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Private Segway Tour in Retiro Park, Madrid

4.9(355 reviews)Madrid, Spain
1h30DurationEnglish, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This private Segway tour begins in the Barrio de las Letras and takes you through Retiro Park. Participants will ride through the Parterre, viewing the Hauahuete, the oldest tree in the park, and the Fallen Angel statue. The tour includes stops at the Crystal Palace and the Lake, where the Monument to Alfonso XII is located. The experience is suitable for those looking for a personal tour with a guide. The tour's duration can be extended with additional time options. It is important to know that this tour is designed for individuals or small groups.

Itinerary

1

Parterre del Retiro

We find ourselves in front of this spectacular French-style garden, simulating the gardens of Versailles, where we find the Hauhuete, the oldest tree in the park.

2

Palacio De Cristal

The Crystal Palace is the most sought-after point of interest in the park, a building built as a greenhouse to house the flora of the Philippine Exposition, an example of the glass and iron architecture of the time.

3

Estanque Grande del Retiro

This lake is the center of Retiro Park, presiding over the monument to Alfonso XII, erected by Queen Victoria upon the death of her husband. The lake, in its time, represented naval battles for the Madrid aristocracy, today it serves as entertainment for all audiences.

4

Fuente del Angel Caido

This sculpture represents Lucifer when he is expelled from the Kingdom of Heaven and is picked up and waited for by the 8 dragons of hell. Work of Velvet, which is located 666 meters above sea level.

What's included / not included

Private tourHelmetInsurance RCUse of segwayTrainingLocal and professional guide
Food and drinksGratuitiesHotel pickup and drop-off

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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 smart 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
  • Occasionally, due to weather conditions, the park remains closed for safety reasons. In this case, an alternative tour will be offered.
  • 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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