3 Hour Golden Gate Park Segway Tour To Ocean And Windmills - San Francisco

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Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Free Cancellation
  • Duration: 3 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    Monday through Thursday 12:30 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11:30 am
  • Departure Details :
    82 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA
  • Return Details :
    Returns to original departure point
  • Cancellation Policy :
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

This Segway tour combines exploring Golden Gate Park with a visit to Ocean beach! On this ten-mile, 3-hour tour exploration for all levels of Segway riders, guides share tidbits and trivia about the parks 150-year history and show you what makes the park unique. Seeing Golden gate park and Ocean beach is unforgettable on a Segway! Roll by the Fly Casting Ponds and get up close to the Dutch and Murphy Windmills. Enjoy the full spectrum of nature, from the Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Gardens to the Bison paddock and horse stables. Pause and breathe in the tranquility of the Japanese Tea Gardens. Just before you get to the ocean, youll stop at the Beach Chalet, home to beautiful murals, some charming Golden gate park historical relics, and great food. Along the way, your guide will reveal hidden gems throughout Golden gate park that you might miss on any other mode of transportation. This tour is limited to eight riders per guide with narration via radio receiver with an earbud.

Know More about this tour

San francisco's newest Segway tour combines more exploration of Golden Gate Park with a visit to Ocean Beach! On this ten-mile, three-hour tour for experienced Segway riders, guides share tidbits and trivia about the parks 150-year history and show you what makes the park unique.

There are many ways to see Golden Gate Park but you havent lived until youve seen it on a Segway. This tour makes use of walking paths and bike trails to present the beauty of the park. Because you travel in a group, you can slow down to check out the sights without disrupting traffic or feeling like you need to rush. Roll by the Fly Casting Ponds and get up close to the Dutch and Murphy Windmills. Enjoy the full spectrum of nature, from the Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Gardens to the bison paddock and horse stables. Pause and breathe in the tranquility of the Japanese Tea Gardens. Observe the Music Concourse and Temple of Music including the California Academy of Sciences and the deYoung Museum. Dont miss the site of the California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894. Just before you get to the ocean, youll stop at the Beach Chalet, home to beautiful murals, some charming Golden Gate Park historical relics. Along the way, your guide will reveal hidden gems throughout Golden Gate Park that you might miss on any other mode of transportation.

Once a desolate swath of sand dunes and nothingness, William Hammond Hill and his assistant John McLaren began plans in 1870 to transform the land into the lush, vibrant park that exists today. Your tour guides will regale you with entertaining tales of the parks stewards over the years, and the uphill battles the grounds faced to get it to its current state.

This tour leads small groups of no more than eight riders per guide to ensure a personal experience. To ensure you dont miss any part of the narration, each guest gets a radio receiver with an earbud. The company even offers jackets, hats, and gloves to keep you warm and snug on those chilly San francisco days. As you head out west toward the beach, you may encounter more of the citys famous fog, so youll definitely appreciate the warmth as well as the experienced navigation!

The Advanced Park Segway Tour to the Ocean is for guests who already know how to ride a Segway and want to explore the park without having to complete the full Segway training, which can use up at least 30 minutes of any tours allotted time. Less training time equals more riding time! All Advanced Tour guests must have at least two hours tour-riding experience within the past year on the i2 Segway with lean steer technology.

San francisco Electric Tour Company is the exclusive licensed Segway tour operator in Golden Gate Park. There are a limited number of walk-up tickets available, and most tours sell out. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

Inclusions

Local guide

Headsets to hear the guide clearly

Use of helmet

Exclusions

Gratuities

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Rider Requirements:

All guests must be age 12 or older.

All guests must weigh between 100-250 lbs or 45-113 kilos.

NOTE: We have a scale on site and check minimum weights for safety of all of our guests. Underweight guests will not be refunded or rescheduled.

Riders under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on the tour.

No pregnant guests are allowed due to safety reasons.

This activity is not recommended for some guests that are: ages 70 years and older, have had recent surgeries or have motor skill/control issues.

Each customer must sign a Liability Waiver.

Helmets and safety vests are provided and are required.

Traveler Reviews

  • 23-Jan-2017

    This tour was a lot of fun. Kelly, our guide was very knowledgable about the park and San Francisco in general.We had a great time!!