| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Very good, couple of things to make it better
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| Sat, Jun 20, 09 3:30 PM |
gregdemetric |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| First of all I was hesitant to do this because of the price. Afterward, I would shout from the rooftops to make people go. It was fun, well organized and just the best 2 hours of my 4 days in Washignton.
That being said, there are a couple of things you could do to make it even more fun and memorable. First, take a tip from the Duck Tours and get some Segway whistles made you can give away. The one thing that was annoying was silently buzzing by pedestrians or being stopped by them. Several people in my group commented that the Segway should have a bike bell on it. We went one step further and said they should have whistles like the duck tours have to blow at people to move. It would also make a nice souvenir of the trip, is somethign pedestrians respond to more than "RIGHT" and should not cost much.
Second, during the rest break, letting people have a little time to get a drink would be nice. I know you have to get a lot of sights in but by the end our entire group was just starving for a drink even tho our day was really nice for the tour. You don;t realize how hot it is when you are driving and it sneaks up on you when you stop.
Third, offer more gift shop options for purchase than just one t-shirt. I would have bought a shirt, a mug, or something else that had Capital Segway on it if I had a choice. The red shirt was nice but just a little too promotional. A black t-shirt with the Segway logo and your phone number would have been nice. Or a coffee mug. Or a tumbler you could take with you on the tour with water.
Finally, the tours should be an opportunity to turn Segway riders into Segway owners. Have a take away sheet with a list of Segway Dealers and other tours across the country so this doesn't turn into a one off experience. Ideally, offer a discount on a Segway purchase that refunds the user their tour fee. $70 off a $5400 piece of machinery is tiny but something that the person on the tour doesn't know when they see they could get their tour fee back.
Hopefully this helps and feel free to contact me for more info and ideas. It really was a wonderful time. |
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Excellent tour!
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| Sat, Jun 20, 09 3:30 PM |
skenoyer |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| We were so excited to go on this Segway tour and believe me, we were not disappointed. It was well organized and the Segways were new and well maintained. The tourguides were knowledgable and informative. They were very helpful in getting us settled and comfortable on the Segways as well. It just was such a great event - we would highly recommend this tour to anyone! |
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Great tour
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| Fri, Jun 19, 09 11:00 AM |
greaser |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| The segway was easy to operate and a whole lot more fun than walking, allowed you to see much more than you could see walking and pick out special places to visit and spend more time at. Guide was helpful and informative. |
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Lots of Fun!
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| Fri, Jun 19, 09 11:00 AM |
ToddRitter |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We loved this tour and our tour guide, Will. It was just the right amount of time (2 hours). Anything longer we would have gotten a bit tired and anything shorter would have left us wanting more. Keep in mind that if you are older or out of shape, this tour will tire you because you are standing and working your calf muscles for 2 straight hours. My wife was surprised and even a little taken aback when I told her I booked this tour, but by the end she was a complete fan and I was a hero for booking this totally cool, completely different type of tour. Will was very good about providing real historical details along our tour and he was always ready to take a photograph (good ones too!) if you wanted. I suggest you bring some water or grab a bottle of water in their office (they had a couple boxes sitting in the office, but they never offered it to any of the guests which was a bit strange). |
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awesome
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| Thu, Jun 18, 09 10:00 AM |
Clamawaca |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Safe, entertaining, pleasant, unforgettable ride.
Perfect to take pictures in a short time. Great couple of hours. I'll do it again if I go back. Totally recommended, no doubt about it. If I did it you can too. |
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Lots of Fun!
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| Thu, Jun 18, 09 9:00 AM |
SJNAMO |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| This was my first time riding a segway. It was so much fun! It was easy to learn how to maneuver the segway even on the crowded streets and sidewalks. Our guide did a great job of making sure we were safe and confident. She also was very knowledgeable about the area. She shared many facts and stories- very interesting.
I couldn't believe how much we were able to view in the two hours. There was time for a break and time for "free wheeling" at the end. I would recommend this activity to anyone visiting Washington. It was well worth the money. |
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Best fun on two wheels since I was a kid!
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| Thu, Jun 18, 09 9:00 AM |
danettewyatt |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We had a fun and knowledgeable guide, learning to ride was quite easy, and Karen took it slow until we felt ready to really roll. The tour gets you as close as walking without the long walk. I plan on doing this again the next time I am in DC, even though I would be seeing the same places again. The Segway is totally awesome. |
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A Great Way to See D.C.!
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| Wed, Jun 17, 09 2:00 PM |
JSundquist |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We all had a great time on the segway tour of D.C. We saw more places than we would have walking and had more time for seeing the sites than we would have on a bus. It's definitely the way to tour D.C.! We plan to do it again next time we visit. |
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Our Group Had a Wonderful Time!
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| Wed, Jun 17, 09 2:00 PM |
jenheaton |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Our Association goes to Washington DC every year for an annual event. Our group had such a great time on the tour that we are considering it for next year! Not only was the Segway tour fun but we acually got to see more than we had on our bus tour earlier in the week! |
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FUN WAY TO TOUR THE CITY. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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| Wed, Jun 17, 09 11:00 AM |
Bellasun |
Unspecified |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| We had a lot of fun. Our tour guide Wil was excellent! A ton of great info and not boring. Remember to focus on the sites & not just how much fun the Segway is to truly allow you to enjoy your tour. It rained during our tour, however w/ ponchoes we still enjoyed it all! |
