Private Balboa Park Segway Tour
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Private Balboa Park Segway Tour
By Adventures in San Diego
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Get a local’s perspective on one of the largest urban cultural parks in the US on a private Segway tour of San Diego’s Balboa Park. Cover lots of ground on a fun-to-ride self-balancing electric scooter while a guide shares the history and highlights of the sprawling green space, where museums and artists’ workshops meet hiking trails and gardens.
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Ages 16-85
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Ride a Segway through San Diego’s Balboa Park with a private guide
- Cover more ground than a walking tour and reach places a tour bus can’t
- See museums, artists’ workshops, and public gardens
- Get in-depth history and insight about the park and learn local secrets
- Local guide
- Use of Segway and helmet
- Bottled water
What's not included- Gratuities
- Meet your private guide in Balboa Park and get comfortable riding a self-balancing electric Segway before setting off to explore the immense green space and cultural hub. Learn what makes the park a favorite of locals and visitors, while hearing its history and cruising past museums, plazas, sculpture gardens, and cafes. Visit a local artist’s workshop at the charming Spanish Art Village, and see distinctive Spanish-Colonial architecture leftover from the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. Connect with nature as you roll past gorgeous gardens, open spaces, and vista points with stellar canyon views. Scope out your favorite places to return to on your own, and ask all the questions you like on this private tour. Your tour ends in Balboa Park where it started.
- Start:
- Presidents Way, San Diego, CA 92134, USAReservations Must be made in advance https://goo.gl/maps/GPThJ5nAsMqMnZJJA
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18125P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age is 16 years
- Please make us aware of any medical conditions
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This tour allows a maximum of 3 people per booking
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18125P5
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Itinerary
- Presidents Way, San Diego, CA 92134, USAReservations Must be made in advance https://goo.gl/maps/GPThJ5nAsMqMnZJJA
- 1Pass bySpanish Village Art Center
- 2Pass byOld Globe Theatre
About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- Y9374RBsteveh0 contributionsAdvanced tour for Segway Fanatics!Great tour with Bridgette! Love having an advanced tour that bypasses the training for experienced riders - We covered a lot of ground and saw many new sites!Written November 1, 2023
- ToughRalph0 contributionsOutstanding Segway Trip and San Diego OverviewBridgette was a terrific, fun host and Segways were a great way to see so many highlights of San Diego! We did the “advanced scenic” tour reflected on the Adventures in San Diego website. If you have ever ridden a Segway before, this is the way to go. In 2.5 hours you see so much of San Diego in an incredibly fun ride - including Balboa Park and the waterfront (not sure any other tour offers both). Bridgette runs this local San Diego tour company and knows the city and park so well. This was a highlight of our time in San Diego.Written April 2, 2023
- john_name0 contributionsThe best Segway tour ever!!!Bridgette was awesome. The tour was so fun. Bridgette is patient, and also very knowledgeable about San Diego. I highly recommend Adventures in San Diego for Segway tours. Book through the company directly.Written August 28, 2022
- icer1820 contributionsSegways and San DiegoWe really enjoyed Bridgette’s personality and knowledge of San Diego attractions. The tour was really interesting and it was fun riding the segways. Would book this tour again!Written March 19, 2022
- Delbe M0 contributionsAwesome Tour for 2Loved our personalized tour on Segway's. Definitely the company to ride with. Got to see Balboa park, the harbor and the Old town as well as Little Italy without wearing out the legs.Written February 28, 2022
- BoardingPass3614440 contributionsGreat serviceBridget is awesome, she personalized our experience. We had grandparents and teenagers with us and they all could do itWritten February 22, 2022
- TerryH0510 contributionsBest tour!We had a great time & Bridgette was superb! We spent 2 hours going thru downtown & she pointed out things & took photo shots & it was the best tour! She had a great historical knowledge of the city.Written November 24, 2021
- ttmayes0 contributionsDo it! Best way to get city overview!!Highly recommend this as a way to get an overview of the city and learn a little history as well! They sanitize the segways and helmets. Bridgett was knowledgeable and gave a great perspective on luving here too!Written September 8, 2021
- Meander004531076850 contributionsGas lamp district tourBridgette was cheerful and knowledgeable. Quickly refreshed our memories for riding Segways. Was well organized. Would recommend to anybodyWritten August 21, 2021
