Washington DC Segway Tour: White House & Lincoln Memorial

You cover more ground on a Segway than walking the National Mall would let you in half the time.

A 2-hour guided Segway tour of Washington DC that starts with 30 minutes of training and one-on-one assistance, then moves through the White House, Lincoln Memorial, US Capitol, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial, WWII Memorial, Washington Monument, Tidal Basin and over 25 other monuments and historic buildings. You wear a radio headset so the guide's commentary reaches you clearly as you ride, and the route includes multiple stops for photos. Minimum age is 16. Arrive 30 minutes early for equipment fitting.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each16 stops

1. The White House5m
2. Lafayette Square5m
3. United States Treasury Buildingpassing by
4. Lincoln Memorial15m
5. Korean War Veterans Memorial2m
6. Tidal Basinpassing by
7. National World War II Memorial2m
8. Washington Monument2m
9. National Museum of American Historypassing by
10. U.S. Capitolpassing by
11. The Smithsonianpassing by
12. National Gallery of Artpassing by
13. Old Post Office Pavilionpassing by
14. National Archives Museumpassing by
15. FBI Headquarterspassing by
16. Freedom Plazapassing by

Washington DC Segway Sightseeing Tour

• Arrive 30 minutes early for training
• Depart from tour location
• Stop outside the White House
• See Lafayette Square park
• Pass by United States Treasury Building
• Pass by White House backyard
• Pass by old canal remnant
• Pass by Declaration of Independence memorial
• Visit Vietnam Veterans Memorial overview
• See memorial to women who served in Vietnam
• Explore Lincoln Memorial
• Visit Korean War Veterans Memorial
• Pass by Tidal Basin cherry blossoms
• Pass by DC war memorial
• Photo stop at National World War II Memorial
• Photo stop at Washington Monument
• Pass by National Museum of American History
• Pass by US Capitol
• Pass by The Smithsonian
• Pass by National Gallery of Art
• Pass by Old Post Office Pavilion
• Pass by National Archives Museum
• Pass by FBI Headquarters
• Pass by Freedom Plaza
• Pass by DC city hall
• Pass by Canadian Embassy
• Return to tour location

The experience

The tour begins at your departure location near Freedom Plaza, just across the street from the White House. Before you ride anywhere, you spend 30 minutes learning the Segway with video instruction and one-on-one help from your guide. That's how the tour fits so much ground into two hours without leaving anyone behind. Once you're steady, the first stop is the White House itself, and from there the route moves through Lafayette Square, past the US Treasury Building, and into Constitution Gardens.

The middle stretch takes you down the National Mall toward the memorials. You pass the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, stop at the Lincoln Memorial, then ride past the freshly renovated Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Tidal Basin, where the famous cherry blossom trees grow. The WWII Memorial and Washington Monument come next, both photo stops. Radio headsets mean you don't miss what your guide is saying even as you're moving between sites. That's the detail that lets the commentary actually land instead of getting lost in the noise of the city.

The route circles back through the Smithsonian area, passes the US Capitol, and takes you by the National Gallery of Art, the Old Post Office Pavilion (now a hotel, your guide will tell you about the clocktower), the National Archives Museum, and FBI Headquarters before ending near Freedom Plaza. The whole thing covers over 25 top DC attractions without the fatigue of walking it all. You'll need to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time so the guide can fit your helmet and make sure you're comfortable on the machine.

What’s included

• Guided Segway tour through Washington DC.
• 30-minute training session with video instruction and one-on-one assistance.
• personal Segway and helmet.
• radio headset for hearing the guide.
• professional guide in English.
• multiple photo stops at over 25 monuments and attractions including the White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial, WWII Memorial, Washington Monument, Tidal Basin, Smithsonian, National Gallery of Art, and more.

Information

Lasts 2h 30m, runs every day, 4 start times, from US$ 70 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to Friday: 11:00 and 14:00Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 and 13:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 15

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 (16 and older) · Under 16: 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Capital Segway

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're visiting DC for the first time or have a free afternoon and want to see the major monuments without the walking distance between them. The Segway covers ground a walking tour can't fit into two hours, and the radio headset means you actually hear what the guide is saying instead of catching fragments as you move. Groups stay small enough that your guide can give one-on-one help during training and answer questions as you ride.

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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 minimum age to ride on this Segway tour of Washington DC?

The minimum age is 16 years per DC law. Anyone under that age cannot participate, even with adult supervision.

Do I need to know how to ride a Segway before I book this tour?

No. The tour includes a 30-minute training session with video instruction and one-on-one assistance from your guide before the ride begins, so you'll be steady before you leave the starting point.

How many stops does the tour make, and how much time do I spend riding versus standing still?

The tour covers over 25 monuments and buildings with multiple photo stops built in, so you're moving and stopping throughout the 2-hour window. The route is designed to let you see major sites like the White House, Lincoln Memorial, and US Capitol without the walking distance between them.

Will I be able to hear the guide while riding on a Segway?

Yes. You wear a radio headset during the tour, so the guide's commentary reaches you clearly as you move between stops. You won't miss information because of traffic noise or distance.

What happens if I arrive late for the tour?

Tours leave promptly at the scheduled time. You need to arrive 30 minutes early for training and equipment fitting, so arriving after that window closes means you'll miss the training and the departure.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not in great physical shape?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You're riding a Segway rather than walking, which reduces the physical demand compared to covering the same ground on foot.