Dortmund Soccer Segway Tour

Dortmund’s football story begins in 1909, and this two-hour Segway tour puts that story on the streets where it developed. You ride from the U through Westpark and past old club landmarks before reaching Signal Iduna Park, Rote Erde Stadium, and Borsigplatz, the club’s founding place.

I like the small group of eight and the live audio system, which should make it easier to hear the guide while riding. I also like that beginners are welcome: Daniel, Wolfgang, and Stefan are named as friendly guides who give careful instruction and help with tricky sections. The main drawback is that the tour is German-only, and Segway riders must be at least 14 years old and weigh between 45 and 118 kilograms.

Key points to know before you ride

• A football tour with real street-level context: You see Borsigplatz, the stadium area, the Goldsaal, and other places tied to Dortmund’s club story.
• Useful for first-time Segway riders: The safety briefing covers the basics, and the guide can assist on difficult stretches.
• A compact group: With no more than eight participants, it should be easier to hear instructions and ask questions.
• The route covers more than football: Westpark, Sonnenstraße, the Southwest Cemetery, and Trinity Church add city context.
• German is the only listed tour language: The headsets help you follow the guide, but they do not provide translation.
• Plan for comfort and eligibility: Wear comfortable shoes, and check the 45 to 118 kilogram weight rule before booking.

Why this tour works for football fans

I like tours that connect a famous club to the ordinary streets around it. Dortmund football is not presented only as a stadium attraction here. The route points you toward the places where the club’s supporters, founders, and early organization took shape.

The story reaches back to 1909, when the Dortmunder Soccer Club was founded. Borsigplatz is the key stop for that beginning. Seeing the founding place gives you a better sense of the club as part of Dortmund’s city life, rather than treating it as something sealed inside Signal Iduna Park.

This is also a moving tour in the literal sense. Instead of spending two hours at one site, you cover several parts of Dortmund without walking between them. A Segway lets you get from Westpark to the stadium area and then north to Borsigplatz while keeping the focus on the guide’s stories.

You should not book this expecting a stadium match-day experience. The supplied details promise visits to Signal Iduna Park and Rote Erde Stadium, but they do not say that you enter the stadium interiors, tour the dressing rooms, or visit the pitch. Think of it as a guided city ride around Dortmund’s football landmarks.

Getting started at Im Defdahl 12

The meeting point is Im Defdahl 12, 44141 Dortmund. After meeting the guide, you receive a helmet, safety vest, and audio receiver. The headsets are included so you can hear the guide clearly while the group is moving.

The first part is important if you have never used a Segway. You receive a safety briefing before setting off, and the guide shows you how to control the vehicle. Several guides connected with this tour, including Wolfgang and Daniel, are praised for giving beginners clear instruction and offering calm help when the route becomes more difficult.

That makes this a better choice for a first Segway outing than a tour that assumes you already know how to balance and steer. Still, you should allow yourself time to get comfortable. A Segway is simple once you understand the controls, but it is not the same as walking or cycling.

Comfortable shoes are required. You will be standing and riding for two hours, so this is not the time for stiff dress shoes or anything that makes balance harder.

The rules are firm. Every rider must weigh between 45 and 118 kilograms, or 99 and 260 pounds, and all participants must be at least 14 years old. Children under 14 and people over 260 pounds cannot take part.

From the U through Westpark

The ride begins with the guide at the U and continues across Westpark toward Sonnenstraße by way of Lindemannstraße. This opening section gives you time to settle into the Segway before the football stops become the main focus.

The route is not only a string of club addresses. Westpark and the surrounding streets give you a look at Dortmund beyond the big stadium name. You can listen to the guide through the receiver while moving through the city, rather than stopping for a long talk at every corner.

The audio system matters here. Group riding can make a guide hard to hear, especially when you are concentrating on the road. Having a headset means you can focus on your steering and still follow the commentary.

At Sonnenstraße, the route passes Restaurant Zur Sonne. The restaurant is linked with the foundation of the fan and promotion department, making it one of the more unusual stops on the ride. It is not as famous as the stadium, but that is part of its value. You get a piece of the club’s support structure and local organization, not just the headline attraction.

The ride should feel varied during this section. You move through green space, city streets, and football-related sites rather than repeating the same stadium view. Guides have also explained more about Dortmund as a whole, so you can expect some city background alongside the club story.

Franz Jacobi and the Southwest Cemetery

The route continues to the Southwest Cemetery, the final resting place of Franz Jacobi since 2013. Jacobi is identified with the founding story of Dortmund football, so this stop adds a personal element to the larger club history.

A cemetery stop may not appeal to everyone looking for a light sightseeing outing. For me, it gives the tour a useful pause. Football clubs are built by people, and a founder’s grave makes that point more clearly than another photograph outside a stadium.

You should approach this part with a respectful attitude. It is a place of remembrance, not simply another photo stop. The guide’s explanation gives the stop its purpose, connecting Jacobi to the club’s early years.

This is one reason the tour suits someone interested in the culture around Borussia Dortmund, not only someone looking for a quick stadium view. You are following people, places, and local memory across the city.

Strobelallee and Dortmund’s two stadiums

From the cemetery, the route follows Strobelallee toward the stadiums. This is the major football section of the ride, with visits to Signal Iduna Park and Rote Erde Stadium.

Signal Iduna Park is the modern landmark most football fans will want to see. Rote Erde adds a different layer, since the tour places both stadiums within the same story. Seeing the pair together helps you understand that Dortmund’s football identity did not begin and end with the current arena.

The tour information does not promise an interior stadium visit, so keep your expectations practical. You are riding to the stadium area and receiving commentary from the guide. If you want a formal stadium tour, museum admission, or access to restricted areas, you should check for a separate activity.

