Capital Segway

What an awesome experience! I wasn’t crazy about the $ 65 per person fee and tip (*which my driver totally earned) but it was worth it! The segway’s are pretty fun, once you get used to them. There’s not much you won’t see, except the Statue of Liberty! ;) My tour guide George, (seriously), had very interesting stories. Although he was dry, that made his silly jokes funnier… if that makes sense. He had a mic that connected to ear buds we had. So we could spread out. He took a lot of time at the White House, and the Lincoln Memorial/​Reflecting Pool. (*that was so beautiful!) George also constantly offered to take pictures, which was nice. He made funny conversation with most of the people in our group of about 12. So it was nice to get to lightly know the other people in the group. (*I had this awesome guy named Neil on my tour that was like a shy Aziz!) Anyway I had a super fun time. So did my 14 year old daughter. And I kind of want a Segway.
Only con, there was good safety training and the route was flat and easy. But still, an older lady did fall down. No one’s fault and good precautions taken, but nerve racking nonetheless.
Oh, another cool thing was that he pointed out a lot of nice local spots.

I was in DC on business. My husband was able to tour while I worked. We extended our stay through Saturday but I knew I’d have just one day to see all I could see so I researched Unilocal and decided on Capital Segway because of the reviews highlighting their use of the headsets. It was the best idea. Our guides Aaron and George were very good. We were both amazed how easy the Segway was to maneuver. We’re both in our early 50’s and clearly the oldest ones in our group but I don’t think there’s anyone who can’t do this. I asked about an age limit and they said you have to be 16. Then I questioned the other end of the limit and they said they’ve had a 90 year old do it.
Best way to tour a city. I’ll be doing this again and again and I can only hope the company is as good as Capital Segway! Gave it 4 star because I’m a firm believer that everything can be a little better and if I give 5 that would be it couldn’t get any better.

great tour! Had lots of fun! Would do again.
Thanks!

I have been living in DC for just over a year now and have been to the national mall area multiple times. However, this segway tour was way beyond my expectation, despite my frequent visits to this area already.
It’s definitely a little scary to ride a segway at first, but in about 15 – 20 minutes of riding, it gets really easy and natural. You’re going to want to buy one for yourself by the end. The tour guides train you individual and allow you to practice before going out into the city.
As many people have said already, the tour guides are really great. We had Aaron and Laurie during our tour and they were fun and very informative. The best thing about this segway tour that separates this company from other companies is that they have a headset for every person which the tour guide uses to communicate with us throughout the entire tour. They would use this to remind us of certain safety rules throughout the tour or if there was something we needed to watch out for (curbs, potholes, etc) as we were moving. I read reviews about other tours where they would spend a lot of time standing still and having to listen to their tour guides. But with this group, we were constantly on the move (though they gave us many photo ops and stops) so that we could see as much as we could during the tour. Two tour guides go with you so that there is one person at the front and one person in the back to make sure everybody is safely with the group.
I HIGHLY recommend doing a night tour, especially if you’ve seen the national mall area before. DC at night has beautiful views and it’s a new experience than when you see it during the day.
I kind of always chuckled at segway tour groups, but seriously, don’t judge until you’ve tried it. It’s pricey, but I cannot emphasize enough how much this tour is worth the money. A lot of people don’t understand that seeing even just the highlights of DC takes hours and hours on foot, but on a segway, you will see highlights and more in just two hours, with much less strain on your bod.
HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

My friend and I were in D.C. for less than 48 hours. We wanted to see as much as possible during our time there. The group was intimate and our tour guide, Evan, was incredibly knowledgeable of the city, the sites as well as a multiple fun facts! I appreciated that every question I asked had an answer. Each individual in the group was given a headset for easy listening as Evan gave his tour. I would highly recommend taking a segway tour of D.C., especially with Capital Segway. The monuments are a bit spread out, so it’s nice to zoom around on a motorized vehicle while still being outside and having the flexibility to walk around, if you want! I would certainly do this type of tour again.

