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Guest Reviews for "The San Francisco Waterfront Segway Tour Combined with The Alctraz Ferry and Tour - 2 great Activities"

Segway Tour San Francisco PLUS Alcatraz as a second tour - 2 reservations and 2 seperate charges 

Duration: Combo Tour : 2.5 hour Guided Segway Tour Plus Alcatraz - 2-3 hours.

Departs from: 757 Beach Street - Rear parking lot, San Francisco CA 94109

Product Code: ETC-928

For a Combo order you will pay the Tour/Cruise Rates listed below
PLUS a second charge for the Day Alcatraz Ferry and Audio Tour:

$26.00 for Adult/Junior (12-61), $24.50 for Seniors (62+) and $16.00 for Children (5-11)

Price from:
$70.00 - $70.00 (USD)

Average rating:
Average rating: 5.0
(based on 50 reviews)

Reviews

The Segway Tour was the highlight of our visit to San Francisco.

Robert D., United States, 06-2010

This in my opinion is the ONLY way to tour a location. You are there on ground level getting all the information while controlling how fast or slowly you pass the places of interest. I wish it could be done here in Australia. We have recently got home from our holiday and the Segway tour was the number one highlight!

Glenn S., Australia, 05-2010

Walid was an excellent and attentive tour guide, thank you very much for the experience. The amount of time on the tour was also highly appreciated, would not want any shorter. Job well done!

Werner S., United States, 04-2010

Wonderful experience! Recommending to all my friends & students as a necessity for visiting the city.

Darell S., United States, 04-2010

Neal L., United States, 03-2010

loved it

GAYLE S., United States, 03-2010

The Electric Tour Company Segway tour is one of the most enjoyable family activities we have done in a long time. This activity rates right next to the Daintree Canopy surfing adventure available in Qld Australia. A great way to see a small part of San Francisco and fun way to learn a small part of the history. We will definitely do it again on our next trip to San Francisco.

Tony A., Australia, 03-2010

Friendly guides, excellent tour contents. It is also a fun experience to Segway through hilly San Francisco geography.

Mariko N., United States, 03-2010

this was an excellent tour. no regrets. our tour guide was excellent. despite the wet weather and the foggy conditions, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. thumbs UP!

Ernie K., Australia, 12-2009

Scott M., Canada, 10-2009

Funnest thing we did while in San Francisco! Would highly recommend!

Kaelen K., United States, 09-2009

Darren C., United Kingdom, 09-2009

JENNIFER W., United Kingdom, 09-2009

For those uncertain if they can learn to ride a Segway, rest assured, the instructors at the San Francisco Electric Tour Company will make sure you're ready to traverse the streets of San Francisco before setting you free. The staff is friendly and take pride in what they do. Riding the Segway is a unique experience all itself- and the fact you're doing it in such a lively atmosphere- trust me, you can't go wrong with this tour package!

Rudy B., United States, 08-2009

The San Francisco Segway Tour was so much fun. The training prior to the tour was excellent where you felt very confident riding the segway before going out on the streets. Our tour guide was a lot of fun and she showed us all the interesting sites. I highly recommend this tour.

Jayne L., United States, 08-2009

The segway tour is a great way to familiarize yourself with the city. The staff was very friendly, informative, and made the overall experience enjoyable for all ages. We did the 9:00am tour and highly recommend this time because the streets are less crowded and the sites are easier to be seen. Insider advice: wear long pants, jacket, and gloves - it is very chilly while cruising along. If you're interested in doing the Segway/Alcatraz combo tour - make sure you book it 1-2 weeks before your trip as the Alcatraz ferries fill up fast!

Aubrey G., United States, 07-2009

This was a great first experience. My husband and I very much enjoyed the tour. My only piece of advice to other travelers is after the training session you are still not comfortable and the instructor gives you the opt out question take it. It is in my opinion important to feel comfortable in order to enjoy the tour and to not have an accident. The tour guide was very professional and a kick to listen to. We will definitely take tours this way again in the future.

