Washington Island Adventure Segway Tour (Half-Day)
Trip Highlights
Description
This guided half-day Segway tour is designed for guests who want a more immersive way to experience Washington Island. Rather than focusing on a single area, the route spans multiple parts of the island, allowing time to explore its landscapes, landmarks, and quieter roads at a relaxed, steady pace. The experience begins on the mainland in Northport, where training and orientation take place before boarding the ferry together. Once on the island, the tour unfolds gradually, with regular stops and natural breaks built in so the day feels unhurried and well-balanced.
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.
You’ll meet your guide on the mainland in Northport, where the group gets oriented for the day. Your guide fits everyone with helmets, explains how the experience will flow, and answers any questions before training begins.
Each guest completes calm, unhurried Segway training on the mainland before the island portion of the tour. Training is thorough and supportive, giving everyone time to feel comfortable and confident before boarding the ferry together.
Once the group is ready, you’ll board the ferry with your guide and Segways for the crossing to Washington Island. This transition is part of the experience and allows everyone to settle in before the guided glide begins.
Tour info
Why take this tour?
The Washington Island Half-Day Segway Tour is part of our broader Door County Segway Tours, offering a deeper look at the island by combining scenic riding, multiple destinations, and a pace that allows time to explore rather than move quickly between stops. After training on the mainland and a ferry crossing to the island, the guided route unfolds across interior roads, cultural sites, and coastal areas.
Guests travel along quiet island roads, pass working farms and natural landscapes, and stop at locations such as the lavender farm, Stavkirke Church, local museums, and historic buildings. The route also includes shoreline areas and scenic viewpoints that highlight the island’s setting on Lake Michigan. By covering different parts of the island over several hours, the tour shows how Washington Island fits together as a place to live, work, and visit, all without feeling rushed. After picking up lunch, we have a picnic at Schoolhouse Beach.
This tour is often chosen by guests who want a more immersive way to experience Washington Island without feeling rushed. Riding a Segway makes it possible to cover more ground comfortably than walking or biking, while still allowing time to stop and explore.
Included
- Segway Trainer & Guide
- Ferry Passage
- Lunch & Bottled Water
- Tour Photos
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
Maria Rios
March 14, 2025
The tours was great and Dick was amazing and informative guide.
Kimberly Davidson
October 11, 2024
Great time as always! 4th time and different places! Sheboygan will be next! Green Bay, Stadium, peninsula Park and now Washington Island! It all started in Nashville! Added an entry into the guest book at the Wooden Church! (Last one in the book)
Heidi P.
July 4, 2024
We have gone on quite a few Segway tours. This one by far, the 1/2 day Washington Island tour, was the best. We met another great couple and Brian, our tour guide, was great! We are definitely coming back for more!
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