Boston Freedom Trail 1-Hour Segway Tour
Glide past Freedom Trail landmarks and Boston waterfront views
Duration
15–30 min training + 1 hr tour
Ideal For
2 to 6 people
Includes
Guided tour, helmet, training
Highlights
Explore Boston’s historic streets and waterfront by Segway, with narration connecting landmark sights to the city’s past. See Freedom Trail locations, harbor views, and stories including the Big Dig and Great Molasses Flood.
- Trace Freedom Trail history at the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, and Old North Church
- See Bunker Hill Monument, the USS Constitution, and Copp’s Hill Burial Ground
- Glide along Compass Point for waterfront views and a cool harbor breeze
- Discover the stories behind the Boston Massacre, Big Dig, and Great Molasses Flood
- Admire landmarks including Zakim Bridge, Long Wharf, and TD Garden
Itinerary
- Check-in & Training (30 min)
- Arrive at the time of your scheduled tour (no need to arrive early)
- Complete waiver and safety briefing.
- Helmet fitting and Segway training session.
- Tour Begins (1 Hour)
- Departure from 199 State Street, Boston, MA.
- Explore historic and scenic Boston with multiple stops for photos and storytelling.
- Return to Base & Wrap-Up (15 minutes)
- Glide back to our starting point
- Return helmets and Segways
- Receive your free photos from the tour
- Receive personal recommendations for your itinerary for the rest of the day
What's Included
- Guided narration
- Helmet
- Gloves, poncho, and jacket as needed for weather
Important details
- A signed waiver is required for every rider
- An adult signature is required for riders under 18
- Minimum height is 4 ft 6 in
- Minimum weight is 100 lbs
- Each rider operates their own Segway
- Tours run rain or shine unless Boston County is under a State of Emergency
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. Tickets are nonrefundable, and cancellations and rescheduling are not available.
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FAQs
No experience is necessary; training is provided before the tour.
Riders must be at least 4 ft 6 in tall and weigh 100 lbs or more.
Tours run rain or shine, but severe weather may require rescheduling or a future credit.
Meeting details
Boston Segway Tours, 199 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
More about Long Wharf
Long Wharf juts out into Boston Harbor as one of the city's most historic gateways, a place where merchant ships once unloaded cargo from across the globe and where today the salty breeze still carries hints of that storied past. Sitting at the edge of the Freedom Trail, Long Wharf offers sweeping harbor views, the gentle clang of rigging from nearby boats, and a tangible link to the colonial era that shaped Boston's identity. Gliding here on a Segway lets you take in the wide-open waterfront without the fatigue of walking, giving you more time to soak in the atmosphere and snap photos of the harbor stretching toward the islands beyond.
On this one-hour Segway Freedom Trail tour, Long Wharf becomes a memorable stop where your guide shares stories of Boston's seafaring roots, from the Revolutionary-era ships that docked here to the bustling commercial port it grew into. You will roll smoothly along the wharf's brick and stone pathways, feeling the cool harbor air and watching ferries come and go toward Charlestown and the harbor islands. The contrast between the open waterfront at Long Wharf and the narrow, history-packed streets near Faneuil Hall and the North End makes this section of the tour especially refreshing, a chance to pause, breathe, and look out across the water before continuing on to the next landmark.
This stop at Long Wharf is perfect for first-time visitors who want a quick yet meaningful taste of Boston's maritime heritage, as well as couples, families, and history-curious travelers who appreciate efficient sightseeing with a personal guide. If you love combining waterfront scenery with colonial history, and you want to cover more ground than walking allows, the Segway ride through Long Wharf delivers exactly that. Come glide along the harbor's edge, hear the tales that built a nation, and let Long Wharf anchor your Boston adventure in true Freedom Trail style.
