| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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A lot of fun and informational.
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| Mon, Jun 30, 08 10:00 AM |
darwinmintu |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| The main attraction of the tour was to ride the segway, and the experience did not disappoint. The segway is easy to ride and lots of fun. In addition, the tour was informative and showed me great views of the city. You get multiple benefits in this tour. You get the experience of riding a segway and you also receive a tour of part of Chicago. |
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Relax and You'll Go Far
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| Sun, Jun 29, 08 1:30 PM |
gerides |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| This was a really fun experience. Just a word of caution though. You really need to have a fairly good sense of balance and not be intimidated by doing something physical. Being tense isn't good for this activity. You need to relax and shift your weight very subtly. Once you get your Segway legs, it's a real blast. A great way to see the sights of Chicago! |
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Great Family Afternoon
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| Sun, Jun 29, 08 1:30 PM |
mwcarlin |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| I took my wife and nieces on the Park Glide Tour on a Sunday afternoon, and everyone had a great time. You get comfortable driving the Segways very fast after your training. They don't start the tour until all the riders get enough practice driving them. We had two girls age 14-16 who at first were a little nervous, but quickly got the hang of it. The views of the Chicago skyline and lakefront are spectacular. It's a very memorable experience that I would highly recommend to anyone. |
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Great experience
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| Thu, Jun 26, 08 10:00 AM |
JanetHagen |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| Had a wonderful time with a wonderful guide. Highly recommend this activity! |
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Segways are a blast! I have 2 minor suggestions:
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| Thu, Jun 26, 08 10:00 AM |
melphoria |
Male |
50-59 |
Combination |
Family With Children |
| There were 6 of us, two in our 50s and 4 teenagers. Everyone loved the Segways. I thought I might be a little underwhelmed, but Segways are just as much fun as I hoped for. The Grant Park area is a great place for learning how to ride.
Our tour guide was good and informative. I wish he had talked more about the Segway than about Chicago though. For example, who invented the Segway and what were their challenges; when were Segways invented; how much do they cost; why have they not come down in price; how many Segways are there in Illinois, in the US, in the world; what other models are available; what laws are in place regarding Segways, etc.
One other suggestion: it was great to experience a full-speed Segway for a short time near the end of the tour. It would be better to allow us to use our Segways at full-speed the rest of the tour, if insurance would allow it. After over an hour on the Segway, we were all fully capable of handling the increased speed.
Thanks for letting us give our opinion. |
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Great views of the City
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| Mon, Jun 23, 08 1:30 PM |
kathywalsh |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| My husband and myself went on the Segway Tour, and it was fun. We saw parts of the city we hadn't really seen before, and it was beautiful. Our day was exceptional weather wise also. Fun time and great way to see Grant Park and Museum Park. |
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What a great adventure
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| Mon, Jun 23, 08 10:00 AM |
dudz_bacon |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Wow. Riding a Segway is a thrill. I can't believe they haven't caught on more than they have. I may have to be the first Segway owner in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Andrew, our coach, guide, docent, whatever you want to call him, was a trip. He was, first, conscientious, safety oriented and helpful; and second, he was fun, intelligent, Opinionated, and a hoot.
And of course, there is the city of Chicago. What a wonderful playground for things like Segway adventures.
When I return, I will definitely book another tour; the same one would be just fine for me.
I should mention that my experience booking the tour with Zerve was a pleasure. I would book any tour they were the agent for through them again. |
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Great First-time Experience.
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| Mon, Jun 23, 08 10:00 AM |
LaurenOud |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| When I was given the opportunity to visit Chicago for a few days, I conducted internet research of the city's offerings to plan an itinerary. It was through this research that I learned of the Segway Experience of Chicago Park Glide Tour. A moderate sports enthusiast and seeker of new experiences, I was eager to try a Segway tour.
In spite of having a strong desire to ride a Segway, I was initially a bit nervous and awkward in its use. I was too stiff and my movements jerky. But with a little practice I became more relaxed and fluid. I am grateful to Andrew our tour guide, as he was both patient and instructive. He even offered to take photos of me on my Segway along the way, something I appreciated as a solo tourist.
I highly recommend a Segway tour, and this outfitter in particular. This Segway tour was both fun and informative. My thanks to the Segway Experience of Chicago team.
Lauren |
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Geat fun and great value!
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| Sat, Jun 21, 08 1:30 PM |
Pattyo |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Family With Children |
| We absolutely loved it and would do it again. They were a wonderful way to enjoy the beauty of the Parks, flowers, and Lake Michigan. Our guide was very knowledgable, patient, and had a good sense of humor. Our friends are planning a trip to Chicago in August, and we told them the Segways are a "must do". Our 13 year old grandson was easily the best and most comfortable on it, opting for one with "big wheels". |
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Super Experience to see the Parks
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| Sat, Jun 21, 08 1:30 PM |
sueb6294 |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| AWESOME Mike was such a great teacher and tour guide. Our group varied in age, but everyone was up to confident status on the segway after the short lesson and practice. Mike knew the facts about what he was showing us and was great at answering the questions and giving the extra tidbits of info along the way. We recommend this to anyone remotely thinking about it. |
