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Philadelphia Segway Tour
Badge of ExcellencePhiladelphia, USA
- 2 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience Philadelphia like never before on this educational and entertaining guided small-group Segway tour. Learn about Philadelphia’s important history and visit popular locations like Penn’s Landing, the Historic District, the Italian Market, Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Society Hill on a 5- or 10-mile loop around Center City. Guided Segway training and photos from the tour are included. Dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes.
- Ride your Segway on a 5- or 10-mile loop of Center City
- View Philadelphia landmarks such as the Italian Market, Independence Hall and the Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Travel down Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the Schuylkill River Trail (if option selected)
- Small-group tour with a maximum of 6 people ensures a more personalized experience
What's Included
- Guided Segway tour
- Segway training
- Photos of your tour
- Entrance fees for attractions on the route
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 7 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Tours start from: 7 N. Columbus Blvd., Suite 7b Philadelphia, PA 19106 (next to the Waterfront Cafe & Deli)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Why ride when you can glide? Riding on a Segway isn’t rocket science, but it’s important to know how to maneuver one, especially gliding around a large metropolitan area like downtown Philly. So this tour begins with a brief but thorough training session to make sure everyone feels comfortable and knowledgeable about their Segway. Additionally, all passengers must weight between 99 and 300lbs (44 and 136kg) to participate.
With the training out of the way, it’s time to hit the open road. If you have opted for the shorter Segway tour around Philadelphia, cruise a loop from the Historic District and Penn’s Landing to the Delaware River and South Street neighborhoods. Check out over 15 attractions, like the historic First Bank of the United States, the 9th Street Italian Market — the oldest and largest outdoor market in the United States — the folk art environs of the Magic Gardens and the various churches attended by William Penn, where the Quaker leader (who fought against religious oppression) practised what he preached.
On the longer Segway tour option, continue along the loop, passing by Elfreth's Alley, America's oldest continuously inhabited residential street, and the Betsy Ross House, believed to be the very site where the the first American Flag was sewn. Glide by Independence Hall, birthplace of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and Constitution, and the magnificent homes of Society Hill.
Continue on to the Avenue of the Arts, Rittenhouse Square and Fitler Square before traveling along the Schuylkill River to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the famous stairs from the movie Rocky. Finally, it’s off to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the Rodin Museum before winding through some of the city’s back streets, en route to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and Chinatown, where the tour comes to an end.
With the training out of the way, it’s time to hit the open road. If you have opted for the shorter Segway tour around Philadelphia, cruise a loop from the Historic District and Penn’s Landing to the Delaware River and South Street neighborhoods. Check out over 15 attractions, like the historic First Bank of the United States, the 9th Street Italian Market — the oldest and largest outdoor market in the United States — the folk art environs of the Magic Gardens and the various churches attended by William Penn, where the Quaker leader (who fought against religious oppression) practised what he preached.
On the longer Segway tour option, continue along the loop, passing by Elfreth's Alley, America's oldest continuously inhabited residential street, and the Betsy Ross House, believed to be the very site where the the first American Flag was sewn. Glide by Independence Hall, birthplace of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and Constitution, and the magnificent homes of Society Hill.
Continue on to the Avenue of the Arts, Rittenhouse Square and Fitler Square before traveling along the Schuylkill River to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the famous stairs from the movie Rocky. Finally, it’s off to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the Rodin Museum before winding through some of the city’s back streets, en route to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and Chinatown, where the tour comes to an end.
Independence Hall (Pass By)
Rodin Museum (Pass By)
South Street (Pass By)
Elfreth's Alley (Pass By)
Rittenhouse Square (Pass By)
Philadelphia Museum of Art (Pass By)
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (Pass By)
Society Hill (Pass By)
Betsy Ross House (Pass By)
Italian Market (Pass By)
Avenue of the Arts (Pass By)
First Bank of the United States (Pass By)
Welcome Park (Pass By)
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens (Pass By)
Delaware River Waterfront (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- RECOMMENDED ATTIRE*
- Please keep in mind that you will be standing for the duration of your tour - these recommendations are for your comfort and safety:
- Wear comfortable but not loose clothing.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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Q:Where do we meet for the Philadelphia Segway Tour?
A:The meeting address is 7 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Apr 2021
Q:How early should I arrive for the Philadelphia Segway Tour?
A:Please arrive early. We recommend arriving 5-10 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
Apr 2021
Q:Can I participate in the Philadelphia Segway Tour if I've never used a segway before?
