San Francisco Trip Overview
Combine the fun of touring San Francisco by Segway with the personal touch of having a private guide attentive to your group’s interests and skills featuring Fisherman’s Wharf and great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. You’ll be able to cover more ground than walking and enjoy the fun of the Segway personal transporter for a once-in-a-lifetime experience while touring San Francisco!
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: San Francisco, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting San Francisco, California, United States
Combine the fun of touring San Francisco by Segway with the personal touch of having a private guide attentive to your group’s interests and skills featuring Fisherman’s Wharf and great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. You’ll be able to cover more ground than walking and enjoy the fun of the Segway personal transporter for a once-in-a-lifetime experience while touring San Francisco!
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Electric Tour Company Segway Tours, San Francisco, CA 94109
Riding a Segway is intuitive, like bike-riding, but it takes a moment to learn how to operate it. You’ll have 35-45 minutes of Segway training before beginning your tour, so that you become comfortable. You will practice until your group feels familiar with the Segway, then be ready to tour San Francisco!
Once you’re rolling, you’ll follow your guide along the streets of San Francisco on a 3-hour tour, with the ability to cover more distance than on a typical walking tour and plenty of opportunities to stop for photos and questions along the way. You’ll have more time than on the regular public tour, and your guide will be able to adjust the itinerary and pace to your group’s interests and skills.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Powell/Mason Cable Car Turnaround, 2350 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
We pass by the Cable Car turnaround at Hyde and Beach Street in Fisherman’s Wharf
Stop At: Fisherman’s Wharf, Jefferson Street Between Hyde and Powell Streets, San Francisco, CA 94133
Enjoy stunning views of the San Francisco Bay as you glide along the waterfront. If your group is feeling confident, you may even take on some hills! The Wharf is home of the historic San Francisco Fishing Fleet and world Famous Crab Stands
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: North Beach, North Beach, San Francisco, California
Glimpse hidden stairways and paths as you travel through the streets to North Beach, an area with strong Italian roots, evident in the cafes and restaurants. You’ll stop in the heart of North Beach at Washington Square Park, next to Saints Peter and Paul Church, and hear about the history of the area, from early explorers, to Gold Rush fever, to Beat poets, the counterculture and more.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Washington Square, Union Street and Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
We make a stop at the picture perfect park in the heart of North Beach Little Italy.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 1070 Lombard Street between Jones St and Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Next you’ll head to Russian Hill, and Lombard Street, the most crooked street in the world. Depending on your skill level, you may get the chance to ride down Lombard!
NOTE: The hills portion of the route may be adjusted or canceled based on rider ability and safety.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Coit Tower, 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133-3106
At the lofty height of 210 feet (64 meters), Coit Tower offers unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, Angel Island. NOTE: The hills portion of the route may be adjusted or canceled based on rider ability and safety. We do not go to the top of the Tower as part of this tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: The Embarcadero, Embarcadero Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94111
Travel along San Francisco Bay on the Embarcadeo passing historic piers, Alcatraz Landing, Pier 39, Pier 45 and enjoy views of the Bay.
Pass By: Boudin at the Wharf, 160 Jefferson St Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133-1202
The original San Francisco Sourdough is baked daily at the Wharf Bakery. Smell the fresh baked treats as we cruise by.
Pass By: Pier 39, Beach Street & The Embarcadero Parking area, San Francisco, CA 94133
We pass by the festive entrance to PIER 39 on the waterfront tour route. Home of the playful sea lions, Aquarium of the Bay and Blue and Gold Fleet.
Pass By: San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA
Take in amazing views of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge from numerous spots along our tour route
Stop At: USS Pampanito, Pier 45 @ Fisherman Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133
Historic WWII Submarine docked at Pier 45. We generally take a short break on Pier 45 next to the Submarine. We do not go aboard the Submarine.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Musee Mecanique, Pier 45, Fishermen’s Wharf foot of Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
We stop for a quick peek inside this unique museum that houses an amazing collection of antique coin operated games.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Fisherman’s Wharf Chowder and Crab Sidewalk Stands, 200 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
See the bustling Dungeness Crab Stands in Historic Fisherman’s Wharf
Pass By: Golden Gate Bridge, US-101, San Francisco, CA 94129
Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island from Municipal Pier in Fisherman’s Wharf. Tour does not go to the Golden Gate Bridge.
Pass By: San Francisco Maritime Museum/Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building, 900 Beach St San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, San Francisco, CA 94109-1002
Enjoy seeing this Art Deco Moderne building and beautiful views of the Rowing clubs, Historic ships and San Francisco Bay
Pass By: Ghirardelli Square, 900 N Point St At Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109-1192
Cruise past the home of Ghirardelli Chocolate while going to Municipal Pier. Also worth a post tour visit for their giant Ice Cream Sundaes
Pass By: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s Visitor Center, 499 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94109-1314
The Visitor Center is located in the Argonaut Hotel and 1 block from our starting and ending location. We pass by on the route and suggest you return after the tour for a great overview of the National Parks in San Francisco.
