Charlotte Small-Group Uptown Segway Tour
Meet your guide in downtown Charlotte for a thorough overview of how to operate the Segway. Once your group is comfortable with the Segway controls, you'll make your way through the lively Uptown district. There are plenty of opportunities for photos on this informative tour -- best to pull out that camera only when your Segway has come to rest! Option 1: 1.5-hour Segway tour Start your tour by making your way to the Levine Avenue of the Arts to stop at the Bechtler Museum, a relatively new attraction in Charlotte that showcases the Bechtler family’s impressive collection of modern art. Admire the imposing 17-foot (5-meter) outdoor sculpture “The Firebird," covered in shimmering mosaic tiles. On the other side of this avenue is the Mint Museum, the oldest art museum in Charlotte, and the Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture, home to exhibitions and performances. Glide into The Green, an urban park lined with sculptures that celebrate great literature. Then make your way over to the center of Charlotte at Trade and Tryon streets. Your tour ends with a visit to the Fourth Ward, a pretty area known for its historic Victorian homes. Option 2: 2-hour Segway tour If you'd like to cover a bit more ground by Segway, opt for a longer tour where you'll hit all of the sights above, as well as the Old Settlers’ Cemetery dating back to 1776. Your guide will share the names of some of the prominent citizens who have been laid to rest at this historic burial site, as well as at your next stop, the Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery. Return to modern times with a visit to the Carolina Panthers' football stadium.
Highlights
- ✓Safety first: Helmets and Segway training are provided
- ✓Learn about Charlotte as you explore with a guide
- ✓Choose from multiple start times to suit your schedule
- ✓Small group sizes ensure personal attention from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓This address is the location of our main office and is where the tour begins. (Map error - ZIP CODE is 28202) We are located ALL THE WAY INSIDE the ONE SOUTH building at 101 S. Tryon St. (Same building as THE OMNI HOTEL.) Up two short flights of stairs to the far left of Walgreens and Which Wich (NOT up the escalator). Location is named DISTRICT ONE.
- ✓We view the OUTSIDE of the museums on S. Tryon St.
- ✓We stop in the area where our major Uptown museums are located.
- ✓We ride through the Fourth Ward Park after viewing some the 18th/19th Century architecture.
- ✓We ride through this quirky and popular park right at the end of the tour.
What's included
- ✓Use of helmet
- ✓Segway training
- ✓Guide
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Lunch
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
MUST BE ON TIME FOR THIS TOUR! Arrive 30-45 min. before start time for training!!!
Minimum suggested age is 12 years old, but MUST weigh at least 100 lbs.
For participants under 18, they must be with a parent or responsible party 21 yrs or older and have a signed waiver from a parent
Minimum weight is 100lbs so the Segway computer can respond to your movement.
Maximum weight is 280lbs.
Dress code: Preferably wear comfortable closed toe shoes (though not required), weather appropriate layers, and no hats under helmets. Gloves recommended on cold days
No pregnant travelers are allowed
NOT recommended for those who might struggle in VERY HOT weather.
NOT ALLOWED FOR PREGNANT PARTICIPANTS!
NOT recommended for those who've had somewhat recent hip or knee replacements
NOT recommended for those with unpredictable blood sugar issues.
Participants must be able to stand for 1.5 -2 hrs and be able to climb stairs unaided.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Charlotte Small-Group Uptown Segway Tour
Meet your guide in downtown Charlotte for a thorough overview of how to operate the Segway. Once your group is comfortable with the Segway controls, you'll make your way through the lively Uptown district. There are plenty of opportunities for photos on this informative tour -- best to pull out that camera only when your Segway has come to rest! Option 1: 1.5-hour Segway tour Start your tour by making your way to the Levine Avenue of the Arts to stop at the Bechtler Museum, a relatively new attraction in Charlotte that showcases the Bechtler family’s impressive collection of modern art. Admire the imposing 17-foot (5-meter) outdoor sculpture “The Firebird," covered in shimmering mosaic tiles. On the other side of this avenue is the Mint Museum, the oldest art museum in Charlotte, and the Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture, home to exhibitions and performances. Glide into The Green, an urban park lined with sculptures that celebrate great literature. Then make your way over to the center of Charlotte at Trade and Tryon streets. Your tour ends with a visit to the Fourth Ward, a pretty area known for its historic Victorian homes. Option 2: 2-hour Segway tour If you'd like to cover a bit more ground by Segway, opt for a longer tour where you'll hit all of the sights above, as well as the Old Settlers’ Cemetery dating back to 1776. Your guide will share the names of some of the prominent citizens who have been laid to rest at this historic burial site, as well as at your next stop, the Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery. Return to modern times with a visit to the Carolina Panthers' football stadium.
Highlights
- ✓Safety first: Helmets and Segway training are provided
- ✓Learn about Charlotte as you explore with a guide
- ✓Choose from multiple start times to suit your schedule
- ✓Small group sizes ensure personal attention from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓This address is the location of our main office and is where the tour begins. (Map error - ZIP CODE is 28202) We are located ALL THE WAY INSIDE the ONE SOUTH building at 101 S. Tryon St. (Same building as THE OMNI HOTEL.) Up two short flights of stairs to the far left of Walgreens and Which Wich (NOT up the escalator). Location is named DISTRICT ONE.
- ✓We view the OUTSIDE of the museums on S. Tryon St.
- ✓We stop in the area where our major Uptown museums are located.
- ✓We ride through the Fourth Ward Park after viewing some the 18th/19th Century architecture.
- ✓We ride through this quirky and popular park right at the end of the tour.
What's included
- ✓Use of helmet
- ✓Segway training
- ✓Guide
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Lunch
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
MUST BE ON TIME FOR THIS TOUR! Arrive 30-45 min. before start time for training!!!
Minimum suggested age is 12 years old, but MUST weigh at least 100 lbs.
For participants under 18, they must be with a parent or responsible party 21 yrs or older and have a signed waiver from a parent
Minimum weight is 100lbs so the Segway computer can respond to your movement.
Maximum weight is 280lbs.
Dress code: Preferably wear comfortable closed toe shoes (though not required), weather appropriate layers, and no hats under helmets. Gloves recommended on cold days
No pregnant travelers are allowed
NOT recommended for those who might struggle in VERY HOT weather.
NOT ALLOWED FOR PREGNANT PARTICIPANTS!
NOT recommended for those who've had somewhat recent hip or knee replacements
NOT recommended for those with unpredictable blood sugar issues.
Participants must be able to stand for 1.5 -2 hrs and be able to climb stairs unaided.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.