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Paris Segways
Facts:
Meeting Point
Both the Day Tour & Night Tour meet in the center of the area underneath the Eiffel Tower. Our guide will be on a Segway and therefore very easy to find.
Practical Details
Each tour begins with a 30-minute orientation session in the plaza and park next to our office. The tour itself take about 4 hours
We will practice on the Segways so that everyone feels comfortable and ready to go out and conquer Paris.
The Segway is appropriate for virtually anyone 12 and older. Riders must have the ability to make motions such as climbing and descending stairs without assistance.
"We just returned home and both of us agree that one of the real highlights of our trip was the Segway tour! Our guide was so knowledgeable and we had such a great time. Tell anyone who inquires about the trip that if a 60-year-old uncoordinated woman can learn to ride one of those things, anybody can. Thanks again for a super time!" - Luther and Janet Riley
The Segway is not appropriate for those weighing under 100 pounds or over 250 pounds.
Our ours are limited to 8 clients with 1 guide so you can count on a great, intimate experience. Discover what it's like to be a Parisian celebrity as everyone, and we mean everyone, turns to watch us glide by!
Route Highlights
* The Eiffel Tower – the tallest building in the world until New York's Chrysler building in 1930.
* Napoleon's Tomb – originally built by King Louis XIV, now the resting place of the most famous Frenchman in history.
* The Louvre Museum – originally built as a fort by King Philippe-Auguste in 1190, now one of the grandest museums in the world.
* Arc de Triomphe – commissioned by Napoléon to honor his army’s victory and another symbol of Paris.
* Champs Elysées – the most famous avenue in the world.
* Musée D’Orsay – originally a train station and now the museum of Impressionist paintings.
* Ecole Militaire, Les Invalides, Alexander III Bridge, Grand and Petit Palais, Place de la Concorde and more!
Client Comments
I had the best time one could have in Paris thanks to your bike tour.
I wanted to let you know that our night tour was the highlight of our stay in Paris
I had a complete blast on your tours, especially the night tour.
Not only did I get oriented to the city quickly, but I met some great people and and had a great time.
The 4 hours of the Segway tour were by far the most memorable of my entire trip.
Details
Want to know more?
Q.What is a Segway?
A.The Segway™ Human Transporter is the first of its kind—a self-balancing, personal transportation device designed to go anywhere people do. Easy to use and operate, the two-wheeled Segway sports high-tech gyroscopes that automatically respond to your body's movements, "sensing" when it should speed up and slow down. You stand on a small platform between left and right wheels as you hold onto handlebars at a comfortable waist height. The Segway handles the balancing for you, so that you're always upright as you glide through any environment.
Q. Can I rent a Segway without a Guide?
A. We do not rent our Segways out to individuals without a guide. Fortunately, since our tours are virtually always full, we need all machines for the tours. So book early!
Q. Are Segways safe for children or people with disabilities??
A. Athough riding a Segway is relatively easy to do and learn, we do require that all riders be at least 12 years of age.
Each of our tours begins with a 40-minute orientation session in the plaza and park next to our office. We will practice on the Segways so that everyone feels comfortable and ready to go out and conquer Paris.
The excitement of using a Segway, PERIOD, was intense, but doing so in the city of Paris was pure heaven. Other pedestrians were just as excited to see us, except the French local who wanted to know how tourists found the ice cream parlor she thought was a well kept secret.
Jan and Bob
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Paris Segway Tours
Explore centuries-old Paris on a segway!
Imagine crusing effortlessly through the parks and sidewalks of Paris while receiving a great orientation, informative historical and current-day information, heaps of unique and fascinating stories, fantastic photo ops and superb personal service from your guide. The Segway is the first of its kind—a self-balancing, personal transportation device that's designed to operate in any pedestrian environment. It's new, it's cool and a ton of fun!
You will follow carefully planned routes in which we ride in the street less than 3% of the time - instead we prefer parks, bike lanes and large sidewalks. Additionally, the small streets we use are one way and one lane. You won't have to worry about traffic when riding with us!
Whether you're a Paris rookie or traveled veteran, our goal is not to overwhelm you with mind-bending dates and boring stories. Instead, we offer a great orientation, all the educational info, heaps of unique and fascinating stories, the opportunity to meet other travelers, fantastic photo ops, a comfortable bike and superb personal service from your guide. Basically, we want you to love Paris like we do and have a great time doing it!
Tours include segway and guide.
Paris Segway by Day
Guides speak English.
Nov 25 2007 - Jan 5, 2008: Everyday at 9:30am.
Jan 6 - Mar 31 : please email us
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70€ p/p
Duration : Approx 4 hours
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The most sensational way to visit Paris!
We want you to love Paris as much as we do and have a great time doing it. We take you to the best the city has to offer.
We glide from the Eiffel Tower, through two parks to Napoleon's impressive tomb, past the enormous Invalides complex, the famous Ecole Militaire and the grand Louvre museum. Other highlights include the Arc de Triomphe, the Rodin museum, Alexander III bridge, Place de la Concorde, the Orsay museum and more.
Our Day Tour also includes a break at a fabulous cafénestled in the trees of the Tuilleries Gardens.
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Paris Segway by Night
November 25 2007 - March 31, 2008: Not Running
April 1 - October 31*: Everyday at 6:30pm.
*no tours June 21 or July 14
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70€ p/p
Duration : Approx 4 hours
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Experience the City of Light at its best! Paris at night is unparalleled by any city in the world. Make this the memory you take home with you.
The Night tour follows a similar route as our Day Tour with a few special night additions. We'll glide from the sparkeling Eiffel Tower, through two parks to Napoleon's brilliant golden tomb, past the enormous Invalides complex and across the Alexander III bridge.
After moving through the Place de la Concorde we'll cruise down to the Louvre and its glowing Pyramid. We'll visit the Pont des Arts (the most romantic bridge in Paris) and the back courtyard of the Louvre where a local busker typically serenades us on his flute. We'll then pass the Hotel Meurice (German HQ during World War II), the US Embassy and cross the Champs-Elysees for a great view of the Arc de Triomphe.Be sure you have your camera and plenty of film for this (and everything really)!
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Groups on Segways
We offer private tours for small groups and urban expeditions for groups of as many as 18 people at a time (larger groups can be split).
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70€ p/p
Half Day
Inquiry FormPrivate tours consist of your personal group with a guide. We have conducted tours that include dinner, a special route, a birthday party and can add virtually anything else that would make your trip unique for you.
Corporate groups have only begun to see the potential a group Segway experience can offer. We can bring the Segways to any location in Paris in order to begin and end at areas convenient to you. Multiple guides will be ready to break your Team into smaller groups for training and then departure into the city. Give your colleagues an opportunity to get out of a conference room chair and into the driver’s seat of a Segway!