- 929kandacem0 contributionsBest day ever!What an awesome tour!! Bridgette was amazing as a tour guide! Super personable and it felt like she was one of our friends! I would highly recommend doing this tour and booking with her company!Written June 23, 2021
- bc20201230 contributionsAdventures in San DiegoBridgette is an excellent tour guide! We went on a private tour of the wine country in Temecula as well as a day boat trip in the San Diego Bay. She was timely, energetic and excited for the day. She tailored the tour accordingly to our needs and desires and made it the perfect day. She followed strict COVID-19 guidelines and I felt safe and comfortable throughout the whole tour. Bridgette knows the area extremely well and is a wonderful guide. Bridgette had snacks and refreshments and made for a wonderful day experience. I highly recommend Bridgette for all your San Diego tour needs.Written August 6, 2020
- Carol E0 contributionsSuper Segaway in San DiegoBridgette was an amazing host during the Balboa Tour. She gave us insider tips to visiting the park and ensured our safety the entire time. Her love of San Diego, enthusiasm for providing the Best Ever Experience, and investment into the Park comes through clearly. We would definately do this again but only with Bridgette!Written March 2, 2020
- AriWesleyHills0 contributionsThe Real DealThere is no better way to be introduced to San Diego than a Segway jaunt with Bridgette. She covers so much territory and gives you the inside scoop on the city’s history, landmarks, and plans for the future. Right off the bat, you know it’s going to be great. Bridgette is super friendly and outgoing; it takes about five minutes to feel as if you are old friends with her. Her rendezvous instructions are clear and she takes safety seriously. If we had to sum up the experience, we’d say that it was FUN! Thank you, Bridgette! You are awesome.Written January 19, 2020
- larrydebo0 contributionsAwesome, Informative, Fun and Simply The Best Domestic Segway Tour EverMy wife and I have taken Segway Tours in many beautiful cities and locales across our great nation (the US of A) and around the world. Bridget made us feel comfortable from the moment she rolled up on her Segway and did she ever bring the beautiful city of San Diego alive for our small group! The newbies with us had never ridden a Segway and were understandably a bit shy and apprehensive, but Bridgette worked her magic, a mix of confident reassurance and technical guidance, and within 20 minutes we were all having a ball rolling down the byways! If you visit San Diego, you have to take this Segway Tour and get to see the most interesting parts of this fabulous city from the Harbor front to and through the Gaslamp Quarter. Bridget is a wonderful and very knowledgeable guide and makes the sightseeing so much fun while delivering interesting historical tidbits about the city and even tosses in some legends. The Best US City Segway Tour that we were ever on! Thanks for the memories Bridgette.Written November 30, 2019
- Chad M0 contributionsSegway tour of San DiegoBridgett was awesome. She was knowledgeable about the area and told interesting story’s. Very professional and made the Segway adventure safe for us as we were first timers on segways.Written September 29, 2019
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Tim H
Billerica, MA6 contributions
Sep 2021
Our family has been on several Segway tours in other cities, and the Segway tour with Bridgette was well beyond our expectations! She was so pleasant, and a fantastic source of knowledge about everything in Balboa Park that we asked about, along with all the things she pointed out as part of the tour. Email confirmations and communication prior to the tour was all spot on. Don't hesitate to book this Segway tour, you will love it!
Written October 11, 2021
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Ann S
3 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
Our guide, Bridget, was wonderful. None of us had ridden segways before, but she was a great instructor and we all felt comfortable in no time.
Balboa Park is beautiful and diverse. Bridget had lots of interesting information about Balboa Park and other parts of San Diego/ La Jolla. She is also just a fun and caring person to spend time with.
We will definitely book another segway tour with her for another part of the city the next time we are in La Jolla.
Balboa Park is beautiful and diverse. Bridget had lots of interesting information about Balboa Park and other parts of San Diego/ La Jolla. She is also just a fun and caring person to spend time with.
We will definitely book another segway tour with her for another part of the city the next time we are in La Jolla.
Written June 10, 2021
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JNP
3 contributions
Mar 2023
My family and I took the tour with Bridgette on March 4th and had a blast. After teaching us how to use the Segway we took an amazing journey through the park. Bridgette was not only an expert on the park, its plants, and SoCal she was also lots of fun and super funny! The time flew by and we all wished it could go on. We highly recommend Bridgette and her Segway tour and will absolutely go with her again when we return!
