Golden Gate Park Segway Tour - Easy to learn then 2.5 hours of gliding fun
Overview
Hop on an eco-friendly Segway for a convenient tour of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park! You'll see all 1, 000-plus acres of the park as you learn the rich history of this majestic San Francisco green space on a narrated journey. This unique tour is the perfect way to see Golden Gate Park and its hidden gems.
Riding a Segway is similar to riding a bike. It's intuitive, but nobody is born knowing how to operate it. You'll have 20 - 25 minutes of training prior to beginning the tour so you can get familiar with the most innovative transportation device of the millennium. You will practice on the Segway until everyone feels comfortable and ready to tour Golden Gate Park!
Riding a Segway is similar to riding a bike. It's intuitive, but nobody is born knowing how to operate it. You'll have 20 - 25 minutes of training prior to beginning the tour so you can get familiar with the most innovative transportation device of the millennium. You will practice on the Segway until everyone feels comfortable and ready to tour Golden Gate Park!
Inclusions
- 2.5-hour Segway training and tour (approx.
- Helmet and safety vest - Jackets and gloves available for foggy days
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Golden Gate Park, 501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117-1898
The seven mile (11.2 km) tour route explores the eastern section of the 1017 acre (411ha) park on winding trails and bike routes.
Stop At: Music Concourse, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118-4502
The Music Concourse with 3 fountains and Temple of Music are the starting location for the Segway tour. The DeYoung and California Academy are located in the Music Concourse
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Conservatory of Flowers, John F. Kennedy Drive Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118
The magnificent Victorian glass wood framed conservatory was erected in 1879 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Segway tour travels to the front entrance with expansive views of the surrounding cultivated flower beds and sculptures. A perfect iconic backdrop for Park visitor photos. Photo stop outside.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118-4502
In its stunning copper clad building and distinctive tower the de Young showcases American art from the 17th through the 21st centuries, international contemporary art, textiles, and costumes, and art from the Americas, the Pacific and Africa.
Pass By: California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118-4503
Delivering the wonders of land, space, and water in one amazing museum building. Academy offers an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum and 3D theater. Known for its living roof featuring native wildflowers and grasses. Highly recommended for a visit before or after your Park Tour
Stop At: Dahlia Garden, Conservatory Dr E next to Conservatory of Flowers, San Francisco, CA 94102
Next to the Conservatory of Flowers is the Dahlia Garden. This location celebrates the official flower of San Francisco with a diverse spread of varieties and colors. Peak season is August and September. Photo stop.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Japanese Tea Garden, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118-4502
The Japanese Tea Garden was established to showcase a Japanese Village for the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition and is the oldest public Japanese Garden in all of the United States. Photo stop outside.
Duration: 4 minutes
Stop At: 50 Stow Lake Drive Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118
Starting in 1893 Stow Lake has been the destination for romantic row boat rides, pink popcorn, picnics and wildlife viewing. One of the sites is Huntington Waterfall cascades down Strawberry Hill and spilling into Stow Lake.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Redwood Grove Garden, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA
Hoover Redwood Memorial Grove features a somewhat hidden towering Coastal Redwoods grove in the middle of Golden Gate Park. Photo stop.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: McLaren lodge, 501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117-1898
Built in 1896, the McLaren Lodge was for 47 years the home of John McLaren, the Park Superintendent and caretaker of Golden Gate Park. In front of the Lodge is a Monterey cypress nicknamed ‘Uncle John’s Tree’ and for 80 year has been San Francisco's official holiday tree.
Stop At: National AIDS Memorial Grove, Nancy Pelosi Drive & Bowling Green Drive Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94117-2752
At this inspirational plot of trees, flowers, rocks, memorials, meadows, and scenes of natural beauty, visitors come to seek strength, share stories, and create memories that heal. Tour stops here and guests may choose to explore on foot Dogwood Crescent, where the Circle of Friends resides. The Grove serves as an important sanctuary for all to enjoy.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Golden Gate Park Carousel, 320 Bowling Green Drive, San Francisco, CA
Originally steam powered - the current jewel is a 1914 beauty. This is the 3rd carousel to be located in the Park. The Carousel is next to the Koret Children’s Quarter (formally the Children’s Playground) and Sharon Meadows.
Stop At: Shakespeare Garden, 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118-4503
Shakespeare’s Flower Garden is a themed garden of plants and flowers mentioned within the works of William Shakespeare. Bronze plaques engraved with notable quotations accompany the floral arrangements. Photo stop.
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Golden Gate Park, 501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117-1898
The seven mile (11.2 km) tour route explores the eastern section of the 1017 acre (411ha) park on winding trails and bike routes.
Stop At: Music Concourse, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118-4502
The Music Concourse with 3 fountains and Temple of Music are the starting location for the Segway tour. The DeYoung and California Academy are located in the Music Concourse
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Conservatory of Flowers, John F. Kennedy Drive Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118
The magnificent Victorian glass wood framed conservatory was erected in 1879 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Segway tour travels to the front entrance with expansive views of the surrounding cultivated flower beds and sculptures. A perfect iconic backdrop for Park visitor photos. Photo stop outside.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118-4502
In its stunning copper clad building and distinctive tower the de Young showcases American art from the 17th through the 21st centuries, international contemporary art, textiles, and costumes, and art from the Americas, the Pacific and Africa.
