90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

101 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28280, USA

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

4 people

Languages

English

Overview

A Segway tour of Charlotte is fun, safe and informative! Follow your knowledgeable local guide as you glide through the upbeat Uptown neighborhood. Sights on this tour include the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Mint Museum, and the Gantt Center. Choose a 1.5-hour ride, or add an extra 30 minutes to see a couple of additional sights: two historic cemeteries and the stadium home of the Carolina Panthers.

1.5- or 2-hour Segway tour of Charlotte
Ride by the museums in Uptown’s vibrant arts district
Visit historic highlights like Trade & Tryon (Independence Square) and the Fourth Ward
Check out The Green, a park with sculptures and whimsical signposts that honor great world literature
Learn about Charlotte’s history at the Old Settlers’ and the Elmwood/Pinewood Cemeteries (if option selected)
See the home stadium of the Carolina Panthers NFL football team (if option selected)

What To Expect

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This address is the location of our main office and is where the tour begins. (Map error – ZIP CODE is 28202) We are located ALL THE WAY INSIDE the ONE SOUTH AT THE PLAZA building at 101 S. Tryon St. (Same building as THE OMNI HOTEL.) Up two short flights of stairs to the far left of Walgreens and Which Wich (NOT up the escalator).

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

We view the OUTSIDE of the museums on S. Tryon St.

• Admission Ticket Free

We stop in the area where our major Uptown museums are located.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

We ride through the Fourth Ward Park after viewing some the 18th/19th Century architecture.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

We ride through this quirky and popular park right at the end of the tour.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
MUST BE ON TIME FOR THIS TOUR! Arrive 30-45 min. before start time for training!!!
Minimum suggested age is 12 years old, but MUST weigh at least 100 lbs.
Not wheelchair accessible
For participants under 18, they must be with a parent or responsible party 21 yrs or older and have a signed waiver from a parent
Minimum weight is 100lbs so the Segway computer can respond to your movement.
Near public transportation
Maximum weight is 280lbs.
Dress code: Ideally wear comfortable closed toe shoes (though not required), weather appropriate layers, and no hats under helmets. Gloves recommended on cold days
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
No pregnant travelers are allowed
NOT recommended for those who might struggle in VERY HOT weather.
NOT ALLOWED FOR PREGNANT PARTICIPANTS!
NOT recommended for those who've had somewhat recent hip or knee replacements
NOT recommended for those with unpredictable blood sugar issues.
Participants must be able to stand for 1.5 -2 hrs and be able to climb stairs unaided.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Included/Excluded

Use of helmet
Guide
Segway training

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch

Durations

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

101 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28280, USA

from 75 $