Kansas City Segway Tour: Art Glide Cultural Center

Roll past the Kemper Museum and into the Art Institute where Walt Disney once studied.

A 1.5-hour Segway tour of Kansas City's cultural center that takes in the Kemper Museum, nearby gardens, and the Art Institute, with mandatory training, helmet, water and a live guide included. Arrive 30 minutes early for Segway instruction before the tour starts. Closed-toe shoes required. Minimum age 12 with a weight range of 100–275 lbs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Segway tour of Kansas City art

• Arrive 30 minutes early for training
• Explore Kemper museum grounds
• Tour near museum and gardens
• Visit the Art Institute

The experience

The Kemper Museum grounds are your entry point into this tour of Kansas City's art district. You'll roll through the landscape and gardens surrounding the museum, then head toward the Art Institute: the same place where Walt Disney and other notable artists got their start. A live guide leads the route, pointing out the architecture and art as you move through the cultural center on the Segway.

All guests arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled start time for mandatory Segway training. The guide walks you through balance, steering and stopping on flat ground until you're comfortable enough to ride. Once trained, the 1.5-hour tour covers the cultural center's main attractions without venturing into The Plaza shopping district or Westport. Bottled water and a helmet are provided.

Parking is available on-street along Walnut Street and 43rd Street in the immediate area. Wear closed-toe shoes, no heels, and dress in layers suited to the weather. The tour requires you to stand comfortably on the Segway for the full duration, so a moderate level of fitness is necessary. Participants under 18 need a parent or guardian 21 or older to sign the waiver.

What’s included

• Segway training and use of a Segway.
• helmet.
• bottled water.
• live guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 13:00 and 15:00

Book up to1h before

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

GroupUp to 5

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.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate 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 this if you're based near the cultural center or have your own car: the tour covers three major sites on Segway, so you'll move between them efficiently rather than walking.

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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 is the Art Institute in Kansas City, and why is it part of this tour?

The Art Institute is a historic institution where several famous artists, including Walt Disney, got their start. The tour includes a stop there to explore the building and its significance to Kansas City's cultural heritage.

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

No. Mandatory training is built into the tour. You arrive 30 minutes early and the guide teaches you balance, steering and stopping on flat ground before the 1.5-hour tour begins.

Where do I park, and how do I get to the starting point?

On-street parking is available along Walnut Street and 43rd Street near the cultural center. The tour does not include hotel pickup, so you'll need your own transportation to reach the meeting area.

What should I wear on a Segway tour?

Closed-toe shoes are best, no heels. Wear weather-appropriate layers and avoid hats, since you'll be wearing a helmet. Comfortable clothing that allows you to stand for the full 1.5 hours is important.

Is there a weight or age limit for the Segway?

Yes. Riders must be at least 12 years old and weigh between 100 and 275 lbs. for the Segway to operate correctly. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 21 or older.