Pass By: California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118-4503
Delivering the wonders of land, space, and water in one amazing museum building. Academy offers an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum and 3D theater. Known for its living roof featuring native wildflowers and grasses. Highly recommended for a visit before or after your Park Tour
Stop At: Dahlia Garden, Conservatory Dr E next to Conservatory of Flowers, San Francisco, CA 94102
Next to the Conservatory of Flowers is the Dahlia Garden. This location celebrates the official flower of San Francisco with a diverse spread of varieties and colors. Peak season is August and September. Photo stop.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Japanese Tea Garden, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118-4502
The Japanese Tea Garden was established to showcase a Japanese Village for the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition and is the oldest public Japanese Garden in all of the United States. Photo stop outside.
Duration: 4 minutes
Stop At: 50 Stow Lake Drive Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118
Starting in 1893 Stow Lake has been the destination for romantic row boat rides, pink popcorn, picnics and wildlife viewing. One of the sites is Huntington Waterfall cascades down Strawberry Hill and spilling into Stow Lake.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Redwood Grove Garden, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA
Hoover Redwood Memorial Grove features a somewhat hidden towering Coastal Redwoods grove in the middle of Golden Gate Park. Photo stop.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: McLaren lodge, 501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117-1898
Built in 1896, the McLaren Lodge was for 47 years the home of John McLaren, the Park Superintendent and caretaker of Golden Gate Park. In front of the Lodge is a Monterey cypress nicknamed ‘Uncle John’s Tree’ and for 80 year has been San Francisco's official holiday tree.
Stop At: National AIDS Memorial Grove, Nancy Pelosi Drive & Bowling Green Drive Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94117-2752
At this inspirational plot of trees, flowers, rocks, memorials, meadows, and scenes of natural beauty, visitors come to seek strength, share stories, and create memories that heal. Tour stops here and guests may choose to explore on foot Dogwood Crescent, where the Circle of Friends resides. The Grove serves as an important sanctuary for all to enjoy.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Golden Gate Park Carousel, 320 Bowling Green Drive, San Francisco, CA
Originally steam powered - the current jewel is a 1914 beauty. This is the 3rd carousel to be located in the Park. The Carousel is next to the Koret Children’s Quarter (formally the Children’s Playground) and Sharon Meadows.
Stop At: Shakespeare Garden, 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118-4503
Shakespeare’s Flower Garden is a themed garden of plants and flowers mentioned within the works of William Shakespeare. Bronze plaques engraved with notable quotations accompany the floral arrangements. Photo stop.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- SEGWAY RIDER REQUIREMENTS:
- All guests must be age 12 or older.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- All guests must weigh between 100-250 lbs or 45-113 kilos.
- NOTE: We have a scale on site and check minimum weights for safety of all of our guests. Underweight guests will not be refunded or rescheduled.
- Riders under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on the tour.
- Near public transportation
- No pregnant guests are allowed due to safety reasons.
- This activity is not recommended for some guests that are: ages 70 years and older, have had recent surgeries or have motor skill/control issues.
- Each customer must sign a Liability Waiver.
- Helmets and safety vests are provided and are required.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- All participants must be able to easily and quickly step on and off the Segway without assistance
- No high heels, sandals or flip flops.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- We are an outdoor activity. Masks highly encouraged while guests are in training area and in close proximity to guides and other guests. Masks are optional for guests once out on tour route.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Galina_I
July 2023
wonderful tour guide! love it! will recommend it... learned little history and had a fun time thank you very much
wonderful tour guide! love it! will recommend it... learned little history and had a fun time thank you very muchjulieajh
October 2023
Devin was a great tour guide! He was knowledgeable about Golden Gate Park and provided good training for Segway use before we started the tour.
Devin was a great tour guide! He was knowledgeable about Golden Gate Park and provided good training for Segway use before we started the tour.Alina_S
October 2023
Great time! Safety was a priority. Had never ridden a Segway before and Sam was a great instructor, full of humor and great history telling. Would definitely do it again!
Great time! Safety was a priority. Had never ridden a Segway before and Sam was a great instructor, full of humor and great history telling. Would definitely do it again!ericgT8588PL
September 2023
My wife and I did the Golden Gate Segway tour recently with Devin. It was a great time! Neither of us had ridden a segway before but it was really easy to learn and the training beforehand was helpful and was really all we needed. The tour was great to see a lot of the park and learn about its hi...
My wife and I did the Golden Gate Segway tour recently with Devin. It was a great time! Neither of us had ridden a segway before but it was really easy to learn and the training beforehand was helpful and was really all we needed. The tour was great to see a lot of the park and learn about its history. Would definitely recommend!Annebetan
August 2023
Johannes was our tour guide and he was AMAZING! He was well educated on the Golden Gate Park (GGP) and SO willing to share his knowledge. He was thoughtful, helpful, responsive and communicative. He had the perfect personality for the tour guide job and enjoyed sharing his passion for differen...
Johannes was our tour guide and he was AMAZING! He was well educated on the Golden Gate Park (GGP) and SO willing to share his knowledge. He was thoughtful, helpful, responsive and communicative. He had the perfect personality for the tour guide job and enjoyed sharing his passion for different areas of the park. The equipment was clean and well-maintained, and our group was small, just 5 riders. The other guides who helped register, train and equip us were all the same. The Electric Tour Company has stellar employees. THANK YOU for an excellent experience!jwm4
July 2023
Excellent tour. Lots of fun. The park is a very nice place to ride a Segway. Our guide knew a lot and showed us a lot of cool locations in the park.
Excellent tour. Lots of fun. The park is a very nice place to ride a Segway. Our guide knew a lot and showed us a lot of cool locations in the park.