The NEW i2 Segway Fleet Is Here! Come experience the new Segway i2 with Lean Steer Technology on all of the San Francisco Tours.

Enjoy Eco Friendly Touring!  Guests on Segway Tours enjoy riding an eco-friendly Segway, see more sights that they could cover on foot and have lots of fun. An added benefit for the environment is a few less tour buses on the streets of the city each day.

Your narrated Waterfront Tour Route will feature spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay while you visit:

• Municipal Pier and Aquatic Park.
• Fisherman's Wharf and its picturesque fishing harbors.
• 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
• Visit behind the scenes where the fishing industry, fleet and seafood processing are located.
• See the Dungeness Crab Stands in Historic Fisherman's Wharf.

Alternate Run for the Palace Tour Route:

On alternate days we will use a different route: The Run for the Palace Route is a journey Westward from the Wharf area towards the Golden Gate Bridge. The start of the route is the same as the Waterfront Tour. The Run for the Palace route goes through the Marina District, past the Yacht Harbors, along the Marina Green and on to the Palace of Fine Arts.

Most tours will stop for beverages and snacks. Every tour makes numerous stops for photos.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• January 01 (New Years Day)
• December 25 (Christmas Day)

Departure Point:

Tour departs from the rear parking lot at 757 Beach Street near the corner of Hyde Street.

Departure Time:

November to March

• 10:30am
• 1:30pm
April to October

• 9:00am
• 12:30pm
• 4:00pm
Important: Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time to check in and start your tour and training on time! If you arrive late we will NOT let you join a tour group that has already started training - Safety and complete training for all of our guests are our 1st priority.

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick-up is not included; however, please provide your hotel details when booking, for the tour operator to keep on record for contact purposes only. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call and advise them of this information directly. The contact details for the tour operator will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking.

Additional Information

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)
• Meals and beverages
• Admission fees
• Souvenirs

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• Tours are conducted in English
• 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® Tips
Riding 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:

• Ages 12 and up, guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. (If you are concerned about mobility issues Please call us to discuss. We want every rider to have a safe tour.) Pregnant guests are not allowed on the 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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