Sandusky Segwave

Sandusky Segwave

Sandusky Segwave
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Discover the fun and ease of riding a Segway through historic downtown Sandusky as you learn about the past and the charm of our city. Spend one or two hours exploring and touring the beautiful paths and byways that bring Sandusky's past to life. Cruise our city, the coastal bay area, bike paths and parks. Come discover Sandusky! Some say it's as thrilling as an amusement park! Daily One hr. tours are at 2PM. The 2 hr, tours operate at 11AM and 4PM. Sunday one hr. tours are at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM and 1 PM for the two hr. tour. We hope to see you soon! Please book online for full availability of dates and times for you, your friends and family! We are partnered with Lake Erie Shores and Islands, in the travel guide! #lakeerielove #ThisIsCoasting #BeShoreAndWave #SanduskyStongerTogether
Sandusky, Ohio

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Nicole1001
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Couples
I booked a segway tour with Jim because 1, segway tours are so much fun (and way easier to do than they look) and 2, Jim at Sandusky Segwave had great reviews. My husband and I have done a segway tour before in another state so it was interesting to see how this one would be different. We can tell you firsthand that Jim's tour was much more laid back and in control than our previous one. That's not to say the previous tour guide in another state was not in control of his tour/group, he just had 14-16 people to take care of in a highly congested city which leant to him having to be more of a boss type figure. Jim's tour only consisted of 4 of us, which made it so much more personal, and he was able to give each of us more attention, both in training and with general conversation. He really made it feel like it was all about us, and he was very good at explaining how everything works and keeping us safe and comfortable. I would go on ANY kind of tour Jim did, he is just one of those genuinely good dudes, you know? I wish him all the best, and do yourself a favor and book a tour with them, you won't regret it. And do the 2 hour tour because time FLIES and you won't want to stop touring. :)
Written June 2, 2021
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It is great being the "most fun thing to do in the whole Sandusky Bay area"! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, that has to be the highest compliment we could ever gather. Wow 14-16 riders is a BIG group! When we are not at Cedar Point on The Boardwalk we can accommodate 8-9 riders which is small terms is like a rodeo. We call that parade management. I am glad you felt safe and well cared for on your tour. It is more conversational with smaller groups and we can be a bit more personable with each guest. Also, glad you found the Segways easy to ride and manage. Thank you both for such a warm review and good wishes for our business, we appreciate your taking the time to give such a great 5 star review! Have a great summer. Jim
Written June 7, 2021
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Kathy B
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021
What a GREAT and FUN-FILLED first-time experience for my husband and I who are in our 70's and our two grandsons (19 & 16). We went on many vacations with the boys and always wanted to do this but one or both were always too young. Jim, our tour guide, was exceptional in explaining how to ride the segways (I think he worried about me in the beginning, but believe me I could ride with the best of them very quickly. ) He was very knowledgeable in explaining all the highlights of the 2-hour city tour. It was an absolutely beautiful day weatherwise and going around the bay was clearly a highlight for all of us. We can hardly wait to go again next year. Thanks for a GREAT time, Jim! See you next year!
Written September 2, 2021
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And we will welcome you back again and again. Early on in the training is when I really pay attention to the guests abilities and you were right in there and ready to give it your all. It was a great day, and I am happy the boys and all of you had a great time, it really showed by their engagement. The 2 hour is always a great tour, with the break half way through, it is just right. I bet now when you travel and you see a Segway tour available, it will be a must ride and discover more about a new city. Thanks for the heartfelt review, I appreciate you taking the time to share with others here on TripAdvisor! Jim
Written September 9, 2021
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WJDCMH
Westerville, OH34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Solo
I’ve always wanted to ride one of these so the cost was worth it for just the experience and having such a great instructor to start. Sandusky is full of history and J.D. brought it to life with his narration. I grew up here and I still learned a lot I didn’t know, so I recommend for hometown people too. The Segway has some storage compartments for a water bottle and small things. They use a small radio device with an earpiece for each person so you will hear everything the guide says while riding or when stopped and in louder areas. J.D. gave a good 10-min orientation to the Segway that made me comfortable navigating which came in handy for the portions of the tour that went down some older uneven sidewalks with cracks - no problem!
Written August 22, 2020
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A true native who grew up in Sandusky reports and recommends Sandusky Segwave to hometown people too! Thanks Bill, you summed it up in a nutshell. JD is a great guide and loves his story telling! The earpieces are a wonderful accessory to our tours. I remember my first Segway tour in Washington DC so many years ago, who were not live. My time spent in Columbus as a Segway Tour Guide with Segaway Tours of Columbus, was live also. So I pattered our company after what I already knew and believed to be an asset to the Sandusky tours. You are right, the old limestone slab sidewalks can be an adventure of their own. Thanks for the great review, you helped us achieve this years 2020 Travelers Choice Award, formally known as the Certificate of Excellence.
Written August 24, 2020
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Drew S
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021
We enjoyed a wonderful two-hour tour of downtown Sandusky and the waterfront courtesy of our tour guide. Jim taught us how to operate the Segways before setting off on our tour, and he provided continuous narration about the history of the neighborhoods we explored. Sandusky's revitalization efforts are impressive, and the waterfront in particular rivals that of any city on the Great Lakes. We plan to do this tour again next year with family and friends who visit from out of town. Can't recommend this experience highly enough! And be sure to check out one of the great restaurants downtown.
