Philadelphia Segway Tour
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Philadelphia Segway Tour
By WeVenture Philadelphia
Recommended by 94% of travelers
This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher
First-time visitors can avoid wasting time finding their way around Philadelphia by booking an effortless and entertaining Segway tour of the city’s top attractions. The small-group guided outing ensures riders can get individual attention from the guide. Plus, the alternative mode of transportation lets you see more than a walking tour and avoid getting caught in traffic on a bus tour.
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Ages 12-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 2h
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Highlights
- Cruise through Philadelphia on a guided Segway tour of the city center
- A guide shares the history and points out sights you might miss on your own
- Photos of the trip are included in the price
- Pre-trip training makes the tour accessible to first-time riders
- Guided Segway tour
- Segway training
- Photos of your tour
What's not included- Entrance fees for attractions on the route
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Departure details
- 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)
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6314PHILSEG- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- TOUR REQUIREMENTS*
- All riders must wear a helmet (your own or provided by Philly by Segway).
- All riders must bring valid identification.
- All riders must read and sign a waiver of liability.
- 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.
- All riders must weigh between 100lbs - 300lbs.
- All riders must complete Segway training to their guide's satisfaction.
- 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.
- Wear secure, flat, comfortable shoes, preferably close-toed sneakers or athletic shoes. Flip-flops, high heels, or wedges are not appropriate.
- DRESS FOR THE WEATHER - we ride rain or shine. If it is a cold day, dress as if you are going skiing (gloves, hat, coat, etc.). If it is a hot, sunny day, wear sunscreen, bring sunglasses, and a water bottle. You will be outside for the duration of your tour.
- YOUR TOUR*
- Please arrive early. We recommend arriving 5-10 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
- 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.
- Once everyone is trained and feels confident riding a Segway, we start the tour!
- DISCLAIMER*
- Philly by Segway reserves the right to decline a tour to anyone. It is imperative that riders follow guide instructions for their safety and the safety of the group.
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- Which attractions will I visit with Philadelphia Segway Tour?
- During this experience, places you will visit include:Discover and book Philadelphia Segway Tour on Tripadvisor
- How much is Philadelphia Segway Tour?
- Philadelphia Segway Tour price starts from $55.00. Discover and book Philadelphia Segway Tour on Tripadvisor
- What is the Philadelphia Segway Tour cancellation policy?
- Philadelphia Segway Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Philadelphia Segway Tour on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Philadelphia Segway Tour?
- Philadelphia Segway Tour is hosted by WeVenture Philadelphia. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact WeVenture Philadelphia on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Philadelphia Segway Tour on Tripadvisor
- 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: 6314PHILSEG
Itinerary
- You'll start at7 N Christopher Columbus Blvd7 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USATours start from: 7 N. Columbus Blvd., Suite 7b Philadelphia, PA 19106 (next to the Waterfront Cafe & Deli)See address & details
- Pass byIndependence HallRodin MuseumSouth StreetElfreth's AlleyRittenhouse SquarePhiladelphia Museum of ArtPennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsSociety HillBetsy Ross HouseItalian MarketAvenue of the ArtsFirst Bank of the United StatesWelcome ParkPhiladelphia's Magic GardensDelaware River Waterfront
- You'll return to the starting point
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jodytm
00Fun and informative
Awesome tour, even for first timers on a Segway. D made sure we were comfortable. His directions were supportive an…
608cindyy
00AMAZING
A great way to see the City! "D" the guide is a amazing, very knowledgeable! He makes sure you are complete comfort…
Thyme8
00Yes, do it! Great tour!
Had a great time on this tour. Darnell was our guide and he was excellent. We did a safety demo and lesson in the…
mjacobs98
00Fun family activity for teens
Fun family adventure. Would have been nice to have some variety to the cheesesteaks because by the 3rd stop they a…
Z4847HFamyj
00Cheesesteak awesomeness 👌
Mike was absolutely the best tour guide ever! Knowledgeable, funny, and a great city navigater. I would rate our se…
lorabethd2021
00Glad I went!
James did an excellent job leading the mural tour. He was very well versed in the history and culture of the city. …
33Carolita
00Do NOT miss this! Do two hours with cheesesteak!
This was my first Segway experience but it will be something I do everywhere I visit. Adding food stops was a huge …
Rosa M
00Great experience to try different cheesesteaks!!!
Our tour guide was amazing!!! I got to see lots of Philly I didn’t see coming without a guide!! He was very knowl…
36aaas
00Amazing fun!!
