Enjoy spectacular views of San Francisco Bay while you glide from site to site on an eco-friendly Segway - it's the coolest ride of the 21st-century! Far easier than walking, and more unique and personalized than a coach tour, getting around San Francisco on a Segway personal transporter is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Choice of several departures throughout the day
- Comprehensive tour of the city
- All necessary equipment included
- Conducted in English
The San Francisco Waterfront Segway Tour is narrated and makes numerous stops for photos. Most tours will stop for beverages and snacks.
Highlights include:
- Municipal Pier and Aquatic Park
- Fisherman's Wharf and the Dungeness crab stands
- Cable car turnaround
- Ghirardelli Square, home of delicious chocolate!
- National Maritime Museum and the historic sailing ships at Hyde Street Pier
- Spectacular views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge
- Fish Alley, Fisherman's Chapel, WWII Liberty Ship and Submarine Pampanito
On alternate days the tour follows the Run for the Palace Route. This journey heads westward from the wharf area towards the Golden Gate Bridge. The start of the route is the same as the Waterfront Tour, but the Run for the Palace route then goes through the Marina District, past the Yacht Harbors, along the Marina Green and on to the Palace of Fine Arts.
Enjoy Eco-friendly touring! On an eco-friendly Segway tour you'll see more sights than you could cover on foot, and have lots of fun. There's an added benefit for the environment if you take a Segway, there are fewer tour buses on the streets of the city each day you are helping keep San Francisco "The Greenest City in the United States".
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Schedule details
San Francisco Waterfront Segway Tour
Departure Point:
Tour departs from the rear parking lot at 757 Beach Street near the corner of Hyde Street.
Pricing information
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Additional information
San Francisco Waterfront Segway Tour
Inclusions:
- 2 - 2.5-hour Segway Tour
- 35-45 minute training session
- Helmet and Safety Vests - Jackets and gloves available for foggy days
Exclusions:
- Gratuities (optional)
- Souvenirs
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Pregnant women will not be permitted to participate
- There are frequent stops for pictures along the San Francisco waterfront
- Parking - There are many paid parking lots and garages within a few blocks of the departure point. On-street metered parking is very limited. The F-Line Historic Street Cars and both MUNI Cable Cars lines all transport visitors to the Wharf.
Segway® TipsRiding a Segway® is similar to riding a bike - it's intuitive but nobody is born knowing how to operate it. That's why you will have 35 -45 minutes of training so you can get familiar with the most innovative transportation device of the new millennium! You will practice on the Segway® until everyone feels comfortable and ready to tour San Francisco!
Requirements: Riders must:
- Minimum age is 12years
- Children aged 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult (If you are concerned about mobility issues Please call us to discuss. We want every rider to have a safe tour.)
- Be able to easily and quickly step on and off the Segway without assistance, which requires physical abilities similar to climbing and descending stairs without any assistance or use of a handrail. You will be standing for 2 hours.
- Weigh between 100 and 250 pounds (45 to 113 kilos)
- Wear the helmet and safety vest that is provided with the tour.
- Sign a liability waiver.
- Complete the Segway rider training and test ride.
- Respect road signs, pedestrians, bikes and cars for a safe enjoyable ride.
Tour Re-routing and Weather:
The tour operator reserves the right to change the size of the tour to meet requests for that specific day. San Francisco is famous for the fog! Their tours run fog, rain or shine. It is recommended to wear multiple layers of warm clothing for any San Francisco activity. Summer afternoons can be in the 50's. Rain gear is available for those infrequent rainy days. Segways® are designed to run in any weather. If seasonal fog /weather obscures the view, tour routes may be altered. You will not be charged if the tour operator cancels a tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a Segway®? How does it work?
A: The Segway® Human Transporter is the first of its kind - a self-balancing, personal transportation device designed to go anywhere people do. Easy to use and operate, the two-wheeled Segway® sports high-tech gyroscopes that monitor your balance 100 times a second and automatically respond to your body's movements. To move forward, the rider simply leans forward. To stop or move backwards, the rider leans back slightly. The rider glides smoothly as the Segway® senses where you want to go.
Q: Does the tour go on the Golden Gate Bridge or "crooked "Lombard Street? What about those San Francisco hills? A: Your tour stays on the "flat parts" of the City. The Golden Gate Bridge and Lombard Street are better explored on foot. Segway® are allowed on most San Francisco streets and designated bike pathways. Segway® are not allowed on sidewalks in San Francisco. It is strongly stressed that all Segway® riders courteously "Share the Road" with other vehicles, bikes and pedestrians. It is the Segway® rider's responsibility to yield to pedestrians. Pedestrians have the right-of way.
Q: How long, fast and far can I ride?A: The Segway® has a top speed of about 8.5 miles per hour. A rider can average about 10 miles between battery charges. A fully charged battery will last with constant riding for approximately 1 1/2 hours. Riding times vary with hills, rider weight and speed. Segway® has two different keys that set the top speed. Your tour will begin cruising at no more than 4 mph. One additional key is used for slightly higher speeds and increase agility With urban streets speed is limited for a relaxed cruise.
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
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