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Paris Segway Tours

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ABOVE: A mini-convoy of Segway scooters near the Eiffel Tower in Paris.


Be footloose in Paris, without getting footsore. That could be the motto of Segway tour provideers in Paris, who bring a high-tech twist to urban sightseeing.

photoSeveral companies have fleets of Segway Human Transporters, more commonly known as "Segway scooters." These state-of-the-art electric two-wheelers use onboard computers, gyroscopes, and tilt sensors to maintain balance as you roll through Paris on sidewalks and park paths.

A Segway promotional video explains the concept: "When you lean back, the Segway moves forward. Lean back, it moves back. Shift your weight counter to the motion, and it comes to a stop." (You can even cut doughnuts with the Segway, though that probably isn't a good idea in the heart of Paris.)

photoYou can book Segway tours through Viator, our booking partner for European sightseeing tours and day trips. Pricing is in euros, British pounds, U.S. dollars, or Australian dollars.

Please note:

  • It's a good idea to book early, especially on weekends, during holiday periods, or in high season.

  • Companies may have age limits on participation (one tour company has a  minimum age of 12, with an adult companion required for riders under 18).

  • In our experience, riding a Segway scooter is tricker than it looks, and the concentration needed to avoid running over pedestrians can be a distraction from sightseeing. You'll be more satisfied with the tour if you think of it as an adventure, and as a chance to try out a Segway under an instructor's supervision.

Related Web link

Viator: Paris
Use this link to prebook Segway and other tours. (Viator is our affiliate partner, and we receive a small commission on bookings.)


About the author:

Durant Imboden photo.Durant Imboden is a professional travel writer, book author, and editor who focuses on European cities and transportation.

After 4-1/2 years of covering European travel topics for About.com, Durant and Cheryl Imboden co-founded Europe for Visitors (including Paris for Visitors) in 2001. The site has earned "Best of the Web" honors from Forbes and The Washington Post.

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