The Segway Tour
In short: Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Segway Tour lasts 1.5 hours in English, limited to 5 participants, and meets in front of the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center. According to its listing, it starts with a mandatory safety orientation, the "Cone Zone", then rides to the Kissing Camels, Praying Hands and a park overlook. It is not suitable for children under 12, pregnant women or people over 250 lb (113 kg).
What it is
A guided Segway ride that meets at the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center. The guide covers stories of the old West, and the listing mentions wildlife including red-tailed hawks, mule deer and bighorn sheep. A waiver is required, per the listing.
The ride, as the listing gives it
- The Cone Zone: a mandatory safety orientation before the ride.
- Kissing Camels: the formation on top of North Gateway Rock.
- Praying Hands: named in the listing.
- A park overlook: named in the listing.
What it adds to a free park
Garden of the Gods is a free city park, owned by the City of Colorado Springs since 1909, and a National Natural Landmark since 1971. Entry needs no ticket, parking is free, and anyone with a car can drive the park's one-way loop of about 6 miles at 20 mph; is it free covers the details. The Visitor & Nature Center, where the tour meets, is free too, with exhibits on geology, plants and animals and the replica cast of the park's dinosaur. This tour adds a guide, a Segway and a set route through the park. The Visitor Center covers the building.
Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere
Suits
- Visitors who want to start at the Visitor Center: parking is free there, though the lot has fewer than 200 spaces.
- Small parties: the listing limits the group to 5.
- Visitors with 1.5 hours: the shortest of the six listings.
Look elsewhere if
- Children under 12, pregnant women or anyone over 250 lb (113 kg): the listing states that it is not suitable.
- Anyone who cannot walk up and down stairs or step off a curb unaided: the listing requires both.
- Solo travellers: the listing sets a minimum of 2 people. The e-bike tour is another way to ride.
Included, and not stated
Included
- Segway
- Safety orientation
- Helmet
- Guide
Not included or not stated
- Pets: not allowed, per the listing
- Water: bring it, per the listing
- Wheelchair access: not stated in the listing
What travellers mention
Darren from the United States calls the ride interesting and fun. Heath from the United States mentions the guide's knowledge and humour. Stephanie from the United States describes a knowledgeable guide and says she would have liked more photo stops, and Brian from the United States calls it informative, safe and fun.
Practical notes
Start times: check the calendar in the booking widget. The listing asks riders to bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen and water, and states that sandals, flip-flops and open-toed shoes are not allowed. The Visitor & Nature Center is at 1805 N. 30th Street, Colorado Springs. Its lot often fills in summer and on holidays; an overflow lot across Gateway Road connects to the Visitor Center by a pedestrian tunnel, per the park's directions and parking page.
Closed-toe shoes are a condition of the ride, per the listing; arriving in sandals can mean missing the start.
Two alternatives
E-bikeManitou Springs: Garden of the Gods E-Bike Tour
Private optionColorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tour
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Segway tour meet?
In front of the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center, according to the listing. The Visitor & Nature Center is at 1805 N. 30th Street, Colorado Springs, and parking there is free.
What are the age and weight limits on the Segway tour?
The listing states that it is not suitable for children under 12, pregnant women or people over 250 lb (113 kg). Riders must be able to walk up and down stairs and step off a curb unaided.
Is there training before the Segway tour?
Yes. The listing starts with the "Cone Zone", a mandatory safety orientation, and a waiver is required.
What should be worn on the Segway tour?
Comfortable closed-toe shoes. The listing states that sandals, flip-flops and open-toed shoes are not allowed, and asks riders to bring sunscreen and water.