A great way to see DC, segways are a ton of fun and easy to learn to ride. We did the after dark tour which was all we could squeeze in, I think the day tour would be better. Guide was very knowledgeable and qe all learned a lot. read more

Great city but bad tour guide I thought we were going to see and learn about all the amazing monuments nearby. I don't recommend this doing this tour. Segway was an amazing experience to try. read more

This was the perfect way to explore the city! Your tour will be combined with other groups that book the same time as you do. Jana was the best tour guide! She was super patient when teaching our group how to use the Segway. I'll be quite honest, I was scared because I don't have the best balance, but these will auto balance for you! The hardest part is to get on and off, but someone can always help you with that! The tour itself was really informative. Jana was super knowledgeable about the history, and she even tailored the tour to what we were interested in. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in it! It's way better than trying to walk to all the monuments! My best tip is to wear a ton of layers. It was freezing while we were zipping down the streets/sidewalks! read more

I took the tour a long time ago but am only getting around to writing it up now. I have to say, for an activity as variable as this one can be, they really seemed to hold it all together. Our tour guide was good, and the Segways are fun to ride around on. Especially if you're a little older, I think this is a good way to cram in a lot of sights without a lot of walking, yet you don't have to worry about parking. I would do it again and I would definitely take the whole family with me next time. read more

This was one of the best decisions I made while visiting. Fun to ride, great guide, no walking (j/k) but for real, my feet & knees hurt believe it or not. Covered some good ground and if there is a slight chance of rain, I highly recommend you buy their rain poncho for a buck. I missed that part. Oh, and the tour does not turn around or get canceled. You trudge forward and suck it up ;) had a great time, now I know what sites I really want to get back to see tomorrow. read more

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If you haven't gone on a Segway tour before, you HAVE to go! If you already experienced a Segway tour, you HAVE to go again!! My husband & I scheduled our tour before our trip. At first, we were all excited because we never rode a Segway before and never had a reason to until now. So after your sign the waiver and watch the ridiculously exaggerated "training video", you get to practice with your tour guide. If it is possible, you have to experience your tour with ERIC or GREG; actually we called him GREIC or ERIEG*. *background story: after our training video, one of the employees was distributing people within their tour guys. She said his name was ERIC with confidence! And as our group looked around to see who Eric was; both tour guys looked lost. Then our tour guy spoke up and said his name was Greg! And the girl was embarrassed; we all laughed about it. But throughout the tour, everyone just made ERIC his name because everyone besides me forgot his real name, GREG! Okay, back to the review. GREIC was a funny tour guide. As we were segwaying along, he would sing songs and tell us cool facts as we passed by places. He was also friendly and willing to talk about other topics if you are hanging up in the front. We ended up segwaying through the night. Segwaying is an obviously much quicker way to tour the most popular stuff. We zoomed past the museums and GREIC recommended ones that he personally enjoyed. Taking this tour before sunset (6 or 6:30pm on a Sunday) was the perfect time. It wasn't too hot or to cold. It was just right. At the tour spots we stopped at, GREIC offered to take our pictures. So that was nice of him. Taking pictures of the monuments turned out beautiful!!! However, while riding the Segway, my feet went numb, my lower back was a bit tired, and my legs were a bit stiff. GREIC let's us take breaks. I wore comfortable sandals with heel straps and segwaying was just fine. I wouldn't wear heels. Our group was wearing walking shoes and they had the same problem as me. But it wasn't too bad, so that was nice. I suggest bringing water along and maybe a small snack if you didn't eat dinner before hand. Overall, 5 stars! THANK YOU GREG! If we come back to D.C. again, we'll be wanting to tour with you again!!! read more

City Segway Tours - Selfie on a Segway. (Be careful!!) - Tours Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Before I go into anything its a flat 75 dollars per head with a hefty deposit. With that said, I definitely had the time of my life, The Segway after initially figuring out to ride it really became rather enjoyable after a few minutes after I became acclimated with Bessie. Its definitely a exhilarating experience being able to see DC on your off day in under 3 hours and have time to take pictures. I think the convenience alone is worth the money, because who really wants to walk all around DC? I certainly would not. Thats if I wanted to see everything within a reasonable amount of time. This is a must go when you're in DC or rather the fact any city that offers a segway tour, its your best bet to see all the important and cool stuff in the city, with amazing tour guides who definitely do an amazing job explaining and leading. read more