Written March 13, 2023
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Michael M
Glendale, AZ5 contributions
Jan 2020
BB was an awesome guide. She made sure we were safe, judged our experience right away and then we just had fun for over two hours. She customized discussions for what we wanted to learn about. We love riding segways and liked that we did not have to wait 20-30 minutes to train newbies (everyone has to though). Also, there was no babysitting . . . it was riding segways and learning about stuff along the way the entire time! FUN
Written January 20, 2020
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Alan N
Buffalo Grove, IL37 contributions
If you're interested in a Segway tour of the park, Bridget is definitely the person for the job! She will tailor your experience to your needs, and always watches out for your safety and comfort.
We enjoyed our time with Bridget, and recommend her highly!
We enjoyed our time with Bridget, and recommend her highly!
Written October 17, 2023
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travXs2
Palm Beach Gardens, FL39 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
This is a really great Balboa Park tour!! Bridget is a delightfully informative and enthusiastic guide! She really has an in depth knowledge of the history of each of the buildings and gardens! She told us lots of interesting tidbits!… And she knows her Segways! So at all times, while we had fun, we felt safe!
My husband and I were scheduled for a two hour private tour of Balboa Park. We called Bridget when we drove onto President’s Way. She answered and then directed us to the appointed meeting spot. After she gave each of us a guided “how to” lesson on the Segways, we practiced in a safe open area! Then we were off with Bridget to all the magical places in Balboa Park!
It was an excellent way to experience the vastness and beauty of Balboa Park! At all times we appreciated Bridget’s care and consideration of us! We loved our tour! Thank you, Bridget!
My husband and I were scheduled for a two hour private tour of Balboa Park. We called Bridget when we drove onto President’s Way. She answered and then directed us to the appointed meeting spot. After she gave each of us a guided “how to” lesson on the Segways, we practiced in a safe open area! Then we were off with Bridget to all the magical places in Balboa Park!
It was an excellent way to experience the vastness and beauty of Balboa Park! At all times we appreciated Bridget’s care and consideration of us! We loved our tour! Thank you, Bridget!
Written September 17, 2024
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Sally P
6 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
We recently had an interesting, informative and pleasant tour with Bridgette. Even though we are “locals” we learned things about the park even though we have been going there for 30+ years. Bridgette was very entertaining and knowledgeable and was a terrific guide.
Written January 19, 2024
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Ally
2 contributions
I went with my mom for her birthday and we had an amazing time with our tour guide Bridgette! This was our first time doing a Segway tour experience and it was amazing. Bridgette made us laugh the whole time, made sure we were safe and had a great time. She is a very caring person, she went out of her way to help a little girl that got stung by a bee (little girl wasn’t part of the tour group) and used her first aid kit to help her out. We will be coming back again :)
Written May 7, 2023
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Angelyn P
2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
So much fun!!! Great way to explore the park for the first time- Bridget was an excellent guide and patient Segway teacher. She made sure that everyone in our group was comfortable and safe. This was definitely our favorite family activity during our visit to San Diego.
Written June 16, 2023
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cat
San Diego, CA1 contribution
horrible. I scheduled it and got an email confirmation. They never showed up. After walking 30 minutes, waiting for about 30 minutes, I called. To no avail. They never answer the phone. And to make it worse her mailbox is full. Dont wait your time and have your day ruined like ours. And if she does not make amends, I will let Bonvoy know how bad they are since that is where I found it.
Written June 17, 2021
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I made numerous attempts to contact you and they were all ignored. The booking was made via a 3rd party on my end Viator. I requested viator to refund you as I could not make contact with you. This refund was complete the day prior and you should have received that email too. I don't have your money, you didn't pay me. You even stated above you paid Bonvoy. That money has not been sent to me. I'm pretty big on being upfront. I did my best to fix this prior to this situation and after but feel I was not even given an opportunity.
Written June 27, 2021
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I have a 13 year old who did a Segway tour at the age of 12 without a problem at all. Is the 16 year age minimum flexible at all?
Written December 5, 2019
Sorry for the late reply but I would call her directly. It is a very private tour but there may be liability issues.
She was amazing though!
Written December 17, 2019
Dawn S
Boxford, Massachusetts
We are a family of 5. Why am I limited to 4 people? How can I have my complete immediate family participate together?
Written July 25, 2018
Just use Trip Advisor to pull up the site's information and it will show the tour times.
The tour was about2 hours if I remember correctly. Not long enough when you are having fun!
Written April 24, 2018
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