CSTRents Segway Tour

CSTRents Segway Tour, 3 hours, rated 4.2 across 24 traveller reviews.

Overview

This three-hour Segway ride covers Verona's old town with a guide leading the way and commentary throughout. It starts with a 30-minute orientation session on safe riding before the tour moves off. The group is capped at eight travellers.

The route rolls past the Basilica of St Anastasia, Porta Palio, the Arena di Verona and Castelvecchio, moving at a leisurely pace while the guide gives commentary. One reviewer said the Segways gave their group a chance to see much more than a walking tour or bus would have allowed, and another first-time rider reported feeling ready to roll after 10 minutes of training.

It suits travellers aged sixteen and up who want an efficient, fun sweep of the city's main sights. Helmets are available and optional, ponchos are handed out if rain arrives, and the tour runs in all weather. It is not wheelchair accessible, and pregnant travellers are advised against joining.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet on Via Luigi da PortoStaff wait with the Segways ready in the street at Via Luigi da Porto 3, near Vicolo San Francesco al Corso and Via del Pontiere. Arrive at the departure time.
2. Orientation sessionA 30-minute orientation session covers safe handling of the Segway before the ride begins.
3. Ride the old townFollow the guide at a leisurely pace through the old town, with commentary on the sights along the way.
4. Basilica of St AnastasiaThe route passes the Basilica of St Anastasia, one of the highlights named in the tour description.
5. Porta PalioThe route also passes Porta Palio, another highlight named in the tour description.
6. Arena and CastelvecchioThe ride takes in the Arena di Verona and Castelvecchio, the ancient landmarks named in the tour description.
7. Return to meeting pointThe activity ends back at the same meeting point on Via Luigi da Porto.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this tour.

• Getting started. The 30-minute orientation session is included. One traveller who had never ridden a Segway mentioned being ready to roll after about 10 minutes of training, and another reviewer advised listening carefully to the instructor's tips.
• Wear a helmet. Helmet use is optional, but one reviewer recommends taking one because the route crosses traffic. That review also described slipping on wet pavement, which is another argument for wearing it.
• Weather and clothing. The tour operates in all weather conditions, so dress appropriately for the day. Ponchos are provided if it rains, and one reviewer noted drizzle made the riding trickier, so extra care helps on wet stones.
• Pace and distance. The ride moves at a leisurely pace, as the listing describes. One reviewer said the group covered nearly all of the city's important and beautiful sights within the three hours.
• Group size. The group is limited to eight travellers. Most reviews praise the guides warmly, though one reviewer described a guide who seemed bored, so experiences can vary.
• Food and tickets. Food, drinks and entry tickets are not included, and neither is hotel pickup. Eat beforehand and budget separately for anything you want to enter along the route.

Common issues. The tour can be cancelled if the minimum number of participants is not met, in which case an alternative date or a full refund is offered. Riders must be at least 16 years old, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it is not recommended for pregnant travellers. One reviewer reported falls on slick pavement during drizzle and bruises as a result, and another found the meeting point confusing to locate, so it pays to check the address carefully before setting out. Guide quality varies, with one review describing a bored guide while most others praise theirs warmly.

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