2-Hour Euro Segway Tour

2-Hour Euro Segway Tour, 2 hours, rated 4.8 across 865 traveller reviews.

Overview

Riders meet at 5 Petite Rue du Vieux Marché aux Vins, collect a Segway and a helmet, and set off for La Petite France, where a safety briefing is part of the stop. The first half hour belongs to this historic quarter at the western end of the Grande Île, once home to tanners, millers and fishermen, with the guide explaining its medieval past. The group then continues to the sandstone Notre Dame Cathedral for a guided stop, seen from outside since entry is not included.

From the cathedral the route pushes through the city center and into the German district of Neustadt, where buildings from different eras of the city's history stand side by side. The final stretch reaches the Quartier Européen and its administrative buildings, among them the European Court of Human Rights designed by Richard Rogers. Strasbourg is a part-time seat of the European Parliament, and this tour is built around showing that side of the city alongside the old one. All institution stops are exterior views.

It suits anyone who wants to cover plenty of ground without walking it. The summarized traveller feedback on the listing calls the Segways a fun and efficient way to see Strasbourg, and families ride too, since children are welcome with an adult once they meet the 30 kg minimum weight. There is no hotel pickup, so plan to make your own way to the meeting point.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Check-in and handoverMeet at 5 Petite Rue du Vieux Marché aux Vins, 67000 Strasbourg. There is no pickup; the Segway and helmet are handed out here.
2. La Petite FranceSafety briefing and guided sightseeing in the medieval quarter where tanners, millers and fishermen once lived. This block lasts 30 minutes.
3. Notre Dame CathedralA 30 minute guided stop at the sandstone cathedral. Entry to the cathedral is not included, so this is an outside visit.
4. City center and Neustadt30 minutes of guided riding through the center and the German district, with commentary on the range of architectural styles along the way.
5. Quartier EuropéenThe final 30 minutes cover the European district's administrative buildings, including the European Court of Human Rights building by Richard Rogers. Institutions are viewed from outside.
6. Arrive backThe ride ends back at One City Bike, the end point named in the itinerary.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points, drawn from the listing and from what past riders report, are worth knowing before you roll off.

• Riding for beginners. The summarized traveller feedback describes the ride as fun and the guides as knowledgeable and supportive.
• Pace and stops. Expect to move briskly between districts, with sightseeing pauses at Petite France, the cathedral and the European quarter. One reviewer who had never ridden before found the pace quick, while others praised how much ground the group covered with lots of stops built in.
• Kids and weight. There is a minimum weight of 30 kg and children must be accompanied by an adult. One family reported the tour went down well with their 10 year old, so it works as a family outing within those limits.
• Bring water. Water is not included, so carry your own bottle for the ride. A helmet and a rain cap are provided if the weather turns.
• Shoes and comfort. You stand on the platform for the full two hours. One reviewer joked that only their feet hurt afterward, so flat shoes you can stand in are the sensible choice.
• Commentary and languages. The guide narrates throughout, sharing the city's history and pointing out the range of architectural styles along the route. Reviewers repeatedly praised the guiding, and one group noted their guide handled a party speaking different languages without any trouble.

Common issues. The recurring critique is time at the stops: some travellers say they would have liked longer at the key sights to go deeper into the history, and one first time rider found the pace quicker than comfortable. Entry to the cathedral and the European Union institutions is not included, and nor is water, so both need planning. One reviewer also flagged sore feet after the ride, a fair warning given the two hours standing. There is no pickup, and everyone makes their own way to the stated meeting point.

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