Tonight was my eighth Segway tour in D.C. with all previous ones having been done by another company. This time we chose Capital Segway after a bad experience trying to make a reservation at the company we used to use. Making the switch to these guys was a great move. Not only are they cheaper than the competition but they give you headsets which allows the guides to give you history and facts the entire time instead of just when the guide brings you to a stop. Chris and Evan were funny, helpful, and knowledgeable. I will definitely use them again when bringing groups to D.C.

My husband is working the weekend in DC. I tagged along, but we only had one day to do touristy stuff together. We’ve wanted to try Segway tours before, and decided this would be the perfect way to see lots of the fun and historic landmarks in a short amount of time. This was such a fun tour! The Segway was awkward to maneuver at first (I am realllllllly clumsy) but the tour guide gave us a chance to practice in the park across the street before we got rolling.
On the tour, we saw most of the big, famous landmarks I wanted to see while we were here. It was definitely a huge bonus that we had headsets on so our tour guide could talk to us the whole time – not having to scream at us – this was an advantage I saw over other Segway tours we passed. I would definitely recommend this tour to someone in the area!

As a DC resident, I never considered taking a tour until faced with a weekend of guests in need of entertainment. My friends were in town for a wedding so we really only had Saturday morning/​early afternoon to see as much of the city as possible. Going on a friend’s recommendation, we signed up for an 11 AM tour with Capital Segway. How did it take me so long to do this? The tour was excellent. Excellent. My guests and I were able to see (and learn tons about!) the key attractions (White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Tidal Basin/​Jefferson Memorial, WWII Memorial, National Mall/​Smithsonian Institution Museums, the Capitol, not to mention tons of other stuff)…and we did it all within an enjoyable and entertaining two hour tour. Two hours! It would literally take all day (maybe two) to walk the ground we covered on our superfun Segways. Visitors underestimate the vast expanse of downtown DC/​National Mall area. It looks close and convenient on a map but for those planning to walk the entire thing… consider yourself warned. If you’re coming to DC for a visit, here’s what I would do: Day One, go on a Segway tour. You can to cross a lot off the list AND get a better idea of how everything is laid out. After your tour, you can plan out «up close and personal» visits to the sites that interest you the most.
PLEASE NOTE: Don’t book just any Segway tour. Book with Capital Segway. They are the only company (from what I’ve researched) who use a microphone/​ear bud system. This means the guide speaks into a mic in a normal tone of voice, and everyone has their own earpiece with adjustable volume. This also allows the guides to talk for the entire tour, not just at «stops». The whole time we’re cruising around they’re pointing out monuments I’ve never noticed, providing fun facts, and overall engaging with the group. The competitors that do not incorporate this technology, it goes like… they ride to one spot in silence, shout over crowds when they get there, then continue in silence to the next spot. Don’t underestimate the value of this feature!
If you are nervous about riding, don’t be! These people are extremely safety-​conscious. You arrive 30 min early to watch a quick safety video, then individually train each person in the store. Once you get the hang of it they take you across the street to a park to practice. After 10 minutes you will feel like an old pro. You do have to pay attention while you’re riding around but that’s pretty much a given.
Lastly I gotta give credit where it’s due. George and Andrew were our guides, and they absolutely made the trip for us. They’re knowledgeable, patient, funny without being silly, and they just straight-​up know what they’re doing. I’m sure this is true for their other guides, but to George and Andrew… thank you fine young men for giving us an unforgettable experience!
PS Ladies and gentlemen, tip your guides. A few people just handed their helmets in and left! This is a service, act accordingly.

I must say I was hesitant to do a Segway tour at first because I’m not the most athletic or coordinated person but WOW was I surprised. In just a few minutes I was up and scooting without hesitation.
The tour itself was great. Our instructors, Chris and Robert, where tremendous — funny, informative and kept the entire crew of 12 engaged and safe.
We were able to see so much more than if we were on foot and stayed relatively cool on the 90 degree day.
Thank you Chris and Robert for a great time!

