Scottsdale Old Town Segway Tour & Art Route Highlights

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Duration2h

GroupUp to 19

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Roll past art in old town scottsdale and catch mountain views

You’ll glide through Old Town Scottsdale on your own Segway, catch unexpected art installations, pause for mountain views, and get real local tips from your guide. Expect laughter (maybe some nerves), bottled water, helmet included—and that odd thrill of seeing familiar places from a whole new angle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Old Town Scottsdale by Segway

Attend private Segway training session
Ride Segway through Historic Old Town
View local businesses and art installations
Pass by popular park with fountains
See Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art exhibits
Observe historical architecture and culture
Pass historic saloon still in operation
Enjoy views of Camelback Mountain
Take restroom and leg stretch break
See Paolo Soleri’s designed bridge

The Experience

The first thing I remember is the sound of wheels—soft but kind of satisfying—right as I wobbled off in a parking lot behind our guide, Jen. She handed me a helmet (which honestly felt a bit dorky at first), then showed us how to lean just enough to make the Segway move. It took me longer than I’d admit to get used to it, but Jen just grinned and said everyone’s got their own style. The sun was already sharp, bouncing off all those pale sidewalks in Downtown Scottsdale. We zipped past a mural with these wild colors—someone’s dog barked at us from a patio, which made me laugh and nearly lose my balance.

I didn’t expect how much you can actually see on this Scottsdale Segway tour. We rolled through Old Town’s quieter corners, where the air smelled faintly like mesquite and sunscreen. Jen pointed out an old saloon that’s still open (she swears the bartender has stories for days) and then led us through the Arts District. There was this sculpture garden where you could hear water trickling somewhere nearby—felt weirdly peaceful for being right downtown. At one point she stopped so we could look up at Camelback Mountain; it looked almost purple in the afternoon haze. I still think about that view sometimes.

Somewhere near SMoCA, Jen gave us her “passport” full of food suggestions—she circled a taco spot and said it was non-negotiable. We stretched our legs by the waterfront, just watching locals walk tiny dogs or chat in bursts of Spanish and English. My hands were buzzing from holding onto the Segway handles for so long, but I didn’t really want to stop yet. There’s something about moving slow enough to notice details—a faded sign here, someone waving there—that stuck with me more than any big landmark did.

What’s included

Your day includes bottled water to keep you cool under that Arizona sun, use of your own personal Segway transporter (with plenty of time to practice), plus a required helmet—all guided by someone who knows every shortcut and story in Old Town Scottsdale.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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