La Brea Tar Pits Segway Tour

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About this activity

Explore the ancient remains at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles with a modern form of transportation — the Segway! The convenient personal transport vehicle makes it easy to get around this popular and intriguing site and see the remains of prehistoric animals such as mastodons, mammoths and ground sloths. Learn all about the history and scientific significance of the tar pits from your informative guide during your morning or afternoon tour of this off-the-beaten-track attraction.

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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: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Another Side Of Los Angeles Tours

Ages: Adults (8–99 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 Los Angeles Tours

30 min

Join us for a tour of the stunning and mysterious La Brea Tarpits! Ongoing excavations and exhibits titillate the imagination as we will look at actual bone matter, not fossils, from the distant past. Mammoths, Mastodons, Saber-tooth cats, Dire Wolves, American Camels, Giant Ground Sloths, the immense and carnivorous Short-faced Bear, the North American Lion and more will amaze you as you gaze upon a place that claimed so many of them.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Passing by

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is an art museum located on Wilshire Boulevard in the Miracle Mile vicinity of Los Angeles. LACMA is on Museum Row, adjacent to the La Brea Tar Pits. LACMA was founded in 1961, splitting from the Los Angeles Museum of History, Science and Art.
Petersen Automotive Museum

Passing by

The Petersen Automotive Museum is located on Wilshire Boulevard along Museum Row in the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles. One of the world's largest automotive museums, the Petersen Automotive Museum is a nonprofit organization specializing in automobile history and related educational programs.
Urban Light

Passing by

Since its opening at LACMA in February 2008, Urban Light has been unofficially adopted by Los Angeles as a symbol of the city and is indisputably the most popular artwork on campus. Composed of 202 historic streetlamps dating from the 1920s and 1930s originally spread throughout Southern California.
La Brea Tar Pits & Museum

30 min Admission not included

The World's most famous ice age fossil excavation site is located at The La Brea Tar Pits in the heart of Los Angeles. Come experience the fun and the excitement that our guests are "digging" up on this thrilling tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our office is located on the 1st floor of the Marsel Plaza behind the glass elevator. Parking is available, the entry to the garage is on Whitworth Dr. There is also parking available on Whitworth Dr, Alfred St, Orlando Av, or La Jolla Av.
- Please call us if you have any trouble at 1-310-289-8687

End point

Our office is located on the 1st floor of the Marsel Plaza behind the glass elevator. Parking is available, the entry to the garage is on Whitworth Dr. There is also parking available on Whitworth Dr, Alfred St, Orlando Av, or La Jolla Av.
- Please call us if you have any trouble at 1-310-289-8687

Using your ticket

Please contact Anotherside Tours as soon as possible to confirm your departure time
Minimum age is 8 years. Riders 8 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.
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
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure for check in

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

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide your contact information (i.e. email, phone number) in the Special Requirements box at time of booking
Minimum age is 8 years. Riders 8 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 parental 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