| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age [v] |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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The best way to see DC is on a Segway Tour!
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| Tue, Nov 10 10:00 AM |
SZRyan |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| My friend and I planned a Segway tour as the first thing we were going to do in DC. Our thought was that the Segway tour would give us the highlights of the City and we could better plan what attractions we wanted to go back and spend more time visiting over the next several days of our trip. Great plan, but unfortunately, we missed our 6:25 a.m. flight to DC, so we were unable to get there in time for our 3:00 p.m. reservation. We called and they were great about rescheduling us to the next day. Our Segway Tour guide was Adam and he was great. First, he showed us a video which will scare the pants off you about how you can get injured if you act like a hotdog on a Segway. Then we received individual specific instructions on how to operate the Segway. I was intimidated by the video and that little stick figure guy who kept falling and breaking his back and legs and busting his head so I listened carefully to Adam and followed his instructions to the letter. Then we got on the Segway and went across the street to a spacious park to practice before getting on the sidewalk or in the street. It's really a lot easier than it looks and it feels wonderful to be Segwaying along while other mere mortals are walking. Adam took us to see most of the highlights in DC, but the most impressive was when we went to the White House. Adam's commentary on the sights we were seeing was educational and fun, too, but sometimes a little corny. Need to upgrade those jokes, Adam! But he was so cute, we didn't mind. My friend and I had a great time and it's the perfect way to get to know the City. By the way, after visiting several European cities in past years, I'm proud to say our capitol city is the friendliest, safest and most accommodating city I've ever visited. I'd recommend a DC visit to anyone and the best way to get a flavor of the City is on a Segway! |
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highly reccomend!!!!
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| Fri, Nov 6 2:00 PM |
abeash |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| Very well organized
felt comfortable with instructor
loved...loved ...loved the whole experience!!!! |
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Great time - Fun
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| Sun, Oct 25 3:30 PM |
ggcaiazzo |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| The tour was terrific. It was a sunny afternoon so it was perfect to get around. Took my nephew out for his birthday and he thoroughly enjoyed it. I think he wants one. |
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Evening tour is great
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| Fri, Oct 23 7:00 PM |
traveler10 |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| A group of us come to DC to run the Marine Corps Marathon each October. We arrive three days early to tour the sites and restaurants. In 2008 we signed up for the evening tour of DC - it was so much fun when we returned in 2009 we signed up for the same tour.
We found the evening tour to be very enjoyable. Hardly any foot traffic and very little vehicle traffic. This made for it being easy to maneuver the streets and to enjoy the ride without having to worry about being hit (or hitting someone).
What we learned in research: There is a competitive company to Capitol Segway, but we learned their segway units have a governor on them and this limits the fun. Segways are safe. If one has ever rode a bicycle (even if it was 40 years ago), you can be up and riding a segway in 4 minutes of practice - and you do get to practice with a trainer until you are ready (they don't want problems on the tour, so you aren't going until you are ready).
We learned with the 2009 tour, when a group signs up they can outline their own tour, and next year we will do a tour of Georgetown.
Our time schedule: We sit to eat dinner at Old Ebbitt's Grill (one of our favorite - make sure you make reservations a month in advance) two hours in advance, than walk three blocks to Segway. Before Old Ebbitt we did the Washington Monument this year, and a tour of the B&O Canal the prior year. The timing works out perfectly to enjoy Segway. And of course after the tour we walk a few blocks back to Old Ebbitt for dessert and drinks. |
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fabulous
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| Fri, Oct 23 11:00 AM |
martamaccal |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I highly recommend this activity! I have an artifical knee and had no problems |
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Great Tour
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| Sun, Oct 18 9:30 AM |
sandraathome |
Female |
60-69 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
| We had a Miata car club with 3 couples visiting us from Texas. I arranged this tour and they said it was the highlight of their trip. Now we know how to wow our guests!!!
Thanks for a great Adventure....
Sandi Fiorini |
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Fantastic
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| Mon, Oct 12 3:00 PM |
BettyHigley |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| I keep talking about our adventure on the Segway. I'd go on it again the first day of arrival. What a great way to see where things are and get a history lesson too. Tour guides were super. My husband and I were so glad we took this tour. |
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Anyone can do it!
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| Sun, Oct 11 12:30 PM |
sbrady309 |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| It took a few minutes to get used to but once underway, riding the segway came almost naturally. Our guides were knowledgeable and helpful in that 20-something-hey-dude kind of way. That was no detriment--just made everyone more comfortable. After the tour, we walked back to a couple of the spots. "It sure didn't seem this far on the segway." I highly recommend it! |
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WOW
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| Mon, Oct 5 2:00 PM |
genemortimer |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| This is our second Segway Tour and our son's first. Scott was the guide and did a terrific job. We had so much fun. Would recommend this to anyone. |
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Outstanding tour
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| Mon, Oct 5 11:00 AM |
danmarkley |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| Good instruction
Good lecture during tour
Great fun |
