2-Hour Chicago Lakefront & Museum Campus Segway Tour

Ride a Segway on a 2-hour tour of the Chicago lakefront and Museum Campus. Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours operates the tour, and prices start from $70.

Overview

This two-hour Segway ride starts and finishes at 300 E Monroe, on the northeast corner of Columbus Drive and Monroe Street. Before anyone rolls off, the team from Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours fits helmets, collects signed waivers, and runs training and practice so first-timers can get comfortable on the machine. Reviewers again and again credit that upfront coaching with making the ride itself feel easy.

The route then works south through Grant Park. It pauses at Buckingham Fountain, glances at Soldier Field, and passes the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium on Museum Campus before spending real time on the Chicago lakefront. Every stop is a photo stop rather than an entry stop, so no museum admission is involved. Guides fill the riding time with history and stories about the city, which several travellers describe as the best part alongside the scenery of buildings, lake, and stadium.

It suits visitors who would rather cover ground than walk it, including families with teenagers, provided riders meet the age and weight requirements. Groups are capped at eight, and the tour runs in all weather, with ponchos supplied if rain shows up. Anyone who wants the full refund window needs to cancel at least a day ahead.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet and trainCheck in at 300 E Monroe Dr, where the tour begins with helmet fitting, waiver signing, and Segway training and practice. This starting portion lasts 15 minutes.
2. Buckingham FountainRide into Grant Park for a 10-minute stop at Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain.
3. Soldier FieldContinue to Soldier Field for a 10-minute stop, no admission required.
4. Field MuseumPass Museum Campus with a 5-minute stop outside the Field Museum.
5. Shedd AquariumA further 5-minute stop outside Shedd Aquarium, again with free access and no entry included.
6. Chicago lakefrontSpend 30 minutes riding along the Chicago lakefront, the longest stretch of the tour.
7. Return to startThe activity ends back at the original meeting point on Monroe Street.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the ride smoother, especially for anyone who has never stepped on a Segway before.

• Dress for outdoors. The dress code is for an outdoor activity. Wear closed-toed shoes and layers to suit the season, and plan for the weather since the tour operates in all conditions. Ponchos are handed out if it rains, and one reviewer who rode through rain said it was still worth going.
• Training first. Training and practice come before the ride, and helmet use is included. Reviewers often mention the training as a highlight of the experience before the tour sets off.
• Standing and stairs. Riders must stand unassisted for the full two hours and be able to climb a flight of stairs without help. The pace is flat and easy, as one reviewer noted, but the standing requirement is a real one.
• Guides and stories. Reviewers consistently describe the guides as knowledgeable. Expect history and stories at each stop, not just a glide past the sights.
• Food and tips. Food and drinks are not included, nor are gratuities, so bring water if wanted and budget a tip for the guide separately.
• Getting there. The meeting point is near public transportation. The Millennium Lakeside Garage at 5 S. Columbus Drive is the suggested parking option.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and pregnant guests cannot take part. Riders must be at least 12 years old, with those aged 12 to 17 accompanied by an adult, and weight must fall between 100 and 260 lbs. Groups larger than eight are split up or need to book privately, and the tour needs at least two guests to run, so single riders should call or text for availability. Routes can also change because of festivals, construction, and other events.

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