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After doing a Segway tour in San Francisco, I was delighted to find that my favorite gal wanted to go on a tour during our weekend in Washington, DC. Any girl who wants to ride a Segway in public while wearing a helmet is a dream and my favorite gal is indeed the best girl in the world. As an experienced Segway rider (is that nerdy? yes it is), I was ok with the quick instructional period and the unintentionally hilarious safety video where a stick person falls off a Segway in every way imaginable and in the worst ways possible - falls down a hill, falls off backwards, hits his head on a speed bump, etc. The easiest ways to fall off a Segway are sidewalks, hitting poles, running into other Segways while you're in close proximity, and uneven pavement (pot holes and such), but just keep your head on a swivel and you'll be fine. As with any tour, the make or break is your tour guide and ours was great. He took all of our ridiculous questions in stride and was honest about what people liked to see and didn't like to see on the tour. He had a great sense of humor and was really interested in the history of the buildings because he was a political science major at George Washington University. Just a great guy all around! While I wish we could have done the nighttime tour, the daytime tour was just fine with plenty of stops along the way. I think this is one of the best ways to see all of the "big stuff" in the city without driving, getting lost, or getting in fights with your family. You learn a lot about the city, while also getting a feel for what you might want to check out later in the day. Tips: - Wear comfortable shoes! You'll be standing all day on the segways, so make sure you don't wear your Christian Louboutins! (not that your heels aren't comfortable, but you probably wouldn't want to stand and balance in them all day) - They will hold a bag or backpack for you at the City Segway Tour home base, so if you're catching a flight or bus right after, never fear! - Do not break your Segway, they are expensive and they'll add it onto your deposit. - If you're a girl, I probably wouldn't wear a poofy linen skirt or a really long summer dress, anything in between should be ok, but you're probably better and safer wearing shorts so that a good breeze doesn't surprise you to the delight of everyone behind you and you're not nervous about tripping on your dress while getting on and off the Segway. - Bring some cash so you can grab snacks along the tour from street vendors It sounds expensive, but I am a believer that you can't put prices on life experiences. Beyond that, I think it's really one of the best ways to see the city and I'd recommend this tour to anyone! read more

I'm sure we're not the only ones that finished our tour and immediately thought or said, "I want one"! Or started the tour for that matter, with the same thought! As several of us made that statement, our guide said try Ebay! The Segways and the tour are #1 in our books and here's why: City Segway has top notch tour guides as evidenced by all the reviews. Our guide was Stephanie, a smart, funny, professional and experienced guide that took something like a "tour" and turned it into an adventure! My husband and I don't do "tours", they're usually dry and give all the information available on the plaques you can read for yourself. Stephanie provided us with all the other information including Churchill's escapades in the White House!! Of course another #1 reason are the Segways themselves! It's not a bike, it's not a scooter and it's not a skateboard. It's a feeling of mobility like no other! Other than the age restriction they place on the tour for safety purposes, there really is no age limit. In approximately 5 minutes, and with Stephanie's expert training program, you'll be whisking through the streets like a pro! Well, not quite a pro since the participants Segways have brakes on them keeping them under 10 miles an hour - now, if you get a hold of the guides Segway, that's a whole different story!!! Variety is another reason to be #1 - tours all day and even into the night! Not to mention the variety of guides. A different tour can be had every day! We did the evening/night tour and were able to enjoy a cooler journey with city lights guiding us home. I highly recommend City Segway for the adventure of your vacation! And if Stephanie is your guide, have her ring the bell once (or 5 times) for me! read more

