City of Arts and Sciences Private Segway Tour

The futuristic city is best reached on wheels. This private Segway tour links Valencia’s old city edge, the broad Turia Gardens, and the City of Arts and Sciences in about 90 minutes. I like the private format, which lets your group set the pace, and I like the generous training time for first-time riders. The main caution is simple: you must keep your eyes on the path, since curbs, posts, and pavement edges leave little room for distraction.

The tour costs $60.49 per person, a fair price if you want transport, guiding, photos, and a personal route in one package. Guides including David, Santiago, Euvgny, and Sharin have been praised for their humor and care. Still, this is not a museum visit, and the 50 minutes at the City of Arts and Sciences is mainly for seeing the buildings from outside.

Key points at a glance

• Private route for your group: The guide can adjust the ride and plan a personal route around your interests.
• Three very different Valencia settings: You move from the old Torres de Serrans to leafy Turia Gardens and then to the futuristic science complex.
• Extra training before departure: Beginners get time to learn the Segway before setting off.
• Useful family option: Teenagers and adults can enjoy the ride together, provided every rider meets the weight limits.
• Photo and video help included: The guide may use a professional camera to capture group pictures and riding footage.
• Safety deserves your full attention: Keep your helmet snug and watch curbs, posts, edges, and other obstacles.

Starting in Valencia’s old quarter

The tour begins at C/ de les Carabasses, 15, in Ciutat Vella. That puts you near Valencia’s historic center, a practical place to begin because the ride can quickly connect old Valencia with the newer parts of the city.

Before leaving, you receive a helmet and extra time to practice. This matters more than it may sound. A Segway is easy to operate once you understand how your weight controls forward and backward movement, but the first few minutes are when you need room to gain confidence.

I would not rush this training, even if you have used a Segway before. One unfortunate accident described during the tour involved a rider looking up at the striking science buildings, catching a wheel on a post, and falling onto the pavement. The guide helped get the rider to the science museum infirmary, where wounds were cleaned and bleeding was treated.

That incident offers the clearest practical advice for the whole experience: look ahead while riding. The helmet may protect you, but it cannot replace care around curbs and fixed objects. Comfortable confidence is useful. Overconfidence is not.

The minimum booking requirement is two people, so this is not designed for a solo rider. Only your own group takes part, which helps families and friends stay together without being matched with strangers.

Torres de Serrans and Valencia’s medieval gateway

The first planned stop is Torres de Serrans, one of the original 12 gates into Valencia. You spend about five minutes here, so think of it as a short orientation stop rather than a full historical visit.

The towers give the route an early sense of place. Before you reach the sleek white forms of the City of Arts and Sciences, you are reminded that Valencia was once a walled city with controlled entrances. That contrast is one of the strongest features of the outing.

I like this brief pause because it keeps the tour from becoming only a modern architecture ride. Your guide can point out the old city setting and share historical details before you set off toward the Turia Gardens.

The limitation is time. Five minutes is enough to see the gate and take a picture, but not enough for an extended look at the structure. If medieval Valencia is your main interest, you will need separate time in Ciutat Vella.

Riding through the Turia Gardens

The longest moving section takes you through Jardi del Turia, a large urban park running through Valencia. About 30 minutes are allocated here, giving you more than a quick crossing.

The park is one of the tour’s most enjoyable parts because a Segway lets you cover ground without the tiring pace of walking. You pass tropical trees, plants, Roman ruins, the Palace of Music, and Gulliver Park. Each sight gives the guide a reason to stop and explain something, so the ride is not simply transportation from one attraction to another.

The park also gives the tour breathing room. After the narrow streets and stonework around the old city, the open paths and plantings make the route feel calmer. You can take in the different parts of Valencia without spending the whole experience in traffic or on foot.

Gulliver Park is an especially memorable detail. It is based on the giant figure of Gulliver from the classic story, with slides and climbing features built into the enormous form. The tour does not include a stated visit inside the attraction, so expect to view it as part of the route rather than plan on a full stop there.

The same applies to the Palace of Music and the Roman remains. The guide can add context and point them out, but this is a sightseeing circuit, not a detailed study of every stop.

Several guides have been praised for making this section lively. Euvgny was described as energetic and fun, while David has been singled out for entertaining commentary and a clear passion for Valencia. Santiago has also been praised for stopping along the way, explaining local points of interest, and suggesting places to eat and drink for the rest of your stay.

That personal advice is one of the useful extras of a private tour. You can ask about Valencia as you ride, rather than waiting for a general speech meant for a large group.

Arriving at the City of Arts and Sciences

The final major stop is the City of Arts and Sciences, with about 50 minutes devoted to the complex. This is the visual centerpiece of the ride.

The buildings have a sci-fi quality, with sweeping white forms, reflective water, and bold modern lines. They were designed as an entertainment and cultural complex, and their scale makes more sense when you approach by Segway. You can move around the broad spaces, stop for pictures, and see the relationship between the buildings rather than viewing just one facade.

The Prince Felipe Science Museum is one of the named sights. The route also takes in the wider City of Arts and Sciences complex, so you get a useful introduction to the district even if you do not enter the museum.

This point is important when judging value. Admission tickets are not included because the tour itself does not list indoor entry. You are paying for the private ride and guiding, not for a museum program. If you want to explore the science museum in detail, budget extra time and a separate admission.

