Overview
- Location: Chicago
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
- Hours: Vary by Tour - Tours run rain or shine
As you cruise along Lake Michigan, through Grant Park and the Museum Campus, you will receive a great orientation, informative historical and current-day information, heaps of unique and fascinating stories, fantastic photo ops and superb personal service from your guide.
The Segway is the first of its kind - a self-balancing, personal transportation device that's designed to operate in any pedestrian environment. It's new, it's cool and a ton of fun! Our Day and Evening tours are limited to 8 clients with 1 guide so you can count on a great, intimate experience. Discover what it's like to be a Windy City celebrity as everyone, & we mean everyone, turns to watch us glide by!
Highlights of the tour include:
- The Field Museum – Founded to house the biological and anthropological collections assembled for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. Current home to Sue the famous T. rex and the Lions of Tsavo.
- Shedd Aquarium and Oceanarium – Opened to the public in December 1929, at the time it was the world’s largest indoor aquarium. One of the first & currently its oldest resident: a Lungfish acquired in 1933.
- Adler Planetarium – The first planetarium built in the Western hemisphere. Contains astronomical artifacts and instruments dating back to 12th century Persia. Provides one of the best panoramic views of Chicago’s fabulous skyline!
- Grant Park – Considered the city’s front yard with the magnificent Buckingham Fountain as its centerpiece.
- Millennium Park – Chicago’s newest gem, featuring the Pritzker Pavillion, the cascading waters of the Crown Fountain towers, and the famous Cloud Gate sculpture affectionately known as “The Bean”
- The Lakefront/Monroe Harbor – Cruise along the edge of Lake Michigan speckled with sailboats, with Navy Pier as its backdrop.
- Chicago’s Skyscrapers - See the architectural wonders that comprise one of the most recognizable skylines in the world.
- Queen’s Landing, the Art Institute, Northerly Island (formerly Mieg’s Field) and much more!
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Attraction Terms & Conditions
Each Ticket issued pursuant to the standard offer is valid for use through January 31, 2009. All orders are subject to credit card approval and billing address verification. The billing address will be verified with your credit card company so you must use the exact address that your statements are sent to. Print at Home® ticket orders are available immediately and accessible via your confirmation email.
All tickets are non-refundable/non-returnable. We are unable to issue exchanges or refunds after a purchase has been made including but not limited to lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed tickets. Ticket package and prices are subject to change without notice.
Please note: Participant must be at least 12 years old. All riders must have the ability to climb and descend stairs without assistance. The Segway is not appropriate for anyone weighing under 100 pounds (45.5 kg) or over 250 pounds (113.6 kg). Unfortunately, pregnant women are not allowed on City Segway Tours. Any participant suspected of being under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to ride.
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