Glide silently across Paris's most beautiful esplanades on a Segway. An original and fun experience to discover the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées and many other iconic monuments.
Total duration: Approximately 2 hours
Training included: 15-20 min
Departure: Central meeting point
Availability: Every day
Distance covered: ~12 km
Max speed: 20 km/h
Experience required: None needed
Group size: Maximum 10 people
Adult rate: From €45
Minimum age: 12-14 years depending on operator
Maximum weight: 120 kg
Cancellation: Flexible
Training: Full hands-on session
Segway: Provided
Helmet and vest: Safety equipment
Guide: Multilingual
Invented in 2001 by American engineer Dean Kamen, the Segway PT (Personal Transporter) is a two-wheeled electric vehicle steered simply by shifting the body's weight. To move forward, you lean slightly forward; to brake or reverse, you lean backward; to turn, you rotate the handlebar. This gyroscopic stabilization technology, which keeps the vehicle balanced autonomously, fascinated the world when it was unveiled and quickly found its place in tourist cities worldwide.
Since the 2000s, the Segway has become a fixture of guided tours in major world cities. Paris, with its wide esplanades, carefully maintained park paths and spacious pedestrian zones, is one of the most suitable cities for this activity. The French capital now offers several Segway circuits covering the city's most beautiful monuments, allowing visitors to enjoy a fun and original experience while discovering Parisian history and architecture.
One of the Segway's great strengths is its accessibility: anyone can learn to ride one in a minimal amount of time. The training begins with a 15 to 20-minute session, included in the tour price, during which your guide explains how the vehicle works and lets you practice in a clear, safe space.
The training follows a clear pedagogical progression: you start by mounting the Segway while holding the handlebar, then learn to move forward and brake gently, to turn left and right, and finally to maneuver at normal speed. Most participants master the basics in less than ten minutes, and almost everyone feels comfortable and confident before the end of the initiation session. The guides are experienced and patient, and can adapt their teaching to each participant's profile.
Don't be intimidated by the technical appearance of the vehicle: the Segway is designed to be intuitive and natural to ride. Its gyroscopic stabilization system keeps it in balance at all times, regardless of the rider's movements. In fact, riding a Segway is even simpler than riding a bike, as there are no pedals, no gear changes, and no risk of losing static balance.
The Segway circuit covers Paris's most iconic monuments, using the wide esplanades and pedestrian zones that allow for smooth and safe riding. Here are the main stops on the route.
The circuit often begins in the Louvre area, the world's largest museum and one of the most visited monuments on the planet. On your Segway, you will glide past its majestic stone facade, under the arches of the Napoleon Courtyard dominated by the famous glass pyramid designed by architect Ieoh Ming Pei, inaugurated in 1989. Your guide will tell you the history of the Louvre palace, from its medieval construction to its transformation into a museum after the French Revolution, including the many successive expansions ordered by the kings and emperors who resided there.
From the Louvre, you will cross the Tuileries Garden, one of the most beautiful French-style gardens in Paris. Created in the 16th century for Catherine de Medici, this monumental 25-hectare park offers a grand perspective on Paris's historic axis, from the Louvre pyramid to the Arc de Triomphe. On your Segway, you will glide along its sandy paths lined with sculptures and ponds, admiring the view towards the Grande Roue de la Concorde and beyond.
Place de la Concorde, Paris's largest square, is one of the circuit's highlights. With its 23-metre Egyptian granite obelisk, its monumental fountains and its allegorical statues representing France's great cities, this square has a weighty history: this is where Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were guillotined during the French Revolution. On your Segway, you will have the whole square to maneuver freely and appreciate the scale of this exceptional historic space.
From the Concorde, some circuits go up part of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the world's most famous avenue. 70 metres wide and 1.9 kilometres long, the Champs-Élysées offers a monumental perspective on the Arc de Triomphe towering in the distance. Your guide will explain the history of this avenue that has hosted major historical events, from military parades to sporting celebrations to film shoots.
The climax of the circuit is undoubtedly the approach to the Eiffel Tower. Gliding silently on your Segway along the wide paths of the Champ de Mars towards the Iron Lady is an unforgettable experience. The Eiffel Tower reveals itself gradually as you approach, first as a silhouette on the horizon, then in all its enormity and elegance. A few metres from its feet, the perspective is breathtaking and the view towards the summit is spectacular.
Your guide will use this stop to tell you about the tower's construction between 1887 and 1889, the controversies it generated, anecdotes about the engineers and workers who built it, and the role it plays today in Paris's culture and economy. They will also point out the best ways to visit the tower if you wish to explore it in more detail during the rest of your stay.
