Magical History Tour
Magical History Tour
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See the city on a Segway! Human On A Stick Segway Tours, owned by Mobile Entertainment LLC, was the first Segway tour operator in the country when Segway launched in 2003, and have been Minnesota's top-rated tourist attraction for over 10 years! We take you on a thrilling journey through the past, seeing the sights and hearing the tales of the Historic Riverfront, beautiful Summit Avenue, or larger than life Sculpture Garden. Book a tour today athttps://www.humanonastick.com.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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2023
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Jen G.
1 contribution
Sep 2020
This tour was so much fun! The instruction on how to ride was very thorough, and then the tour itself was delightful. Michael is extremely knowledgeable about Minneapolis history as well as being very engaging. He also spoke loudly enough so that we could all hear him through his mask. Physical distancing and mask wearing was evident during the tour, as well as disinfection of helmets, etc. It's a super fun way to spend a beautiful afternoon, especially if you're afraid to do anything indoors right now!
Written September 23, 2020
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Hi Jenny! We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with us here at Human On A Stick! We also appreciate the positive feedback about how we are handling everyone's safety, as this is very important to us. Hope to see you again soon :-)
-Autumn
Written September 24, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
TheVacationingAiyars
22 contributions
Apr 2021
We loved our experience at the Magical History Tour of Minneapolis by Human On A Stick's guide Jim. Our family of three were the only ones taking the tour on an unusually warm (80 degrees!) and sunny early spring day and that made the experience all the more "magical". Jim was very knowledgeable and thorough and answered all our questions related to the city's history. Although the Mill City Museum was closed due to the raging (still!) pandemic, we did not feel like the tour lacked anything. Obviously with the small size of the group and no tour of the Mill City Museum, the trip did not last the full 3 hours but we were ready to be done from the extensive rounds on both sides of the river under the unusually hot sun. We hope you continue to provide such great experience to all out-of-towners for a long time to come and when the pandemic ends, maybe we will be back for more!
Written April 10, 2021
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Paula Neely
Minnesota4 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
We had a great time and Chris was an excellent tour guide. He knew so many fun and interesting facts about Minneapolis, Twin City history, notable personalities from the past and present, and had an easy patient way with us as we learned to negotiate our Segways. He kept an eye on us as we made turns, went up ramps and he even pointed out uneven patches on the asphalt with our safety in mind! I will definitely go out on another tour with visiting friends. Thanks, Chris Masad!
Written April 12, 2021
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Cori N
2 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
Our group of 6 were visiting Minneapolis and wanted to do a tour in order to learn more about this historically rich city. We found Human On A Stick online and thought segways would be a good way to cover a lot of ground and get the lay of the land. A few in our group of 30-somethings were nervous about falling or balancing on the segways. Paul was an excellent teacher and helped us to feel comfortable and confident after only a few minutes. He was extremely knowledgeable and clearly cares about creating an informative, fun and safe experience for people on his tour. We had a great time and highly recommend taking a tour with Paul and Human On A Stick.
Written September 4, 2021
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JulesPieri
Lexington, MA9 contributions
Sep 2020
My friend and I ended up alone on the history tour with Chris, He was super conscientious and knowledgable. Because the Mill City museum was closed we had extra time to poke around the warehouse district. Really fun and good investment.
Written September 30, 2020
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srivor
San Diego, CA2 contributions
May 2022
Wenton a segway tour on the final day of our short trip to Minneapolis. The tour lasts for 3 hours, with the first 30 minutes used for Segway training, however we've had prior experience with Segways in the past the training session was expedited. Ray was our Segway guide, and since we were the only ones on the tour so we had a sort of private tour in which we saw several other spots that wouldn't be accessible with a large group.
The history tour takes you around both sides of the river, and you do not stray too far from it. There's a lot of history in that general area and Ray had a wealth of knowledge about the city. He was helpful in taking great pictures of us along the way. At the end of the tour, we were given free admission tickets to the museum. Unfortunately our tour was on the last day of our stay in the city but we hope to use it in a future trip. Thank you to Ray and Bill for the great professional service!
The history tour takes you around both sides of the river, and you do not stray too far from it. There's a lot of history in that general area and Ray had a wealth of knowledge about the city. He was helpful in taking great pictures of us along the way. At the end of the tour, we were given free admission tickets to the museum. Unfortunately our tour was on the last day of our stay in the city but we hope to use it in a future trip. Thank you to Ray and Bill for the great professional service!
