San Diego Gaslamp Segway Tour

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About this activity

Admire top San Diego attractions on this narrated morning or afternoon Segway tour that includes instruction and is perfect for beginners! See the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Petco Park and the 'USS San Diego' Memorial, stopping for photos along the way. Follow your knowledgeable guide as you learn about the city's history and major landmarks. Touring the city by Segway is a novel, memorable way to cover lots of territory in a short span of time.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Another Side Of San Diego Tours

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Use of Segway and safety equipment (helmet)
Included: 30-minute Segway orientation
Included: Narration by professional guide
Included: Bottled Water and Small Snacks

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Another Side Of San Diego Tours

30 min

Join us for this fun tour experience as we teach you how to ride a Segway and discover our wonderful city too. This tour is designed to cover as much of The Gaslamp Quarter and Bayfront as we can in the time allowed. Enjoy learning to ride a Segway Personal Transporter with our local experts. Ride the “Bike of the Future”, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of San Diego. We will safely guide you through America’s Finest City, complemented with historical information and quirky fun facts throughout the ride. One more thing, be prepared to have fun
Gaslamp Quarter

Passing by

The Gaslamp Quarter, known as the Historic Heart of San Diego, is a 16 block downtown neighborhood full of nightlife and world-renowned restaurants. Full of Victorian architecture and small museums, as well as Horton Plaza Park and Petco Park, it's a must-see.
Petco Park

Passing by

Opened in 2004, the Petco Park is a relatively young stadium and permanent home of the much-loved San Diego Padres, and home to many festivals and other events. It features a grassy area known as Park at the Park, several popular restaurants.
Museum of Us

Passing by

Dedicated to the exploration of cultural anthropology, the Museum of Man features exhibits that explore everything from cannibalism to beer history. Currently undergoing a seismic retrofit, the Cannibals and PostSecret exhibitions still remain open to the public.
Balboa Park

Passing by

Balboa Park is a 1,200 acre park full of museums, the beautiful Spanish Art Village, restaurants and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. It was placed in reserve in 1835 and remains one of Americas oldest public parks, right in the heart of downtown San Diego.
Village Art Center

Passing by

The Spanish Art village was originally constructed in 1935 for the California Pacific International Exposition, it designed as a colorful vibrant small courtyard meant to invoke the feeling of being transported to a country village in Spain. Today it is a thriving community of artisans, everything from blacksmiths to glass-blowers to basket weavers.
Desert Garden

Passing by

Right across from the Inez Grant Rose Garden, the Desert Garden features unique and intriguing desert plants, flowering cacti, and rare succulents from around the world. The 2.5 acres contains more than 1300 different plants to see.
Seaport Village

15 min

Featuring over 50 shops and 17 restaurants and eateries, Seaport Village is a beautiful water-front shopping area to explore any time of the day. It's a wonderful place to watch the ships in the bay, or just walk around the winding paths and explore the unique and sometimes eclectic small shops.
USS Midway Museum

Passing by

The USS Midway missed WWII by only a week, commissioned on September 10, 1945. Despite that the USS Midway was the longest operating aircraft carrier of the 20th century until being decommissioned in 1992. The Midway now serves as a unique permanent museum on the water.
Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

Passing by

The Rose Garden of Balboa Park features a stunning 1,600 roses of 130 species with new species and verities of roses added every year. The garden is in bloom throughout March to December and is a three-acre walk of color and beauty.
San Diego Convention Center

Passing by

A landmark of San Diego, the San Diego Convention Center boasts over six-hundred thousand square feet of space, with a capacity of 125,000. It is home to conventions big and small all year, and in particular is home of the world renowned San Diego Comic-Con in the summer.
Star of India

Passing by

The Star of India was built in 1863 originally named Euterpe, and remains the oldest-ship still regularly sailing. It is a National and Californian Historic Landmark and makes its permanent home in San Diego Bay.
The Homecoming Statue

Passing by

The Homecoming is a bronze replica of Stanley Bleifeld's depiction of a sailor returning home and being embraced by his family. The original was sculpted for the Navy Memorial, and the replica now honors the service of the local Californian sailors of the Navy.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our office is inside the brick-lined courtyard next to the Horton Plaza parking garage, look for the Another Side Tours sign and the blue door. Please see 'Additional Information' for information on where to park or call us.

End point

Our office is inside the brick-lined courtyard next to the Horton Plaza parking garage, look for the Another Side Tours sign and the blue door. Please see 'Additional Information' for information on where to park or call us.

Using your ticket

Minimum age is 10 years. Riders 10 to 15 years must have a parent present to both sign a waiver and participate on the tour.
Riders 16 to 17 years must have a parent present to sign a waiver but are allowed to ride without a parent present.
Minimum weight is 100lbs (45kg), maximum is 250lbs (113kg)
Pregnant woman are not allowed to participate
While this tour is not physically demanding, you must have a decent level of fitness and be able to climb stairs without assistance
Tours operate rain or shine
Guests are required to show up 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
ANOTHER SIDE TOURS OPERATES ON A PUNCTUAL SCHEDULE. IF YOU ARRIVE MORE THAN FIVE (5) MINUTES LATE, YOUR TOUR WILL LEAVE WITHOUT YOU. PLEASE ALLOW YOURSELF ENOUGH TIME FOR TRAFFIC OR OTHER DELAYS. THANK YOU.

Our office is inside the brick-lined courtyard next to the Horton Plaza parking garage, look for the Another Side Tours sign and the blue door. Please see 'Additional Information' for information on where to park or call us at 1-619-239-2111.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is10 years. Riders 10 to 15 years must have a parent present to both sign a waiver and accompany them on the tour
Riders 16 to 17 years must have a parent present to sign a waiver but are allowed to ride without parent accompaniment
Maximum is 250 lbs (113 kg)
Pregnant woman are not allowed to participate
While this tour is not physically demanding, you must have a decent level of fitness and be able to climb stairs without assistance to participate
Tours operate rain or shine
Lyft & Uber: We are listed on the ride share apps as 'Another Side Of San Diego Tours'. Ride-shares are the preferred and best way for our guests to come to us.
Parking Option 1: The LAZ Parking lot is located at 8th Ave. and G Street. The address is: 665 8th Ave San Diego, CA 92101
Parking Option 2: The Park-It-On-Market lot is located at 7th Ave. and Market Street. The address is: 614 Market St. San Diego, CA 92101
Parking Option 3: The next closest all day lot is at the corner of 2nd Ave. and Island. The lot is directly across from 100 Harbor Club Dr. San Diego, CA 92101 **Not available from 7/1 thru 7/31 due to Comic Con***