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Appleton Downtown & Fox River Segway Tour

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Trip Highlights

Small group experience (2-9 people)
Beginner-friendly training
Appleton Shopping District streets and landmarks
Fox River riverfront paths and trails
Green spaces and water views along the route
Cultural areas and nearby attractions
A longer, unhurried city ride at a steady pace

Description

A guided Segway tour through Appleton’s downtown and riverfront areas offers a relaxed way to explore the city’s shopping district, trails, and scenic Fox River views. This guided Segway tour explores downtown Appleton and the nearby Fox River corridor, offering an easy way to experience both the energy of the city and the quieter spaces along the river. After unhurried training and a short practice ride, the route moves through downtown streets, local trails, and riverside areas that show how the city and riverfront connect. The ride follows a steady, comfortable pace through parts of the downtown shopping district before transitioning toward scenic sections along the Fox River. These areas provide open views of the water and a calmer atmosphere that contrasts with the activity of the city center. Rather than focusing on a single attraction, the tour blends city streets, walking paths, and riverfront scenery into one continuous route. Regular stops allow time to look around, take photos, and hear a few stories that help explain Appleton’s development along the river. For visitors and locals alike, the experience provides a relaxed way to see more of Appleton while enjoying the simple fun of gliding through the city on a Segway.

Itinerary

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Make your reservation online or by phone, and know that we will meet at the tour's starting point. Last-minute bookings must be made by phone @ 920-376-0256.
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Your guide welcomes the group, fits everyone with helmets, and explains how the Segway works.
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Each guest practices at their own pace. Training is calm and unhurried, with your guide nearby to help build confidence.
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Once underway, your guide leads the group through downtown Appleton and nearby areas, handling navigation, pacing, and timing while making regular stops to talk about what you’re seeing.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
2 to 9 people
Price starts at
$89 USD
Languages
English
Meeting Point
City Park (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED AHEAD OF TIME)
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Why take this tour?

The Appleton Downtown Segway Tour is part of Green Bay & Fox Cities Segway Tours and offers a more immersive way to explore the city through a connected downtown and riverfront route. Guests often enjoy how the ride moves naturally from active city streets toward the Fox River, creating a balanced experience that blends urban energy with open, scenic paths.

The route begins in Downtown Appleton and extends along riverfront trails and nearby neighborhoods, passing cultural attractions and local landmarks along the way. By covering more ground at a comfortable pace, the tour provides a clear sense of how Appleton and the Fox River fit together, making it easy to enjoy both the city and the scenery in a single, well-paced ride.

The route is chosen to showcase both the energy of downtown Appleton and the calmer feel of the river, all within a steady, guided ride.

For last-minute bookings or questions, call 920-376-0256 and we’ll help from there.

Shopping in Appleton — See It All Without the Parking & Walking

Shopping in Appleton — See It All Without the Parking & Walking

Many visitors come to Appleton for its downtown shopping, riverfront boutiques, and local stores — but quickly realize how spread out everything is. This guided Segway tour lets you explore Appleton’s shopping districts, riverfront paths, and downtown areas efficiently, so you can decide where to return and shop afterward. It’s an easy, fun way to get oriented before spending the afternoon browsing stores, cafés, and local shops.

Included

  • Guided Segway Tour
  • One-on-one training
  • Helmet use
  • Bottled water
  • Photo & photo assistance from your guide

Excluded

  • Optional guide gratuity

Frequently asked questions

The tour size is kept at 8 people unless there is one group booking together. However, if there are more than 8 people in your group, you must call to book as we have more than 50 Segways available.
No. You just have to TRUST the Segway and it will balance you. Don’t worry, we don’t expect you to trust the Segway at the very start but trust will come.
We don’t want people to show up for their tour without a reservation because we will not have a Segway for you. When you make your reservation we give you the meeting location (or look at this link to see all our tour meeting locations).
Yes, we start with a training session that lasts between 10 to 30 minutes depending on group size and comfort level. As soon as everyone is comfortable, we take off!
Best to wear comfortable shoes. Also, it is always a little cooler on the Segway.
You will be provided a bicycle helmet free of charge. You may bring your own helmet if you wish.
We will provide rain ponchos but you may cancel (with a full refund) or reschedule in case for rain.
Yes, you can take pictures during the tour, and your guide will also take pictures for you. You will be provided with a link to the photos soon after the tour, and it's completely FREE.
No, for most tours, there is one stop where we get off the Segway to rest our feet. As tours are in small groups, we can also stop as desired for the group.
The tour guide is a wealth of information about the area and will take periodic pauses to share. Feel free to ask the guide about the history or nature around.
Yes, there is a handlebar bag for items.
Yes, it is necessary to make a reservation ahead of time as we transport the Segways to the tour locations and need to know in advance how many guests are participating. To increase your chance of getting your preferred day and time, it's recommended to book well in advance, which can be done online or over the phone.
Tax and booking fees added to the price of the tour.
Although riding a Segway is relatively easy, we require that all riders be at least close to 11 years of age (you know your child best. An adult or guardian must accompany children under 18.
There are no weight restrictions for our tours but a person must be comfortable on their feet and not have issues climbing stairs without assistance. It is best that the participant is at least close to 70 lbs. or more.
Riders should have the ability to climb and descend stairs without assistance. Anyone who is exceptionally overweight, or physically infirmed, (not having the ability to climb upon and stand on the Segway PT for periods of time) should reconsider doing this tour.
No, pregnant women are not allowed to ride on the Segway PT for safety reasons. There is a possibility that you would fall.
No. The Segway is designed for one rider. In many cases, you can rent a bike for them to bring them along.
We don’t just rent a Segway PT but if you have a specific place you would like to go please call us and we can design a tour especially for you or send a tour guide to accompany you at a location of your choice.
Yes. We love to “Come to You” with our Segways.

Things to know

Clothing & footwear


Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing works best. Flat, closed-toe shoes if you have them — but don’t worry if you don’t. Sunglasses if it’s sunny and winter gloves if it is cold.

Weather & operations

Tours typically operate when temperatures are around 40°F or warmer. Light rain is usually fine, and ponchos are provided.

Cancellation Policy

• 100% refund for rain or severe weather • 100% refund if canceled 12+ hours before tour • 50% refund if canceled 3–12 hours before • Within 3 hours: 50% gift card refund Call 920-376-0256 to cancel or reschedule.

Recent Reviews

6 Verified reviews
TJF
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TJF

November 20, 2024

Dick gave my wife and I a wonderful tour around Appleton. Lots of great information and history was viewed and enjoyed.

Rita I
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Rita I

July 27, 2021

Very friendly service. Knowledgeable guide who considered our needs and level of competence with the Segways.

Emma M
Tripadvisor

Emma M

July 21, 2021

We had a great time, the guide was so nice and let us take are time learning to trust our segways! Highly recommend!!

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