habsburg Madrid, the historic and monumental core of the city. Developed during the reigns of the House of Austria in the 16th and 17th centuries, this area is home to some of Madrid's most iconic landmarks. Learn about the history of the neighborhood as you pass by its grand buildings and monuments.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Helmet
  • Insurance RC
  • Training

What's not

  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to and from attractions
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. Start in Lavapiés, a vibrant and multicultural area known for its sloping medieval streets, Indian restaurants, and traditional Spanish bars. Pass by cultural centers like La Tabacalera, the Reina Sofía Museum, the lively San Fernando Market, and the San Millán and San Cayetano Parish. Admire the neighborhood's street art and murals as you glide through its bustling streets.

    50 minAdmission included

  2. We will visit the Royal Palace from outside. The guide will give a few small touches of his story

    5 min

  3. We will see the Plaza Mayor, which is located in the center of Madrida a few meters from the Puerta del Sol and is one of the oldest in Spain

    5 min

  4. We will see the Cathedral of Almudena, the first church consecrated by the Pope outside of Rome

    5 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Located between the Prado Museum and Plaza Santa Ana Nearby metro stations: Anton Martin, Sol, Gran Via and Sevilla
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
SEGCITYTOURS
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It will not be suspended for fine rain, in case of heavy rain it will be rescheduled
  • If you have limited mobility, you should not take part
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult and be at least 10 years old

How it compares in Madrid

  • Its from-price is 51% below the median of the 1722 experiences we list in Madrid.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 486 of 1722.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Madrid

Madrid is Spain's sunny, sociable capital, home to great art museums, royal palaces, leafy parks and tapas bars that stay busy past midnight.

Three great galleries line the Paseo del Prado: the Prado Museum with Velázquez and Goya, the Reina Sofía with Picasso's Guernica, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza with its sweeping private collection. Beside them, El Retiro Park offers a boating lake, shaded avenues and the glass Palacio de Cristal.

Top-ranked sights in Madrid: Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid), Puerta del Sol.

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