Overview
- Location: Washington, DC
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
As you cruise through the Nation's Capital, past the monuments,
White House and American icons, you will receive a great
orientation, informative historical and current-day information,
heaps of unique and fascinating stories, fantastic photo ops and
superb personal service from your guide. The Segway is the first of
its kind, a self-balancing, personal transportation device that's
designed to operate in any pedestrian environment. It's new, it's
cool and a ton of fun!
Our 3 hour tours are limited in size so you can count on a great,
intimate experience. Discover what it's like to be a DC celebrity
as everyone, and we mean everyone, turns to watch us glide by! City
Segway Tours is proud to be the first guided tour using Segways in
the world! No one can match our experience and thousands of
satisfied customers from around the world in all our cities. Be
sure you glide with the original.
Highlights of the tour include:
- The White House – possibly the most
photographed building in the world and the greatest symbol of
power. Every president except George Washington has lived in this
Executive Mansion. Find out which President had two bear cubs as
pets.
- The Capitol Building – the government
moved to “Jenkins’ Hill“ in 1800 and the building
has been in constant development since. The only public building in
the city where they don’t know the exact cornerstone.
- Smithsonian Castle Building –
established by British scientist, James Smithson, who sent his
fortune in 100 bags of gold for “the increase and diffusion
of knowledge”. Serving as the first endowment of the
Smithsonian Institution which has grown to 15 buildings and
complexes.
- Smithsonian Air & Space Museum – in only
three decades this the most visited museum in the world. Learn why
the Smithsonian Institute had to build another museum 40 miles
away. The museum on the Mall houses the largest collection of
historic air and spacecraft in the world!
- National Galleries of Art – find out
which museum was the site of our country’s first presidential
assassination. Pieces from the world’s finest artisans over
the last 3 centuries.
- Smithsonian Natural History – the second
most visited museum in the world. Hear the mystique behind the Hope
Diamond and so much more.
- Smithsonian American History Museum –
How could they call a museum “America’s Attic”?
This museum collects anything possible, but got its start with the
original flag for the United States and the story behind it.
- The Washington Monument – the pinnacle
structure dedicated to the founder of our country, George
Washington. The centerpiece of the National Mall.
- Also see the Ford's Theater, US Navy Memorial, National
Archives Building and more!
*Changes in tour route may
be necessary due to construction and security related
issues.
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Attraction Terms & Conditions
Each Ticket issued pursuant to the standard offer is valid for use through December 31, 2009. All orders are subject to credit card approval and billing address verification. The billing address will be verified with your credit card company so you must use the exact address that your statements are sent to.
Print at Home ticket orders are available immediately and accessible via your confirmation email. All tickets are non-refundable/non-returnable.
We are unable to issue exchanges or refunds after a purchase has been made including but not limited to lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed tickets.
Ticket package and prices are subject to change without notice.
Please note: Participant must be at least 16 years old. All riders must have the ability to climb and descend stairs without assistance. The Segway is not appropriate for anyone weighing under 100 pounds (45.5 kg) or over 250 pounds (113.6 kg). Unfortunately, pregnant women are not allowed on City Segway Tours. Any participant suspected of being under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to ride.
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