Retiro Park 1.5-Hour Segway Tour

Name: Retiro Park 1.5-Hour Segway Tour
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 40.05 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.68 (245 reviews)

4.7 (245 verified reviews)

Segway riders beside the Retiro lake in Madrid

Segway group in front of the Palacio de Cristal in autumn

Riders on Segways by the Palacio de Cristal pond in Retiro Park

Segway tour group outside the CaixaForum on the Paseo del Prado

Riders in bright coats on Segways beside the Retiro lake

About This Experience

Ninety minutes is the length that lets Retiro breathe. The one-hour park tours hit the headline monuments and turn back; this one has time for the quieter corners between them, which is what the park was built for — Retiro began as the private grounds of a 17th-century royal retreat, opened in part to the public by Charles III in 1767, and passed to the city only after 1868.

The route takes in the Palacio de Cristal and the Fountain of the Fallen Angel, along with the formal gardens laid out for the Spanish kings. Riding is on the park's wide, level paths, so the pace stays comfortable and the guide can talk rather than shepherd.

The operator starts from Calle de Santiago in the old centre rather than at a park gate, so the first minutes are a short street transfer before you reach Retiro. Guiding is bilingual Spanish and English by default, with other languages available on request when you book.

Highlights

Segway around Retiro Park, the green heart of central Madrid
See the Palacio de Cristal and the Fountain of the Fallen Angel
Ride through gardens laid out for the Spanish kings
Spend a full 90 minutes in the park rather than passing through it
Reach the quieter corners the one-hour loops skip
Ride with a bilingual Spanish and English guide

What's Included

✓ Bilingual Spanish and English guide
✓ Segway training before departure
✓ Crash helmet
✓ Liability insurance
✓ Other languages on request when booking
✓ Ninety minutes of guided riding

Not Included

Transfer to the start point
Hotel pick-up or drop-off
Food and drink
Tips (optional)

What to Bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen

Good to Know & Caveats

Please check availability for larger groups
Please wear comfortable shoes
Please note that the duration time is an approximation. Tours can be slightly longer or shorter than stated

Meeting Point

Calle de Santiago, 18, 28013 Madrid, Spain

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.7/5 by 245 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

It was my first time to ride a Segway and took a few minutes to practice and learn how easy it was to control. We followed our guide to see beautiful views of the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral and Temple of Debod and Retiro Park. It was a hot day and riding these Segway was more fun than walking around this large city.
— Laura, August 5, 2026

A fantastic and fun activity, perfectly led by Oscar, an exceptional guide! After a few clear instructions to help us get comfortable using the Segway, we set off to explore the monuments of Madrid. Oscar was kind, friendly, always smiling, and very attentive to our small group throughout the tour. An original and enjoyable experience that I highly recommend — we loved it!
— Nathalie, February 15, 2026

An absolutely fantastic experience for me and the kids (13 & 11), from the tutorial (none of us had been on a Segway before) through to the journey, the history (not too much!) and the care, absolutely nothing to offer but praise for Jacob (guide) and the whole experience, thank you!!
— Simon, July 26, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose 1.5 hours over a one-hour Retiro tour?

The extra half hour is spent in the park rather than on the transfer, so you cover the quieter gardens between the headline monuments instead of riding straight between them. The operator notes the stated duration is approximate and a tour can run slightly long or short.

Where does the tour start?

Calle de Santiago 18, in the old centre near Ópera, not at a Retiro gate. Budget a few minutes of street riding at each end.

Is guiding available in languages other than Spanish and English?

Bilingual Spanish and English is standard. Other languages can be arranged on request at the time of booking.

What should I wear?

Comfortable shoes are the only requirement the operator states. Closed shoes are sensible on any Segway.