Join a guided Segway tour through the Nation's Capital and experience all of the great sights the city has to offer! There will be an abundance of photo opportunities of more than 25 historic buildings, monuments and memorials.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Effortlessly glide around the highlights of the National Mall
- Hear every word with top-of-the-line radio headsets
- See in 2 hours what it takes all day to walk
Full description
All tours begin with a 30-minute training session on how to operate the Segway. Watch a brief video and presentation, then receive one-on-one instruction from the experienced staff. Don't be nervous! Many of the visitors are first-time riders and most people get the hang of it within a few minutes.
Once everyone is comfortable, you will do a quick soundcheck and off you go!
The first stop is the White House, just across the street from your starting point! From there, continue to explore as many of the following sites as possible:
US Treasury
Blair House
Constitution Gardens
Lincoln Memorial
Reflecting Pool
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Korean War Memorial
DC War Memorial
Tidal Basin
WWII Memorial
Washington Monument
Smithsonian Museums
National Gallery of Art
US Capitol
Canadian Embassy
Newseum
National Archives
US Navy Memorial
FBI Building
And more!
Bring your camera! There is a bag on the Segway to carry along small personal possessions, but it is recommended that you leave larger purses and backpacks in the shop.
Includes
- Your own personal Segway
- Helmet
- Radio headset to clearly hear the guide
Not suitable for
- Children under 16 years
- Pregnant women
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Please arrive at the meeting 30 minutes prior to departure. Capital Segway Tours, 818 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006. Meet inside the store on Connecticut Avenue half a block north of the White House. It is convenient to get to from the Farragut West and Farragut North Metro Station.
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Know before you go
- Minimum age is 16 years per DC law
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Please arrive 30 minutes early for training and equipment fitting