I've done the CitySegway tour in Paris (same company) and when I realized I was headed to DC, I wanted to do it again. And honestly, I would do it again and again and again. Aside from getting the chance to ride on a Segway (completely cool and really easy to ride), I find that Segway tours are one of the best to do when being a tourist in a city you are not very familliar with. You can cover so much ground and see so many site in a matter of hours. Our particular guide, Aaron, was really knowledgeable and always had his eyes out making sure that we didn't get too close to one another or any poles or what not, as the Segways are pretty wide. I think he mentioned he was a Social Studies teacher, to which his knowledge surely enhanced our sightseeing tour. We did the afternoon tour (6pm), which Aaron says is usually the least crowded...and to be honest with you, I think the smartest tour to take. It's not as hot, and the sights you are visiting are not that crowded....therefore the sidewalks aren't crowded either. And yes...you are riding the Segways on the sidewalk. I would recommend to spend your time during the day visiting the museums and then hitting the Segway tour in the afternoon. They'll bring you to all the other sites around DC like the theatre where Lincoln was shot, Capitol Hill, the White House, etc. It sure beats walking around all day long....but don't be fooled cause even though you aren't walking...you are still standing on the Segway for hours. Aaron was nice to have us stop at certain spots and just kind of get off our Segways to sit down or stretch our legs. I also recommend to purchase or bring water with you before you leave their main office. They got water for $1 which sure beats buying them for like $2 off the street vendors. The only thing I would warn future Segway riders is that other people....pedestrians, bikers, and even car drivers/riders can be quite ignorant and idiotic by making comments as you tour on your Segway. It doesn't necessarily take away from the experience...and there aren't very many commenters...but you may experience one or 2 rude or idiotic statements from passers-by. Most people think the Segways are pretty cool. I'm one of them. Here are links to the route Aaron took us on....they generally do different routes but cover the same sights around DC. Forgive the 2 links, the GPS on my phone stopped when we hit Capitol Hill. Hmmmm. Coincidence? First Half http://sportstracker.nokia.com/nts/workoutdetail/index.do?id=1354989 Second Half http://sportstracker.nokia.com/nts/workoutdetail/index.do?id=1366180 read more

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I wish I could give CST a higher rating! They are awesome! First, we were a couple of minutes late because parking was a bit confusing for us foreigners (Texans) but they didn't make us feel bad. Caught us up pretty quickly. The groups are small (ours had 6) so you don't feel cramped together. Each Segway has a speaker on it which is how your guide talks to you throughout the tour. The tour, Monuments & Memorials, stops at all of the highlights you will want to see. As far as the Capitol & the White House - it's not on the tour but realistically you're going to see that at some point while you're in DC anyway so why waste time you're paying for to see them. Spend the time stopping to see the cool stuff you would have to drive & pay for parking when you're going to stay at it for 10 minutes. & 10 minutes is about how long you get to stay at each stop. It's plenty of time I promise. And if you want to go back you always can. This Segway tour gives you all of the highlights so don't think you're going to leisurely hang out at each stop. Best for last - Kelly, our guide, was super fun and personable. Very easy going and sweet. She gave us plenty of facts about the tour stops without being boring or droning on & on. She didn't make a lady feel bad when she fell off her Segway even though the lady was laughing at herself. Kelly was overall fun and the best guide we could have had. She took the time to remember all of our names and where we were all from. Very sweet and impressive. I highly recommend her if you have an option of requesting who you want to be with if you choose this company to go with - and you SHOULD!! Plus at the end you get a popsicle so that should seal the deal all on its own :) read more

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This was such a great way to see the city!! I have been on several monument tours and just my own walking tour of the city and this was by far one of the best ways ive seen it! To start off I was terrified to ride a segway thinking i would just be a klutz and fall all over the place but our guides (Josh and I forget her name) were AMAZING. They showed us the best ways to get on and off the segway and gave us about 20 minutes to ride around the alley and practice before we hit the streets. By the time we were ready to go i felt completely comfortable on the machine. while off on our tour our guides were pretty knowledgeable about the city, the best places to eat and the few monuments we stopped at. if I had any complaint it would be that I wished we would have stopped at more monuments along the way. However I was overjoyed to stop at the MLK memorial since i hadn't been able to see it since it opened. By the end of the tour i didnt want to see it stop I was having so much fun!! I will be sure (if a groupon or living social deal is offered) that once my family comes to visit this is the way they get to see the city!! everyone should do it at least once! read more

I went on my 4th Segway tour with City Segway on a Monday night National Mall tour. Beautiful sunset tour! Like each time before, the guide was exceedingly patient with the first-timers and made sure we were all comfortable and safe. This is the best way to see so many parts of DC in a 3 hour timespan. I can't imagine having to walk the whole mall. For the amount of fun and productive sightseeing, this is a great deal! read more

