1 / 6Most of Washington's headline sights sit along the same National Mall corridor, which is exactly why a Segway works so well here: two hours on wheels covers ground that takes all day on foot. This small-group "See the City" tour starts with a full 30-minute training session — a short video, one-on-one instruction and a helmet fitting — so even complete first-timers feel confident before the group rolls out. Your guide narrates through a top-of-the-line radio headset, you get multiple photo stops at more than 25 buildings, monuments and memorials, and the first stop, the White House, is practically across the street from the meeting point. Rated 4.9 by more than 2,000 riders, it is one of the best-reviewed ways to get an overview of Washington DC — and to work out which sights deserve a longer visit later in your trip.
Arrive 30 minutes before your departure time. Training comes first: you will watch a brief video and presentation, get fitted for your helmet and equipment, then practice with one-on-one help from the experienced staff. Don't be nervous — most guests on this tour are first-time riders, and the overwhelming majority get the hang of it within a few minutes. Once everyone is comfortable, there's a quick soundcheck and off you go. The first stop is the White House, just across the street from your starting point. From there you glide along the National Mall as your guide recounts the stories behind the capital's icons — the US Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II Memorial and the Vietnam Women's Memorial among them — with photo opportunities at more than 25 historic buildings, monuments and memorials in total. The radio headset changes the experience: instead of crowding around a guide at every stop, you hear every word of the commentary clearly while you ride, which means more time moving and photographing and less time straining to listen. This is the tour to choose if you want an efficient, genuinely fun overview of Washington DC. It is ideal at the start of a trip, when it helps you decide where to explore in more depth on foot later — and it is subject to favorable weather conditions, so if a departure is canceled for poor weather you can choose an alternative date or a full refund.
818 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
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