The San Francisco Electric Tour Company presents the Waterfront Segway Tour

Experience San Francisco's first Segway Tour!

Since 2004 - See San Francisco On Our New Fleet of Segway i2's with Lean Steer

Read Our 1000+ Guest Reviews - Ride an Eco-Friendly Segway!

 

The San Francisco Segway Tour is the most sensational way to see the city by the bay! You will love gliding through the waterfront on a Segway Human Transporter. This journey will take you to the best views and hidden locations.

A city as unique as San Francisco demands a one-of-a-kind way to tour it. And the Segway is the answer! Tours are by reservation only. Most tours sell out. Reserve early!

Tour Overview

After a 40-45 minute training on how to safely operate the Segway, you'll explore the San Francisco waterfront for two hours! Reservations are required. Tours are limited to nine riders and ages 12 and up are welcome. All tours start on time, so please arrive 15 minutes early.

 

Specific Sights

Your tour will feature spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge while you visit:

• Municipal Pier and Aquatic Park.

• Fisherman's Wharf and its picturesque fishing harbors.

• Cable Car turnaround.

• Ghirardelli Square home of delicious chocolate!

• National Maritime Museum and the historic sailing ships at Hyde Street Pier

• Spectacular views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.

• Fish Alley, Fisherman's Chapel, WWII Liberty Ship and Submarine Pampanito

• Visit behind the scenes where the fishing industry, fleet and seafood processing are located.

• See the Dungeness Crab Stands in Historic Fisherman's Wharf .

Most tours will stop for beverages and snacks. Every tour makes numerous stops for photos.

For our F.A.Q. Frequently Asked Questions please follow this Link.

Try our Night City Lights Segway Tour of San Francisco - Details Here.

If you have been on a Segway Tour before try our Advanced Hills and Crooked Street Tour of San Francisco - Details Here.

We also offer a fun Sausalito Guided Segway Tour - Details Here.

 

Highlights: Fisherman's Wharf, Historic Ships, National Maritime Museum,the Embarcadero, Views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge and San Francisco Bay.

The Segway Human Transporter has captivated the public's attention since March 2003. The Segway is the worlds first and only self balancing electric transport mechanism. Forward and backward maneuvering is guided by rider's natural motions. Emissions and noise free touring, powered by rechargeable LIoN battery packs. Segways are more manuverable and stop faster than bikes.

News: Our NEW i2 Segway Fleet Is Here ! Come experience the new Segway i2 with Lean Steer Technology on all of our San Francisco Tours.

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.

 

Eco Friendly Touring: Our goal is to let guests enjoy riding an eco-friendly Segway, see more sights that they could cover on foot and have lots of fun. An added benifit for the environment is a few less tour buses on the streets of the city each day.

Segway Tour San Francisco
Daily 9:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM
November - March: 10:00 AM or 1:30 PM

Tours depart daily. Please indicate an alternate tour time and-or date in the event that your preferred tour is full or unavailable.

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.

Tour Customer Reviews:

• The most fun part of our week-long family vacation. It was so much fun! I would do it again in a heartbeat.

• An amazing tour at an outstanding price! A great experience with excellent training and 1st Class tour guides.

• This tour is an absolute must when visiting San Francisco! We told everyone how much fun it was and definitely would do it again.

• If you are looking for something unique on your SF vacation, I highly recommend the Segway tour

 

Departure Dates :

Daily - Closed Christmas and New Years Day

Departure Times:

Spring, Summer and Fall Schedule:

April until October: 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM or 4:00 PM departures.

Winter Schedule: November - March: 10:00 AM or 1:30 PM departures.

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.

Important: Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time to check in and start your tour and training on time. The tour and training will last 2 1/2 and include stops for a refreshment and lots of pictures. Tours are limited to nine riders. Reservations are required.

Return Details:

Tour concludes at the original departure point in Fisherman's Wharf.

Payment:

Payment in advance by major credit card; Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Card. An additional damage deposit must be secured with a Credit Card upon check in for your tour.

Confirmation and Travel Voucher

For every confirmed booking you will receive an e-mail with a your E-Ticket Voucher when your booking is confirmed. Please present this E-Ticket voucher at the Tour Office.

 

FAQ:

For our full terms, conditions and F.A.Q. please follow this FAQ Link.

 

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.

Rider Requirements:

NOTE: 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.

Due to fall risk segway riding is not recommended for pregnant women. Pregnant guests will not be permitted to participate on the Segway Tour. No refunds for pregnant guests or other members of their party that elect not to go on the tour.

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.

We do require that all riders be at least 12 years old. Riders under 18 must be accompanied on the tour by a parent or guardian.

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. 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.

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 our control, in addition to insufficient numbers of guests. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

Changes to a Reservation, Cancellation and No Show Policy:
Reservations require a full deposit via Credit Card. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12- 24 hours subject to availability. We will send an e-mail confirmation of the specific 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 for tour use. No Shows are charged in full. The deposit WILL NOT be refunded for any reason and bookings cannot be changed 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 for our tours.

All Segway Guided Tours Options:

• San Francisco Guided Waterfront Segway Tour - Daily Departures - 2.5 - 2.75  Hours
• San Francisco City Lights Night Tour - 2.5 Hours
• Sausalito Guided Waterfront Segway Tour - 2.5 - 3 Hours
• Advanced Hills of San Francisco and Crooked Street Advaced Rider Segway Tour - For Experience Rides Only - 2.5 - 2.75 Hours
• COMBO: Alcatraz Ferry PLUS San Francisco Segway Tour - Full Day
• COMBO: Cable Car Tour Over the Golden Gate Bridge PLUS San Francisco Segway Tour
• COMBO: One Hour Bay Cruise PLUS San Francisco Segway Tour
• COMBO: Ride The Ducks Tour PLUS San Francisco Segway Tour

• COMBO: All Loops 5 for 1 Double Decker Bus Tour PLUS San Francisco Segway Tour
• GIFT CERTIFICATE: San Francisco Segway Tour The perfect San Francisco Gift.
• GIFT CERTIFICATE: Sausalito Segway Tour A great gift for exploring Sausalito
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