What are the 5 Best Segway Tours in San Francisco?
July 16, 2017
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What are the 5 Best Segway Tours in San Francisco?
There’s so much to see in San Francisco and Segway tours let you cover a lot of ground in a short period of time. But because not all Segway tours are alike, we have combed through all of them to find the one that’s best for you. So let’s get gliding in one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
Best Segway tour for first-time visitors:
Electric Tour Company offers a Wharf and Waterfront Segway Tour that is not only perfect for the first-time visitor to San Francisco but also for a first-time Segway rider. The Electric Tour Company offers amazing training for first-time riders (in 14 different languages, so pretty much nobody is left out!), and this particular tour starts in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf. Of more than 200 tours, this is the tour that TripAdvisor rated No. 1 in San Francisco.
The tour covers the historic Waterfront and North Beach (Little Italy). The Electric Tour Company is the only company in the city that offers narrated tours with radios, which means you don’t have to strain to hear a tour guide’s description of what you see – you’ll be wearing earbuds that deliver the information directly to you in crystal clear detail. These guys have a huge fleet of Segways and lots of departures every day. Their guests rave on both TripAdvisor and Yelp that the Waterfront tour was the “Best part of their San Francisco Vacation.”
Insider Tip: Beat the crowds by taking the first departure time of the morning. That’s when the groups are smallest and the wharf is not as busy. (They never exceed 10 guests per guide on any tour anyway, but if you like more individualized attention and fewer people, sign up for the earliest tour.)
Cost, Duration and Times
$75.00 per person – Ages 12 and up over 100 lbs 2.5 hours Multiple departure times throughout the day
Reservations
Wharf and Waterfront Reservations and More Segway Tour Information
Best Segway Tour for nature lovers or folks that want to chill out:
Golden Gate Park Segway Tours is the go-to company for Segway tours in San Francisco’s largest park. (Golden Gate Park is more than 1,000 acres, — even bigger than Central Park in New York! ) The tour also includes stories about the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, home of 1967’s Summer of Love, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The route passes by and through some of the most iconic sights in the park. A small radio system links you to guides as they take you through this amazing park tour. Book early on weekends because their tours tend to sell out.
Insider Tip: Don’t miss the grove of giant Redwood trees hidden in the middle of the park. Even the locals say – “we never knew this cool stuff was here!”Cost, Duration and Times
$75.00 per person – Ages 12 and up over 100 lbs 2.5 hours Multiple departure times throughout the day starting in Golden Gate Park
Reservations
Golden Gate Park Reservations and More Segway Tour Information
Best Segway tour for busy people with a busy schedule:
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, sometimes you don’t have half a day or more to spend on a Segway tour. So, just for you, “Mini Segway Tours” were invented. The idea is to get in, get trained, get out and ride – and see some amazing sights along the way. You’re on to your next adventure after 1.5 hours. Quick and done!
Insider Tip: There’s only one departure a day so get your reservation early. Use code SEGWAYDEAL to save 5.00 a person.
Cost, Duration and Times
$55.00 per person – Ages 12 and up over 100 lbs 1.5 hours Offered in Fisherman’s Wharf and Golden Gate Park April through October
Daily at 2:00pm. November through March Daily at 1:30pm.
Reservations
Wharf and Waterfront Mini Tour – Book Here
Golden Gate Park Mini Tour – Book Here
Best Segway Tour for groups that want to tour with their own tour guide:
Traveling with family or friends? Looking for a team-building exercise for you and your co-workers? In San Francisco, your small group (as few as two or as many as eight guests) can tour with your own private tour guide. Yep, it’s a bit more expensive, but the upside is flexibility on tour departure times and an experience that is customized to your group. The Private Segway Tour Company in San Francisco is the tour operator for you. Their best and most experienced senior tour guides lead these private tours. Team-building tours are available for groups of more than 10 guests.
Insider Tip: Go in the morning if you can as city is less crowded. The Park private tour is best if you have spent time in the Wharf and want a more chill experience. The Wharf route is best if you want a chance to ride some hills.
Cost, Duration and Times
2 to 3 guests $150.00 each, 4 to 5 guests $135.00 each, 6 to 7 guests $120.00 each, 8 to 9 guests $115.00 each. Ages 12 and up over 100 lbs 5 hours Offered in Fisherman’s Wharf and Golden Gate Park – Convenient day and evening departure times (night tours start in Wharf) Reservations
Choose From Three Private San Francisco Segway Tour Routes – More Information and Reservations
Best Segway Tour for travelers that want to see Alcatraz too!
How might history have changed if Al Capone had had access to a Segway when he was on The Rock? We’ll never know but at least you can experience it with this VIP Segway Tour and Alcatraz Combo. The Alcatraz part of the combo takes you to Alcatraz via ferry and then provides you with an cellhouse audio tour of the infamous prison – most folks spend 2-3 hours on the island. The Segway part is back on dry land where you you explore the hills of San Francisco via Segway for 3 hours. Be ready for some very entertaining rider training. This exclusive combo is only offered by the San Francisco Private and VIP Segway Company and regularly sells out.
Insider Tip: There is very limited availability for this “Must Do” package. Reservations have to be made at least 4 days before the day you want to go. Book early as Alcatraz sells out up to 4 weeks in advance during the summer.
Cost, Duration and Times
$150.00 per person – Ages 12 and up over 100 lbs 2-3 hours on Alcatraz Plus 3 hours on Segway VIP Tour VIP Departures: May: Weekends only: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am OR 1:30 pm Segway Tour and Alcatraz Ferry portion in either the early morning or afternoon on same day.
VIP Departures: June through August: Daily 9:00 am OR 1:30 pm Segway Tour and Alcatraz Ferry portion in either the early morning or early afternoon on same day.
Reservations
Alcatraz Ferry and Island Visit and Waterfront Segway VIP Tour Combo Package
Best Segway Tour for experienced riders – Ride those San Francisco Hills!
People come to San Francisco to see and climb those famous hills. The Electric Tour Company created this kick-butt tour for experienced Segway riders to do just that in the most fun way possible! If you have been on a Segway tour before, this tour may help you feel your original thrill all over again! Wind down Lombard (the “crookedest”) Street and climb to the top of the peak at Coit Tower. The perfect Bucket List experience and Instagram photo opportunity!
Insider Tip: Make sure all the people in your group have recent Segway tour riding experience to get aboard. (2+ hours on Segways in last 2 years) Also the weight restrictions are enforced for everyone’s safety – minimum 100 lbs. and max 250 lbs.
Cost, Duration and Times
$75.00 per person – All riders must be experience Segway riders. Ages 12 and up over 100 lbs and under 250lbs. 2.5 hours on Segway VIP Tour One departure per day: April through October Daily 10:30am. November through March Daily 11:30am
