| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender [v] |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Had a wonderful time
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| Sat, Apr 5, 08 1:30 PM |
Kanter |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Things I liked:
Small group
Attentive leader
Riding the Segway
History of area
Things I would have liked:
More of a city tour |
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A must do in this Segway friendly town!
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| Sat, Mar 29, 08 10:00 AM |
DavidSmith |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| The activity centers around the segway itself, of course. Training was at the first in a park. It was fun, adequate, and gave plenty of time for the rest of the tour. We went over to the field museum, all along the river, to Millenium park (Segways aren't allowed but we toured the perimeter), etc., also including the fountain. My wife and I always felt safe and in control. Supervision from the tour guide Omar was helpful, and never constraining. We were allowed to try it in the grass, gravel, or just on the sidewalk, whatever we wanted. The length of the tour was perfect. If you want to enjoy what it is like to ride a Segway and see beautiful views of downtown Chicago, this is a must. I will definitely do this again.
Don't forget to dress warmly and don't forget your gloves and hat! |
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Great Fun
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| Mon, Mar 24, 08 10:00 AM |
khutcheson |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Riding the Segway was probably more fun than the tour itself. Our instructor (Dan) was very knowledgeable about the sights, but he also did a very good job in showing us how to use the Segway.
Our small group also allowed us to have a lot of attention from the instructor. I would like to do it again someday when it is not 35 degrees outside. |
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Outstanding Time!
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| Sat, Jan 12, 08 10:00 AM |
yepyep0118 |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| This was truly our favorite tour of the city with the included fun of driving around on a Segway! This is the fourth time we have come to Chicago from San Antonio and the tour by far surpasses anything we have done, and we have pretty much done most of the tours of the city!
Thanks again for a great Seg-experience,
Carl
p.s.-We were so happy with our experience we bought the t-shirt too..... |
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Good Experiance
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| Sun, Dec 30, 07 1:30 PM |
JamesFeine |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| My son wants a segway - this was a very good means to evaluate them, as well as seeing part of the city.
I recommend this tour for anyone who likes to enjoy a non athletic tour experiance. |
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Be warned
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| Fri, Dec 28, 07 1:30 PM |
joemalof |
Male |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| Anyone considering taking the Segway Experience should be aware of the company policy of refusing to give refunds for any reason. Since their website made it clear that their tours go out in all weathers (rain, sleet, ice, snow), I made and paid for our reservations online for the only timeslot available in our schedule. When we arrived at their showroom it was snowing on and off, with slush on the sidewalks (not hard ice), temperature around freezing. Our assigned Tour Captain had not yet arrived, apparently assuming that we would want to cancel because it was snowing. When he did arrive he said it was too dangerous to go out and that we would almost certainly have an accident, breaking a wrist or ankle, and possibly have to pay $500 for damage to the Segway; he made it sound pretty scary. He did not technically cancel the tour but put considerable pressure on us to cancel it, the hitch being that he would give us a coupon for another tour, good for a year, but not a refund. Then he declared he would not take us out, and left the showroom.
The person in charge, also a Tour Captain, said that if we absolutely insisted on going out, he would close the showroom and take us himself. Rather than forfeit $140, we decided to go, and he cheerfully prepared us and allowed us to modify our route according to our interests. Apart from the slush and occasional snow flurries, it was the highlight of our Chicago holiday. Our guide/captain was informative and cheerful and made us comfortable in our expedition, the Segways were really fun and practical, much faster than walking and much less exhausting. We covered a lot of ground, saw a lot, and had an exhilarating time, well worth $70 apiece.
We do feel, though, that the company's hard "policy" of no refunds under any conditions is unprofessional and a bit sleazy. There's apparently another Segway tour in Chicago, but I don't know what their policy is. |
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A Great Way to Tour the City
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| Mon, Dec 24, 07 1:30 PM |
perezrg |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| The Segway tour was really fun, enjoyable, and informative. The Segway scooter is kind of like learning to ride a bike all over again, only much easier and much quicker to learn. If you've been curious about them, get out and try them! You'll be glad that you did!
Our tour guide was Derrick and he was excellent. He really knows the city and its history and provided us with all kinds of interesting facts and tidbits that you don't normally hear about.
If you're looking for a terrific time for a couple or a group, give it a shot. You'll be glad you did and you'll be talking about it for a long time to come! |
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Sightseeing fun with technology
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| Fri, Nov 30, 07 10:00 AM |
DSherman |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| Loved the machine. Simply lean and move. Covered a lot of ground. Got a good feel for the downtown parks and lakeside. Personable guide and good equipment (the jumpsuits were a lifesaver in the cold Nov. wind). Highly recommended. Worth it. |
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Entertaining and informative
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| Sun, Nov 18, 07 10:00 AM |
mikec2097 |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We had a great time on this tour. The guide was well informed and careful to make sure we all enjoyed the experience. We've taken Segway tours before, it's a great way to become acquainted with a city, and this was one of the best we've been on. |
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Great Guide
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| Sat, Nov 10, 07 5:00 PM |
timinfla2 |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| It was a lot of fun - request the red key so you can actually go fast. |