A:Absolutely! After you check in, there will be a 30-minute training session including an instructional video. You must complete this training to your guide's satisfaction - even if you've ridden a Segway before.
Apr 2021
Q:Can children join on the Philadelphia Segway Tour?
A:Segway riders must be 12-years-old or older. If a rider is under 18, they must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult who can sign the waiver form.
Apr 2021
Q:Is there a weight limit to participate in the Philadelphia Segway Tour?
A:All riders must weigh between 100lbs - 300lbs.
Apr 2021
Q:What should I wear for the Philadelphia Segway Tour?
A:Wear comfortable but not loose clothing and flat, comfortable shoes, preferably close-toed sneakers or athletic shoes. Flip-flops, heels, or wedges are not appropriate. Dress for the weather as you will be outside for the duration of your tour.
Apr 2021
Q:Do I have to wear a helmet during the Philadelphia Segway Tour?
A:Yes - for safety reasons ALL guests must wear a helmet during the tour.
Apr 2021
Q:Is the Philadelphia Segway Tour handicap accessible?
A:As this is a segway tour, it is not wheelchair accessible.
Apr 2021
Q:Will there be opportunities for photos during the Philadelphia Segway Tour?
A:Yes! Photos will be taken throughout the tour by your guide. You will receive these photos free of charge via email within 24 – 48 hours of your tour.
Apr 2021
Q:How long is the Philadelphia Segway Tour?
A:This tour lasts approximately 2 hours (plus 30 minutes for registration and training.)
Apr 2021
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Reviews
5.0
455 reviews
Ronnie_W, Nov 2023
'Sarge' was a good guide and provided an entertaining tour, though it was a bit fast paced and didn't allow for many questions. Good way to see many of the city highlights without having to deal much with traffic.
Carole_C, Nov 2023
It was a very pleasant experience to visit Philadelphia by segway. Sarge started to explain us exactly how to use the segway and after that, we did a tour in whole the town. Sarge explained all about what we saw and took many pictures for us. Wonderful experience
Matt_D, Nov 2023
Sarge was great. We learned a lot about each site we visited. Definitely worth doing again. I’d love to do the cheesesteak your!
Aliyah_s, Oct 2023
Great tour guide! Very informative with such a great sense of humor! Took the nerves of riding the Segway right away!
Martin_N, Oct 2023
I did the Segway Tour on a Thursday. I LOVED it. I only had 1 day in my itinerary to explore Philadelphia as I was on a business trip. This tour allowed me to visit multiple tourist attractions within 2 hours. On top of that, it was a thrilling to dodge parked vehicles on the bike lane and switching back and forth from bike lane, to sidewalk, and then to the road. Sounds dangerous, but the tour guide (Sorry I've forgotten the game) always made sure it was safe to do these things.
Overall, I would recommend everyone to do so, but these are the things to consider:
1) How hard it is to ride a Segway? It was my first time riding a Segway. But if you are a snowboarder like me, you will find a lot of similarities between the two. So, I would say it took me 10 or so minutes to feel pretty in control and maybe half an hour to feel completely in control.
2) It may look pretty effortless, but it was pretty tiring as you would be standing the whole time.
3) You will be travelling on various surfaces (road, sidewalk, walking trail, bike lanes) with various obstacles (pedestrians, parked cars, cars, etc). Be prepared!
Michelle_L, Oct 2023
We got a whirlwind tour of Philly. Would recommend doing first for anyone staying a few days so that your hit the high points of the city with info from the tour guide. The go back to museums/sights for a longer visit. Devon is a great tour guide!
Alan_A, Oct 2023
Sarge did a great job of showing us the town. His knowledge and passion from Philly was excellent and he does a great job of teaching us as we made our way around the city.
We had a blast and the Segway's just made it better.
Albert_D, Oct 2023
Travel guide, CC, was great, fun and informative. Loved the ear baby SS in order to hear clearly. Took two trips on two separate days. One was two hours and one was one hour but both were actually longer than stated. We saw different places on both days. We felt very safe the whole time and had a lot of fun exploring Philly. Highly recommend!
Patrick_S, Oct 2023
Our guide talked about non stop himself and his personal experiences ruining the experiences and very little about the history and sights
Louise_J, Oct 2023
CeCe, our guide, did an amazing job! The tour included a safety briefing and some training on the Segways. As first time riders we were soon able to get confident on the machines. CeCe then brought us on a fabulous 2 hour spin round Philly’s top tourist attractions and also took plenty of photos of us on our phones so we could record our tour. I would highly recommend this to other visitors to the city!
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