City Segway Tours - Driving down Pennsylvania Ave. - Tours Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had a great time on this tour. It was my fourth segway tour and this was one of the best. ( Chicago , Budapest , and Charleston SC were also fun) Gil , our guide , was excellent. She knew all the history and explained all the monuments very well. Having done the big bus the day before , I was able to add lib in some of the more interesting facts I learned as well for the group that she hadn't mentioned. ;). They Segways are easy to master so don't be shy. I highly recommend the tour. The Segways aren't allowed all the way into the monuments of course so you will be able to check them out on foot for 10-15 minutes each at each stop. You have to do at least one Segway tour in your life , so make it this one while your visiting DC. read more

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Had great time!! It's a 3 hour tour - ours actually went over, more like 3.5 hours. I was so uncertain about all of it. We test drove them a little before heading out and I was so shaky, I thought about just quitting right there. BUT I didn't and got the hang of it as we went along. So I think most anyone could learn. Because I was so tense and nervous to start my feet were extremely tired from just 3 hours of standing. Wear comfortable shoes!! Some of the other tours appear to use headsets to inform you of attractions along the way - not sure if this would be distracting or not. City Segway just finds places to stop and talk about the sights. Maybe I wish there was more information but seeing as how our trip went 30 minutes over I don't know how they would pack much more information in. I don't know if it's common practice but I DID tip my guide. I used to do work like this and it means a ton when your guests like you and slip you a little extra. read more

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The tour was a blast! We did the 6pm Segway tour of the monuments and memorials. I have to say this was the highlight of our trip to DC. Anna was our guide. She was super knowledgeable and funny. She definitely made the tour a 5 star. We will go with City Segway any time we are in DC or another city where they are located. read more

City Segway Tours - Tours Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

DC is the PERFECT place to try a Segway. The terrain is flat, with board long sidewalks. The distances are more than you want to walk. The views are breath taking. You can cover in a 3 hour Segway tour was would take all day to walk. City Segway was great. They got everyone comfortable with the machines, sheparded us through the tour. And gave a great commentary as we went. The Segways are easy to use. I am a chubby 50-year old woman and had no problems. The guide was very nice, making sure I was comfortable getting on the machine. Once on, I was hell on wheels, it was so easy and intuitive to use! I can't say enough good things about this experience. I am soooo glad I did this!!! read more

Another great adventure with City Segway Tours! Our first tour was Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, in preparation for our D.C. trip. So FUN and soooo EASY! Despite the Government Shutdown (it at least kept the crowds at bay), we had a wonderful time. Just as we left the Segway office (on Thurs., Oct.3rd) and headed toward the Capitol, our guide got a call that there had been a car chase and shooting and that that part of the Mall was closed. She steered us instead toward the Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial. We covered about 7 miles in three hours and I must say it sure beats walking! Carmen, our guide, was well informed, patient and lots of fun! Looking forward to our next adventure -Vienna maybe? read more

City Segway Tours - "Oh what fun it is to ride.........!" - Tours Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was my second Segway experience and it was so much fun. With Sam as our guide we took the evening tour of monuments. The learning-to-drive part of the evening was quick and thorough. Sam did an excellent job of sharing information about the city and history. I would suggest this as one of the first things you do when you get to DC so you can get the lay of the land. Even though we got rained on it was still quite enjoyable. I highly recommend this company and Segways in general. read more

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Whether you're a Segway novice or a vet who's Segway toured in a dozen+ cities around the world, this tour is for you! Many cities have you on busy/crowded/dangerous streets but these guys have you only on some quiet/safe streets for a short time to & from their centrally located office. The majority of the time is on wise-open pathways or bike-paths that give you breath taking views and photo-ops around every corner! Our guide, Fiona, was FABULOUS & a breath of fresh air! She gave us as much or as little structure as we wanted giving us as much or little info as my teen-aged kids wanted as well! The groups are kept to max 8 which is why I went with them; they have optional walkie-talkies but we were 5 in our group so we went without. The 'other' big Segway company has a max of 12 people in a group and I was worried that my easily-distracted teenagers would loose interest. They were very responsive with email & we easily made our reservations all online but awhile in advance (beat the rush & book now)! Last tip: We took the 3-hour tour at 7pm at the end of June... PERFECT! Got to see the sights in perfect photographic light & also saw the monuments light up at night! read more

City Segway Tours - Fiona is in Red! Those smiles are genuine! - Tours Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