Dawn S., United States, 06-2009

Karen B., United States, 06-2009

This is the second year that we have taken the tour, but the first for our college-aged daughter. The smile on her face at the end of the tour made it all worth it. Two days later we went on the advanced tour.

Chris E., Hong Kong, 06-2009

We had a blast on the San Francisco Segway Tour. You couldn't ask for a better way to see Fisherman's Wharf area and the streets of San Francisco.

Linda M., United States, 06-2009

Catherine S., United States, 06-2009

Brilliant!

Craig B., Australia, 06-2009

I booked on line for a combo Segway/Alcatraz tour and wasn't quite sure what I was going to get before we flew into SFO. Now that we're home, my husband and I are STILL talking about the blast we had on the Segway tour. I joked it was the most fun you could have legally in all 50 states. The staff was professional and they put you at ease immediately. After the training session you felt competent to ride the city streets. The only non-excellent I would give is that the tour was "conducted" through mikes on the Segways and like all radio transmissions the clarity was lacking at times. But quite honestly, my husband and I both agreed we really didn't care since we just had so much fun riding the Segways through the streets of San Francisco. I have over 30 years of motorcycling experiences and had no problem immediately adapting to the Segway. My husband with NO motorcyling experience only took 5 minutes longer to adjust. If you can ride a bike and chew gum at the same time you're going to have no problem with the Segways. We're looking forward to taking the advance tour down Lombard Street the next time we're in SFO. Great job guys! Can't wait to go back.

Debby A., United States, 05-2009

Segway tour was the best part of our trip, and we did a lot on our vacation. It was more than just worth the money. I strongly suggest that you make this a part of your trip to San Francisco. I would do it again. The staff were very professional and made you very comfortable on your tour.

Thomas L., United States, 05-2009

Outstanding, great way to see San Francisco

Thomas L., United States, 05-2009

to be able to ride through Fishermans Wharf on a busy day was AMAZING. The ride included LOTS of places to see and the guide (Aisha) was fun and accommodating. My friend fell off her Segway and,she STILL would do this again. It was THAT GOOD!!! I am doing this again! I loved it!!!

Rebecca B., United States, 04-2009

Wonderful way to see SF.......and fun !!

Rebecca B., United States, 04-2009

Good way to see SF............

Rebecca B., United States, 04-2009

What a great way to view San Francisco especially with my 16 year old son! We both had a blast!

stacy k., United States, 04-2009

My son said it was the best part of the whole trip to SF.

Dave K., United States, 04-2009

SHIRLEY L., Puerto Rico, 04-2009

The Segway tour was one of the most fun things I have ever experienced. Our guide was very entertaining!

Brandy B., United States, 12-2008

What a fun way to see San Francisco! For me it was a bit more about riding the Segway - as I already had some familiarity with SF - my guest from Sweden and I had a fantastic time! I was so pleased - this was easy to set up on the Website, nice to combine the two reservations - your organization knew how to time them so we were not rushed at Alcatraz

Kristina B., United States, 11-2008

The tour was fun, the training was excellent, and the staff wonderful. The only change I would recommend is including more sites and explanations on the tour route. It was very limited - lots of residential and beach - and didn't live up to my expectations. I felt like I needed a more traditional tour afterward to really get the history and overview of SanFran. This was really a Segway tour, not a SF tour.

Jeanne W., United States, 10-2008

Very cool! Have told many people about it.

Carol S. M., United States, 09-2008

An amazing tour. I love riding the Segway. The weather was perfect. The guides were fun and informative. Worth the money. The only downside was that we only got two chances to take pictures the entire time. MAJOR bummer.

Steve O., United States, 08-2008

I would highly recommend this tour, as you get great training using the equipment, everything's safe, and the tour itself was fun and interesting.

Gavin O., United States, 08-2008

Our Segway tour was great.

Carolyn D., United States, 08-2008

larry T., United States, 07-2008

The Segway tour was the best part of our trip to San Francisco! Thanks for the fun morning!!

Jennifer B., United States, 07-2008

Louis T., Canada, 07-2008

Great family fun- the tour guides/ trainers did an excellent job. Definitely worth every penny- have encouraged my friends and family to take this tour. What a kick!

