Paris Segway Night Tour

Highlights / General details

The Segway tour is the perfect tour for both those new to the city and Parisian veterans. For the beginners, this tour will offer you a fantastic orientation and give you an opportunity to see virtually all of the sites you’ve read about. For the veterans, we’re positive you’ll learn new facts and stories about Paris that you’ve never heard. And we’re sure you’ll both agree that riding a Segway is the best way to see the ‘City of Light’.

The Eiffel Tower: The symbol of Paris. Built for the World Exposition of 1889 and stood as the tallest building in the world until New York's Chrysler building in 1930.

Napoléon's Tomb: Originally built by King Louis XIV in 1676 as an exclusive place of worship for the Royal family. Ceased functioning as a church during the Revolution and is now the resting place of the most famous Frenchman in history.

The Louvre Museum: Originally built as a fort by King Philippe-Auguste in 1190, now one of the grandest museums in the world. The most famous works include the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace.

Musée D'Orsay: Designed for the 1900 Universal Exhibition and originally a train station. It reopened in 1986 as the museum hosting a world-class collection of Impressionist paintings.

Champs-Elysées: The most famous avenue in the world. Its sidewalks are lined with cafés, cinemas, 5-star hotels and shops. We see the Champs-Elysées from the Place de la Concorde.

Arc de Triomphe: Commissioned by Napoléon to honor his army after their greatest victory, the Battle of Austerlitz in 1805. Napoléon promised his men, "you shall return home beneath triumphal arches." We see the Arc de Triomphe from the Place de la Concorde at the bottom of the Champs-Elysées.

Also see the Ecole Militaire, Les Invalides, Alexander III Bridge, Grand and Petit Palais, Place de la Concorde and more!

Inclusion

Guided Tour; 30-minute orientation session.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily, March 30 - October 25; Departs at 6:30pm. Please meet 15 minutes prior to tour departure.

Duration

Approximately 3 hours.

Location Departs from: Office located at 24, rue Edgar Faure, Paris 75015. Please meet 15 minutes prior to tour departure.

Participant restrictions

For your riding safety, minimum weight 100 pounds, maximum 260 pounds. The Segway is appropriate for virtually anyone 12 and older. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult on the tour and will not be allowed to tour alone. Unfortunately, anyone under the age of 12 and pregnant women will not be permitted to participate.

Additional Information Wear comfortable shoes. We are not walking but we will be on our feet for the duration of the tour. Do not bring too many belongings with you. Each Segway is equipped with a small bag to hold a camera, water, and a small purse.

Location

Departs from: Office located at 24, rue Edgar Faure, Paris 75015. Please meet 15 minutes prior to tour departure.

Participant restrictions For your riding safety, minimum weight 100 pounds, maximum 260 pounds. The Segway is appropriate for virtually anyone 12 and older. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult on the tour and will not be allowed to tour alone. Unfortunately, anyone under the age of 12 and pregnant women will not be permitted to participate.

Additional Information Wear comfortable shoes. We are not walking but we will be on our feet for the duration of the tour. Do not bring too many belongings with you. Each Segway is equipped with a small bag to hold a camera, water, and a small purse.

Policies Each of our tours begins with a 30-minute orientation session in the plaza and park next to our office. We will practice on the Segways so that everyone feels comfortable and ready to go out and conquer Paris. Tours operate rain or shine at the discretion of City Segway Tours. Rain ponchos available for purchase at €1 euro. Additionally, City Segway Tours has a strict policy against alcohol consumption and Segway operation. Alcohol is forbidden on all Segway tours and any client suspected of drinking before or during a Segway tour will immediately forfeit their tour and no refund will be given. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation