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Manitowoc Maritime & Lakefront Segway Tour

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Trip Highlights

Fun Segway riding along Lake Michigan
USS Cobia and Wisconsin Maritime Museum area
Manitowoc harbor and marina
Great Lakes shipbuilding and maritime stories
Scenic stretches of the Mariners Trail
S.S. Badger views when she is in port
Beginner-friendly training
Small group experience (2-9 people)
A steady, guided pace with time to take in the scenery

Description

Explore Manitowoc’s Lake Michigan waterfront on a Segway ride filled with harbor views, Great Lakes history, and plenty of fun along the way. After a little training and practice, you’ll head out along the shoreline and harbor, cruising waterfront paths with open views of Lake Michigan. The route gives you plenty of room to enjoy riding the Segway while discovering a city shaped by ships, shipbuilding, and life on the Great Lakes. Along the way, you’ll pass near the Wisconsin Maritime Museum and USS Cobia, see the harbor and marina, and learn about Manitowoc’s important role in shipbuilding and wartime history. Depending on the day, you may even see the S.S. Badger in port or making its way across Lake Michigan. The ride also connects with portions of the scenic lakeshore and Mariners Trail, giving you stretches where you can simply cruise, enjoy the water, and take in the views. It’s a fun combination of Segway riding, Lake Michigan scenery, and fascinating maritime history — and a great way to discover why Manitowoc’s connection to the water runs so deep.

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 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

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
2 to 9 people
Price starts at
$89
Languages
English
Meeting Point
Maritime Parking Lot between The Inn on Maritime Bay and the Maritime Museum | 100 Maritime Dr Manitowoc, WI 54220 (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED AHEAD OF TIME)
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Why take this tour?

The Manitowoc Shore Segway Tour offers a shoreline-focused alternative to inland or neighborhood-based city rides. Part of Segway the Lake Tours in Sheboygan, Manitowoc, or Kohler, 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.

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

11 Verified reviews
Bev W
Tripadvisor

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
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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
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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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