The stadium stretch is likely to be the most exciting part for dedicated supporters, but it is not the whole point of the tour. The guide’s stories and the route between stops are what connect the buildings. The ride gives you movement and context, rather than leaving you to look at a stadium facade on your own.

Borsigplatz, the club’s starting point

After the stadiums, the route heads north to Borsigplatz. This is the founding place of the Dortmunder Soccer Club and the clearest historical anchor on the tour.

I consider Borsigplatz the stop that sets this experience apart from a basic stadium sightseeing ride. The stadium tells you where the club plays now. Borsigplatz takes you back to where the club began.

The guide also takes you to Trinity Church. That adds another local landmark to the route and gives the final section a broader city focus. You are not simply tracing a club map. You are seeing how football sites sit alongside religious, civic, and neighborhood places.

The exact balance between riding and stopping may depend on the group and the guide. The listed guides, including Wolfgang, Stefan, and Daniel, have different styles, but the common strengths are clear instruction, friendly conversation, and willingness to help. A small group gives you a better chance to ask about a stop than a large coach tour would.

What the two-hour format is really like

Two hours is a useful length for this experience. It is long enough to cover several parts of Dortmund, but short enough to fit around a match, museum visit, or other sightseeing.

You should expect a mix of riding, short stops, and spoken commentary. The route includes Westpark, Sonnenstraße, the Southwest Cemetery, Strobelallee, the stadiums, Borsigplatz, and Trinity Church. Since you are on a vehicle rather than walking, you can cover more ground in the same time.

The small group matters most during the riding sections. A maximum of eight participants keeps the formation manageable and should make the guide easier to hear through the audio system. It also makes it easier for the guide to watch for riders who need help.

Do not confuse small group with private tour. The tour is limited to eight, but other participants may join you. That is usually a good compromise between personal attention and cost.

The ride is described as suitable for people with no previous Segway experience, but you still need reasonable comfort with standing and following instructions. If you are worried about balance, tell the guide at the start and use the briefing to ask questions.

Guide style and language

The tour is conducted in German. The audio receiver should help you hear the guide, but it does not change the language. If you do not understand German, this is a serious consideration because much of the value comes from the spoken stories.

The named guides bring different personalities. Daniel is described as enthusiastic and well acquainted with the city. Wolfgang is noted for being competent, friendly, helpful, and ready for a bit of fun. Stefan is described as sympathetic and capable, with explanations covering Dortmund as well as Borussia.

Those details point to the right expectation: this is a local-led tour with conversation and commentary, not a silent vehicle rental. The guide handles the route, gives background at the stops, and helps when the path is difficult.

A good guide matters more on a Segway tour than on a simple walking route. You need someone who can explain the city while also keeping an eye on a moving group. The available feedback points strongly toward that combination of instruction and personality.

Is $93 a fair price?

At $93 per person, this is not a cheap way to see Dortmund. You are paying for the Segway, helmet, safety vest, audio receiver, guide, instruction, and a two-hour route limited to eight people.

The value depends on what you want. If you only need a photo of Signal Iduna Park, the price may feel high. You could see a stadium area without booking a guided ride. But if you want the stadiums linked to Borsigplatz, the founder’s grave, Sonnenstraße, Westpark, and Trinity Church, the price covers a much fuller experience.

I also think the cost makes more sense for first-time riders. The briefing and help on difficult sections remove some of the stress of learning on your own. You are not just paying for wheels. You are paying for a guide who manages the route and supplies the football context.

The best value comes when you care about both parts of the activity: riding through the city and hearing the Dortmund football story. If you are not interested in either Segways or football history, the price will be harder to justify.

Who should book this ride?

I would recommend it to football fans who want more than a stadium photograph, especially those interested in how the club developed in the city. It also suits adults and teenagers aged 14 or older who want an active sightseeing option.

It is a good fit for first-time Segway riders because the instruction is taken seriously. The guide’s help on difficult stretches is useful, particularly if you are nervous at the start.

You should think twice if you need an English-language tour, cannot meet the weight limits, or dislike standing for two hours. The activity is also not suitable for children under 14.

The tour works well for a compact visit to Dortmund. You can cover a wide route in two hours, hear local stories, and still have time for other plans. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start and the option to reserve now and pay later add useful flexibility, though the German-only format remains the biggest practical limitation.

Should you book the Dortmund Soccer Segway Tour?

Book it if you want to connect Dortmund’s football present with its 1909 beginnings. The strongest parts are the small group, careful beginner briefing, friendly guides, and stops at Borsigplatz, the Southwest Cemetery, both stadiums, and the Goldsaal area.

Skip it if you are looking for a formal stadium interior tour, an English commentary, or a low-cost way to see one landmark. For the right rider, though, this is an active and personal way to understand why Dortmund football belongs to the whole city, not just to one stadium.

FAQ

Where does the Dortmund Soccer Segway Tour meet?

The meeting point is Im Defdahl 12, 44141 Dortmund.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts two hours.

What language is the tour conducted in?

The live tour guide speaks German.

Is the tour suitable for first-time Segway riders?

Yes. The activity begins with a safety briefing, and the guide provides instruction and help during difficult sections. Previous reviews of the experience also describe the briefing as useful for beginners.

What is included in the tour?

A helmet and headsets to hear the guide clearly are included.

How old must participants be?

All participants must be at least 14 years old. Children under 14 cannot take part.

Is there a weight limit?

Yes. All riders must weigh between 45 and 118 kilograms, or 99 and 260 pounds. People over 118 kilograms cannot participate.