Amazing fun! That Segway is a blast! Darnell was the Best guide you could ask for!! The cheesesteaks were delicious…
Z3539FBmichellea
00Great experience for all
We had three adults and five teens, and I think it is safe to say that we had all had a great time. The segways we…
roryl894
00Great time!
This was an incredibly fun experience. Our tour guide Deshon was very knowledgeable and made this a great experien…
848teresaw
00Highly recommend!
D was an awesome tour guide!! Great food, so much fun and would do it again! Highly recommend for kids with teens!!…
lpemberton
00MUST DO!
This was AMAZING! D was an awesome guide. This tour is the perfect opportunity to try the best cheesesteaks in Ph…
Annhotep
00Cheesesteak tour with Barry was SO much fun!
We have already taken the basic tour, really enjoy segways and were just looking for soemthing different. We had a …
slrj5
00You have to do this!
You have to do this! Learned some great food and South Philly history, architecture, etc. Nevermind the highlight o…
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Alexa8776
Houston, TX928 contributions
Aug 2022
We love to segway in every city we possibly can and our experience was excellent. Our guide Ceyanay was attentive, knowledgeable and kept safety in mind the entire time. We maneuvered through streets, sidewalks, bridges and more to see the main hot spots in the city and she shared stories about the rich history and more. Excellent guide and excellent tour to see the city.
Written August 9, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Devon M
3 contributions
Aug 2022
This was such a great family experience. Mike was a wonderful guide, extremely safe (he was great with maneuvering around double-parked cars and keeping us in the bike lane, etc.) Mike snapped some iconic pics of my family, and really went the extra mile to make sure everyone had a great time and learned some fun facts about Philly. Definitely recommend this!
Written August 20, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
keithc101197
329 contributions
May 2021
Barry lived up to his excellent reviews...such a class act. None of us had been on a Segway before; the lesson at the beginning and a bit of 1:1 for each of us was really helpful. Throughout the tour we were given a heads up what to do and what to avoid in order to stay safe. Our family as well as the other 4 people on our tour all did well. Barry's calm, controlled demeanor goes a long way to ensuring everyone's success.
We saw so much of the City and learned a lot of fun facts along the way. The earbuds were a perfect way to hear everything and the Segway definitely got more second nature as we went. Bring a solid pair of comfortable sneakers!
Parking is street only. We had 2 cars with us so one went into a Holiday Inn Express lot across the way for $20 when we couldn't find enough spaces. Noticed that the other folks on our tour walked in from somewhere else.
There are storage bags on each Segway if you have some belongings with you that you want to take along. There is a restroom at the shop but none along the way. Barry took pictures for us of all the sights and then air dropped them when we got back to the shop. That's one of the best parts about having a tour guide is not worrying about capturing everything and just enjoying the moment knowing the pictures are covered.
If you find yourself in Philly we highly recommend this outfit!
We saw so much of the City and learned a lot of fun facts along the way. The earbuds were a perfect way to hear everything and the Segway definitely got more second nature as we went. Bring a solid pair of comfortable sneakers!
Parking is street only. We had 2 cars with us so one went into a Holiday Inn Express lot across the way for $20 when we couldn't find enough spaces. Noticed that the other folks on our tour walked in from somewhere else.
There are storage bags on each Segway if you have some belongings with you that you want to take along. There is a restroom at the shop but none along the way. Barry took pictures for us of all the sights and then air dropped them when we got back to the shop. That's one of the best parts about having a tour guide is not worrying about capturing everything and just enjoying the moment knowing the pictures are covered.
If you find yourself in Philly we highly recommend this outfit!
Written May 12, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Nicole
West Des Moines, IA8 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Segways were great and it should have been a really fun trip for our family with a teen. Unfortunately we had an inexperienced guide and it was not great. Here’s what happened on our trip:
1) Radios were used to hear the guide, but throughout the trip, but nearly all participants complained about not being able to hear. The radios my family had were so static-filled,
We caught about 50% of what was said.
2) Unfortunately, that was likely a blessing. I had hoped to learn about the history of the city and sights. The tour guide spent most of the time talking about opinions from her personal life, and very little about Philadelphia. I learned about the slave trade in the Caribbean, her Netflix habits, incorrect information about admission prices for things “we might want to plan to see”, her opinion that all world religions “are the same” after passing a church and not telling us why the church was significant to the city & we need to stop and befriend homeless so that we earn karma and they know we care. (I’m not sure it’s safe for my teen to stop and befriend strangers)
3) The day the tour was booked had an extreme heat advisory with a forecast of 100-105+ It was up to the participants to make sure we had enough water with us at the start of the tour, but no stops were made so that more water could be obtained or to drink the water we had. One family had someone get sick from the activity/heat. Tour guide didn’t know what to do and didn’t have extra water on hand. So dangerous.