On Saturday, 11/06. a group of 16 of us went on a Segway tour of DC. There was a brief introductory video of the possible dangers followed by a brief training session. The dangers were downplayed by the staff, all college aged. We started our tour and an hour into it either I hit or was hit by another Segway and fell. Iost consciousness and was taken to GW Hospital E.R. with facial lacerations, suturing of a split lip and setting of a 5th metacarpal fracture. The college student who was leading the tour was in the front, never stressed safety or had us keeping appropriate distances as he led us through busy DC streets with cars and pedestrians. When I fell, it was not he who called 911 for an ambulance but a passerby. At no point have I been contacted by the company. Incidentally, my wife and another friend fell from their units with fortunately minor injuries. When asked if this happened frequently, the young man leading the group said that it usually wasn't as severe as in my case indicating that injuries and accidents are not rare with Segways. In the ER I was told by the staff that I was the third Segway victim of the day and that the MDs and nurses would like to see them banned in DC. As a result I am loosing time and functionality at work because of my facial appearance and cast. I believe that Segways, advertised as a fun event, are in reality quite dangerous and unregulated, poorly staffed by untrained young people who minimize the potential risks and lack supervisory skills. The company has not exhibited a responsible response or concern for an injured customer. I hope you will publish this information to permit potential clients to be aware of the risks of Segways and to be aware of the poor quality of Segway City Tours in terms of their staff and training. Peter Dunner, M.D Physician Administrator,Fairfax Office Washington Radiology Associates FOLLOW UP- After two weeks I was contacted by John Voci of the company with an apologetic but lame answer offering me nothing-not even a refund from our tour. He defended the safety record to which I replied that three spills in the same tour did not speak well for safety or stability of the device. Th head of the ER at the hospital to which I was taken confirmed the amount of accidents from Segways. I am in a splint and will need occupational therapy for my hand. My medical bills for jut the ER nd ambulance alone are over $6000 not to mention the bills yet to arrive from the orthopedist. I strongly urge you to think before you ride on one of these unstable devices. read more

At the risk of losing any respect I may have established on Yelp and any Yelp friends, I feel compelled to write a review for this place for the sake of others who might be interested. When my parents came to visit, my mom mentioned how much fun she had doing a Segway tour in Nashville, and told me she signed up for one of DC. Brendan J: "Uh mom, you used to live here, right? You've been to all the Smithsonian museums and monuments and you already know all about DC, right?" Mom J: "Yeah. So do you want to go or not?" Brendan J: "...Eh, sure, why not." Yes, I have seen all the monuments/museums multiple times and have been all over the Mall. Yes, I know where the White House is. Yes, I do know how lame DC tourists look riding around on Segways. And I did it anyway. Segway Tours apparently has several tours. The one we took was the three-hour evening tour, which takes you from Penn Quarter to the White House, down through the Mall, and eventually back around to Penn Quarter. If you work/live in DC and are afraid of being caught by one of your coworkers/neighbors, the evening is the tour for you. With your bicycle helmet on and with the setting sun, your chances of being recognized (and thus mocked and ridiculed) are greatly minimized. You'll also be able to avoid the harsh 'evil glare of death' from your fellow DC office workers since most of them will already be gone for the evening. The streets are also emptier and easier to navigate. The first 30 minutes you spend learning how to ride the Segway and Segway safety; how to cross the street, safely get on and off, avoid smashing into building, posts, or tourists, and avoid running over small children or animals. It took me a little while to get used to going down the street ramps without feeling like I was about to fall flat on my face, but the thing is pretty easy to pick up. Pretty soon everyone in the tour group was zooming along. I don't think I really picked up anything new on the tour or any new places to check out in the city, but it was still fun playing tourist. Our tour guide was very friendly and he knew his DC info. He also gave restaurant recommendations to some of the other people in our group who were real tourists. The Segways are pretty fun to ride around on, and you'll see much more of the city than if you spent the same amount of time walking around. If I were a tourist, I think I'd do this in a heart beat with fanny pack, backpack, maps, and water bottle by my side. So was it cool? Was it lame? Was it cool in a lame way? I'll let the Simpsons help me answer that: Homer: So I realized that being with my family is more important than being cool. Bart: Dad, what you just said was powerfully uncool. Homer: You know what the song says: "It's hip to be square." Lisa: That song is so lame. Homer: So lame that it's... cool? Bart and Lisa: No. Marge: Am I cool, kids? Bart and Lisa: No. Marge: Good. I'm glad. And that's what makes me cool--not caring, right? Bart and Lisa: No. Marge: Well, how do you be cool? I feel like we've tried everything here. Homer: Wait, Marge. Maybe if you're truly cool, you don't need to be told you're cool. Bart: Well, sure you do. Lisa: How else would you know? read more

