When did SEGWOW begin? We are the original Segway tours and services of Southern California and the Los Angeles area. SEGWOW pioneered Segway touring itself in 2003. We know how Segway touring is supposed to be done! Segway tour operations are not the same. It involves much more than having Segways and simply leading other riders around. We have the most fun and interesting variety of Segway tours that can be found anywhere, with
unparalleled experience and knowledge.
How do I arrange for a tour? Call, text, or email us with your tour request or questions at any hour. 17 tours are offered, each takes approximately two hours. Payment can be made after the tour. No payment or credit card is necessary to make a reservation. No cost to make, change, or cancel a reservation--the most lenient, flexible policy you will find!
Where are the tours? Our choices include different tours throughout the Los Angeles area, including Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice, Hollywood, Downtown Los Angeles, Griffith Park, Westwood, Malibu, South Bay (Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach), Marina del Rey, Miracle Mile, Century CIty, West Hollywood, Rancho Palos Verdes, and the San Fernando Valley. See our Guided Segway Tours page for all of the different tours offered, click on one for more details.
What does it cost? Pricing is shown on each tour page, which varies depending on the number of riders and location. See each tour page for details. The timing includes the training. There is no sales tax, no other fees, so the total is only the cost of the tour. Gratuity is optional.
What comes with a tour? Training, practice riding, a Segway i2 equipped with communication, comfort mats, all-terrain tires, and
handlebar bag. A guide to accompany you the entire time, narration as we are moving. An adjustable helmet is provided, which we strongly recommend using, but wearing a helmet is not mandatory for riders at least 18 years old.
Free parking. Pick-up and drop-off available at an additional cost.
When are the tours? We generally meet at 11 AM daily. Scheduling yours in advance is recommended, so you get the tour and day you prefer.
How much distance is covered during the tours? Our tours range between five and 12 miles (8 and 20 kilometers) of distance.
Where do we meet? Near the tour location. We meet in a different place for each tour, since each one covers a different area. When you schedule a tour, you will be given the details of the meeting point for the tour you have chosen.
What is learning to ride like? It will be among the fastest activities you've ever learned. Within minutes of first stepping on a Segway, you will have a basic feel for its intuitive operation. We'll teach you how to ride before the tour. With proper training and some practice, better riding ability will soon develop. A guide will be with your group the entire time.
Is there an age or height requirement? No, there is not an age or height requirement.
Are there any physical requirements? Riders should weigh between approximately 100 and 250 pounds (45 and 115 kilograms). Since you are going to be on your feet during our tours, you must be able to comfortably remain on them for no less than two hours and capable of continuously making minor shifts from front to back and side to side, with knees that can bend slightly.
Can I fall while riding a Segway? Yes. While the Segway balances for you, it is still under your control and relies on you to control its direction and speed. You must practice your skills and know the limitations of your riding ability and the Segway. As with any moving device, you must ride with care and always as an observant operator to avoid hazards and collisions with obstacles and be aware of your surroundings and the terrain.
What if we need to cancel or reschedule? There is no cost to cancel or reschedule a tour, but please keep us informed of any changes in your plans, so you don't prevent others from riding and we won't travel unnecessarily to meet you. If you don't want to ride for any reason, which includes the weather, then don't, but do let us know!
Is SEGWOW AAA approved? Yes. In fact, SEGWOW offers the only AAA approved guided Segway tours in Southern California! The AAA TourBook has been the definitive printed guide on what to do and see for decades. SEGWOW appears in the 2022 and 2021 digital editions. And in the 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, and 2005 print editions. 18 consecutive years, exclusively! (Beginning in 2021, the AAA TourBook went digital and SEGWOW continues to appear in the digital version).
Are there any reviews available? Yes, below are our reviews from TripAdvisor and Yelp.
| TripAdvisor |
Yelp |
★★★★★ Reviewed August 27, 2018
Do not leave Beverly Hills without doing this!
We did a total of two tours and this was absolutely the highlight of our trip! Axel was an absolutely astounding host and guide to the area and a complete professional. He went out of his way to ensure that the whole family had a memorable and customized experience. He was very easy to organize tours with, and even warned us of excessive heat on our second tour and suggested something more enjoyable for the younger kids in the family.
Mumsytiger
Toronto, Canada |
★★★★★ Reviewed July 9, 2017
We thoroughly enjoyed our Segway tour with Axel! We opted for the Beverly Hills tour. I highly recommend this tour. Axel's prices are excellent and he is knowledgeable. He uses walkie talkies to tell you all about the different areas as you ride through them. He even takes pictures with a professional camera and sends them to you free of charge! Axel provided a water bottle and snacks in the bags that were attached to the Segways. We cannot wait to book another Segway tour with Axel. My teenage sons thought this was the best tour ever!
Maria
La Plata, Maryland |
★★★★★ Reviewed July 27, 2018
Great way to see Beverly Hills
Our family of four took the Celebrity Homes tour with Axel a few days ago. We all had a blast! Axel is a wealth of knowledge with respect to the area, history of Beverly Hills, and the celebrity homes. He took his time getting us all comfortable on the Segways(none of us had ever ridden them before) and we pros in no time. We couldn't believe how much ground we covered in our three-hour tour. I highly recommend booking with Segwow! You won't be disappointed!
Diane
Columbus, Ohio |
★★★★★ Reviewed December 27, 2016
Axel from "Segwow" does a great tour! He spent time making sure that we were comfortable with getting on and off, and riding the Segway. I felt safe with my 2 children (12&14) in the busy streets of LA. We saw and learned a lot! I highly recommend this tour. The price is great and Axel will stop whenever you want to take a picture, use the restroom, or stretch your legs. He takes pictures and emails them to you as well.
Jodi
Orange, California |
★★★★★ Reviewed January 17, 2018
Great Segway ride in LA
You can't go past the original Segway ride in LA. Very informative, fun, safe and interesting. Easy to communicate with owner, all directions were exact. Great value for money. Nothing was too much trouble to have this enjoyable experience. Check out SEGWOW, the only way to go.
Sue
Sydney, Australia |
★★★★★ Reviewed August 2, 2016
We did the 2 hour "hollywood sign" tour today, it was an awesome experience!
We've never ridden segways before, but Alex gave us a tutorial at the beginning, n when he was sure we were ready he took us up hills..
It was kind of a tour of LA from up high + a segway ride, n he stopped at different places to get pictures of us with his professional camera. He gave us snacks so u don't have to worry about getting hungry or thirsty.
The scene from the top of the hills is magnificent, totally worth doing
Omar
Honolulu, Hawaii |
★★★★★ Reviewed November 6, 2017
Excellent Segway tours in LA
Axel the owner and operator is a first class guide with excellent local knowledge, this makes for a really informative interesting and fun Segway tour. I did the Beverley Hills tour last year and liked it so much I went back for the Santa Monica and Venice Beach tour this year.
No prior Segway experience is needed as he is also a very patient coach.
DW |
★★★★★ Reviewed August 1, 2016
He is a good man and we had a great time , he gave us snack bars and water , and he was there by time , he was so friendly with us , he is an expert with what he do , we really loved it , he is the best tour guide ever , one of our group fell down and he rushed to help her , I really really recommend this place , thumbs up for him
Abeer
Los Angeles, California |
★★★★★ Reviewed October 2, 2017
Best 4 hours spent in LA
We booked a custom tour on segway to visit Venice, Santa Monica and Marina del rey. Axel was very responsive to our request and his advices were very helpful. We spent 4 hours touring with him. He stopped at each important landmark explaining and taking photos. He was very kind, courteous and attentive to safety. He also prepared water and snacks. We had a amazing time in santa monica and venice beach. We really enjoyed our time with Axel. Thank you again Axel.
Nadim
Beirut, Lebanon |
★★★★★ Reviewed August 1, 2016
I cant say any thing about this man , he is great and we had a blast every one should try it
Rashed
Richmond, Virginia |
★★★★★ Reviewed July 20, 2017
Great Experience!
We had a great time on our private tour with Alex the owner of Segwow. As the first Segway tour operator in LA, Alex has incredible knowledge of Beverly Hills, it's history and the coming and goings of the celebrities that live there. His instruction on the Segway is wonderful. He is patient and careful. (He mentioned that he has taught many people to ride including Kevin James from Mall Cop!) We didn't see any stars on our tour today, but we did see the mayor! I would highly recommend Segwow to anyone looking for something fun and different t do in LA.
Julie
Dallas, Texas |
★★★★★ Reviewed July 23, 2016
We took a tour with Axel in Santa Monica and Venice beach. Amazing. We got to see the houses, the people and the famous places along the boardwalk. He took photos for us and we just had a great time! Our kids 10 and 11 can not stop talking about it. They never expected this tour and think it was the best time spent on our whole California trip. Axel also gave us some great tips for lunch places. We wish we had time for one more tour of some other part of LA.
I cannot recommend Alex and Segwow enough. He is a very special person, great teacher, very safety conscious and knows absolutely everything (from history to pop culture) about Los Angeles. Alex is also very flexible and easygoing. We run in to traffic (LA...) on our way there and he was able to accommodate the time. We just loved this tour!
