What it is
This is a guided Segway tour that covers the whole of Old Town Scottsdale on your own personal transporter. After a private training session in a controlled parking lot — so nobody's wobbling into traffic — a professional guide leads the group on a 5.5-mile route through Historic Old Town, the renowned Arts District and the Scottsdale Waterfront, with more than 30 points of interest along the way. You roll past art installations, historic architecture and open desert views of Camelback Mountain, learning the history and culture of the area as you go. Helmet and bottled water are included.
The whole thing runs about two hours. It's the sightseeing option with built-in novelty: you see far more of Old Town than you would on foot, and gliding around on a Segway is half the fun.
Why it works for the group
For a bachelorette, this is the sunny, photo-friendly daytime block that shows off Old Town without anyone breaking a sweat. Scottsdale is all about the weather and the scenery, and a Segway tour leans right into that — art installations, Camelback backdrops and the Waterfront, all with a guide handling the route. It's a bit goofy in the best way, so the group gets fun action shots and a laugh out of learning to ride, and the training session means even the nervous ones are comfortable quickly.
It's a great change of pace from the desert ATV/jeep tours: same sunshine, but a relaxed, cultural roll through town rather than an off-road adventure — ideal for the mellow part of the weekend.
Planning tips
When to book: Group Segway tours have limited spots, so book once your headcount's set and confirm through the Viator listing. Morning slots beat the desert afternoon heat.
What to budget: Expect a per-person price in the $$ range (2026), covering the Segway, training, guide, helmet and water — good value for a two-hour guided tour.
Time to set aside: Plan for about two hours including the training session. Wear closed-toe shoes and sunscreen, and book it earlier in the day so you're not riding in peak heat.
Good to know
- Where: Old Town Scottsdale — Historic Old Town, the Arts District and the Waterfront.
- Duration: About 2 hours, including a training session.
- Price: $$ per person (2026); Segway, training, guide, helmet and water included.
- The route: A 5.5-mile loop with 30-plus points of interest.
- Best for: A sunny, photo-friendly Old Town roll — the mellow alternative to a desert tour.