I did a three hour tour with them today and had a great time. Easily the best way to see DC. The Segway is easy to master for nearly all ages and the tour guides are knowledgeable, personable and are very focused on your safety. On a hot day, the breeze from rolling at 10-12mph is perfect relief The Segways themselves have storage for your purse, water bottles, your camera, whatever. Wear durable shoes...not sandals and don't worry about sunscreen, they have it. Enjoy! read more

This tour was really fun. We showed up for our mid-morning tour and were broken up into groups. Each group had about 8 people in it. After a brief introductory lesson, my group was off on our Segways. The Segways were really easy to operate and it only took a few minutes to feel comfortable. Our 2.5 hour tour took us all around the city and stopped at sites like the White House, Capitol building, Ford's theater, etc. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and easy to follow on her Segway. We must have looked like we were having fun because, while we were riding around, 5 different groups stopped us to ask us how to sign up for the tour. All in all, this was a great experience and I would definitely recommend it. It would be a great way for a visitor to the city to see a lot of sites in a short period of time. The only thing I didn't like about the Segway tour was the operation's office -- it isn't as nice as nice as it could be. read more

After reading other reviews on a popular travel site, I booked us on a tour despite the mild protests of my 18 and 21-year old adult children. Well, guess what? EVERYONE had a blast! It was the highlight of our short stay in Washington, DC. My 18-year old son had a smile the whole time. It made our family vacation truly memorable. Thanks to our cheerful guide, Dave. He was the best! read more

As of this writing, they are running a special of $55 per person for the 3 hour mall tour = goes around white house, capital building, Lincoln memorial, and MLK memorial. This is actually my 6th different Segway tour from across the US, and was one of my favorite ones. The weather was pretty cold, probably between 35-45 degrees all day, so make sure to dress warm if you come during the winter. Bring beanie and gloves! You won't find a better tour in DC, hopefully Kyle is your tour guide cuz he certainly knows his stuff. read more

So. It took quite a bit of convincing from Brian M. before I agreed to this tour. Well first of all, the segway and I are not friends. Flashback to when I was 16 and interning on the Hill and we were given segways to play with. I climbed on and immediately jumped off - a definite no-no. What was explained to us as being simple was incredibly frightening to me back then. Secondly, segways are...not the sexiest. Well, I take everything back! Segways ARE sexy and incredibly cool and in my opinion, should be the only mode of transportation. If only Manhattan had enough space for these babies. It was $70/person for the 3 hour tour - and we covered quite a bit of ground! Brian had never been to DC before, so this tour was perfect, as we were only there for the day. Eric the Red (our guide) was very knowledgeable without being a bore. He answered every screwball question that came up in our group and was very attentive and considerate of all our requests. What would've taken all day to see, took us only three hours on our segways! I highly recommend this tour. I mean, it's not everyday you can wave to President Obama from a segway! read more

Five stars for fun, three stars for execution, thus, the four star rating. When they say 3 hour tour, half an hour is spent in the office watching a video about safety and getting comfortable on the Segway--which is totally necessary, but it means less time to see the sites. At the end, we literally had to run from the Vietnam memorial, Korean memorial, and Lincoln memorial to see them all within the allotted time (our tour guide gave us 20 minutes). That was quite stressful, and I wish they could have given us more time. I think 3 and a half hours would have been a lot better. 75 dollars per person, but you can get a 5 dollar discount from the brochures in your hotel lobby. (Though I wish I had checked yelp first, because apparently you can get 10% off this site) We went on a semi-rainy day, and they also charge a dollar for ponchos. At that point, I think they should have given the ponchos out for free. read more