Suzanne S., United States, 07-2008

Larry K., United States, 06-2008

Great, fun and active way to see San Francisco! Enjoyed every minute, will definitely return for advanced, night tour when we return to San Francisco!

Mary Jane T., United States, 06-2008

I really enjoyed riding a Segway, the streets we went on, and the training for the ride was excellent.

Deb C., Canada, 03-2008

Craig T., New Zealand, 02-2008

Leah P., United States, 01-2008

This is a great tour for visitors who are looking for a great way to see the area. The segway allows for the tour to cover more grounds than a walking tour and it is a great experience to ride the segway. The training was very helpful - I was somewhat hesitant as to whether I would fall off the segway but we were given plenty of time to get used to it to really enjoy the experience. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking into this for both San Francisco and the Sausalito tour. We had so much fun from the San Francisco tour, we signed up for the Sausalito tour immediately afterwards! The guys are funny, friendly and courteous. Next time we come back to San Francisco, we will definitely check out the advanced tour!

Jacqueline S I., Canada, 12-2007

Met or exceeded my expectations. Staff was outstanding and helpful.

Michael F., United States, 10-2007

We loved everything about this tour. The weather was perfect and made things even more enjoyable. Alcatraz is very interesting and the Ranger very informative. We had one of the best times of our lives on the Segways.

Amy M., United States, 10-2007

            

Prices

Segway Day Tour San Francisco PLUS Alcatraz as a separate reservation - 2 reservations and 2 separate charges
April - October: Segway at 9:00am followed by Afternoon Alcatraz Departure
November - March: Segway at 10:00am followed by Afternoon Alcatraz Departure

Duration:
Combo Tour : 2.5 hour Guided Segway Tour Plus Alcatraz - 2-3 hours.

Product Code: ETC-928

Regular PriceDiscountInternet Price
Segway Tour Order Adult (over 100 lbs) $75.00$5.00$70.00
Segway Tour Order Junior (Ages 12-17 over 100 lbs)$75.00$5.00$70.00
Segway Tour Order Senior (62 and up)$75.00$5.00$70.00

Instructions: Book your Segway tour as the 1st reservation at $70.00 per person. We will book the Alcatraz for you as a second reservation. Alcatraz is charged as a second credit card charged at the rates listed. (Adult/Juniors: $26.00 and Seniors: $24.50.) You will receive 2 confirmations. Alcatraz is based on availability.

            

Availability Updates

ALCATRAZ TICKET AVAILABILITY:

Remember: Reserve weekend Alcatraz tickets at least 10-14 days in advance. Maximum 8 tickets per order.

BOOK ALCATRAZ EARLY TO GET BEST DEPARTURE TIMES
Very limited tickets are available for holiday weekends. All holiday weekend cruises will sell out very early. Book Now to get best departure times!

Alcatraz Cruises depart from PIER 33.

Please indicate on the comments section of the order form if you want your Alcatraz tickets on a later or earlier day or a specific time.

The Alcatraz Ferry operates year round. Reservations are limited to 8 tickets and are available for purchase for the next 60 days. If you book 60 or more days in advance we will process your Segway Tour reservation now and hold and book the Alcatraz ferry as the dates are released to the public. The Alcatraz Ferry departs from PIER 33

By ordering this combination tour your authorize "TourCorp" to purchase Alcatraz Ferry tickets from Alcatraz Cruises.

Current rates for the Day Alcatraz Ferry and Audio Tour: $ 26.00 for Adult / Junior (12-61), $ 24.50 for Seniors (62+) and $ 16.00 for Children (5-11). Subject to change without notice.


INSTRUCTIONS: We will book your Alcatraz ticket for you upon receipt of your Combination Segway Tour order. You will receive two travel vouchers and two separate credit card charges.

ALL ALCATRAZ SALES ARE FINAL The National Park Pass is not applicable to the Alcatraz Tour. No exchanges, refunds or cancellations.

