Scottsdale Segway Tour: Old Town on Your Own

Roll through Scottsdale's history and art without walking the desert heat

A 2-hour guided Segway tour of Scottsdale covers Old Town, the Arts District, and the Waterfront on a 5.5-mile route with 30+ points of interest. You get a private training session in a parking lot first, then ride your own Segway while a guide discusses the area's history, culture, local businesses and art installations. The tour includes bottled water, helmet and Segway use. Minimum age is 12.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Old Town Scottsdale by Segway

• Private Segway training session
• Ride through Old Town Scottsdale
• See local businesses and art installations
• Pass by popular park with fountains
• Visit Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
• View historical architecture and culture
• Pass historic saloon still open today
• Enjoy views of Camelback Mountain
• Stretch legs and use restrooms
• See Paolo Soleri's designed bridge

The experience

You start in a controlled parking lot with a private training session to get comfortable on the Segway before the route begins. Once you're steady, the guide leads you through Old Town Scottsdale, the historic heart of the city, where you'll pass galleries, shops and buildings that anchor the area's character. The pace is slow enough to take in details and stop for photos, and the guide points out the history and culture woven through each block.

The route moves into the Arts District, where you'll see the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and a park filled with fountains and rotating art installations (exhibits change roughly every three months). You'll also pass a historic saloon still operating today and get views of Camelback Mountain across the desert. A stop at the Waterfront gives you a chance to stretch your legs and rest, and the guide explains the Paolo Soleri bridge: the only one he designed that was actually built. With more than 30 stops across the 5.5 miles, you finish with a Passport to Savings booklet listing local restaurants, activities and spots worth returning to.

The Segway does the work of covering distance, so you see far more ground than you would on foot in the same two hours. You're moving at a walking pace, not speeding, which keeps the focus on what's around you rather than on the ride itself. Bring sunscreen and water beyond what's provided. The Arizona sun is direct, and you're exposed while riding.

What’s included

• Segway use, required helmet, bottled water.
• a private training session in a controlled parking lot before the route begins.
• a Passport to Savings booklet listing local restaurants, activities and recommendations.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 13:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 19

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

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

Operated by Scottsdale Segway Tours

Is this one for you?You ride the Segway yourself at a walking pace (no experience needed, since training happens first), which means you cover 5.5 miles of Old Town, the Arts District and the Waterfront in two hours without the fatigue of walking the desert heat. Pick this if you want to see more ground than a walking tour covers and move at your own rhythm once you're rolling.

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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 route like on a Segway through Old Town Scottsdale?

The 5.5-mile route covers Old Town, the Arts District and the Waterfront at a walking pace, with 30+ stops where the guide discusses history, culture and local businesses. You pass the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, parks with art installations, historic buildings and get views of Camelback Mountain.

Do I need Segway experience to join this tour?

No. You get a private training session in a parking lot before the tour starts, so you'll be comfortable on the Segway before you roll through Old Town with the guide.

What's included in the 2-hour tour?

The tour includes use of the Segway, a required helmet, bottled water and a Passport to Savings booklet with recommendations for local food, activities and places to visit in Scottsdale.

How old do you have to be to ride?

The minimum age is 12. The tour isn't recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.

When is the best time to book this tour in Scottsdale?

The tour runs in Scottsdale's sunny weather year-round. Early morning or late afternoon departures are popular to avoid the hottest part of the day, especially in summer months.