The city of Washington DC exudes power, charm and stuns all the visitors with its historic buildings and memorials. The best way to see the old history and heritage of this historic city is to glide away on a Segway and visit the important landmarks like the White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and Smithsonian Castle. Glide along the National Mall from Washington Monument to Lincoln Memorial on the Segway and admire the stunning historic heritages of USA. The Segway tour provides you the best experience and orientation of the National Mall of the city. You will learn a great deal about the American history of struggle for freedom, its immediate challenges as a new nation and how the American country came in existence. This three hour tour will give you details of American history and heritages.
You have to reach the starting point of the Washington DC Segway Experience tours at the office of City Segway Tour located at 624 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC, USA. From here you will get a Segway, Helmet, safety briefings and tour maps. You will have a mandatory 30 minutes orientation session on the segway and will start your tour after getting used to it. During This Tour you will visit the following tourist attractions:
White House: The building is one of the most photographed in the world and represents the symbol of power and politics. This grand mansion is the official residency of the President of the United States of America.
Washington Monument: The tower has a small pyramid located at the pinnacle and is dedicated to the founder of the United States of America, George Washington who was also the first president of United States of America.
Smithsonian Castle : The Smithsonian Institute and society was established by a British scientist, James Smithson who donated 100 bags of gold for the purpose of advance scientific exploration and diffusion of knowledge.
Lincoln Memorial: The building was dedicated to the President Abraham Lincoln. It is a temple built on the edge of the Potomac River and it has been in the center of Civil Rights Movement of United States.
Pennsylvania Avenue: This is one of the most famous and important avenues of the world. The Avenue is the home to the Capitol, the White House, The National Archives, The Navy Memorial, The FBI Building and many more.
National Galleries of Art: This is the only non-Smithsonian Museum located on the National Mall. Visit the museum and see the preserved art works of world’s finest artist of the last three centuries are present here.
You will also visit the Vietnam Memorial, WWII Memorial, Korean Memorial, Old Executive Office Building and many more.
You will then return back to the tour starting point to conclude your illuminating tour.
Includes
Segway
Helmet
Tour Maps
Safety Instructions
Tour Instructors
Excludes
Important Information
Call your local activity operator to reconfirm your departure details and for any queries.
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You have to be 12 years at least to participate on this tour and pregnant ladies are not permitted on this tour.
The tour has a strict no Alcohol policy and if anybody found guilty of consuming alcohol during the tour or before the tour will be immediately forfeit their tour and no refund will be given
Child Policy
Children below 12 years are not permitted on this tour.
Minors under the age of 18 must either be accompanied by an adult or an adult must complete the insurance paperwork in advance prior to the tour.
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if cancelled more than 96 hours (4 days) prior to the scheduled tour