Written October 1, 2021
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Thank you Drew! It is fun for us when guests from local communities visit our coastal small town and see the work that is being done. I am happy you were able to discover the lakes hidden gem called Sandusky. This is our adopted home and we love being here. The community is warm and supportive of our tours since day one. Please bring your family to our tours and we will welcome them too. There are many restaurants in our downtown, glad you enjoyed your find.
Written October 3, 2021
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Heather M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
We did the 2 hr tour with a group of 8. Half of us had never ridden a segway. Jim explained everything perfectly and gave us time to practice the basic skills before heading out on our tour. It was great fun for all of us (aged 15-50) with a nice mix of history, beautiful views of the lake and chances to play around on the segway. Thanks, Jim, for a fun afternoon.
He also recommended Great Lakes Grinders for after our tour and that was also a big hit!
Written July 3, 2020
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Thank you Lynn, It was so much fun having you back with us and meeting your friends and their family. We do have beautiful views here in Sandusky on the bay. If it was not already coined, I would say...."It's all about the view"! We sometimes forget just how welcoming this small town is. Glad everyone enjoyed our friends at Great Lakes Grinders, always a hit and so good. Voted #1 best sandwich for a reason. See you for next years adventure when we release a new tour!
Written July 7, 2020
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Ben G
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • Couples
I was intimidated to try this due to coordination concerns. Jim gave us excellent instructions prior to our tour. It was a most excellent time!! We saw things on the tour that I wouldn't have thought to look for. The tour revealed the concerted effort Sandusky has put into its revitalization. Jim was careful to point out the efforts of different departments; his pride in his adopted city was evident. Great tour!! Would definitely do again. Highly recommend.
Written September 20, 2021
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I think this is Ben, and so my reply will be to you! Apologies if you are not Ben, you gave us a great review! Thanks for the nice compliments, I have never thought to call Sandusky my adopted city, but I like that and now will call Sandusky my adopted city. It makes me happy when someone discovers how great the Segways are to ride. You did great! Being in the downtown area of town, we do work together to make our city on the bay very friendly, I am glad my pride shows through in our tours. Thanks for taking the time to say how much you enjoyed the tour. Jim
Written September 25, 2021
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Jason S
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
Even though I grew up in the area, I still learned quite a few things about Sandusky. Our tour guide, JD, was very personable and provided a wonderful experience. Whether you grew up in the area or you are visiting from out of town, I highly recommend Sandusky Segwave!
Written August 16, 2020
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Thank you local guest! How fun that you are local and had such a wonderful experience. When we moved to Sandusky to open Sandusky Segwave in 2016/2017 the journey started. Not being from here I dug deep for some really good content and clever points of interest. JD gives his interpretations of the ground work and adds distinctive personable comments to make your experience A+. Thank you for sharing, and thanks for keeping local with us! Be Shore And Wave!
Written August 22, 2020
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Tim L
Michigan City, IN75 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
We had a very nice time on our downtown Sandusky Segway Tour through Sandusky Segwave! The owner Jim was our guide, he got us all set up and ready to go! We had all been on Segways before, so it didn't take us to long to get going. Some of the highlights were the going along the lakefront for sure. As well as going through some of the parks and learning some history of the underground railroad. Jim was a nice man and did a very good job with the tour! The only suggestion would be to focus more on the lakefront, parks and underground railroad and not go through some of the neighborhoods that may seem "sketchy" to some.
Written October 26, 2020
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Thanks for the great review!
Written November 5, 2020
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Trish S
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Family
Who knew Riding a Segway was so much fun! I was surprised at how quickly you can learn to maneuver the seg. The 2hr tour is definitely the way to go! Much of the tour is around the beautiful water district in Sandusky. The Tour includes lots of Sandusky history, lots of laughs, and if you are fortunate enough to get Will as your guide…prepare to be impressed!
Written July 18, 2021
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Trish, Thank you so much, Will has been a great addition to our team in 2021. I still marvel at how easily our guests pick up "skill" of riding a Segway, they are so intuitive. Glad you enjoyed your two hour tour with Will, have a great summer! Jim
Written July 21, 2021
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SheSavesSheTravels
Omaha, NE407 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
Can I just leave applause emoji's for this review?🙌🙌🙌
I took the 1-hour tour with Jim and holy cow I should have booked 2 hours! Jim's passion and knowledge for his community shows and he's full of info. I learned more about Sandusky in that hour than I did the entire rest of my trip.
I have very little balance so wasn't sure how easy the Segways would be, but with some solid direction I felt comfortable. Super fun to ride...I'd do it again in a heartbeat!
My tip to other travelers would be to bring water on a warm day and wear comfortable shoes with traction, like sneakers. And have fun!!
Written August 27, 2021
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Nikki, I will take the emoji's!!!! Thank you for the great review. I thoroughly enjoy having you two on the tour, it was so much fun for me just to be with what felt like friends. Your confidence in riding the Segway quickly took over any doubts or balance challenges. You both did great! Your tips to other travelers is one that bears repeating, thank you for mentioning it here. I am pleased that you saw our passion and respect for our community and that it shines through. Have safe travels and keep on going! Jim
Written September 1, 2021
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