| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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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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Very fun way to get teens excited about touring!
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| Sat, Feb 16, 08 4:00 PM |
judigriffin |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Loved it - I wish it was available in more cities! |
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Love It!
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| Sat, Feb 2, 08 10:00 AM |
Explorer |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Other |
| I have done this Segway Tour several times - both with family and business associates and clients. All love it and have subsequently either returned on their own or have made plans to return on their own - taking either their families, friends, associates, etc.
It's a lot of fun. Having done both the summer and winter tours, for first timers I would definitely recommend the summer tours.
I love the experience and will do it again. |
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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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Wonderful outing and great way to see the city
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| Thu, Jan 10, 08 1:30 PM |
beserjee |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| We really enjoyed our Segway tour of the parks in Chicago. Even though we are from Chicago, our tour guide did a great job keeping the tour fun and interesting. He was very good at giving tips and pointers regarding the Segway riding itself. We had a blast. Daniel was really friendly and flexible with the tour stops and had a lot of useful and fun information. Plus, we took the tour on a cold and windy January afternoon and still had a blast! |
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Highly Recommended!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Wed, Jan 2, 08 1:30 PM |
adsmich |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| We were only in Chicago for a few days and really wanted to do a Segway tour of the city. Unfortunately the weather was freezing, but to our surprise we hardly even noticed. We both had such a fantastic time and our tour guide Derrick was so well informed about the city. He gave us non-stop facts about the city, both past and present. The Segways themselves are very easy to master and we both felt like pros by the end of the session. I will definitely try and find a similar tour in my home town of Melbourne, Australia. I highly recommend this tour for both tourists and people from Chicago. Great way to see a beautiful city. Thanks again. |
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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. |
