CHICAGO SEGWAY FIELD GUIDE
Glide the Lakefront: A Two‑Hour Segway Tour Through Grant Park and Chicago’s Iconic Waterfront
A guided, two-hour Segway tour that rolls through Grant Park, past Buckingham Fountain, along the Museum Campus and the lakefront—this guide distills the route, highlights, and practical essentials for the experience.
Glide the Lakefront: A Two‑Hour Segway Tour Through Grant Park and Chicago’s Iconic Waterfront.
Gliding along on a Segway Personal Transporter, riders move through the broad lawns and formal promenades of Grant Park and out toward the lake, punctuating each turn with skyline views and camera-ready moments. Over two hours an experienced guide leads the group through downtown Chicago’s scenic and historic core—past Buckingham Fountain, near the Museum Campus and along the lakefront—offering a compact, kinetic way to see the city.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Frequent, framed views of Chicago’s skyline
The tour is built around repeat vantage points for photography and skyline sightlines; riders can pause for shots of the cityscape as the route moves between park, fountain and lakefront.
Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain up close
The route visits Grant Park and circles the area around Buckingham Fountain, placing riders within easy view of these signature civic spaces and the walking areas that define downtown Chicago.
Led by an experienced local guide
A guide accompanies the group throughout the two-hour experience, navigating the downtown streets and park paths while pointing out the history and best photo opportunities along the lakefront and Museum Campus.
What the day feels like
What the two‑hour glide feels like
The tour feels like a swift circuit of downtown’s most recognizable public spaces: short stretches of rolling between stops, a steady cadence of scenic pauses, and frequent skyline frames. Over the course of two hours an experienced guide leads the group through park promenades and lakeside turns, giving riders chances to photograph the city and absorb its layout without the foot‑fatigue of a long walk.
THE SKYLINE
Frequent, framed views of Chicago’s skyline
The tour is built around repeat vantage points for photography and skyline sightlines; riders can pause for shots of the cityscape as the route moves between park, fountain and lakefront.
THE LANDMARKS
Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain up close
The route visits Grant Park and circles the area around Buckingham Fountain, placing riders within easy view of these signature civic spaces and the walking areas that define downtown Chicago.
THE GUIDE
Led by an experienced local guide
A guide accompanies the group throughout the two-hour experience, navigating the downtown streets and park paths while pointing out the history and best photo opportunities along the lakefront and Museum Campus.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour is two hours in length.
The listed rate for the two-hour tour is $65 per person.
Participants must be at least 10 years old.
The route includes downtown Chicago highlights: Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, areas near the Museum Campus and stretches of the lakefront.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Segway tour?
The Segway Experience of Chicago: Grant Park / Lakefront Tour is a two-hour tour.
What is the cost per person?
The two-hour tour is listed at $65 per person.
Is there a minimum age to join?
Yes — the tour is available for participants aged 10 and older.
Which landmarks does the tour visit?
The tour travels through Grant Park, around Buckingham Fountain, near the Museum Campus and along the lakefront.
Is the tour guided?
Yes — the two-hour tour is led by an experienced guide who navigates the downtown and lakefront route.
Who operates the Segway tour?
The tour is operated by My Segway Experience.