Segways make Valencia click into focus. This 2-hour ride is a fast, fun way to see the city’s big landmarks, helped by a training session that gets you confident quickly. I especially like how the route jumps between old streets and futuristic architecture without turning it into a long hike.

My favorite part is the way you cover so much ground while still getting context. In the Old Town, you glide past places like Plaza de la Virgen and the Basilica of the Virgin, and guides such as Eugene, Sima, and Simon often keep the explanations light, funny, and easy to follow. Then you roll into the modern sights of Valencia, with stops that make it feel like you’re seeing the city’s timeline in motion.

The main drawback to consider is who it’s not for. It is not suitable for people with motion sickness, and it also has limits for kids, weight, and accessibility (wheelchair users and visually impaired people are not included). If you’re sensitive to movement or you do not feel comfortable standing and riding, you’ll want a different plan.

Quick hits before you book

• Training first, riding second, so first-timers can keep up
• Old Town stops including Plaza de la Virgen and the Basilica of the Virgin
• Turia Gardens gives you a calmer ride through a major urban green space
• Palau de la Música adds culture beyond the main streets
• City of Arts and Sciences with Hemisfèric, Science Museum, and Oceanogràfic sights
• Water bottle, city map, and guide recommendations for after the tour

Getting Started at the SegwayAnyway Valencia Shop

Your tour begins at a bike shop marked SegwayAnyway starting point, near the Valencia Cathedral area. That location matters because it sets you up for an easy start in the historic core, not on the far edges of town. Expect a brief learning time before you’re fully out on the route.

The training is one of the best parts for me. Even if you’ve never ridden a Segway before, the guide typically takes time to walk you through how to move smoothly, slow down safely, and turn without stress. In the past, guides like Yuri and Erica have been singled out for patient instruction and clear guidance, which is exactly what you want when you’re dealing with streets and turns in a group setting.

This is a group tour, so you ride with other people and follow the guide’s pace. That has a good side (you get a shared experience and faster flow through stops) and a tricky side (your guide’s attention is spread out, and bigger groups can feel harder to manage). One review noted that a group felt too large, so if you prefer a smaller, more personal feel, keep that in mind.

Old Town Glide: Plaza de la Virgen to the Basilica

After training, you move into Valencia’s historic center. This segment is about more than photos. You get to experience the Old Town rhythm from street level, where walking can slow you down and traffic can be a lot. On a Segway, you can keep moving while still taking in details.

A highlight here is Plaza de la Virgen, an important meeting point in the city’s religious and public life. From that area, you also pass by the Basilica of the Virgin, one of Valencia’s most recognized spiritual landmarks. The value of these stops is that they anchor the tour in identity. Valencia is not only about beaches and modern buildings. It has a deep civic core, and this part of the route makes you feel that right away.

One practical thought: Old Town streets can be uneven and busy. The benefit of having training up front is that you’re not trying to learn while you’re already dealing with turns, crossings, and pedestrian pockets. If you’re comfortable with basic balance and following instructions, this is where the tour clicks.

Turia Gardens: A Calm Ride Through Valencia’s Green Core

Then comes one of the most pleasant shifts in scenery: Turia Park. You ride through lush paths connected to one of Spain’s largest urban parks, and the pace feels more relaxed than in the Old Town. This is a key reason the tour feels worth it. You get a break from dense streets while still staying in the itinerary’s momentum.

What I like about this section is the sense of contrast. Valencia’s identity changes quickly from historic stone and plazas to parkland and greenery, and Turia is the bridge. You also get Mediterranean flora and scenic views, which adds variety without turning the tour into a long detour.

This stretch also helps you ride better. When the path is smoother and the environment is calmer, you can focus on steering and keeping a comfortable rhythm. If you had any first-ride jitters earlier, this is often where they settle.

Palau de la Música: Listening to Culture Between Stops

Next, you head to Palau de la Música, Valencia’s modern concert hall. This stop is special because it adds culture in a way that feels connected to everyday life, not like a museum detour. The guide explains the importance of the venue and Valencia’s musical heritage, which helps you understand why locals care about a building that might otherwise look like just impressive architecture from the outside.

The surroundings help too. The concert hall is described as being surrounded by landscaped gardens and fountains, so you’re not only staring at walls. You’re getting a visual and auditory vibe from the setting, even if you’re not attending a performance.

A practical note for this kind of stop: plan to slow down mentally. This is not the section where you’re just moving for the sake of movement. It’s where your guide’s stories make the visuals land. If you like explanations that connect art, design, and city life, you’ll get more out of this portion.

Gulliver Park: The Whimsical Break You Did Not Expect

After Palau de la Música, you swing by Gulliver Park, inspired by Gulliver’s Travels and famous for its giant playground sculpture. This is a different kind of sightseeing moment. Instead of grand civic buildings, you get something playful and a bit surreal.