MS
Orlando, Florida |
★★★★★ Reviewed July 8, 2017
segway tour
Had a great segway tour of Griffith Park guided by Axel. He gave us time to be comfortable on the segway and was very knowledgable about the LA area. Great views of LA and had time to explore the Observatory.
SMB
Denver, Colorado |
★★★★★ Reviewed July 22, 2016
Axel took our family on a tour on Santa Monica / Venice beaches and we had an absolutely awesome trip. Great and very easygoing guide, with a lot of local knowledge that made the ride extra interesting. Without hesitation I absolutely recommend Axel's services and if you are in the LA region -- do it. Was awesome, a kids now so excited about Segway tours that I may end having to buy one (that said maybe I got hooked too).
Johnny
Sweden |
★★★★★ Reviewed June 15, 2017
Unique way to see LA
We had a fantastic experience with Axel from Segwow on a tour of Santa Monica and Venice beach. We are a family of five, with kids ranging from 10-15 years old. Everyone learned pretty quickly how to use the Segway, and Axel was a great teacher. Axel is really experienced and knows a great deal about the areas he covers. I'd suggest Segwow for any tour of an area of LA that he covers -- it's a unique and fun way to see a lot more of a particular part of the city that you can't otherwise see. We covered around 12 miles in two hours, and had a great time doing it. There's no way we would have seen as much if we had walked, and bicycles would have been much more dangerous trying to stop and start as much as we did. I strongly recommend Axel and Segwow for any tour in LA.
TravellerGuy
North Miami Beach, Florida |
★★★★★ Reviewed April 5, 2016
From the very beginning Axel was very helpful as we picked and scheduled the `tour we wanted to go on and at the last minute something came up so we weren't able to go on that trip but Axel worked with us so we could still fit in a trip while we were still in SoCal. All around Segwow has had a great customer service support.
Samantha
South Bend, Indiana |
★★★★★ Reviewed April 22, 2017
WOW -Terrific Tour of Celebrity Homes in Beverly Hills
We cannot think of a better way to see the homes of the celebrities. The tour was fantastic! Axel is a great leader and made the tour super interesting to the 3 adults (ages 45-50) and 2 teenagers by talking about stars and related stories touching many generations. From portable cell phone chargers, water and a great narration system, Axel seemed to have thought of everything. His passion and enthusiasm for the tour was evident throughout, and this was a highlight of our time in LA. He was very flexible, especially given our changing schedule. Axel told us that he can do tours of many parts of LA not listed on his website, so we would recommend using this Segway experience to see other parts of LA too.
Weiss Family
Lexington, Massachusetts
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★★★★★ Reviewed May 19, 2015
Axel took us on a tour of the Hollywood Reservoir and the Hollywood sign. He keeps you informed via hand radios, gets you up and running super quick, and points out details along the way that you'd typically just miss if you were on your own.
Highly recommended and a lot of fun. Doesn't hurt that we live in SoCal where the weather is always nice for an afternoon on Segways!
Brian
Los Angeles, California
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★★★★★ Reviewed December 1, 2016
The Celebration of Life Tour....
I can't thank Axel enough for going out of his way to give the most captivating tour of Hollywood imaginable. A gifted orator, Axel's vast knowledge, professional experiance and perspective are riveting. His stories about the talented legends and constituents of stage, screen, television and the music industry are vivid. During a recent visit to LA, we walked through the shadows at dusk and experianced a unique exploration of the Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park.
Celebrating and/or reflecting on their lives and works of art can spark heartwarming memories, shocking revelations and remind us of our own human strengths and vulnerabilities. Axel's extensive research, historical context and personal story shows remarkable candor and courage. He shines a light for all of us as each precious life was devoted to entertaining and bringing joy to fans of the past, present and future. For this I am most grateful.
Thank you Axel,
Jacquelyn
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★★★★★ Reviewed January 20, 2015
We took a tour of the Hollywood reservoir and the Hollywood sign. We had so much fun! Axel was informative and very knowledgeable of both the segways and the area in which we toured. He was relaxed in his teaching method and made the experience so much fun! The walkie talkie system attached to the segways made for a very informative tour without any hassle. He even brought his camera and took pictures of our group, which he emailed to us at no additional charge. This tour exceeded our expectations. So much fun! We will be bringing the family and doing this again!
Beth
Torrance, California |
★★★★★ Reviewed November 14, 2016
The Best Way To Do A Tour Of Celebrity Homes!