We only had a short time in town, and briefly considered a walking or bus tour. to get an overview of the city. Then we saw this Segway tour. Nobody in our group had ever been on a Segway before, but we decided to give it a shot.
We had individual practice inside the storefront, and watched a brief instructional video (of all the ways you can wipe out) before riding to the park across the street for more practice. They included pertinent safety information, including how not to whomp into the person in front of you. Helmets are provided (and sprayed with Lysol after each use) and each Segway has a backpack-​type bag on the front of the unit to stash your junk. This is really helpful, as a backpack feels stupid on a Segway.
By the end of our two-​hour tour, we were showing off our better ‘moves’ to impress the other tourists. We toured with Adil and Heather. Adil gives more data about the historic sites, and Heather tells you about the museums (and where to eat). Both were able to answer every question they were asked, and were very personable.
Our tour had one ‘stop and get off for 10 minutes’ stop, near the Vietnam Vets Memorial. We probably could have used another stop for picture-​taking purposes. Both guides were more than happy to photograph you whenever you asked, either in front of a monument, or to document that you were actually upright on the Segway. Unfortunately, the Secret Service was doing something at the White House, and we weren’t able to drive past. They shoo’ed us away. Vigorously.
We were surprised to have sore feet about halfway through the tour. It goes away, though. We covered a lot of territory on this tour, and it helped us to know which things we wanted to go back and see in more detail. We would do this, or another tour with this group again!
Notes: There are ZERO bathroom stops on the tour. The bathroom is a one-​at-​a-​time set up. Pee before you leave. Preferably before they announce there are no stops on the trip and everyone makes a mad dash for the loo. And before that guy from Texas pees up the place. Eeew!
Also, there are some places where the Park Service does not allow the Segways, so you have to ‘go around’.
Make note of what your guide is wearing, so you go with the right tour. One guide goes in the front, the other rounds up the stragglers from the rear.
Taxis? Hate you. Not gonna stop.
Helpful Hint: You sort of steer by tilting your pelvis. Don’t try to be Elvis unless you wanna have a major wipe out.

LOVED THIS! Best tour guides in DC!
My husband is a huge fan of segway tours. They can show so much of the city quickly and thoroughly. We booked our tour online and arrived just in time to fill out the waivers and watch the video. I had never ridden a segway. The tour guides showed me and within 2 minutes I was ready to go! It was seriously that easy. We had a great 2 hour tour and covered much of the national mall and other hot spots. We made friends with the back half guide, Dan, and strong armed him into giving us a private tour the next morning!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND A PRIVATE TOUR if its available.
If its even a little chilly outside bring a jacket, gloves, glasses (if its sunny), and wear comfy warm clothes.
The guides are happy to take pictures for you. Our guides were really great. All of the guides in the store were gregarious and seemed to be at ease. They made us comfortable.
I definitely suggest this group over other segway tours in the city.

Great way to see the city if you don’t have a ton of time. The segways are a blast! Not a large group so that’s good.
Wear comfortable shoes since you are standing almost two hours.
Only dislike was that the tour guides were not very engaged. One was a girl who said 10 times that she was going to school at GW and she had no energy during her tour. Would have been nice to have someone who made jokes or seem to even care. Other than that, I highly recommend a segway tour!

We went in the Segway tour today with Chris and Adeel as our guides. It was fabulous! It was such a fun way to see the White House and the monuments. The audio headsets were a great addition. The guides really new their facts. We can’t wait to do it again!

The staff and support staff were very friendly and helpful as they showed you the correct way to safely operate a two wheeled Segway at capital Segway HQ. Stan the super friendly took us on up the mall from the Washington Monument to the US CApital building and down the middle of Pennsylvania Avenue
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This tour was worthwhile to take it was fun Justin was hilarious Second the second time I rode sideways but this is Farthe better tour

First a tip, rent electric bikes from Capital Segway and ride to the tourist sites yourself. You’ll be able to relax and enjoy the major tourist sites in more detail and at your own pace with the electric bikes. Two to four hours would be plenty of time so you can actually go in and see things up close instead of at a distance For a minute or two. If you only have two hours the Segway tour is a good way to briefly see the major sites like Lincoln Memorial, White House and Washington Monument and that’s the tour we did. We stopped for 15 minutes at the Lincoln Memorial and the rest of the time were on the Segway. The guides are well trained and good and you hear them through an earpiece. Natalie monologues a bit and should give our ears a bit of a rest; but she’s still sweet.

