Philly by Segway
Philly by Segway
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WadeForever
Plant City, FL5 contributions
Jul 2020
We came to tour Philadelphia historical sites and were sadden to find that almost all of them are closed due to Covid 19. We decided to take the 2 hour Segway tour anyway as a fun way to get around and hoped for an informative guide. We were not disappointed! Barry was our guide and through the use of wireless receivers and headsets, gave us a delightful tour of the city. Two hours may have been a little much on most peoples legs, but they do offer a 1 hour tour. Groupon made this outing very affordable!
Written July 29, 2020
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R.F.
1 contribution
Nov 2020
I signed up for this tour for my birthday - so it was myself and seven friends - it was so fun! Barry was super knowledgeable in Segway riding and the city of Philadelphia. It was awesome to ride around the city while he told us facts about the city we love. He was super friendly and took photos of us and for us around the city, he airdropped those photos once we returned. He put everyone's minds at ease, especially in busy areas, we felt safe the entire time with him. Would definitely recommend Barry for a tour!
Written November 12, 2020
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Aharts
20 contributions
Jul 2021
We had the BEST time at our 2 hour mural tour with Philly by Segway. Our guide, D, was beyond incredible! We covered so much ground - Northern Liberties, Chinatown & Old City. D was such a wealth of knowledge and shared so many interesting facts about not only the murals, but the neighborhoods and places we passed. We could ask him anything and he knew the answer. We felt so safe with him as we scooted around on sidewalks, bike lanes and streets. He was so kind and courteous to those we passed that we felt comfortable and respectful to all. So many fascinating facts about each mural and D knew it all! He also used our phone to snap pictures of us in front of virtually every mural. - even taking photos of mural behind gates so we could review it later. We cannot say enough wonderful things about D and Philly by Segway. We are local to Philadelphia and wanted a fun, educational and interesting activity to do for a morning and this exceeded our expectations - especially thanks to D. Strongly recommend visitors or locals to Philadelphia check out Philly by Segway (and ask for D as your guide ;)).
Written July 31, 2021
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Mike G
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Oct 2020 • Family
Went on this tour with my wife and 12 year old twins. They were very nervous going in but Barry did a great job training everyone and positioned my kids both right behind him and my wife and I. Not only was he able to give a great guided tour with tons of great info on Philly, but also made sure the kids controlled their Segways and also managed the entire group at the same time. I was very impressed and would recommend this tour to anyone. Afterwards my wife and kids went from being apprehensive to wishing we had booked the 2 hr tour instead.
Written October 21, 2020
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Nancy Perry
North Haledon, NJ9 contributions
Sep 2021
We covered more than 14 miles in 2 hours, seeing and hearing much more about the city of Philadelphia than we ever would have on foot. Our guide, D, was fabulous: snapping pictures for us, watching for our safety en route, chatting, guiding and directing us through the beautiful streets of Philly. It's a lot of fun.We hit every major area and were better able to decide what to do next. I'd do a Segway tour of any city now. It's the best. We highly recommend.
Written September 13, 2021
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Susan M
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May 2021
The 2 hour Segway tour was a great way to get an overview of Philadelphia being that we are new to the area and don't know much about Philly. Our guide, Barry, was knowledgeable, funny, friendly, and safety minded. Having never used a Segway before, my husband and I were nervous about it but, Barry made it very easy to learn and he was very patient. Watching the video beforehand and trying it out inside with the guide helping you every step of the way took the fear and mystery out of it. We are definitely going back for the one hour tour in the future!
Written May 10, 2021
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La_D0lce_Vita
United States112 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
What a great way to get the layout of Philadelphia with plenty of interesting historical facts and amazing sightseeing along the way. Our guide Mike conducted an excellent, fun and safe tour always looking out for his little “ducklings.” This tour is a must for all who want a different tour experience covering an inordinate amount of the city within two two hours standing.
Written July 25, 2021
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Sara V
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Aug 2021 • Family
Absolutely wonderful experience!! It was so fun that my husband and I purchased another tour from Philly by Segway two days later! It was such a wonderful way to get around and to see the entire city of Philadelphia, while we were there. On our first segway tour, Barry (Papa Duck)was our guide and we met some others who were visiting the city as well from our neck of the woods. The second segway tour we took was with D. He took some amazing photos for us and some awesome videos too!
At first we were nervous about riding a segway but, their training and instruction made it so easy! D- was great using hand signals to safely guide us through the city and made sure we knew when to go "slow our flow" at the lights. Papa Duck kept us all in a row as we navigated the streets. We want to purchase a segway for ourselves now.
Thank you both for sharing your city with us!
At first we were nervous about riding a segway but, their training and instruction made it so easy! D- was great using hand signals to safely guide us through the city and made sure we knew when to go "slow our flow" at the lights. Papa Duck kept us all in a row as we navigated the streets. We want to purchase a segway for ourselves now.
Thank you both for sharing your city with us!
Written August 19, 2021
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PeterJerry
Merida, Mexico86 contributions
Jul 2021
We had a terrific time on our Segway Mural Tour. The murals are fantastic and
DeShon (D) is an amazing guide. He knew specific details of each mural that we saw and made it a truly memorable tour. "D" also made learning to ride a Segway an easy, comfortable and safe experience. We had a super time in Philly overall, but this is the event we will most remember.
DeShon (D) is an amazing guide. He knew specific details of each mural that we saw and made it a truly memorable tour. "D" also made learning to ride a Segway an easy, comfortable and safe experience. We had a super time in Philly overall, but this is the event we will most remember.
Written July 14, 2021
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Dale S
Philadelphia, PA6 contributions
May 2021
Barry was our guide. He's been doing this for 9 years and his experience is amazing. He was careful about our safety at all times, took loads of pictures throughout the tour which he gave to us at the end of the tour (free!). I live in Philly and still learned some fun facts I didn't know. This is a great way to see the city from a different point of view, get outdoors, have some fun, and enjoy the uniqueness of riding a Segway. Highly recommend!
Written June 3, 2021
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