I found this tour with Segwow by reading the reviews here on TripAdvisor, and took my 13 year old daughter with me. It ended up being a private 2 hour tour for just the two of us, expertly led by Axel.
I have some prior Segway tour experience, having done a Segway tour in San Francisco with another company. The Segwow tour seemed to have really new and responsive machines, compared to that other tour. The walkie talkies he attaches to each Segway allows him to provide very detailed and interesting commentary, along with safety instructions.
This tour with Segwow was the first time I really got a sense of the area. I have driven these same streets several times before in my own car, when my kids wanted to see the homes, sometimes with a "Map of The Stars Homes" to lead me. My prior self-guided tours were always disappointing. Most of these homes are quite private, with huge hedges. When Axel would stop our tour by these same homes, he would give lots of interesting information about who lives there now and in the past, and pull out a large binder with color aerial photos showing what was behind those hedges. He also had many pictures of these homes showing the inside. With his knowledge and photos, it was easy to get a picture of the amazing homes that exist in this area. You can NOT do this on your own with a map!
The Segways are the best way to do a tour of celebrity homes. Unlike a crowded van or bus tour, you can drive your own super cool vehicle on the sidewalks or streets, and stop on the side of the road to take pictures and talk.
I will be contacting Axel at Segwow again in the future to do another one of his tours. He was on-time, very professional, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and his pricing was very reasonable. He deserves all the 5 star ratings he has gotten!
Gimmewind
Torrance, California |
★★★★★ Reviewed February 20, 2014
My wife and I took a tour of downtown LA. Axel does a great job of instructing and making you comfortable with the segway. He also incorporates radio communication on the tour that allows him to point out monuments, or points of interest, and gives you a heads up for pedestrians or rough terrain ahead. Axel is also very knowledgeable about the history of the area; He is also very aware of future developments and has renderings of planned buildings. You do not have to worry about taking pictures since Axel offers to take them of your group which is awesome, and high quality.
We will be taking another tour with Axel soon, and definitely recommend SEGWOW.
Juan
Bakersfield, California |
★★★★★ Reviewed November 13, 2016
The "only" way to see Beverley Hills
Axel who runs the Segwow tour was a great Segway teacher. No prior Segway experience is necessary and following a short induction we were off along the pavements and quiet roads around the famous and secluded enclaves of amongst many others Carolwood and Monovale. We had a 3 hour tour and Axel provided a wonderful commentary on the history of Los Angeles, the evolution of Beverley Hills, and a very interesting route.His knowledge of the "Stars" who live in the area was encyclopedic. The 3 hour tour was perfect, we covered so much ground. I cant wait to get back over there and have another trip - maybe the Santa Monica or Hollywood tour next time. In my view this is the best way to see the key parts of LA. Fantastic, an unforgettable trip.
DW |
★★★★★ Reviewed August 31, 2013
If you want to do a Segway tour in LA you must try Segwow. Our family of 5 visited Los Angeles in August and decided a Segway tour would be a fun way to satisfy the our son's wish to ride a Segway and our daughter's wish to see celebrity homes. After thorough training on the Segway we set off on a 2+ hour tour of Beverly Hills. The streets of BH are perfect for Segway riding and Axel really knows how to bring all of the homes to life. He even brings along two folios of overhead photos of selected properties so you can see what lies behind the 20 foot hedges. I know that the folks stuck in the celebrity tour vans wished they could be right on the road instead of crowded in a moving vehicle. The tour was a highlight of our trip and Axel is a patient, informative professional. If you are going to see Beverly Hills make sure it is with Segwow.
Jim
New Haven, Connecticut |
★★★★★ Reviewed August 29, 2016
Great!
Axel took us on the Santa Monica/Venice Beach tour a couple of weeks ago, and it was awesome. Before we took off, he gave us excellent instruction and plenty of time to practice in the parking lot. Our helmets were audio-equipped enabling him to give us a very fine background on the area as we cruised along.
Scurry
Crystal Lake, Illinois |
★★★★★ Reviewed July 31, 2013
Amazing Adventure. Axel was awesome! There are so many tours to choose from that I know we will be back for another adventure!
Katherine
Chevy Chase, Maryland |
★★★★★ Reviewed July 23, 2016
Great fun for the whole family!
We took a tour with Axel in Santa Monica and Venice beach. Amazing. We got to see the houses, the people and the famous places along the boardwalk. He took photos for us and we just had a great time! Our kids 10 and 11 can not stop talking about it. They never expected this tour and think it was the best time spent on our whole California trip. Axel also gave us some great tips for lunch places. We wish we had time for one more tour of some other part of LA.