Written May 29, 2022
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Travel hound
Houston, TX18 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
I understand why this is the top rated activity! We had a group of 6 doing the Minneapolis History tour with Greg & Dis. This is a tour of a fairly compact area along the banks of the beautiful Mississippi River, on the stone arch bridge and edge of downtown, where the city began. The lead guide, Greg, was really knowledgeable and covered the history with entertaining stories about the sights along the way. The 3h tour had about 10 stops and set a good pace to hold the attention of both the adults and teenagers on the tour. The Segways are such a fun and easy way to zip around the area!
Written June 29, 2023
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Kathleen
1 contribution
Sep 2022
What a fun experience! I took the Minneapolis tour with guides Thomas, Denny, and Tim. They were wonderful! The morning was invigorating and educational. Whether you are a visitor to the Twin Cities, or a lifelong resident like myself, it was great to learn the history behind the landmarks I've seen for years. I have to admit, at age 70, I was a little concerned as to my ability to ride a Segway, especially for 2.5 to 3 hours. However, the guides teach you well, keep a watchful eye at all times, and stay close by to offer assistance if needed. I actually found it to be a piece of cake and quickly felt very comfortable. There were other participants several years my senior. Additionally, because we made several stops along the way, the time went by quickly and easily. If you are wanting to find a fun little adventure, I highly recommend this tour.
Written September 28, 2022
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Mark A
Burnsville, MN13 contributions
Oct 2022
Today we took our second Segway tour today and it was absolutely fantastic, once again! What a great experience for so many reasons! First the joy of riding a Segway on the beautiful walkways and bridges of the Mississippi River. Then discovering the fascinating history of Minneapolis, told with delight, intrigue and adventure – almost like you’re inside of a play and watching it unfold. And finally, seeing the smiles of my friends and family as our incredible guides made sure we were safe and having fun! This is truly an experience that everyone would be blessed to enjoy!
Written October 23, 2022
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Karen C
Philadelphia, PA11 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
We had so much fun on this tour. Even though it started raining we were given ponchos and did a brief stop at the theatre which was really interesting. Ray and Tj were fantastic. Ray even gave us great suggestions for restaurants and other cool spots to visit while we are in town. I highly recommend this tour!
Written July 27, 2022
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Cloey827477
Cary, NC7 contributions
Do we go by the Mary Tyler Moore statue on the history tour?
Skyla16
Sudbury, MA7 contributions
How long does the Magical History Tour take to go 6 miles?
Human On A Stick
Minneapolis, MN1 contribution
Hi! The Magical History Tour goes from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., or 2:30-5:30 p.m, so the time budgeted is three hours. That three hours is flexible though as that includes paperwork, training, and practice. I'd say the tour itself takes about 2-2.5 hours. Thanks for the question and let me know if you have any others!
-Autumn
willenag
Brooklyn1 contribution
We are coming in February. Is it too cold to tour?
Human On A Stick
Minneapolis, MN1 contribution
Hi,
Thanks for your question. We would love to be able to do tours year round! Unfortunately, February is too cold and snowy for us to be able to do tours. I would recommend our Real Ghost Tours. They are guided, historical walking tours of the Saint Anthony Main building; which is one of the oldest buildings in the city.
Thanks for your question,
Minneapolis Segway
How old do you have to be
Terry K
Minneapolis, MN40 contributions
My memory is the minimum age was either 15 or 16, but even more critical was a minimum weight of 100 lbs. as that is the minimum required for the Segway’s gyro system to sense the individual and then balance the Segway.
Diana E
Kansas City, KS27 contributions
What times do the tour run. How long are the tours. Will you pick up and drop off at my hotel?
CaldwellCouple
Caldwell, ID31 contributions
Yes, check out the above website. The tours usually last 1 1/2 to 2 hours. I too suggest a taxi or uber.
Madsmom2013
Homewood, IL15 contributions
Hi is there a minimum age for the tour?
pertGarr
1 contribution
Minimum age is 13. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian.
cdbk
Hutchinson, KS20 contributions
We are coming to the area with my mother who is over 80. She is very fit and walks a couple of miles a day. Would she be able to go on your tour?
dutchess01
Jefferson, Wisconsin45 contributions
Yes we had several older people in our tour. You get to try the segway out before you sign in for the tour, they give a mini lesson to see if you can handle it. My husband was very leery, not sure if he would be able to do it and ended up loving it.
GranEvanJordyn
Huntersville, NC21 contributions
Is there a weight limit for the Segway?
Human On A Stick
Minneapolis, MN1 contribution
According to the manufacturer, yes: between 100 & 260 lbs.
But do people regularly come on the Segway tour who weigh more than 350 lbs, & don't experience any issue operating the machines? Absolutely, yes.
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