Segway Tour Pittsburgh: Guided history across 3 rivers

Glide over Pittsburgh’s three rivers on a Segway, exploring hidden historic sites

You get a twenty-minute training session, then two hours rolling through downtown Pittsburgh's main landmarks: three bridges, Market Square, the Courthouse, both performing arts halls, the stadiums on the North Shore, and Point State Park where the rivers converge. Bottled water is included, and the guide handles the history so you just ride and listen.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pittsburgh Segway Historical Tour

• Check in 20 minutes early
• Attend Segway training session
• Ride Segway across three bridges
• Pass by Market Square
• Pass by Allegheny County Courthouse
• Pass by Benedum Center
• Pass by Heinz Hall
• Pass by Fort Pitt Museum
• Pass by PNC Park
• Pass by Heinz Field
• Pass by Point State Park
• Pass by PPG Place

The experience

"So you've never been on one of these before?" That's how most people start this tour, standing in the closed cone course behind the Hardrock Cafe in Station Square, getting the feel for the Segway before heading out onto the actual streets. Twenty minutes of training. That's built in, so you're not wobbling across Market Square on your first real ride. Then you're moving, and the guide is talking about the three bridges you'll cross, the Allegheny County Courthouse with its Romanesque Revival stonework, the way the rivers meet at Point State Park where the fountain sits at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny.

The route covers the parts of Pittsburgh that matter if you want to understand the city in a couple of hours. You roll past the Benedum Center and Heinz Hall (both in the Cultural District, both built for performance), and then out to the North Shore where PNC Park and Heinz Field sit side by side, the baseball stadium and the football stadium framing the skyline. The Fort Pitt Museum is there too, at the point where the Ohio River forms. Your guide narrates as you go, so the history isn't something you read on a plaque later. It's happening as you're moving through it. Groups stay under twenty people, which means you're not herding through downtown like a school trip.

Check-in is twenty minutes before your start time. You'll need to specify which time slot works when you book, and you have to provide a phone number and email so the Fare Harbor system can confirm you. Parking is by the Sheraton Hotel, and the tour operates from Station Square. Bottled water is included. You need to be at least fourteen years old and weigh a minimum of one hundred pounds. If you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns, this isn't the right fit: the Segway demands balance and a baseline of fitness, and the guide will be honest about that upfront.

What’s included

Your tour includes use of a Segway, a twenty-minute training session in a closed cone course, bottled water, and a guided narration covering Pittsburgh's history as you pass the three bridges, Market Square, the Allegheny County Courthouse, the Benedum Center, Heinz Hall, Fort Pitt Museum, PNC Park, Heinz Field, and Point State Park.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs Saturday at 14:00, from US$ 58 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 14:00Another day? ›

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Under 14: 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 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by segway pittsburgh

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to cover Pittsburgh's main landmarks in a couple of hours without walking the whole city. The Segway does the distance. Plan for moderate physical effort and balance. It's not a passive ride, and that's what makes covering so much ground possible in one tour.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years). Children under 14 can't be included in the booking.

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.

Do I need Segway experience to book this?

No. Everyone gets a twenty-minute training session in a closed cone course before the tour starts. That's how you learn the balance and controls.

What's the age and weight requirement?

You must be at least fourteen years old and weigh at least one hundred pounds.

How many people are in a typical group?

Groups are capped at twenty people.

Where do I park and check in?

Parking is by the Sheraton Hotel. Check-in happens at Station Square behind the Hardrock Cafe next to the Fountain, twenty minutes before your tour time.

Is this tour good for corporate or school groups?

Yes. The tour is marketed as a team-building activity and is used by enterprises and universities. You'll need to book a specific time and provide contact details for confirmation.

What if I have a back injury or am pregnant?

This tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers. The Segway requires balance and core stability.

What's included in the price?

Use of the Segway and bottled water are included. The guided narration covers the history and landmarks along the route.