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Paris Segway Tours

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 City Segway Tours, which brings a high-tech twist to urban
sightseeing.
City
Segway Tours has a fleet 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.)
Daytime
tours are available year-round, with night tours from April through October.
Each tour lasts about four hours. After a 30-minute orientation, you and your
Segway will glide past the
Eiffel Tower, Napoleon's Tomb, the Invalides, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe,
the Place de la Concorde, and other Parisian landmarks.
You
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:
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It's a good idea to book early, especially on weekends, during holiday
periods, or in high season.
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Tour participants must be at least 12 years old, and a
waiver or adult companion is required for riders under 18.
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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 links
Viator: Paris
Use this link to prebook Segway and other tours in euros, British
pounds, U.S. dollars, or Australian dollars.
City
Segway Tours: Paris
Use this link to learn more about the tours, or to book only in euros.
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