PORTO SEGWAY TOUR
Choose one of our Porto Segway Tours and glide through the city on a self-balancing electric Segway.
We know that Segways can be intimidating due to their side-by-side wheels, but don’t let that discourage you, we start all of our tours with an orientation session to get you as comfortable as possible on a Segway.
Porto Segway Tours allow you to comfortably stroll through all the interest points of the city. From the monuments to the main streets with many breaks to hear all the best stories about Porto.
SEGWAY: This genius self-balancing personal transportation machine designed to go anywhere was unveiled to the world in 2001. Due to its characteristics, it ended up being used by travellers everywhere and Porto is no exception.
Either because the temperature is too warm to walk up and down the city of Porto, you don’t want to cycle, or you just want to have fun and at the same time you want to learn about the city and its culture! In each one of those cases, the Segway Porto discovery is the only way that allows you to have it all!
Our Porto Segway Tour is the best way to combine a fun and an easy tour around the city. This alternative short distance transportation is ecofriendly and will allow you to effortless go up and down the hills of Porto while learning about the City historical Centre and its main highlights.
ADVANTAGES OF A PORTO SEGWAY TOUR
Do not want to walk?
Experience this Segway rental with one of our storytelling guides and allow yourself to effortless go up the hills while learning about the city. You will have to use your body to control the Segway so you can say to all your friends that you end up making (some) exercise while discovering Porto.
By now you are probably thinking, why not choose a bike tour instead? Well, the Segway allows everyone to ride it with or without experience, so you do not need to be an expert to become a professional Segway rider.
What to do in Porto? | 2 days | 3 days | Week end
What to do in Porto? We all know you wish you could have more time to stay and discover Porto however if you have only a couple of hours, do not “waste” your precious time walking around. We know that later, you will get the feeling that your time could be better spend.
Our Highlights Segway Tour of only 2hours, includes the briefing in the beginning and will allow you to make several stops in the city centre and listen to our storytelling guides.
If you prefer to spend your day exploring the city but you really wanted to do something at the end of the day, our Sunset Segway Porto Tour is ideal for you. In only 2hours you will be able to visit the city and make some of the best views of the city. For this magical time of the day, we picked the best spots for fantastic photographs that you will be able to share and show how Porto can be so beautiful. At this time of the day, you will understand why Porto Inhabitants are so proud of their city and you will be a part of it!
Is it suitable for Kids?
Our Segway i2 model was designed for individuals between 45Kg and 118Kg (100lbs. and 260lbs) and minimum of 1.5meters (4.9 feet). The Segway is the perfect vehicle for people of all ages because it transforms the tour into a fun experience, not to mention that you will feel like a celebrity as you will become the centre of attentions! Please keep in mind that minors must always be accompanied by an adult.
HOW HARD IS TO RIDE A SEGWAY?
These self-balanced machine can be intimidating due to its side-by-side wheels, but don’t let that discourage you, we start all of our tours a training session, including all possible maneuvers that you will have to do during the tour, to get you as comfortable as possible on a Segway. Our storytelling guides will be with you every minute of the tour, so in case you have questions feel free to ask them.
It only takes one minute to get used to it and at the end of the Segway Tour Porto experience you do not want to let it go…
How does it work segway tour?
The Segway Personal Transporter uses a dynamic stabilising technology – a gyroscopic self-balancing technology. Translated, it is as simple as, leaning forward to go forward, lean backwards to stop and go backwards, and the only mechanical movement is to use the handle to the sides to change direction.
In only a few words, it was designed to be an extension of your body!
Is it safe?
Our storytellers are also professional Segway Riders, with intense training and lots of miles of experience and they will be there to help you along the way. Plus, the use of a safety helmet is mandatory and this one will be handed to you clean and disinfected as well as the Segway.
Where do we go with it?
Everywhere in the city centre of Porto to get to know some of the beaten paths and places known only by locals. Choose one of our of our Segway Porto Tours – the ultimate fun and exciting experience!