Why I think it works in the tour: it breaks the pattern. You’ve already had historic landmarks, then parkland, then a landmark of contemporary culture. Gulliver Park gives your eyes and brain a rest, while keeping the Segway momentum going.

If you’re traveling with kids, this is also a natural crowd-pleaser on the route, even though the tour itself is not suitable for children under 10. For adults, it’s still enjoyable because it adds character. Valencia isn’t only serious monuments. It has imagination in public spaces too.

City of Arts and Sciences: Hemisfèric, Science Museum, Oceanogràfic

The final stretch is the big modern payoff: the City of Arts and Sciences. This complex is Valencia’s “future-looking” landmark, and it’s hard to miss once you’re in the area. You’ll see buildings including the Hemisfèric, the Science Museum, and Oceanogràfic.

This part of the itinerary is valuable because it compresses a huge area into a manageable time. If you tried to do all these stops on foot, you’d be spending a lot of time navigating distances. On the Segway, you get the overall layout and a feel for how the pieces relate, which is useful if you plan to come back later for a closer look.

A small practical tip: the City of Arts and Sciences can feel visually busy. When you arrive, focus on what the structures are and what they represent, then take quick photos before your attention moves on. Your guide’s context here is what makes the complex feel like more than a dramatic backdrop.

Also, don’t treat the tour as your only chance to explore this zone. The tour is 2 hours. It’s an overview. When you leave, you’ll be positioned to choose where to spend extra time next.

The Stuff You Actually Get, and Why It Matters

This tour includes more than just riding. You get an expert guide, a short training session, a complimentary bottle of water, and a detailed city map. You also receive personalized recommendations for where to visit and eat after the tour.

That last part is underrated. The value of a good city map plus tailored suggestions is that it turns the tour from a standalone activity into a planning tool. If your guide points you toward neighborhoods for tapas, a less crowded viewpoint, or a realistic “next stop” route, you save time later.

Price is $47 per person for a 2-hour group experience. That might sound like a lot until you factor in the Segway itself, the guide, the training time, and the fact that you’re covering Old Town plus park plus modern architecture in one go. For many people, the cost is justified by how much ground you cover with less physical strain and less time spent on transit.

One more bonus: after the Segway tour, there’s an extra option you can pay for at the store, with 24-hour access to an e-scooter or bicycle. That helps if you want to extend the day without committing to another full guided tour.

Timing, Pace, and Group Dynamics You Can Expect

The duration is 2 hours, so the pace is designed to keep you moving and hitting multiple zones without feeling rushed through safety steps. You should still expect a little waiting at stops while the guide handles regrouping and instruction.

Group size varies, but since it is a shared tour, you’re not always going to be the center of attention. One caution from a previous experience was that with around ten people, it felt like too many because the guide could not see everyone equally well. That doesn’t mean the tour is bad, it just means you should come in prepared to follow instructions and stay attentive while riding in traffic-like environments.

If you’re a solo traveler, this is still a good fit because you’re guided and you meet people in a low-pressure way. If you’re a family group, it can be fun, but remember the age requirement: it is not suitable for children under 10.

If you have any mobility constraints that affect your ability to stand and ride, check the exclusions carefully. Wheelchair users are not suitable, and visually impaired people are not suitable. And if you have motion sickness, do not plan on pushing through. This activity is specifically marked as not suitable.

Who This Tour Is Best For (and Who Should Skip It)

I think this Segway tour is best for people who want a lot of sights in a short time, without spending the day walking. It’s also a great match if you like having a guide explain what you’re seeing, and you appreciate practical tips for after the tour.

It suits:

• First-time Segway riders who benefit from a training start
• People who want an overview of both historic Valencia and the City of Arts and Sciences
• Travelers who value a guided route plus a map and food or activity recommendations

It is not a good fit if:

• You get motion sickness
• You need wheelchair access
• You are under age 10
• You fall outside the weight limit (not suitable over 243 lbs, and children under 50 lbs are not suitable)
• You are visually impaired

If you’re unsure about your comfort on a standing platform, be honest with yourself. If you struggle with balance or you need frequent seating breaks, you’ll likely have a better time with a walking tour or a different kind of guided transit.

Should You Book Segway Anyway Valencia?

If your goal is to see Valencia’s highlights efficiently, I’d book this. The combination of Old Town landmarks like Plaza de la Virgen and the Basilica area, a smooth ride through Turia Gardens, cultural stop at Palau de la Música, playful Gulliver Park, and the big modern finish at the City of Arts and Sciences makes this a strong value for a 2-hour outing.

You should skip it and choose another format if safety and comfort constraints apply to you, especially motion sickness or accessibility needs. Also, if you hate group settings or you strongly prefer small-group personal attention, consider alternatives or look for smaller group options if available.

Overall, I like this tour for what it does best: it compresses Valencia’s main “old plus new” story into one guided glide, then leaves you with a map and ideas to keep exploring after you stop riding.