I really had an exceptional time with City Segway Tours. We scored a LivingSocial deal and had our trip in 2011. I would say that we probably wouldn't have normally done the segway tour without the deal because it's expensive ($70 for a 2-3 hr tour per person). The tour itself was amazing and the Segways were so easy to use. Everyone on our tour loved it and we had numerous tourists ask us where to book the tours. It's definitely one of the best ways to see all the monuments, that's for sure. Points to make: - Book your reservations early because they tend to fill up fast. Especially during peak times of the year. - Book earlier than later in the day. It's much better for pictures during the daytime. - Have fun! It's a great experience and will make you want to do Segway tours of other cities read more

Yes. Yes. Yes. You must do this. It doesn't matter how long you've been in DC, it doesn't matter if you are too cool to wear a helmet, too cool to drive a Segway, or too cool to go out during daylight hours without a scowl, you. must. do. this. When my sisters came to town, they demanded we Segway. Having lived in DC for 6 years I thought I knew everything. Hell, I do know everything. But not as much as our City Segway Tour guide. She was funny, knowledgeable, patient, and cool. One member of my group (who shall go nameless as she may or may not be a relative) was scared out of her wits to get on the Segway. Within five minutes, she was Segwaying like she was born to, backing up, taking corners, terrifying pedestrians, and having a great time. Everyone on the tour seemed to enjoy it. The Segway is a great way to tour the city and see and learn most of the biggest tourist sites in a three hour tour. We saw the White House, everything East of 17th street on the Mall (not including the Lincoln, Vietnam, or Korea memorials, which you should use dcbyfoot to see), the Capitol, and all of Pennsylvania avenue. We learned a handful of funny possibly apocryphal stories at each spot and got some funny pics at the significant landmarks (yes the helmets enhanced the pics). Finally, riding the Segway just kicks ass. There is no better place than the National Mall to ride one of these babies around. Do this. Do this today. read more

Rory was our tour guide and was awesome! We are out-of-towners looking for DC history and we definitely got it! I learned so much about the area, buildings and random facts about major historical players that I never knew about! Not mention she was a great instructor on actually using the Segway! Thanks Rory for all of your guidance and introduction to Segwaying :) read more

Taking a Segway tour was the highlight of my short weekend in DC last week. Sooooo much fun! Our tour guide Jake was awesome...really funny and informative. After a brief introduction, we were off. I have to say I was a little worried but the learning curve is a lot shorter than you'd think. It took me about 5 minutes to get the hang of it and feel really confident. Some in our group took less than a minute to feel comfortable. I want to own a Segway. We headed around the area, stopping at the White House and other historical buildings. Unfortunately because of the inauguration, we really couldn't get a good view but we were having so much fun on the Segway, it didn't really matter. I was surprised how much your knees a back hurt after awhile. We took the 3 hour tour. We did stop for a quick break behind the National Archive Bldg but I would have preferred less explanation beforehand and a slightly longer break. Also, I had issues with my Segway (it was on "Turtle" mode and when I asked the guy in the back (who was new to the Segway tour) he kept trying to get me to shift my weight forward. I was on tippy toes with 100% of my weight forward and I couldn't go any faster. When I suggested that it might be the equipment, he didn't call over Jake or suggest trying my Segway. I finally asked Jake and he fixed it lickety split. I wish I had asked him sooner and wished that I asked the other guy to try my Segway. The first half hour was pretty frustrating. Anyway, I digress. This is way to see the monuments. If you're going in colder temps, be sure to bundle up. It was soooo cold and it wasn't even a super cold day. Invest in the gloves they sell at the shop. Makes a big difference. I felt sorry for the guys from Florida in our group. No hats, no gloves. I had both and I was still freezing. My only negative is I wanted more time at the memorials. We had two minutes to look at the Lincoln Memorial and then we had to head back. I would have like to have gotten closer to the Washington Monument too. Jake was great. City Segways is a great operation. Very professional and every city I go, I'm going to do a Segway tour. read more

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We came across this segway tour when we were looking at things to do in DC and thought "what the heck? Why not?" After you've signed a waiver and watched a safety video the staff takes you outside to an alley for a practice run. An employee will hold the segway for you until you're safely on it, then watch you start and stop a few times to make sure you've got the hang of it. You're then free to ride up and down the alley until the rest of the group is comfortable on their segways. The tour takes you to most of the US Capital, National Mall, Washington Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, WWII and Korean War Memorials, and to the rear of the White House (which is actually a better view than the front of the house). By the end of the two-hour journey your feet will be killing you. No, I'm not kidding. Your back will probably be hurting a bit too. The tour guide shares a bit of knowledge at each site, but it's certainly not a comprehensive tour. If we hadn't taken a bus tour I wouldn't have gotten the full appreciation for these magnificent sites, so I would definitely recommend you hop on a segway after you've familiarized yourself with the sites. Overall, I'm glad I did a segway tour once, but I probably wouldn't do it again. If you're looking for a fun way to spend a morning or afternoon in DC, get some great pictures, and try something new, give it go! read more