The 50-minute stop is generous for outdoor viewing and photographs. It gives you time to appreciate the architecture without the rushed feeling of a quick photo stop. The guide may also use a professional camera to take pictures and record video of your group riding, which is helpful when nobody wants to be left out of the frame.

I especially like this arrangement for families. One parent can enjoy the buildings while the group remains together, and teenagers get an active way to reach a place that might otherwise feel like a formal cultural stop.

Why the private format is worth considering

At $60.49 per person, the tour is not the cheapest way to see Valencia. Walking through Turia Gardens costs nothing, and public transport can connect the old center with the City of Arts and Sciences for less.

The price makes more sense when you value several services at once:

• Your own guide and group rather than a large mixed party
• A vehicle that covers the distance without tiring your feet
• Training before departure
• Helmets and raincoats
• Historical and architectural commentary
• Help with group photos and possible video
• The option to plan a personal route
• A place to leave luggage

That last point can be useful if you are carrying bags before checking into accommodation or heading onward. The provided details do not promise a particular storage system, so I would clarify the arrangement when booking if luggage is important to you.

The private format also protects your time. A guide can spend more attention on a family with children, adjust the pace for beginners, or pause longer at the architecture. A group of seven used this flexibility when one adult became nervous about riding. The guide rode in front and helped maneuver the Segway with one hand so the whole group could continue together.

That is a generous example of personal service, but you should not treat it as a substitute for being able to ride safely. The tour still requires each participant to follow instructions and pay attention.

Guides who shape the ride

The route is fixed in broad terms, but the guide determines how much personality and useful detail you receive. David has been praised for being funny, engaging, and experienced. He also worked well with a family of three teenagers, who enjoyed the Segways and the adjustable private format.

Santiago has been praised for making first-time riders feel comfortable, taking pictures and video, and adding food and drink suggestions for later in the trip. That combination is valuable because a good city guide should help you beyond the 90-minute route.

The company also provides multilingual guiding. English is offered, and French and German language guiding has been praised in individual experiences. A multilingual guide may operate the tour, so if language is central to your enjoyment, confirm the preferred language at booking.

The strongest pattern is not one particular guide, but the guide’s role in making the ride feel relaxed. You are not only following directions. You can ask questions, request picture stops, and shape the experience around your group.

Riding conditions, safety, and who should book

Most people can participate, but there are clear weight requirements. Riders must weigh at least 25 kilograms, or 55 pounds, and no more than 130 kilograms, or 290 pounds.

That range matters for families with young children. A small child may not meet the minimum, and the tour is not a suitable way to carry a child who cannot independently meet the riding rules. The supplied information does not give a minimum age, so ask the operator before booking for a child near the weight limit.

The tour requires good weather. Helmets and raincoats are provided, but poor conditions can still lead to cancellation, a new date, or a full refund. I would avoid placing this ride at the very end of a tightly planned Valencia visit, especially if you need the route to run on one exact day.

The path includes parks and city areas, so you should expect normal outdoor attention. Keep both hands available, listen to the guide, and avoid turning your head for long periods while moving. Stop when you want a picture rather than trying to take one while riding.

The tour suits you best if:

• You want to cover several areas in a short visit
• You are visiting Valencia with family or friends
• You have never used a Segway and want a patient introduction
• You like architecture, parks, and light historical commentary
• You prefer a private route over a fixed large-group schedule
• You want an active outing that is easier than a long walk

It may not suit you if you want long indoor visits, detailed museum interpretation, or a slow walking tour focused on medieval buildings. The experience gives you a broad look at Valencia, not a full treatment of any single attraction.

Timing, meeting point, and cancellation terms

The ride lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes, including the initial training and the return to the Valencia Segway Anyway office. It begins at C/ de les Carabasses, 15, in Ciutat Vella, and ends back at the same meeting point.

The office is near public transportation, which makes the start practical from other parts of Valencia. Confirmation arrives at booking, and the activity is usually reserved well in advance, with an average booking lead time of 39 days. That suggests you should reserve early if your dates are fixed, particularly for a private group.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund. If bad weather cancels the experience, you are offered another date or a full refund.

FAQ

Where does the City of Arts and Sciences Segway tour start?

It starts at C/ de les Carabasses, 15, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at the Valencia Segway Anyway office, at the original meeting point.

How long does the private Segway tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including training, the route, and the return to the office.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates, and the guide can help plan a personal route for your group.

Are helmets and raincoats included?

Yes. Helmets and raincoats are included, along with extra training time before departure.

Can children or larger riders participate?

Participants must weigh at least 25 kilograms, or 55 pounds, and no more than 130 kilograms, or 290 pounds. The provided details do not state a minimum age.

Should you book this Valencia Segway ride?

I would book it if you want a lively first look at Valencia and have at least two people in your group. The route gives you three different sides of the city: medieval gates, a long urban park, and futuristic cultural buildings. The private setup, extra training, photo help, and flexible route make the $60.49 price easier to justify than a basic point-to-point rental.

I would skip it if your priority is entering the Science Museum, studying historic buildings at length, or moving at a quiet walking pace. For everyone else, especially families, first-time Segway riders, and short-stay visitors, this is a smart way to get your bearings fast. Book with David, Santiago, Euvgny, or Sharin if available, check the weather, and keep your eyes on the path.