Midtown Atlanta: 2.5hr Segway Tour & Fox Theatre

Roll Through Midtown Atlanta's Best Spots Without Walking Miles

You get a 2.5-hour guided Segway ride through Midtown Atlanta's main sights (Margaret Mitchell House, Fox Theatre, Georgia Tech, Federal Reserve Bank, and Piedmont Park) with a small group capped at eight people. Training is included, so you don't need experience. A midway break at a local eatery breaks up the ride, and you cover more ground than a walking tour in the same time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Margaret Mitchell House10m
2. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlantapassing by
3. Fox Theatrepassing by
4. Georgia Aquariumpassing by

Midtown Atlanta Segway Highlights

• Meet guide at The American Hotel
• Orientation and Segway practice
• Cruise Midtown business district
• See Ansley Park homes
• Stop at Margaret Mitchell House
• Pass Georgia Institute of Technology
• Pass Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
• Admire Fox Theatre design
• Pass Centennial Olympic Park
• Pass Georgia Aquarium
• Pass World of Coca-Cola
• Return to starting point

The experience

Your guide meets you at The American Hotel and spends the first 15 to 30 minutes teaching you the Segway: how to lean, how to brake, how to not look ridiculous in front of eight other people who are also learning. Once you're steady, you're moving. The Segway tour of Midtown Atlanta covers ground fast: you'll pass the tall towers of the business district, then slip into Ansley Park where the houses shift into Tudor and Craftsman styles that actually make you want to stop and look.

The stops matter. You pause in front of the Margaret Mitchell House, where the journalist wrote Gone With the Wind, and your guide tells you the story without making it feel like a textbook. Then you're rolling past Georgia Tech's campus, past the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (which has a free museum inside about money and those automated forklifts moving cash around the vaults, weirder than you'd think). The Fox Theatre shows up with its ornate Moorish design, and you get a real sense of why people still book shows there. Somewhere in the middle, you stop at a local eatery for a break, which is good because your legs need a rest even if you're not walking.

The route loops back through Centennial Olympic Park, where the 1996 Summer Olympics happened, and you pass the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola on the way. It's the kind of tour where you see the landmarks without spending three hours on your feet, and you get a sense of what Midtown actually is, not just a list of attractions, but how they sit next to each other, how the neighborhoods connect. You'll spot places you want to come back to later, which is the whole point.

What’s included

Your tour includes 15 to 30 minutes of Segway training at the start, use of the Segway for the full 2.5 hours, a local guide who knows Midtown's history and architecture, a midway break at a local eatery, ponchos if weather turns, and stops at the Margaret Mitchell House, Fox Theatre, Georgia Tech campus, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and Centennial Olympic Park with views of the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola.

Information

Lasts 2h 30m, runs Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 14:00, from US$ 69 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 14:00Another day? ›

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Under 14: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by ATL-Cruzers

Is this one for you?This works well if you want to see Midtown's main landmarks in one morning or afternoon without renting a car or spending hours on foot: the Segway covers distance fast, and the small group size means your guide can actually talk to you instead of shouting at a crowd.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need Segway experience to do this tour?

No. The tour includes 15 to 30 minutes of training at the start, and your guide walks you through the controls until you're comfortable.

What's the age requirement?

Minimum age is 14 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

What if the weather is bad?

Ponchos are provided for inclement weather, so rain won't stop the tour.

How many people are in the group?

Groups are limited to eight people maximum, so it stays small and manageable.

Is there a weight limit for the Segway?

Yes. You must weigh between 100 lbs (45 kg) and 260 lbs (117 kg) to ride.

What should I wear?

Avoid flip-flops and loose or hanging clothing. A hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended.

Is there a break during the tour?

Yes, there's a midway break at a local eatery where you can rest and grab something to eat or drink.

Can I take photos during the tour?

Yes. The tour includes tons of picture opportunities at each stop.