Worth the money! Segways were super fun to ride! Our group consisted of early 20s to early 60s aged people and everyone learned how to ride within minutes. This is by far the best way to spend your first 3 hours in DC. You cover around 17 miles of DC and you can scope out the area and figure out where you want to go back and visit. Be advised that you don't get to go in anything on this tour only learn about the area and see everything from the exterior Our tour guide carmen was super informative and really knew DC. She was able to answer any questions we had. There is an excellent feeling when you pass by the sweaty energy deprived 'regulars' (people without segways) going 10 MPH and being able to cover so much more ground than if on foot. I would do this again with out of town guests. read more

I really don't like giving to many 5 stars i want to save these for when It really counts. For times just like this!! What a great time first time on a segway and loved every minute! David was our Awesome guide, so skilled and knowledgeable. Its a must see DC on a segway!!! Worth every penny!! read more

Took the 3 hr. Washington Mall tour with my girlfriend this past Thursday. Very enjoyable as Segway tours typically are. Segway is particularly good means of covering a large area such as DC Mall in relatively short amount of time. Our guide, Caitlin, was very good and obviously loves her job. My only criticism of this tour and all of the Segway tours is that there is no option offered for experienced Segway riders. This means that about 30 min. has to be wasted on watching the standard safety video followed by Segway riding demo by the guide, and then individual instruction on the machine. Overall, a very fun and worthwhile experience which I highly recommend! read more

Yes, it's a little pricey at $75 for three hours. But, wow is it worth it! I highly recommend this tour. I'm not the world most coordinated person (known for skiing ineptness), so I was a little worried that this had disaster written all over it. Quite the opposite. As another reviewer wrote - not only is it easy, once on it 10 mins. everyone is like "I want one of these!". I recommend doing this first thing on your visit to DC, as you are not going into anything - you are just touring the entire capital -and with the information it provides, it will help you decide where you most want to spend the rest of your time. If you are debating between 2 hours and 3 hours - go for the 3 hour. Some time is taken up getting trained and then the time just flies. Starts and ends near George Washington university - which is a little far out - but gives you the whole view. Includes all the main attractions, and our guide was super knowledgable, informative and fun. Really great to tour down the national mall on one of these things! Save your feet and endless walking to see the same things! If there is any downside - it is that there are certain places you can't go on a segway - the one that is most noticeable is that you can't go directly by any of the memorials - korean, vietnam, etc. So, you'll definitely want to visit those if you haven't done so before. My tip is to bring plenty of water, they sell it where you start. You'll definitely want it (no breaks except to take pics) and there's plenty of room to store it along with anything else you bring. Bottom Line: One of the best and most fun tours I've been on. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

Went on a tour a few weeks ago with the wonderful guide Jill. We had a blast, despite the chilly weather that kept our fingers and toes cold. A quick stop for coffee outside the Lincoln Memorial was a welcome respite from the weather, and a nice break. I was skeptical at first, considering I live in DC and have seen all of these monuments many times before, but it was definitely a new experience seeing them from a Segway. Highly recommended! read more

I was a bit hesitant to do a Segway your but it turned out to be a great way to see a lot without destroying your feet. Got to spend the day seeing monuments instead of just traveling between them! There was a bit of individual driving training first and it was very intuitive to drive even for a beginner. We went around all the monuments with the guide Maria and she did a great job, everything was wonderful! read more

What a great way to see Washington DC. We rented over the July 4th weekend, so it was hella hot, but still this was really fun. After signing the liability forms and watching a very entertaining training video, we went into the alley to get comfortable with the Segways. They're easier than I thought and before long we were off seeing the sights. We covered most of the major monuments and the White House, with our tour guide allowing us to stop, take pictures and providing us with some very informative information along the way. Well worth the money and definitely a different way to see a city. read more