AGE /WEIGHT / RIDER REQUIREMENTS: To All Guests for the Segway Tour: All guests must be age 12 or older AND weigh between 100-250 lbs. (46-115 klilos) No pregnant guests. Riders under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian on the tour. No refunds for any member of your party if you do not meet these criteria. This activity is not recommended for guests age 70 and up.

For rider safety please no flip flops, sandals or high heel shoes.

 

            

Other Info

SEGWAY TOUR IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Segway Tour Departure Location:

Segway Tours depart from the rear parking lot at 757 Beach Street near the corner of Hyde Street. Located across Beach Street from the Hyde Street Cable Car turn around in Fisherman's Wharf. A Wells Fargo Bank ATM is at the entrance to our training area. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Detailed directions and maps of the meeting location will be provided upon confirmation of your Segway Tour.

Who can ride a Segway? Are Segways safe for children or people with disabilities?

Riding a Segway is similar to riding a bike-it's intuitive but nobody is born knowing how to operate it. That's why the tour includes 40-45 minutes (estimated) of training so you can get familiar with riding a Segway.

IMPORTANT Rider Requirements:

AGE /WEIGHT / RIDER REQUIREMENTS: To All Guests for the Segway Tour: All guests must be age 12 or older AND weigh between 100-250 lbs. (46-115 klilos) No pregnant guests. Riders under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian on the tour. No refunds for any member of your party if you do not meet these criteria. This activity is not recommended for guests age 70 and up.

All guests must be able to easily and quickly step on and off the Segway without any assistance, which requires physical abilities similar to climbing and descending stairs without assistance or use of a handrail. You will be standing for 2 hours.

A Segway is not an ideal mode of touring for people with some mobility issues. You will be standing for 2 Hours. Please call if you have questions. This activity is not recommended for guests age 70 and up.

The Segway is not appropriate for those weighing under 100 pounds or over 250 pounds (46-113 kilos.) Helmets and reflective vests are provided and required.

Rules of the Road for Segways in San Francisco: Segways are not allowed on sidewalks in San Francisco. We only offer guided tours. We use a combination of designated bike paths and low speed-light traffic streets to conduct our guided tours.

We stress courtesy, rules of the road and common sense when riding a Segway in the city. The San Francisco Electric Tour Company advocates safe tour routes, careful Segway use and detailed rider education. We want a positive tour experience for our guests and encourage respect for residents and visitors sharing the roads, sidewalks and bike paths in the city.

Please click on this link for details: Frequently Asked Questions

ALCATRAZ FERRY AND ISLAND IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • Alcatraz Ferry departs from Pier 33 along the San Francisco Embarcadero. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time for boarding.

  • On-street parking in the Fisherman's Wharf area can be hard to find, and nearly every space has a parking meter. Parking meters take nickels, dimes and quarters. Commerical Parking: There are fifteen commercial lots with a five-block radius of the Alcatraz Landing at Pier 33, with a total of more than 3,000 parking spaces. The closest and most convenient lot is at 80 Francisco at Kearny, just one block away, across the Embarcadero from Alcatraz Landing.

  • Handicap Accessibility: Visitors unable to make the climb up Alcatraz's roads may take advantage of SEAT - Sustainable Easy Access Transport - an electric shuttle that meets each scheduled arrival at the Alcatraz dock and transports visitors requiring mobility assistance from the dock to the prison building. SEAT returns visitors requiring mobility assistance from the prison building back to the dock at regular intervals throughout the day. Visitors requiring mobility assistance may be accompanied by one attendant in their party if space is available. Families with small children and strollers cannot be accommodated on SEAT. The following areas are completely wheelchair accessible: Alcatraz dock area, Prison building main floor, All bookstores, Museum displays and Island theater.

  • The Alcatraz Ferry operates year round. Reservations are limited to 8 tickets and are available for purchase for the next 60 days. If you book 60 or more days in advance we will process your sightseeing tour reservation now and hold and book the Alcatraz Ferry as the dates are released to the public. By ordering this combination tour your authorize "Tourcorp" to purchase Alcatraz Ferry Tickets from Alcatraz Cuises on your behalf. Day Alcatraz Ferry and Tour Rates: $26.00 for adult and juniors 12-61. $24.50 for seniors 62+ . Night Alcatraz Ferry and Tour Rates: $33.00 for adult and juniors 12-61. $32.00 for seniors 62+. We don not offfer Child tickets with this Alcatraz Combo.

