Madrid: 1.5-Hour Old Town Highlights Segway Tour Standard Option
ID: GYG200566-311740
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore Madrid on a fun and leisurely 1.5-hour guided Segway tour. Discover the secrets of the Almudena Cathedral and learn more about the history, customs, and traditions of the Spanish capital.
After a brief training session explaining how to operate your Segway, you’ll be off and rolling to your first destination: the Plaza de Oriente, which offers beautiful views of the French gardens. See the Royal Palace, the former home of the Spanish monarchy. Continue to the Almudena Cathedral, the last Spanish Cathedral to be built. After suffering damages during the civil war, it was finally consecrated less than 25 years ago.
Roll across the vast Plaza de España and marvel at the monument of Don Quixote. Next, marvel at the stark majesty of the Temple of Debod. This ancient Egyptian temple was built in the 2nd-century BCE. In 1961 it was disassembled, transported and then rebuilt in Madrid, as a gift to Spain.
Admire the ancient site of the Valnadú gate, demolished by order of King Philip II. Observe the neoclassical façade of the Teatro Real, one of the architectural styles Madrid is renowned for.
Highlights
- Explore Madrid on a Segway and listen to your guides commentary
- Admire the beauty of the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral
- Ride through Plaza Mayor, Madrid's most famous square
- Learn about the reign of the Habsburgs in Madrid
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The maximum weight allowed on a Segway is 130 kg (286.50 lbs).
• Minimum age allowed is 10 years old or at least 1.50m (4.9’) tall.
• Wear comfortable clothes and comfortable shoes.
• Please arrive at the check-in point 15 minutes before departure time.
• At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. In case the minimum amount of participants do not register for this tour, then the tour will be rescheduled.
• This tour is subject to cancellation or rescheduling based on inclement weather.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your guide at Calle de la Escalinata, 10.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
