Segway Tour of Uptown Charlotte: Four museums and parks

Ride past Charlotte's museums and historic neighborhoods without walking

A 90-minute Segway tour of Charlotte's Uptown neighborhood with a local guide, helmet and training included. You'll glide past the Bechtler and Mint museums on South Tryon Street, ride through Fourth Ward to see 18th and 19th-century architecture, and finish at The Green park. Arrive 30–45 minutes early for training before the tour starts.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Bechtler Museum of Modern Artpassing by
2. Mint Museum of Artpassing by
3. Fourth Ward10m
4. The Green5m

Segway tour of Uptown Charlotte

• Arrive at District One office
• Receive Segway training
• View outside of Bechtler Museum
• Stop near Uptown museums area
• Ride through Fourth Ward Park
• Ride through The Green park

The experience

The tour begins at District One inside the One South building on South Tryon Street (the same building as the Omni Hotel), where you'll get a thorough training session before you ever step on the Segway. No experience is necessary: the guide walks you through the basics until you're comfortable balancing and steering. Once you're ready, you'll follow your local guide through Uptown, covering ground that would take much longer on foot.

You'll glide past the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and the Mint Museum of Art on South Tryon Street, viewing their exteriors and the surrounding architecture. From there, the route takes you through Fourth Ward Park, where you can see 18th and 19th-century buildings up close as you ride. The tour wraps up at The Green, a quirky and popular park at the edge of Uptown. The whole route covers the city's unique architecture, art installations, and historic spaces in a way that lets you see far more than you would walking the same streets.

You can choose between a 90-minute or 2-hour ride, though the longer option has limited availability. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes if you can, dress for the weather, and plan to arrive early: the operator emphasizes that prompt arrival is essential, since training takes time and late arrivals can't always be accommodated. You'll need to be able to stand for the full duration and climb stairs without help to reach the starting point.

What’s included

• Segway helmet.
• pre-tour training session.
• local English-speaking guide for the full route through Uptown Charlotte, including views of the Bechtler and Mint museums, Fourth Ward's historic architecture, and The Green park.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day at 13:00 and 15:00, from US$ 79 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 6 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday: 13:00 and 15:00Tuesday: 13:00

GroupUp to 6

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 (12 and older) · Under 12: 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 effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Charlotte NC Tours LLC, Greenville Glides

Is this one for you?The Segway covers four major Uptown stops (two museums, a historic neighborhood and a popular park) in 90 minutes, which is ground you'd spend hours walking and navigating on your own.

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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.

What's the Bechtler Museum and why do we pass it on the tour?

The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is one of Charlotte's major cultural institutions, located on South Tryon Street in Uptown. You'll view the outside of the building and the surrounding area as part of the tour's route through the city's museum district.

How much training do I get before the Segway tour starts?

You'll receive thorough training before the 90-minute tour begins, covering balance, steering and basic operation. Training happens at the starting point inside the One South building, and you should arrive 30–45 minutes early to complete it.

What is Fourth Ward and what will I see there?

Fourth Ward is a historic neighborhood in Uptown Charlotte featuring 18th and 19th-century architecture. You'll ride through Fourth Ward Park on the tour, seeing the old buildings and historic character of the area up close.

Do I need any Segway experience to book this tour?

No experience is necessary. The guide trains every participant before the tour starts, and the operator says the experience is fun and easy for all fitness levels. You do need to weigh at least 100 pounds and be able to stand and ride for the full duration.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes a helmet, full Segway training, and a local guide for the entire 90-minute or 2-hour ride. You provide your own transportation to the starting point at One South on South Tryon Street.

Why do I need to arrive so early for this tour?

Arriving 30–45 minutes before the tour start time allows enough time for the training session and any paperwork. The operator notes that prompt arrival is essential because late arrivals can't always be accommodated.