The Invalides complex, with its emblematic gilded dome shining above the Parisian rooftops, is another major stop on the circuit. Built between 1671 and 1676 on the orders of Louis XIV to house his war's disabled soldiers, this baroque architectural ensemble is today one of the most beautiful in Paris. The Invalides dome, 107 metres high and covered with 12 kg of gold, houses the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in France.
Riding a Segway in Paris is a truly unique sensation that participants often describe as "flying just above the ground." The vehicle's gyroscopic stability means you never feel jolts or imbalances, even on Parisian cobblestones or slight surface irregularities. The silent gliding of the Segway, propelled by its electric motor without a sound, adds to the sensation of fluidity and elegance that characterizes this activity.
The maximum speed of the Segway is limited to 20 km/h, a speed sufficient to cover a significant itinerary in two hours, while remaining perfectly safe and controllable for inexperienced riders. This speed roughly corresponds to that of a beginner cyclist, allowing you to naturally fit into the flow of cycle paths and pedestrian areas without causing inconvenience.
While both cycling and the Segway allow you to discover Paris in an active and original way, the Segway has several distinctive advantages that may make it preferable in certain situations. First, physical effort: on a Segway, there is literally no effort required. You stand on the platform and the vehicle does all the work, making it perfectly suited to people who are not in physical shape or who have joint problems. Then, the learning curve: while almost everyone knows how to ride a bike, the Segway is a sufficiently original and fun vehicle that even experienced cyclists find themselves captivated by the experience.
The Segway is also more original than cycling in the sense that it remains a relatively rare activity of which participants keep a lasting memory. The image of a group of tourists gliding silently on Segways past Parisian monuments stays in the memory, both of participants and of bystanders who watch with curiosity and amusement.
Safety is an absolute priority for all Segway tour operators in Paris. Before departure, each participant receives a properly fitted approved helmet and a high-visibility reflective vest to be clearly visible to other road users and members of the public. This equipment is included in the tour price and does not require any personal gear from participants.
Guides always emphasize a few fundamental safety rules: never exceed the maximum permitted speed, stay together and don't wander from the guide, signal direction changes, slow down in dense pedestrian areas, and dismount from the Segway for road crossings. These simple rules allow everyone to enjoy the activity safely and with respect for other users.
For safety reasons, participation in a Segway tour is subject to a few conditions. The minimum age is generally set at 12-14 years depending on the operator, as younger children may not always have the maturity and coordination needed to control the vehicle safely. Parental accompaniment is recommended for minors. The maximum weight is usually 120 kg, a technical limit related to the Segway's mechanical capabilities. Pregnant women are not permitted to participate for obvious safety reasons.
It is important to arrive for the tour wearing closed and stable shoes, ideally sports shoes or trainers. High heels, thin-strap sandals and flip-flops are strongly discouraged as they reduce stability on the Segway platform. Loose or bulky clothing such as long skirts should also be avoided. It is not possible to bring bulky luggage on a Segway; a small backpack may be tolerated, but suitcases or large bags are incompatible with the activity.
Segway tours in Paris are generally offered in several languages to accommodate visitors from around the world. Guides are fluent in French and English, and often Spanish, German or other languages depending on the operator. If you are travelling in an international group or do not speak French well, you can easily find a tour in your language or one you understand. The commentary on the monuments is clear, accessible and tailored to a non-specialist audience.
Several Segway circuits are available in Paris depending on the operator. The central Paris circuit is the most popular: it covers the Louvre area, the Tuileries, the Concorde, and sometimes part of the Champs-Élysées, before heading to the Invalides and the Eiffel Tower. This is the ideal itinerary for first-time visitors who want to see the maximum number of iconic monuments in the minimum amount of time.
Some operators also offer themed circuits, such as a night tour of illuminated Paris, particularly romantic and spectacular when the Eiffel Tower sparkles on the hour. Other circuits cover more specific neighborhoods such as the Marais or Montmartre, although these areas with narrower streets and steeper slopes are sometimes less suited to Segways than the large esplanades of the center.
Given the small group size (maximum 10 people), Segway tours in Paris regularly sell out, especially during peak tourist season (June to September) and on weekends and public holidays. It is therefore strongly advised to book your spot in advance, ideally several days or even weeks before your visit. Online booking through GetYourGuide guarantees immediate confirmation and allows you to choose the date and time that suit you best, with the option to cancel for free if your plans change.
To optimize your experience, preferably choose a morning or early afternoon slot, when the large esplanades are less crowded with tourists and traffic conditions are most fluid. In summer, a late-day tour (around 6-7 pm) is also a very popular option, as the raking light of the setting sun offers spectacular lighting on the monuments, and the evening coolness makes the ride very pleasant.
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