I cannot recommend Alex and Segwow enough. He is a very special person, great teacher, very safety conscious and knows absolutely everything (from history to pop culture) about Los Angeles. Alex is also very flexible and easygoing. We run in to traffic (LA...) on our way there and he was able to accommodate the time. We just loved this tour!
Malin
Stockholm, Sweden |
★★★★★ Reviewed July 17, 2013
Love this tour more than anything else we did while in LA! Axel was very patient, nice and informative. We just had so much fun I can not put in into words. The previous reviews have covered everything about it. All I can say is if you can do this, do it! They have many tours to choose from. We would have have seen all the things we got to see by doing this. And yes, people were asking about them during the entire trip. Axel was the best, that is all I can say. Don't be afraid to try this, he takes all the time you need to teach you how to be safe and then you still practice even more prior to leaving on your adventure. If we have time we are going to do another tour before we leave town. He has the best price also. This is a must do while in LA! Just do it!
Donetta
Scottsburg, Indiana |
★★★★★ Reviewed January 4, 2016
Segway at Santa Monica
Just Awesome. Cannot fault. Ran into Axel at Santa Monica and did a tour with him. Our youngest is 6 and Axel handled her no problem. This is so unique, so fun and Axel knows his stuff.
Getaway
Chaweng, Thailand |
★★★★★ Reviewed June 27, 2013
This was the best 2 hours I have had in a very long time. Axel is the owner and he teaches you everything you need to know about riding a Segway in about 10 minutes. He provides the machines and helmet and water. I went on the downtown LA tour and he knew so much history about the city and the buildings. We went from Staples Center to Music Center. Axel has a walkie-talkie system hooked up to the Segway so you can hear his information as you ride. I felt very taken care of and Axel carefully pointed out, as we traveled, when there were bumps on the sidewalk or low branches. We also stopped several times to look inside of amazing architectural buildings. What a fun thing to do for native Los Angeles folk or something different to do with company from out of town. There are many different tours and I plan to do another one very soon.
MC
Park City, Utah |
★★★★★ Reviewed July 8, 2015
An amazing time with an attentive guide.
Axel was an awesome guide who went above and beyond to give my family a segway experience one to remember. We felt confident riding our seaways after his proficient lesson. Thereafter we enjoyed an interesting and fun filled couple of hours where Axel supplemented the history with photo graphs. In addition, Axel took some amazing photographs of our time during the tour. I'd thoroughly recommend Axel & Segwow Tours. Thank you for a fantastic day.
Chris
St. Andrews, United Kingdom |
★★★★★ Reviewed March 31, 2013
My sister and I were thoroughly delighted with our Segway tour this weekend of Santa Monica/Venice by Axel from Segwow. The area lends itself perfectly to Segways. We covered 10X the distance we could have done on foot, were given tons of great info on what we were seeing, and were able to stop at all the interesting places (Muscle Beach, the skateboarding site, Venice pier...) We're looking forward to doing every one of Segwow's other tours as soon as we can! HIGHLY recommend this! High value for your $89. We heard sooo many comments from the walkers and bicyclists of "oooh - can we do THAT?!" :)
Chele
Berkeley, California |
★★★★★ Reviewed April 7, 2015
Segway tour from Santa Monica pier to Venice Beach pier and return.
A late review for a trip we made in August 2014. Two parents and three teenage children. Axel was brilliant. He made the tour work for all of us. We met in a Santa Monica carpark and after getting used to the segways we headed out along the coast. The detail of the tour was great. The children found it very interesting. He made it work for teenagers and parents alike. Axel took photos along the way, which he put n a drop box for us a few days later. Walkie talkies strapped to the segways meant we got a great running commentary along route. Would highly recommend for family, friends and group trips. Definitely worth doing.
Tom
London, United Kingdom |
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★★★★★ Reviewed March 30, 2015
Celebrity Home Tour - Beverly Hills
Went on a tour today. 2 hours ran into closer to 3 hours. 4 Aussies in early 50's. Absolutely fantastic. Could not fault. Very professional instruction. Axel was a wealth of knowledge. Travelled about 13 kms. Was so much fun. Cannot recommend enough. Even bought along a bottle of water each and a snack.
Linda
Harvey, Australia |
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★★★★★ Reviewed August 10, 2014
SegWOW! To the Hollywood Sign!
We had a fabulous time on our Segway tour up to the Hollywood sign around the reservoir! Axel was extremely thorough in preparing us for our journey and expertly led us up to the fabled sign filling us in on its history and giving us a fascinating history of the reservoir. I would highly recommend this tour!!
Jeanne
Toledo, Ohio |
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