Chicago Lakefront Segway Tour: Grant Park & Museum Campus

Glide Past Chicago's Lakefront in Two Hours on a Segway

You arrive early, train for 15 minutes, then spend two hours gliding 6–8 miles past Buckingham Fountain, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Soldier Field with a guide who keeps groups to eight people. You get the lakefront and Museum Campus without arranging transport or walking the whole distance, and you stop long enough to actually see things instead of just passing them.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Grant Park10m
2. Soldier Field10m
3. Field Museum5m
4. Shedd Aquarium5m

Chicago Segway tour of lakefront and museums

• Arrive 15 minutes early to check in
• Watch training video and get Segway training
• Glide through Grant Park to Buckingham Fountain
• See Soldier Field stadium
• Pass by Field Museum of Natural History
• See Shedd Aquarium
• Enjoy guided ride with city skyline views

The experience

So you're standing in Grant Park and you've got two hours before dinner, and someone says "let's just rent Segways and see what happens", and honestly, that's exactly what this tour is. You show up 15 minutes early, sign the waiver, get fitted for a helmet, and then your guide walks you through a training video and one-on-one practice until you feel solid on the thing. If you can stand, you can ride. The whole group stays under eight people, which means your guide actually knows your name and can point out the stuff you'd miss on your own.

The route covers 6 to 8 miles round trip, and you're gliding past the real landmarks: Buckingham Fountain sitting in the middle of Grant Park, the Field Museum with its massive natural history collection, Shedd Aquarium (which used to hold 5 million gallons of water, if you're into that kind of fact), and Soldier Field where the Bears play. You're not just driving past them in a bus. You're rolling right up to them on a Segway, which feels ridiculous and fun in equal measure. Your guide shares stories and points out angles for photos with the skyline behind you, and there are plenty of spots to stop and actually look at things instead of just moving through them.

The whole Chicago Segway tour takes two hours from start to finish, and the pace is built so you're not rushed but you're also not standing around. If you book one of the evening slots on Wednesday or Saturday (the 8:15 or 8:30 departure), you'll get a 10-minute break to watch the fireworks from Navy Pier, which is a nice bonus nobody expects. The tour runs in all weather, so bring layers and close-toed shoes. If it rains, they hand out ponchos. You need to be at least 12 years old and weigh between 100 and 260 pounds, and you have to be able to stand and climb stairs without help. Minimum two guests to start, so if you're solo, text ahead to check availability.

What’s included

Your tour includes a professional guide, helmet, Segway use, training video, and one-on-one practice before you ride. You'll cover the lakefront from Grant Park through Museum Campus, passing Buckingham Fountain, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Soldier Field, with stops for photos and commentary along the way.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day at 11:00, 13:30 and 14:00, from US$ 70 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00, 13:30 and 14:00

GroupUp to 8

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to cover Chicago's main lakefront attractions in two hours without renting a car or walking the whole distance. The Segway does the distance, the guide does the knowledge, and the small group size means you're not lost in 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.

How long is the Chicago Segway tour?

Two hours total, including a brief training session at the start. The actual ride covers 6 to 8 miles.

What attractions do you pass on the tour?

Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Soldier Field. Your guide shares facts and stops for photos.

Do you need experience to ride a Segway?

No. The tour includes a training video and one-on-one practice with your guide before you start. If you can stand, you can ride.

What's the minimum age?

12 years old. Children aged 12–17 must be accompanied by an adult.

How many people are in a group?

Maximum 8 people per guide, which keeps the experience personal and gives everyone attention.

Is there a weight limit?

Yes. Riders must weigh between 100 and 260 pounds.

What if I book the evening tour on Wednesday or Saturday?

The 8:15 and 8:30 departures include a 10-minute break to watch fireworks from Navy Pier.

What do I need to bring?

Close-toed shoes and layers for the weather. Helmet is provided. The tour runs in all conditions.

Can I do this tour solo?

The tour requires at least two guests to begin. If you're traveling alone, contact the operator to check availability.