Segway tour Paris at night: illuminated monuments

Ride through Paris's night lights and hear the stories behind them

A 2-hour Segway ride through illuminated Paris starting at sunset, with a certified guide leading an 8-kilometer route past the Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, the New Russian Orthodox Church and other landmarks. Safety instruction happens on-site near the Champ de Mars before you ride; helmets, gloves, raincoats and other weather gear are included. The guide shares anecdotes about each monument, and the tour builds in photo stops both on and off the Segway.

The Experience

You'll meet near the Champ de Mars, where a certified instructor walks you through the basics—balance, steering, braking—before you head into the streets. The timing shifts with the season so the ride catches the monuments as their lights come on at dusk. An 8-kilometer loop takes you past the Eiffel Tower, the New Russian Orthodox Church, and other Paris landmarks, each one lit and each one a stopping point for photos and the guide's stories about what you're looking at.

The Segway itself comes ready: helmet (required), front bag for your things, and if the weather turns cold or wet, gloves, a raincoat, windbreaker or fleece—all included. In winter, the handlebars have anti-cold sleeves. You're riding, not walking, so two hours covers ground that would take much longer on foot, and the stops let you step off to frame shots or just stand and look without the rush.

The guide speaks English or French and knows the anecdotes that make the monuments stick in your head instead of just passing by. Public transit is nearby if you need it to get to the meeting point, and the route stays in the streets where the lights are.

What’s included

• Segway rental and helmet.
• certified guide in English or French.
• safety instruction on-site.
• weather gear including gloves, raincoat, windbreaker and fleece jacket.
• anti-cold sleeves on handlebars during winter.
• front bag for belongings.
• photo stops on and off the Segway.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Wheels and Ways - Segway tours in Paris

Is this one for you?You ride the Segway yourself—not a tour where you sit and watch—so it suits anyone comfortable balancing on a motorized platform for two hours. The shared group format and fixed schedule mean you're moving with other riders and a guide, which works well if you want the stories and the company; if you prefer to explore alone or set your own pace, a self-guided rental would be different.

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Top questions

What's the age requirement for a Segway tour in Paris?

Riders must be at least 14 years old; children under 14 cannot participate, and minors will need to bring proof of age at the start.

Do I need to know how to ride a Segway before I book?

No—a certified instructor gives you safety instructions and teaches you how to ride before the tour starts, so beginners are welcome.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour includes raincoats, windbreakers and fleece jackets if you need them, and in winter the Segway handlebars have anti-cold sleeves to keep your hands warm.

Can I bring a bag or camera on the ride?

Yes—the Segway has a front bag for your belongings, and the tour includes photo stops both on and off the Segway so you can capture the lit monuments.

How far is the route, and how long does it take?

The ride covers 8 kilometers over 2 hours, starting at sunset and passing the Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, the New Russian Orthodox Church and other illuminated Paris landmarks.

What's included in the price?

The Segway rental, helmet, safety instruction, guide, all weather gear (gloves, raincoat, windbreaker, fleece), and photo stops are all included; you just bring yourself and your camera.