  • Limited tickets for Night Alcatraz Tours are available. Please indicate, in the special request box on the order page, if you want a night tour with your order. If night tours are unavailable a day Alcatraz Tour, if available, will be reserved for you automatically.

  • Alcatraz Night Tours Depart: April - September 30: Daily Except Tuesday and Wednesday at 6:10pm and 6:40pm

            

Booking Information

A guided segway tour is an ideal way for couples and families to sightsee in San Francisco 

This tour must be booked at least 12 hours in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation and E-Ticket travel voucher for this product will be received within 12- 24 hours subject to availability. NOTE: Your tour departure date and time is not confirmed until you recieve the email with the link to the E-Ticket travel voucher.

AGE /WEIGHT / RIDER REQUIREMENTS: To All Guests for the Segway Tour: All guests must be age 12 or older AND weigh between 100-250 lbs. (46-115 klilos) No pregnant guests. Riders under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian on the tour. No refunds for any member of your party if you do not meet these criteria. This activity is not recommended for guests age 70 and up.

Who can ride a Segway? Are Segways safe for children or people with disabilities?

Riding a Segway is similar to riding a bike it's intuitive but nobody is born knowing how to operate it. That's why we offer 35-45 minutes of training so you can get familiar with riding a Segway. A Segway is not an ideal mode of touring for people with some mobility issues.

Segway riding is not recommended for pregnant women. Unfortunately, pregnant women will not be permitted to participate.

All guests must be able to easily and quickly step on and off the Segway without any assistance, which requires physical abilities similar to climbing and descending stairs without assistance or use of a handrail.

The Segway is not appropriate for those weighing under 100 pounds or over 250 pounds(46-113 kilos.) Helmets are provided and required. We do require that all riders be at least 12 years old. Riders under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

A Segway is not an ideal mode of touring for people with some mobility issues. Please call if you have questions. This activity is not recommended for guests age 70 and up.

Liability Agreement:
All customers will be required to review and sign our tour agreement and liability waiver before starting their tour. The San Francisco Electric Tour Company assumes no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of the road and other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of guests. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

Changes to a Segway Reservation and Cancellation and No Show Policy:

Reservations require a full deposit via Credit Card. We will send an e-mail confirmation of the date and time of your tour. Deposits are fully refundable if the reservation is canceled 3 days -72 hours or more prior to the scheduled tour. We have a limited amount of Segways. No Shows are charged in full. The deposit WILL NOT be refunded for any reason within 72 hours of your scheduled tour. A signed liability waiver is required prior to your tour departure.

IMPORTANT Check your Confirmation for Correct Date and Time:

It is your responsibility to be at the designated tour location on the correct date. Please check your confirmation carefully. No refund for no-shows.

Languages:
Segway Tours are conducted in English.

Meals Souvenirs and Miscellaneous Costs:
Tour prices do not include Meals, Beverages, Admission Fees, Tolls or Souvenirs.

Tour Size, Routing and Weather:
We reserve the right to change the size or routing of the tour to meet demands for that specific day. San Francisco is famous for the fog! Our tours run fog, light rain or shine. We always suggest multiple layers of warm clothing for any San Francisco activity. Summer afternoon temperatures can be in the 50's. Rain gear is available for those infrequent rainy days. Segways are designed to run in any weather. If seasonal fog or weather obscures the view, tour routes may be altered. You will not be charged if we cancel a tour.

Hotel pick up:
We do not offer Hotel Pick up service this tour.

Alcatraz Cancellation Policy
IMPORTANT: ALCATRAZ FERRY AND AUDIO TOUR: ALL ALCATRAZ SALES ARE FINAL The National Park Pass is not applicable to the Alcatraz Tour. No exchanges, refunds or cancellations. You may purchase up to 8 tickets on the web. Alcatraz is a National Park and does not offer any refunds or discounts.

            

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