4) At start of the tour, one of the participants almost fell off dodging oncoming traffic. Again, tour guide was flustered and group was told to “stick together”.
There is no way this inexperienced guide should have been out solo.
1) Radios were used to hear the guide, but throughout the trip, but nearly all participants complained about not being able to hear. The radios my family had were so static-filled,
We caught about 50% of what was said.
2) Unfortunately, that was likely a blessing. I had hoped to learn about the history of the city and sights. The tour guide spent most of the time talking about opinions from her personal life, and very little about Philadelphia. I learned about the slave trade in the Caribbean, her Netflix habits, incorrect information about admission prices for things “we might want to plan to see”, her opinion that all world religions “are the same” after passing a church and not telling us why the church was significant to the city & we need to stop and befriend homeless so that we earn karma and they know we care. (I’m not sure it’s safe for my teen to stop and befriend strangers)
3) The day the tour was booked had an extreme heat advisory with a forecast of 100-105+ It was up to the participants to make sure we had enough water with us at the start of the tour, but no stops were made so that more water could be obtained or to drink the water we had. One family had someone get sick from the activity/heat. Tour guide didn’t know what to do and didn’t have extra water on hand. So dangerous.
4) At start of the tour, one of the participants almost fell off dodging oncoming traffic. Again, tour guide was flustered and group was told to “stick together”.
There is no way this inexperienced guide should have been out solo.
Written August 5, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Natalya W
6 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Favorite part was to learn how to ride a Segway. Of course it was a very informative tour. Our guide, Sarge, had a lot to share of his city, city of brotherly love. The weather was great and it was so different to ride the historic downtown on Segway. Highly recommend this experience! For the beginners ( like us)- do not you worry! They will teach you how to operate the equipment before they let you loose on the streets of the city, so come there in time ( or few minutes before) to get ready.
Written November 4, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Trevor M
1 contribution
Oct 2020 • Couples
Let’s talk parking:
1 N Delaware Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
$20 all day (walk north about 100 yards to their storefront) Allows walking over road later to lunch or ice cream or into city
We had a great time on this tour. Having never ridden a Segway before we didn’t know what to expect but shortly after some training with the guide we quickly gained confidence.
Our guide “D” was excellent. He was fun and enthusiastic and offered lots of info along the way. He was respectful of our riding ability and other people in the city. Very courteous. Thank you D, your ducklings will be back.
Highly recommend taking a tour. It was super fun and any age/skill level will be able to handle it.
1 N Delaware Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
$20 all day (walk north about 100 yards to their storefront) Allows walking over road later to lunch or ice cream or into city
We had a great time on this tour. Having never ridden a Segway before we didn’t know what to expect but shortly after some training with the guide we quickly gained confidence.
Our guide “D” was excellent. He was fun and enthusiastic and offered lots of info along the way. He was respectful of our riding ability and other people in the city. Very courteous. Thank you D, your ducklings will be back.
Highly recommend taking a tour. It was super fun and any age/skill level will be able to handle it.
Written October 24, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Lar
New York City, NY1 contribution
May 2022
WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!!
First time in Philly so I decided to look for fun stuff to do around, due to the raving reviews, I decided to try this one out despite the price of almost a 100bucks. I arrived about thirty minutes early, got the training in and started out the tour, while heading out, the tour guide began asking me if I felt confident riding, granted this is my first time, I said I definitely felt confident enough. Less than 15minutes into the ride, this guy stopped the ride to yell at me in a very condescending manner about not following in a straight line, I felt very insulted but calmly responded and told him I was following all the instructions. This is my first time riding this and I felt I was doing great, we continued the tour and at a stop, something got into my eyes and I tried to remove it and slightly brushed the sidewalk, thereby falling off and that was it, some more condescending words and the tour guide kicked me off.
If this tour company is going to employ guides, best make sure patience is a requirement, I am an adult and not intentionally trying to mess-up a trip for which I paid almost a 100dollars, so not sure why the tour guide kept saying I was refusing to follow instructions when it was barely an innocent mistake.
Based on the overall reviews, I’d say while other tour guides may be great, but Save urself the likelihood of being assigned to this condescending tour guide and go somewhere else.
