Greenville Segway Tour: Downtown, West End & Swamp Rabbit Trail

Roll through three sides of Greenville in one afternoon instead of walking them

A Segway tour of Greenville covers downtown, the historic West End and the Swamp Rabbit trail with a professional guide, helmet and mandatory training included. You arrive 30 minutes early for orientation, then spend 90 minutes or 2 hours gliding through the city's fastest-growing neighborhoods and along the 18-mile trail that follows the Reedy River on a former railroad bed. Choose between a 1.5-hour or 2-hour departure, with sunset tours available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Greenville by Segway

• Arrive 30 minutes early for training
• Complete mandatory Segway orientation
• Glide through downtown Greenville
• Visit the historic West End
• Cruise along the Swamp Rabbit trail

The experience

Can you actually cover a whole city on a Segway without spending the day on your feet? Yes, and Greenville's layout makes it work. You'll arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time for mandatory training on the machine, which means you're comfortable enough to focus on what you're rolling past instead of how to stay upright. The office sits at street level in NOMA Flats at 233 N. Main Street, directly across from the Hyatt.

Once you're steady, the route takes you through downtown Greenville toward the historic West End, where you'll see why CNN Money ranked this as one of the top 10 fastest-growing cities in the US. The neighborhoods buzz with activity, and the guide explains what's changed and what's stayed. Then you head out to the Swamp Rabbit trail: an 18-mile multi-use path that runs along the Reedy River and connects schools, parks and local businesses across Greenville County. The trail itself has a story: it follows the bed of a former railroad, and the guide will tell you why it's named after the indigenous swamp rabbit that once lived in the wetlands here.

You choose between a 90-minute tour or a 2-hour option, both departing at set times throughout the day. Sunset tours are available if you want to see the city light up. The helmet is provided, the training is built in, and a professional guide handles the route, so you show up, learn the machine, and roll.

What’s included

• Professional tour guide leading the route.
• Segway helmet.
• mandatory Segway orientation and training before the tour begins.

Options for this experience

2 options

1.5-hour TourGuide in English · Available from 14 Dec · 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:001.5-hour Segway tour that departs from Downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Please arrive 30 minutes early to check in.

Two-hour tour, offered at 3:30Guide in English · Available from 14 Dec · 15:30Two-hour tour: a 2-Hour Markets, Museums & Parks Segway Tour that departs from Downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Please arrive 30 minutes early to check in.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 5 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish

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

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 effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Charlotte NC Tours LLC, Greenville Glides

Is this one for you?Book the 1.5-hour tour if you want a quick loop through downtown and the West End with a taste of the Swamp Rabbit trail. Choose the 2-hour option if you'd rather spend more time on each section and get a deeper sense of the neighborhoods and the trail itself.

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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 Swamp Rabbit trail like on a Segway?

The Swamp Rabbit trail is an 18-mile multi-use path that runs along the Reedy River and connects Greenville County with schools, parks and local businesses. On the tour, you'll ride a portion of it and learn from your guide how it follows the bed of a former railroad and got its name from the indigenous swamp rabbit that inhabited the area.

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

No. You arrive 30 minutes before your tour time for mandatory orientation and training on the Segway. This training is included and gets you comfortable enough to enjoy the route safely.

What time should I arrive for my tour?

Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. The office is located at street level in NOMA Flats at 233 N. Main Street, directly across N. Main Street from the Hyatt Hotel. Late arrivals are very difficult to accommodate, so plan to be there early.

Can I choose between different tour lengths?

Yes. You can book either the 1.5-hour tour or the 2-hour tour at checkout. Both follow the same route through downtown, the historic West End and the Swamp Rabbit trail, with the longer option giving you more time on each section.

What should I wear for a Segway tour?

Closed-toe shoes are preferred: heeled shoes can be tricky on the machine. Dress in weather-appropriate layers, and skip the hat. You'll be standing on the Segway for the duration, so comfort matters.

Is there a weight limit for the Segway?

Yes. Riders must weigh between 100 and 260 pounds. You also need to be at least 12 years old, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or an adult 21 or older with a signed parental waiver.