A Segway tour of Charlotte is fun, safe and informative! Follow your knowledgeable local guide as you glide through the upbeat Uptown neighborhood. Sights on this tour include the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Mint Museum, and the Gantt Center. Choose a 1.5-hour ride, or add an extra 30 minutes to see a couple of additional sights: two historic cemeteries and the stadium home of the Carolina Panthers.

1.5- or 2-hour Segway tour of Charlotte
Ride by the museums in Uptown’s vibrant arts district
Visit historic highlights like Trade & Tryon (Independence Square) and the Fourth Ward
Check out The Green, a park with sculptures and whimsical signposts that honor great world literature
Learn about Charlotte's history at the Old Settlers’ and the Elmwood/Pinewood Cemeteries (if option selected)
See the home stadium of the Carolina Panthers NFL football team (if option selected)

What's Included

Use of helmet
Guide
Segway training

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

101 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28280, USA
Departure Point: INSIDE OUR OFFICE in the Overstreet Mall Address: 101 S. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28280 Directions: Next to Top Shoe Repair, Underneath The Omni Hotel lobby

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Meet your guide in downtown Charlotte for a thorough overview of how to operate the Segway. Once your group is comfortable with the Segway controls, you'll make your way through the lively Uptown district. There are plenty of opportunities for photos on this informative tour -- best to pull out that camera only when your Segway has come to rest!

Option 1: 1.5-hour Segway tour

Start your tour by making your way to the Levine Avenue of the Arts to stop at the Bechtler Museum, a relatively new attraction in Charlotte that showcases the Bechtler family’s impressive collection of modern art. Admire the imposing 17-foot (5-meter) outdoor sculpture “The Firebird," covered in shimmering mosaic tiles.

On the other side of this avenue is the Mint Museum, the oldest art museum in Charlotte, and the Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture, home to exhibitions and performances. Glide into The Green, an urban park lined with sculptures that celebrate great literature. Then make your way over to the center of Charlotte at Trade and Tryon streets. Your tour ends with a visit to the Fourth Ward, a pretty area known for its historic Victorian homes.

Option 2: 2-hour Segway tour

If you'd like to cover a bit more ground by Segway, opt for a longer tour where you'll hit all of the sights above, as well as the Old Settlers’ Cemetery dating back to 1776. Your guide will share the names of some of the prominent citizens who have been laid to rest at this historic burial site, as well as at your next stop, the Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery. Return to modern times with a visit to the Carolina Panthers' football stadium.

Charlotte NC Tours

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (Pass By)

Mint Museum Uptown

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Fourth Ward Park

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Green

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
MUST BE ON TIME FOR THIS TOUR! Arrive 30-45 min. before start time for training!!!
Minimum suggested age is 12 years old, but MUST weigh at least 100 lbs.
Not wheelchair accessible
For participants under 18, they must be with a parent or responsible party 21 yrs or older and have a signed waiver from a parent
Minimum weight is 100lbs so the Segway computer can respond to your movement.
Near public transportation
Maximum weight is 280lbs.
Dress code: Ideally wear comfortable closed toe shoes (though not required), weather appropriate layers, and no hats under helmets. Gloves recommended on cold days
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
No pregnant travelers are allowed
NOT recommended for those who might struggle in VERY HOT weather.
NOT ALLOWED FOR PREGNANT PARTICIPANTS!
NOT recommended for those who've had somewhat recent hip or knee replacements
NOT recommended for those with unpredictable blood sugar issues.
Participants must be able to stand for 1.5 -2 hrs and be able to climb stairs unaided.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Fun time!

Valerie_C, Apr 2024

James was our guide and he was awesome! We had a wonderful experience and the Segway was easy to learn to ride.. Highly recommend this tour… Charlotte Is a beautiful City to explore this way!

Charlotte Segway Tour

Janet_M, Apr 2024

We enjoyed the tour. It's a great way to see the city and cover a lot of ground. It's easy and fun to ride a segway.

BEST City Tour EVER!!!

Sierra_J, Apr 2024

Isaiah was THEE BEST tour guide ever! The entire company is amazing. I was unaware that Raleigh and Charlotte are 2.5 hours apart, so Carol so graciously allowed us to change our tour time. Isaiah also accommodated us because we were the only 2 on the tour. Definitely one of the my favorite city tours (I’m an avid trolley tour taker)! Isaiah is hilarious, made learning history actually very engaging, and just has great vibes all along. Thank you all so much for the warm welcome to NC!💙

Excellent tour experience

Desirae_O, Mar 2024

Excellent tour! We had a lot of fun. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and the instructions on how to ride and be safe on a Segway were very good. Would definitely do it again.

