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Admire top San Diego attractions on this narrated morning or afternoon Segway tour that includes instruction and is perfect for beginners! See the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Petco Park and the 'USS San Diego' Memorial, stopping for photos along the way. Follow your knowledgeable guide as you learn about the city's history and major landmarks. Touring the city by Segway is a novel, memorable way to cover lots of territory in a short span of time.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our office is inside the brick-lined courtyard next to the Horton Plaza parking garage, look for the Another Side Tours sign and the blue door. Please see 'Additional Information' for information on where to park or call us.
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Join us for this fun tour experience as we teach you how to ride a Segway and discover our wonderful city too. This tour is designed to cover as much of The Gaslamp Quarter and Bayfront as we can in the time allowed. Enjoy learning to ride a Segway Personal Transporter with our local experts. Ride the “Bike of the Future”, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of San Diego. We will safely guide you through America’s Finest City, complemented with historical information and quirky fun facts throughout the ride. One more thing, be prepared to have fun
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Gaslamp Quarter (Pass by)
The Gaslamp Quarter, known as the Historic Heart of San Diego, is a 16 block downtown neighborhood full of nightlife and world-renowned restaurants. Full of Victorian architecture and small museums, as well as Horton Plaza Park and Petco Park, it's a must-see.
Admission ticket free -
Petco Park (Pass by)
Opened in 2004, the Petco Park is a relatively young stadium and permanent home of the much-loved San Diego Padres, and home to many festivals and other events. It features a grassy area known as Park at the Park, several popular restaurants.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Dedicated to the exploration of cultural anthropology, the Museum of Man features exhibits that explore everything from cannibalism to beer history. Currently undergoing a seismic retrofit, the Cannibals and PostSecret exhibitions still remain open to the public.
Admission ticket free -
Balboa Park (Pass by)
Balboa Park is a 1,200 acre park full of museums, the beautiful Spanish Art Village, restaurants and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. It was placed in reserve in 1835 and remains one of Americas oldest public parks, right in the heart of downtown San Diego.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The Spanish Art village was originally constructed in 1935 for the California Pacific International Exposition, it designed as a colorful vibrant small courtyard meant to invoke the feeling of being transported to a country village in Spain. Today it is a thriving community of artisans, everything from blacksmiths to glass-blowers to basket weavers.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Right across from the Inez Grant Rose Garden, the Desert Garden features unique and intriguing desert plants, flowering cacti, and rare succulents from around the world. The 2.5 acres contains more than 1300 different plants to see.
Admission ticket free -
2Seaport Village
Featuring over 50 shops and 17 restaurants and eateries, Seaport Village is a beautiful water-front shopping area to explore any time of the day. It's a wonderful place to watch the ships in the bay, or just walk around the winding paths and explore the unique and sometimes eclectic small shops.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
USS Midway Museum (Pass by)
The USS Midway missed WWII by only a week, commissioned on September 10, 1945. Despite that the USS Midway was the longest operating aircraft carrier of the 20th century until being decommissioned in 1992. The Midway now serves as a unique permanent museum on the water.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The Rose Garden of Balboa Park features a stunning 1,600 roses of 130 species with new species and verities of roses added every year. The garden is in bloom throughout March to December and is a three-acre walk of color and beauty.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A landmark of San Diego, the San Diego Convention Center boasts over six-hundred thousand square feet of space, with a capacity of 125,000. It is home to conventions big and small all year, and in particular is home of the world renowned San Diego Comic-Con in the summer.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The Star of India was built in 1863 originally named Euterpe, and remains the oldest-ship still regularly sailing. It is a National and Californian Historic Landmark and makes its permanent home in San Diego Bay.
Admission ticket free -
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The Homecoming is a bronze replica of Stanley Bleifeld's depiction of a sailor returning home and being embraced by his family. The original was sculpted for the Navy Memorial, and the replica now honors the service of the local Californian sailors of the Navy.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is10 years. Riders 10 to 15 years must have a parent present to both sign a waiver and accompany them on the tour
- Riders 16 to 17 years must have a parent present to sign a waiver but are allowed to ride without parent accompaniment
- Maximum is 250 lbs (113 kg)
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is10 years. Riders 10 to 15 years must have a parent present to both sign a waiver and accompany them on the tour
- Riders 16 to 17 years must have a parent present to sign a waiver but are allowed to ride without parent accompaniment
- Maximum is 250 lbs (113 kg)
- Pregnant woman are not allowed to participate
- While this tour is not physically demanding, you must have a decent level of fitness and be able to climb stairs without assistance to participate
- Tours operate rain or shine
- Lyft & Uber: We are listed on the ride share apps as 'Another Side Of San Diego Tours'. Ride-shares are the preferred and best way for our guests to come to us.
- Parking Option 1: The LAZ Parking lot is located at 8th Ave. and G Street. The address is: 665 8th Ave San Diego, CA 92101
- Parking Option 2: The Park-It-On-Market lot is located at 7th Ave. and Market Street. The address is: 614 Market St. San Diego, CA 92101
- Parking Option 3: The next closest all day lot is at the corner of 2nd Ave. and Island. The lot is directly across from 100 Harbor Club Dr. San Diego, CA 92101 **Not available from 7/1 thru 7/31 due to Comic Con***
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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