Manitowoc Maritime & Lakefront Segway Tour
Trip Highlights
Description
Segway the Lake Tours’ guided Segway tours in Manitowoc provide a fun way to explore the shoreline and harbor areas at an easy, enjoyable pace. This guided Segway tour explores Manitowoc’s shoreline and harbor areas, offering a relaxed, well-paced way to experience the city’s connection to Lake Michigan. The route follows waterfront paths and nearby historic areas, providing open water views and a clear sense of how the harbor shaped the city. Most guests on this tour are first-time Segway riders. Training is unhurried, and your guide stays nearby to help build confidence before the ride begins. The experience is fully guided from start to finish, with pacing designed to feel comfortable and easy to enjoy.
Itinerary
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.
Your guide welcomes the group, fits everyone with helmets, and explains how the Segway works.
Each guest practices at their own pace. Training is calm and unhurried, with your guide nearby to help build confidence.
Once underway, your guide leads the group along the Manitowoc shoreline and harbor areas, handling navigation and pacing while sharing context about the waterfront and how the city developed around it.
Tour info
Why take this tour?
The Manitowoc Shore Segway Tour offers a shoreline-focused alternative to inland or neighborhood-based city rides. Guests often enjoy the open feel of Lake Michigan views and how the harbor and waterfront shape the experience into a smooth, scenic glide.
The route through Manitowoc stays close to the lake and harbor, highlighting the city’s maritime character and working waterfront. The pace remains steady as you glide along waterfront paths and smooth harbor routes.
You’ll pass near the marina, harbor areas, and lakeshore, with views of Lake Michigan throughout the ride. The route also includes areas connected to Manitowoc’s nautical history, creating an experience that feels open, cohesive, and closely tied to the water.
For last-minute bookings or questions, call 920-376-0256 and we’ll help from there.
Included
- Guided Segway tour
- One-on-one training
- Helmet use
- Bottled water
- Photos sent to you after the tour
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.
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Recent Reviews
Bev W
July 11, 2021
Both of the 12 year old girls stated this was the highlight of the vacation. As grand parents we try to find activities we all enjoy. This was a first for all of us and we we all impressed. Our guide gave us excellent instructions and time to practice our driving skills. Then off…
Joenk17
June 1, 2021
We had a very nice tour along the beautiful Manitowoc coastline. Our tour guide and trainer Mr. Lonnie was very kind and patient. It took him less that 10 minutes to make us comfortable and ready to Segway the historic Manitowoc coastline.
Schottme
August 18, 2020
Our tour guide Linda was awesome. She’s been leading Segway trips for over 12 years and she knows her stuff - and she still has fun doing it! Our grandsons, age 12 and 14, picked up the skill quickly. Linda gave them the freedom necessary for a fun (and fast) experience while she…
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