First time in Philly so I decided to look for fun stuff to do around, due to the raving reviews, I decided to try this one out despite the price of almost a 100bucks. I arrived about thirty minutes early, got the training in and started out the tour, while heading out, the tour guide began asking me if I felt confident riding, granted this is my first time, I said I definitely felt confident enough. Less than 15minutes into the ride, this guy stopped the ride to yell at me in a very condescending manner about not following in a straight line, I felt very insulted but calmly responded and told him I was following all the instructions. This is my first time riding this and I felt I was doing great, we continued the tour and at a stop, something got into my eyes and I tried to remove it and slightly brushed the sidewalk, thereby falling off and that was it, some more condescending words and the tour guide kicked me off.
If this tour company is going to employ guides, best make sure patience is a requirement, I am an adult and not intentionally trying to mess-up a trip for which I paid almost a 100dollars, so not sure why the tour guide kept saying I was refusing to follow instructions when it was barely an innocent mistake.
Based on the overall reviews, I’d say while other tour guides may be great, but Save urself the likelihood of being assigned to this condescending tour guide and go somewhere else.
Written May 21, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
We are very sorry that you had a bad experience and weren’t able to finish your 2-hour Segway tour. As you would have seen from our reviews, we pride ourselves on our many 5-star reviews, and we believe a very big factor in this is our focus on safety with all of our guests, both at our training facility and on the streets. We want to always be sure that our Segway riders feel confident before they leave our facility and we ask that they listen clearly to their guide at all times, maintaining a safety-first approach while out on the roads so that they and everyone around them has fun in a safe environment. In this case, and after a number of incidents including moving into other lanes of traffic and not understanding the importance of the additional width you take up while on your Segway, our guide felt that he couldn’t continue the tour with you safely and therefore asked that you end your tour prematurely. We are very sorry that this had to happen and would be happy to refund your payment in full or try again on a new tour.
Written May 24, 2022
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Bill
1 contribution
Our guide was Sophia who is a native Philadelphian attending Penn. Besides being very personable, she was very informative and extremely safety conscientious especially in dealing with Philly drivers. The tour was a great way to see old city Philly while Sophia gave background info and historical tidbits along the ride. Our first time riding a Segway and we highly recommend the tour. We look forward to doing the cheesesteak tour in the Spring.
Written November 25, 2021
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Jill M
Ann Arbor, MI4 contributions
Aug 2022
We had the best time on this tour!! Deshon did a great job of teaching our diverse group how to ride a Segway, then keeping us all together throughout the tour. He took great pictures of everyone and many of the sites. The tour felt very safe, event though I'd never ridden a Segway before.
Written August 26, 2022
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Maps165276
3 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Terrific tour with a great host! Uaphi kept us moving at a great pace, educated us about the sights of the city and courteously navigated traffic and pedestrians. A great experience made amazing by the pictures taken by our guide, shared at the end of the trip. Fun and informative!
Written September 12, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
L French
Virginia Beach, VA10 contributions
Given the half hour training, is the actual tour 2 hours or an hour and a half? Trying to decide if 1 hour would be not enough, but 2 hours be too much.
Jennifer S
Los Angeles, CA39 contributions
It’s two hours after training.
L French
Virginia Beach, VA10 contributions
Given the half hour training, is the actual tour 2 hours or an hour and a half? (Trying to decide if 1 hour would be not enough, but 2 hours be too much.) Thank you!
mhold
Kirkby Lonsdale, UK75 contributions
You need the 2 hours to really enjoy the experience and sights!
midmichigander
Michigan1 contribution
What is your phone number. I am having a difficult time booking a groupon
Jessie S
2 contributions
Book it through Tripadvisor on line.
Destination549925
1 contribution
Is there parking at the departure site?
Scott C
2 contributions
We parked at Independence Hall Visitor Center parking and walked. It was about 15 minute walk.
Linda R
North Branch, NJ6 contributions
Do you get to stop at all and see any of the sights you look at?
brickard2018
Columbus, OH23 contributions
You mainly “drive by” most sites though you can stop for photos at most. (So you don’t stop & actually “tour” any of the attractions- but it’s a great way to become familiar with what’s where, get some background info - and then you can easily go back to certain attractions afterwards if you want (which is sort of nice so that you can spend as much or as little time at the attractions that interest you most.) On the Segway tour we got to run the Rocky steps at the museum (if we wanted to), but then (separately) we also went back and spent a few hours walking through the museum. Segway tours are a fun way to get a general lay of the area!