I have used a different segway tour company but this is by far better. Our tour guide Tyler was awesome. He showed us what we wanted to see and the headphones make it easier to enjoy your freedom. The equipment was top notch and we want to go again and again.

How else can you see the tourist sights in Washington DC in couple of hours other than Segway tour?
We’re glad that we chose this tour operator over many competitors. We came here on Saturday morning and we were greeted by the manager on duty at that time.
He was very informative and very helpful.
We were informed that the tour would run for a couple of hours and that we must come back 30 minutes earlier to our chosen scheduled trip in order for us to practice with Segway and not to consume our allocated tour time. To me, that was really cool.
We came back 30 minutes before our tour to practice how to run and control the Segway inside the office. They were all comfortable. They let us go out to the street and to the park to practice.
We started the tour at the White House. Then we proceeded to the WWII memorial, the Abraham Lincoln memorial, the Mall, the reflecting pool, the George Washington memorial and some museums along Pennsylvania Avenue.
It took us a couple of hours to see all those great things. It would have taken us a whole day by foot.
The tour in my opinion is not slow and not fast either. The pace is just perfect for you to enjoy the lovely weather, historical sights, memorials and riding your new toy – the Segway.

Yes, this activity earned one of my rare 5 stars! Service and style earned these stars! My hubby and I love to Segway! We do it whenever we travel and think it’s the most efficient way to tour a city! We had a Groupon for this tour but definitely think it’s worth full price ($ 62).
The team provides a training video, practice time in the store, and then more practice time in the park across the street. With all that training, you too can be proficient with this scary looking machine! Our guide was a hoot, complete with history and humor! We rode down sidewalks, grassy areas, and the tame roads of DC! The tour includes a headset so you get a nice commentary as well as history during your 1.5 hr tour. The machines are very sturdy, and the guides will even take photos for you, since it is tricky to ride one-​handed! I’d definitely recommend this for any locals and tourist.

Without a doubt, I’d HIGHLY RECOMMEND doing Capital Segway! You get to travel in style segway-​ing your way around DC, and you get to cover A LOT OF GROUND. The particular tour I took was 2 hours. It’s great for locals and out of town folks!
Generally, they tell you arrive at the office at least 20 minutes ahead of your scheduled tour to sign the liability form and watch the intro video. Getting to the office itself was a bit confusing, so here’s the lowdown.
For those taking the Metro:
1. Get off at McPherson Square Station toward 14^th Street.
2. Cross the street so that you are heading towards the bank that starts with a G. Sorry, I don’t quite remember the name of the bank, but when you cross the street, a park is on the left. NOTE, you DO NOT want to be waiting in front of the garage that says PARK with the same address right next to the Hilton hotel. That’s where I was, but Justin was able to guide me (he called my phone to find out where I was at) to turn the corner toward the bank and the office is on your right had side.
Matt was our tour guide! He was friendly, approachable, and had great fun facts about the sites that made the tour even more entertaining! He was even a pro at taking your pictures! The individual headsets made it easy to hear him, especially since we filed in a single line to go from place to place. We practiced in their office and at the nearby park. After 10 minutes, we were on our way! We took a stop at the Martin Luther King Memorial; this was the only stop where we got off our segways. We would take brief stops along the way, but we’d still be on the segways. Nonetheless, you still get a lot of opportunities to take pictures!
What makes this Segway tour different? ALL the people on this tour have BRIGHT SMILES during the tour. This great vibe makes 2 hours pass by in no time. We did happen to pass by the other segway tour, and I admit, that group was not a particularly happy bunch.
BOTTOM LINE: Go for Capital Segway! You won’t regret it!