Segway Tour is a MUST! Don't miss out!

Amber_K, Feb 2024

5 stars!! Isaiah was wonderful!! Very knowledgeable! Who knew Charlotte had so much history?! It was such a memorable experience! He made the tour fun and was so lively while telling us all the stories. This was our first time on Segways. He made sure we practiced and were comfortable on them before our tour began. We booked on a Sunday and luckily had the privilege of being the only 2 scheduled. It felt like a private VIP tour. Isaiah even gave us recommendations for lunch afterwards, which was also great! Highly recommended! Would book again, even if it was the same exact tour. We enjoyed ourselves that much!

Amazing experience

Johanna_M, Jan 2024

Carol and Isaiah were so patient and nice. I was so nervous as a first time rider and Carol never left me until I was comfortable! Isaiah was an awesome guide. Extremely knowledgeable, animated, nice, and funny! I truly recommend this tour it was a blast! The Segways are super fun!

Take this tour!

Leslie_M, Dec 2023

We are a group of middle aged women who wanted to glide around the city while also feeling like a mini motorcycle gang. Our tour guide, Isaiah, was engaging, knowledgeable and fun. He was patient with our lack of experience with Segways and very helpful. Loved him! We had a blast!

Awesome!

Dillon_K, Nov 2023

Crazy knowledgeable, tons of fun, and an overall blast. We had so much fun and our guide was funny, knowledgeable, and engaging. We learned a ton about Charlotte and it's founding!

A must do for visiting Charlotte

Markella_D, Oct 2023

Rod was so knowledgeable about Charlotte’s history and was an Excellent Tour guide! Made riding the Segway a breeze and his direction and instructions made and kept us safe during the tour. We wholeheartedly enjoyed the scenery and captured pictures of us at beautiful scenic spots around Charlotte. Great way to spend a fall morning. Would do it again in a heartbeat!!

Great Fun and a Perfect Way to See Charlotte!

Joseph_M, Oct 2023

We had three couples on a mini reunion and scheduled an early morning tour with Rod. We could not have had a better time! A few of us will take his suggestion and do the Christmas lights tour in December. This is my second Segway tour of Charlotte, and it never disappoints! This is a must do event if you want to learn more about Charlotte and just have a great time.

Best Tour in Charlotte !

Kimberly_R, Oct 2023

Oh my - Isaiah was Wonderful! His patience with teaching us ! His history knowledge impeccable! He is a gem !! I highly recommend this tour! They make sure you will be ok on a Segway- by the time the tour is over you are an expert! Charlotte is a beautiful city and seeing it by this tour - Impressive !

Fun!

Patricia_W, Oct 2023

Our guide Rob was excellent. It was a great route that toured many interesting spots around the city and he told many interesting facts and stories as we stopped along the way. We also liked all of the photos he took of us

Charlotte

Christine_C, Oct 2023

We loved seeing Charlotte this way. Our tour guide, Rod, was personable, engaging, and a wealth of local knowledge. Loved it!

Wonderful Charlotte tour

sharon_g, Oct 2023

The whole tour was wonderful. Our guide Rod was easygoing and knowledgeable and made it more enjoyable. It was a wonderful tour of Charlotte and highly recommend. Looking forward to more tours in future!

Great tour!

Linda_S, Oct 2023

Great tour! Our guide knew a lot of charlotte history. We would definitely recommend the tour to anyone who can stand for 90 minutes. Standing can be hard on the back, knees, and feet.

The Heart of Charlotte

Johnny_F, Sep 2023

Excellent tour! Isaiah was super friendly, very informative and a pleasure to listen to! The tour of the city was perfectly timed and was great fun! We highly recommend, and we will be doing it again soon! Love the history of Charlotte.

Great experience

Anthony_S, Sep 2023

Bit nerve racking being first time but fuse was awesome and knowledgeable. Wry fun afternoon. Definitely recommend.

‘That being said’ ….excellence on wheels

Rebecca_L, Aug 2023

Excellent Tour - Isaiah (our guide) provided a fun and informative experience, sprinkled with humor! (…he should be on stage!) Thanks for a great day !

Charlotte Baby Shower Trip

Elizabeth_H, Aug 2023

Two of us, had rode before; two of us had not. It was fun seeing the newbies go from apprehensive to accomplished. It was also a fun way to learn Charlotte’s history.

Great Tour!

Dallas_W, Aug 2023

Rod was a GREAT tour guide. Very patient and informative. We were only in town for a short time but this was a great way to see and learn about the city.

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