St Petersburg: Historic Segway Tour & Museum Entry

Summary

Roll past Pier Park and Old Northeast homes with stories in your ears

You’ll glide through St Petersburg’s waterfront parks and Old Northeast streets on a guided Segway tour with headset commentary. Pause at landmarks like Pier Park and hear local stories from your guide before exploring the Museum of History at your own pace. Expect some laughs, unexpected details, and moments that stick with you long after you’ve left the bay.

What’s the experience like?

We rolled out from the meeting spot in downtown St Petersburg after a quick Segway crash course—honestly, I was nervous I’d tip over but our guide, Mark, kept it light (“You’ll only look silly for the first five minutes”). The air had that salty tang you get near the bay, and the sun was already bouncing off the glassy buildings. We zipped along the waterfront, passing joggers and a couple of old-timers fishing, who gave us a nod. My headset picked up Mark’s voice as he pointed out where the world’s first commercial flight took off. Never thought I’d care about aviation history but something about standing right there made it click.

Turning into Old Northeast felt like flipping to another chapter—suddenly brick streets and these 1920s houses with wide porches. You could smell someone grilling lunch somewhere (maybe burgers?) and hear windchimes clinking from a porch. Mark told us about the Tocobagan people, and how their princess inspired Disney’s Pocahontas—Li laughed when I tried to say “Tocobaga” in Mandarin; probably butchered it. The Segway tour covered about 8 miles but honestly it didn’t feel like much because we stopped so often for stories or just to look at some weird old tree or mural.

I liked that we got museum entry after—no pressure to rush. The baseball wall inside is wild (so many signatures crammed together), but what stuck with me most was this faded photo of early city pioneers standing ankle-deep in water where Pier Park is now. It made all those facts from Mark settle in differently. I still think about that view by the water when we paused for a second and nobody said anything—just wheels humming, breeze off Tampa Bay. So yeah, if you’re curious about St Pete or just want to try gliding instead of walking everywhere, this historic Segway tour is kind of perfect.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Historic Segway tour and museum visit

• Receive 20-minute Segway training
• Ride Segway through downtown St Petersburg
• Glide along waterfront and parks
• View Pier Park and Old Northeast neighborhood
• Learn city history via headset
• See site of first commercial flight
• Hear story of Tocobagan Indians
• Complete approximately 8 miles on Segway
• Visit Museum of History
• Explore museum exhibits and baseball collection

Top questions

How long is the St Petersburg Historic Segway Tour?

The guided Segway tour lasts about 2 hours plus time to visit the Museum of History afterward.

Is training included before riding the Segways?

Yes, there’s a 20-minute training session before starting the tour.

Does the tour include admission to any museums?

Yes, free admission to the Museum of History is included after your Segway ride.

What neighborhoods does the tour cover?

The route covers downtown St Petersburg, Pier Park, and Old Northeast neighborhood.

Are headsets provided for listening to the guide?

Yes, each guest gets an audio headset receiver during the tour.

What’s included with booking?

You get a Segway i2 rental, helmet, bottle of water, guided tour, headset receiver, museum entry, and training session.

Is there an age or weight limit for riders?

Riders must be at least 11 years old and weigh between 100 lbs (45 kg) and 300 lbs (136 kg).

How many people are on each tour group?

A maximum of 6 people can book per group for this experience.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a Segway i2 with helmet and headset receiver for guided commentary as you explore downtown St Petersburg and Old Northeast; a 20-minute training session; bottled water; plus free admission to the Museum of History after your two-hour ride.