Less prone to explosions, bird collisions, and painful butt-burns, the segway has edged out the jetpack as the official ride of the 23rd century. Practice on these leisurely chariots of fire lest the future overtake you at 12.5 miles per hour with today's Groupon: for $49, you get a two-hour segway tour of Balboa Park (a $149 value) from Another Side of San Diego Tours. Tours depart from Another Side's headquarters at 300 G Street.

Another Side of San Diego’s segway tours allow sightseers to see Balboa Park and other city attractions while serenely gliding along on an electric people-mover. After learning the controls of your vertical vehicle, you’ll venture into Balboa Park and zip about among the San Diego Zoo, 15 museums, a 151-foot-tall statue of Bruce Lee, gorgeous gardens, and a plethora of restaurants.

Ride past the park’s stunning Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and underneath the colorful array of flowers and groves of trees. As you zip along, you’ll be showered with interesting and historical facts about San Diego from a knowledgeable and energetic tour guide, equipped with insider knowledge of the city’s little-known nooks.

Reviews

DiscoverSD.com recently featured the tours from Another Side of San Diego Tours, and 31 Yelpers give Another Side of San Diego Tours a perfect five-star average. Nearly 540 TripAdvisors give the tour group an average of five owl eyes.

• We got around a good portion of San Diego and saw everything that people recommended we see faster than walking, but experiencing more than a bus tour. We had a great time, and definitely recommend this tour to anybody new to the area, just visiting or just looking for something different to do. – Sirsnape, TripAdvisor
• It was very easy to learn how to use the segways, and this is coming from a guy with questionable balance. You'll love the staff and tour! – Ryan D., Yelp, 1/2/11