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Segway Private Tour in the Historic Center of Madrid
4.9(330 reviews)Madrid, Spain
2hDurationEnglish, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Experience a private Segway tour in Madrid's Historic Center, starting from the Barrio de las Letras. The tour includes visits to the Plaza Mayor, the Madrid of the Austrias, and the Palacio viewpoint Real, as well as the Almudena Cathedral. A stop is made at Plaza de Ramales, where Velazquez is believed to be buried, and the tour also covers Plaza de la Villa, featuring the Torre de los Lujanes and Casa de Cisneros, before concluding at Puerta del Sol. This tour is suitable for those seeking a personal exploration of old Madrid and can be adjusted in duration.
Itinerary
1
Plaza Mayor
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 Plaza Mayor and how from being a suburb of Madrid it becomes the main square of the capital.
2
Plaza de Ramales
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
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
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 from North to South instead of East to West like most Christian temples. We will tell you their secrets
5
Plaza de la Villa
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
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.
What's included / not included
Private TourHelmetInsurance RCUse of segwayTrainingLocal Guide
GratuitiesTransportation to/from attractionsFood and drinks
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- 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
- 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.
Good to know
- 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.
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