Valencia Segway Tours

One of the best things to do in Valencia are the segway tours following the path of sustainability and ecotourism. These motorised scooters are true allies for discovering the modern architecture along with the millenary history of the world's design capital in a short time.

This post is a guide to the best Segway routes in Valencia, prices and options for getting around this vibrant metropolis from its historic centre to the port and the City of Arts and Sciences on two electric wheels.

Valencia is like a muse of contrasts where you can travel through the present, past and future of an eclectic metropolis. In the midst of its artistic expressions you will find the Palacio de la Música and the city's main gardens, spaces that you will reach on board this Segway tour.

This palace is the headquarters of the Valencia Symphony Orchestra, a building with four monumental halls whose exquisite architecture meant that extensions had to be carried underground in order to preserve its pristine appearance. The centrepiece of this Segway tour is the route along the River Turia. In addition, you will walk across the Puente de Real, the Puente de Aragón until you reach the work of the architect José María García, the Palacio de la Música.

Interesting details

• Price: From 40 €.
• Duration: 1 hour.
• Timetable: morning and afternoon.
• What the tour may include: helmets. Multilingual guide specialising in art. Valencian souvenir. Segway rental.
• Pros: this is one of the best tours in Valencia for lovers of opera, classical music, flamenco and jazz. The International Jazz Festival has been held in this building since 1999 and, as part of their commitment to include the little ones, they offer workshops and activities for children from 0 years of age.
• Cons: The tour allows you to have a general look around, if you want to enjoy the architectural work in detail, you need a second visit.

This is the ideal tour to get to know the history of Valencia from medieval times. On board of a segway you will ride through the most representative monuments and neighbourhoods of the old town for 1-2 hours.

The city was founded by the Romans in 138 BC. It has passed through the hands of the Visigoths, Muslims and Christians, and so boasts a cultural and historical legacy. On this Segway tour you pass through the entrance to the city centre, the Serranos Towers, and continue towards the Plaza del Carmen, just a few metres from the Royal Basilica of Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados.

You then cross the Portal De La Valldigna, another iconic example of Valencian Gothic style next to the city's Arab walls. The small group moves on to the Church of San Nicolás de Bari and San Pedro Mártir as well as the Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange). In the middle of the tour you will also see the squares of L'Almoina, Virgen de la Paz and La Redonda, as well as the Central Market and the Archbishop's Palace.

Interesting details

• Price: from 35 €.
• Duration: 60-120 minutes.
• Timetable: morning and afternoon.
• What the tour may include: instruction on how to use the segway. Guide service through the historic centre. Helmet. Segway rental.
• Pros: Perfect for a short and enjoyable look at the city's historic route in a short time.
• Cons: works very well with adults, but children... best to put them on the next tours on this list.

Explore the three outstanding green parks in Valencia and discover their fountains, lakes and monuments on board your Segway during this urban tour. The itinerary takes you through:

• Turia Garden, the most popular among the gardens in the City of Turia, runs from the Trinity Bridge to the bridges of the Exhibition and the Flowers. It is part of the repertoire of works that the architect Santiago Calatrava created in Valencia and this tour takes you around the garden. Click here for a quick tour in 4K.
• Jardines del Real, also known as the Jardín de los Viveros, is a public park with ponds, fountains, rose gardens and waterfalls that reflects part of the history of the Spanish crown. Take a quick look at its spaces by clicking on this video.
• Cabecera Park, an idyllic place to take a break from the crowded area while enjoying the sun in a beautiful green area, perfect for a quiet summer break in Valencia.

Interesting details

• Price: from 50 €.
• Duration: 2- 3 hours.
• Timetable: morning and afternoon.
• What the tour may include: guide and monitor service. Helmets. Mackintoshes. locker service to store your belongings during the tour.
• Pros: Despite the pre-established route, the path to the gardens can often be customised at no extra cost.
• Cons: Ideal for families with older children, younger children may not find it as entertaining.

If you want to tour Valencia visiting the exclusive areas, parkour areas, the port activity, central gardens and beach, this is the kind of tour you should sign up for. Their stops can vary, but often their extended versions pass through:

• Serranos Towers, the entrance wall to Valencia.
• Turia Garden, the city's green area par excellence.
• The City of Arts and Science, a quick pass through Valencia's futuristic and ecological emblem.
• The Mestalla Stadium, the property and home of Valencia Club de Fútbol.
• The Rotonda de Miramar, the parkour and street art capital of the countryside.
• Port Sa Platja, one of Valencia's main marinas and the birthplace of Spanish orxata.
• The Juan Carlos I Royal Marina and its reminiscences of the city's golden age of the port.
• The Valencian Huerta, with its enchanting natural landscapes.
• The Malvarrosa Beach, to soak up the sea breeze.

