What You'll Get
The diaries of Lewis and Clark are filled with cantankerous laments about having to tour the wilderness by foot and the startling lack of trailside fast-food options. Equip yourself with a discoverer's eyes and a Robocop's wheels with today's deal. For $46, you can choose from one evening tour (a $65 value) or one Glide at Night tour (a $75 value) with Chicago Segway Tour. All tours launch from Lake Point Tower, located across from Navy Pier. All riders must be 13 or older with parental consent, or 18 and older without.
Every evening at 5:30, sightseers meet up at Chicago's lakefront to strap on a new pair of Seg-legs. You can choose between a pair of two-hour evening tours, either the Lakefront Tour or Northern Adventure, departing at 6 p.m. The Lakefront Tour rolls down the shore along DuSable Harbor and Monroe Harbor. After immersing themselves in the elegance of Buckingham Fountain, lovers of marriage and crudely produced sitcoms can go together like a Segway and carriage and figuratively immerse themselves in the contemporary elegance of Millennium Park. Meanwhile, the Northern Adventure Tour soaks in the elegance of Lake Michigan as it cruises disruptively through beach spots en route to Lincoln Park notables such as the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and Lincoln Park Zoo.
Fireworks light up hearts, faces, and annual baseball games played on sandlots. Several times a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day at Navy Pier, waterside fireworks launch off to the delight of countless dilated pupils. Be there, and be on wheels, when the show begins during a Glide at Night tour. Similar to the evening lakefront tour, but with a more rebellious curfew, the glide at night tour runs Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (there are no fireworks on Fridays). The tour meets at 8 p.m., departs at 8:30 p.m., and comes to a close around 10 p.m. as all powerful Segway pilots return to civilian life, once again limited by genetically determined stride length.
This Groupon is not valid for the Segway on Demand tours.
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Reviews
Google Mappers and TripAdvisors both give Chicago Segway Tour 4.5 stars. Of 514 rated attractions in Chicago, TripAdvisors rank it number 39.
- We toured Chicago and had an amazing time. The tour guide was so informative and friendly - he gave us all the best tips on where to go and what to see. – adventurman086, TripAdvisor
- Riding a Segway along Chicago's lakefront is the best thing someone can do.We had excellent guides and they were very patient as they taught us to ride. One of my friends was very nervious about the activity and our guide was very reassuring and she got over her fear quickly and really enjoyed the tour. – drumevgreg, TripAdvisor
- Locals and vistors [sic] alike will enjoy this unique experience. Just do it - you'll be glad you did! The weather was terrible/cold, but we had a great time. Our guides were personable and knowledgeable and clearly enjoyed their jobs. – dianakafi, Google Maps
The Fine Print
Promotional value expires Apr 6, 2011. Amount paid never expires. Reservation required, subject to availability. Must be between 13 and 65 years—proof of age required. Parents must sign waiver for children under 18. Must be between 100 and 240 pounds. Not valid for private tours. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
About Chicago Segway Tour
Chicago boasts some of the world's most iconic landmarks, for which Chicago Segway Tour leads explorations year-round on its two-wheeled chariots. With a fleet of new, all-terrain Segway i2's and x2's, staff members introduce natives and tourists to the city, covering more ground than traditional walking tours or nontraditional crab-walking tours. Before embarking, staff members provide hands-on training to ensure groups stay safe on journeys that explore fantastic sites such as Soldier Field and the Art Institute of Chicago.