Segway Tour Valencia Review: Is it Worth Your Time?

Thinking about a Segway tour to explore Valencia? Like your average tourist, maybe you are eager to see all the main spots, and perhaps do it in a cool, new way. I recently checked out a Segway tour while visiting this stunning city. It’s almost like a really fun ride and sightseeing rolled into one! Here’s my take on whether it’s really a good way to experience Valencia.

First Impressions: Getting Ready to Roll

I showed up at the tour place, so naturally I was curious to see what the group was like. Turns out, it was just a few of us, which was pretty cool. After a quick introduction, the instructor started talking about how to actually ride the Segway. To be honest, it seemed kind of tricky at first. Getting on felt a bit wobbly, but the instructor was super patient, and actually gave really easy instructions. He was, like, really committed to making sure we all felt good before heading out.

They start with some simple exercises right outside the shop. Very slowly at first! That helped so much to get a grip on keeping it balanced, and turning. Within minutes, it was a bit more natural and really a bit less scary. Soon, so you know, we all got the green light, and were rolling down the street, ready for adventure.

Gliding Through the City: What We Saw

Valencia’s streets are great for a Segway because they’re mostly pretty flat. Our guide took us around the historic area first. We cruised by the Plaza de la Virgen, that’s really beautiful, and he stopped to actually talk a bit about the Valencia Cathedral. It was great listening to some stories while standing nearby, so you know. Usually, those types of plazas are really busy but in this case it was manageable. He would find a quieter spot so it was easy to listen.

Then we moved on to see the Silk Exchange, called La Lonja de la Seda. It looks like some old castle, honestly. He really explained why it’s important back in the day when Valencia was a major trade hub. I probably would not have understood why that specific spot mattered if I hadn’t heard the story.

My favorite spot, that is, was the Turia Gardens. It’s actually this park that winds through the city where a river used to be. Riding through there on a Segway was like drifting in a dream. No cars around, just trees, cool bridges, plus all the sunshine you would ever ask for. So, too, the way you glide silently is perfect for seeing this beautiful park. You hear just the right level of ambient noise without all the traffic you might usually hear.

The Guide Makes or Breaks It

This tour’s guide, specifically, just felt super informative and funny. He had loads of fun stories about each spot and had cool perspectives of Valencian history and culture. But very few hard dates or dull lectures!

Whenever we stopped at some key spots, that is, he gave us enough time to take photos and, very thoughtfully, pointed out the great angles, too. Plus he was open to any questions and also, very friendly. You know, in other tours I felt more like I was following instructions, and here the guide cared a bit more that you had a good time, which can change everything. When you felt like you were smiling with him while learning about a great place like Valencia, that makes memories.

Segway Skills: Not as Hard as You Think!

Honestly, I thought riding a Segway would be really tough, but as I said, that’s not quite right. Turns out it feels just like riding one of those stand-up scooters – only, it is also self-balancing, so really, more forgiving. You lean forward a bit to get going and you ease back a little to stop. If you just trust the machine, that is, then it feels very natural very quick.

Of course, that said, that would be better on even surfaces. Luckily, old town Valencia, too, has many of its walking areas covered with smooth stone. So generally there are hardly any potholes to keep an eye out for, which keeps the ride really comfy and fun.

Who Would Like This Tour?

If you love to try novel stuff and you are open to some activity while on tour, very likely you will have a blast. It helps if you can generally balance alright – or you like a small balance challenge anyway!

That sort of thing may also be really cool if you are short on time and still want to see most important sights without your feet aching at the end of the day. And families who might be wearying of just plain old walking tours – maybe the teens will enjoy the fun tech edge.

A couple considerations anyway! A Segway might not be so easy if you have serious mobility challenges since you do need some balance. Also, it is worth considering weather. A Segway tour in pouring rain would not be too fun at all! In some respects it would still be ok in winter, it does not get that cold in Valencia, as long as you dress in warm layers.

Is It Worth the Cost?

Segway tours are, pretty often, a little pricier compared to some simple walking tours or hopping on a bus. Very arguably, this can be worth it! You cover much more territory, and there is also that element of a really fun factor.

You know, it helped that the guides were actually telling worthwhile stories, that’s right. In that case it helps make this tour worth it since the cost becomes part travel cost part infotainment costs – and makes very happy memories. I find that the prices overall reflected really high quality tours that were kept with small numbers.