Miami: Star Island Segway Tour & Art Deco Beach

Sixty Minutes on a Segway Past Miami's Most Expensive Addresses

You arrive 30 minutes early for Segway training, then spend an hour gliding past Art Deco buildings and Star Island mansions with a guide who knows the celebrity history. The tour includes the Segway, helmet, water, and all fees: no separate tickets or transport to arrange. You're back in under two hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Segway tour of Miami Beach and Star Island

• Check in 30 minutes before tour
• Attend Segway training session
• Explore South Beach Art Deco strip
• View Miami Beach Art Deco buildings and parks
• Segway around Star Island mansions

The experience

You roll out of the shop on Ocean Drive after a quick training session, and the Segway does most of the work: lean forward and you're moving, shift your weight back and you slow down. The guide leads you straight into South Beach, where the Art Deco buildings line up like a postcard from the 1930s, all pastel colors and geometric details. You're not walking this, not biking it. You're gliding, which means you cover ground without effort and can actually look around instead of watching your feet.

The route takes you along the beach paths toward Star Island, and that's where the tour gets specific. Your guide points out the mansions as you pass. These aren't small houses, they're compounds with gates and manicured lawns, and yeah, some of them belong to people whose names you'd recognize. The guide talks about who's lived where, the history of the island as Miami's original celebrity enclave, and you get the whole thing without having to arrange transport or figure out which streets are public. It's a 1-hour tour, so you're not spending your whole afternoon on it.

The Segway itself handles the Art Deco Historic District and the waterfront views: Biscayne Bay is right there, turquoise and wide. You get a helmet, a bluetooth earpiece so you can hear the guide clearly, and bottled water. Check in 30 minutes early for the training, which matters because you need to be comfortable before you're actually moving. The tour runs in all weather, so bring closed-toe shoes and dress for whatever's happening that day.

What’s included

• Your tour includes Segway use, helmet, and bluetooth earpiece for hearing the guide.
• You'll get a training session before departure, bottled water during the ride, and a guide who knows the Art Deco district and Star Island history.
• All fees and taxes are covered in the price.

Options for this experience

2 options

Segway Tour of Star IslandUp to 15 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 11:30 and 17:30Segway tour of Star Island at 5:30pm: check in at the shop at 11:15AM or 5:15PM

Private TourUp to 12 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 11:30 and 17:30

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

Information

Lasts 1h, runs every day at 11:30 and 17:30, from US$ 73.83 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:30 and 17:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Audio guideEnglish and Spanish

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

Book up to2h 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Miami Beach Bike Rental & Segway Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Star Island and the Art Deco Historic District without renting a car or walking for hours: the Segway covers distance effortlessly, and the fixed route means you don't navigate yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How long is the actual tour time?

One hour of riding, plus 30 minutes for check-in and training beforehand.

Do I need Segway experience?

No. Everyone gets a training session before the tour starts, and the guide waits until you're comfortable.

What's included in the price?

Segway use, helmet, bluetooth earpiece, bottled water, training, guide, and all fees and taxes.

Can I do this if I'm not very fit?

Yes, the tour is suitable for all fitness levels. The Segway does the propulsion. You just balance and steer.

What's the minimum group size?

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.

What's the age requirement?

Minimum age is 12 years old. Participants must weigh between 100 and 260 lbs.

Do I need to bring anything?

Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. The tour runs in all weather, so dress appropriately for the conditions.

Is there a security deposit?

Yes, there's a $250 refundable security deposit required per booking (not per person) at the shop before the tour starts.