Other stops that are often included in this type of excursion are the street circuit that hosted the Formula 1 races, as well as the Carraixet Ravine and its miracle of minnows. This is a comfortable tour on your Segway, so you won't miss a thing.

Interesting details

• Price: from 85 € per couple.
• Duration: 2-5 hours.
• Timetable: afternoon.
• What the tour may include: Expert guide service. Locker to leave your belongings during the tour. Segway rental. Mackintoshes. Helmets.
• Pros: ideal for couples interested in receiving personalised attention. Also, it is the only type of tour that moves outside the central gardens and monuments to get closer to the coast.
• Cons: Extended versions of this type of tour usually include time for lunch, but without the food.

You have to take the time to appreciate the detail of the architecture and natural beauty in Turia and with this Segway tour you will Valencia Segway Tour Segway tour takes you effortlessly through some of the city's finest artistic highlights.

The Prince Felipe Science Museum, the Hemisfèric, past the largest aquarium in Europe, the Oceanografic, the famous opera house at the Reina Sofia Palace of the Arts, the Agora and the Umbracle gardens. This is an ideal Segway tour for those who visit Valencia in 1 day and want to make the most of their time at its main attraction.

This futuristic architectural complex is a work of Santiago Calatrava and since its inauguration in 1998 it has become a symbol of the city. It is one of the works that has earned Valencia the title of design capital of the world. In short, it is an essential visit and if it is on a Segway, all the better.

Interesting details

• Price: from 52 €.
• Duration: 90 - 120 minutes.
• Timetable: afternoon and evening.
• What the tour may include: instruction on how to ride the Segway. Multilingual expert guide service. Helmet. Segway rental. Bottled water.
• Pros: The tour is around one of Spain's jewels and the guides are usually adventurous historians who make the experience entertaining and informative.
• Cons: Given the magnitude of the works, time is scarce.

This is an ideal combination tour for those travellers who want a guide to then extend their tour of the city on their own. For 60 minutes an expert will guide you on board your Segway to tour the Serranos Towers, the Turia Gardens to the City of Arts and Sciences Museum or the main attractions of your interest.

After the guided tour, you return to the rental base to leave the Segway and explore on your own by bike for the rest of the day. With this combination you can take photos at your leisure, explore the hidden treasures of Valencia, even stroll through the old town, wine tasting and tapas tasting with plenty of time to wander through the gardens and other monuments of the city.

Interesting details

• Price: from 43 €.
• Duration: 24 hours.
• Timetable: N/A.
• What the tour may include: helmets. Guided tour and segway rental for one hour. Bike rental for one day.
• Pros: the opportunity to get to know the city at your leisure after riding your segway with an expert guide, this way you will know exactly where you want to go with your bike so you will save time. A good alternative to get to know Valencia in 1 day on your own.
• Cons: The segway is only rented for 1 hour, if you prefer to ride these comfortable scooters for longer, move on to the next option in this post.

Booking is done in advance online, so you can even customise the experience or combine transport - as we saw with the bikes and segways. Booking also allows you to better plan your schedule. And if you prefer more freedom, you can choose to rent your Segway by the hour.

With the rental they explain how to use the segway, give you a helmet and often a map with some suggested routes around Valencia. You'll see that with so many alternatives, it's well worth exploring the city on one of these transports. You also have several options:

• Rent for 1 hour, from 30 €.
• 2-hour hire, from €50.
• 4-hour rental, from €80.
• 1 day rental, from 100 €.

Important

In all cases you must leave a deposit when renting your segway. The deposit is refunded upon return.

Can I rent an electric scooter in Valencia?

Yes, for those who would like to explore the city on two motorised wheels and prefer lighter scooters, there is the alternative of renting an electric scooter in Valencia. This option is also cheaper than the previous one and you can choose between:

• 1 hour rental, from 10 €.
• 2 hour rental, from €16.
• 1 day rental, from 28 €.

Most people can participate in Segway tours, however, there are some minimum considerations:

• Minimum weight is 25kg and maximum weight 130kg.
• It is recommended to wear comfortable but seasonally appropriate clothing.
• Most Segway tours are conducted in groups with multilingual instructors, however, you can hire a private Segway tour to personalise the experience, flexibility is a maxim among Segway operators and prices are usually correct.
• No driving licence is required as children can also enjoy the experience. Often only two conditions are necessary, firstly that the driver can reach the handlebars without difficulty and secondly that they can get on and off the segway on their own, so you can put this type of adventure on your list of things to do in Valencia with children.

Riding segways is a comfortable, practical and fun way to explore Valencia and although I only see advantages with guided tours, I highlight three: