Tours in Florida

radharvey · 09-19-2005, 06:29 PM

Hey Everyone,

As most of you know I am from England and have been working in Pennsylvania for the summer. When I finished my contract I bought a car, and I drove to Boston, and over the last two weeks have made my way down the east coast and am now in Florida for approximately two weeks. While I am here I hope to take a Segway tour. I am presently in Orlando and will be heading for Tampa and Talahassee.
Is there anyone in these areas who can help me out? What is the cost of one of these tours and how long do they last?
If anyone can help feel free to email me ( radharvey@hotmail,com), or continue this thread here.
Thanks very much for taking the time to read this,
Ryan.

Do what you like, Like what you do.

pam · 09-20-2005, 08:25 AM

Hey, Ryan. Sarasota (40? miles south of Tampa) has one of the finest (and earliest) Segway tours in the state. It's run by a Chatter - Tom Jacobson at Florida Everglides. And Billy Kirkland has one in Sanibel outof his shop at 1509 Periwinkle Way. Both south of Tampa. Don't know what's available in the Tallahassee area (Rodney? Anything going over there?) Dan, is there something in the Clearwater/St. Pete area? (just west of Tampa)

When were you thinking of being in Tallahassee? Depending on the day, I might be able to drive over - but it would have to be a weekend. (2.5 hour drive each way for me) and, if there's no tour available, maybe Rodney can suggest some places to see from a Segway. I'd bring my 'i' -

Pam

radharvey · 09-21-2005, 10:23 PM

Pam, I will be in Talahassee on the 30th september and the 1st and 2nd of October. It is a weekend, Thanks for the offer. I will look forward to hearing from the guys you mentioned. Maybe if I can do a tour you can come and meet us as well??
Thanks for the reply.
Ryan

Do what you like, Like what you do.

Segway City · 09-21-2005, 10:50 PM

http://gyroglides.com/
http://goflorida.about.com/od/sights...s/a/segway.htm

SegwayGuidedTours · 10-10-2005, 02:54 PM

Hi All,

Well, it's a bit too late for this time, but don't forget the directory of Segway Guided Tours website! It list tours using the Segway from around the world:

www.SegwayGuidedTours.com

Being in Florida myself, I'm happy to report we have more listings from FL than any other state! California is a close second with several new additions lately, but Florida still has the lead...

By the way, if anyone happens to know of any guided tours that aren't in the directory please let me (or the tour operator) know. I'm always watching for new tour companies, but I can't possibly find them all! (This is a personal pet project, I do it in my spare time...)

Thanks,
--JoeB

Joe Brown
SegwayGuidedTours.com

Run About · 01-25-2006, 03:42 AM

Joe, I want to thank you for all the listings on your web site. I see it's been some time since any one has posted in this forum. To bring everyone up to date there is a Guided tour in Venice, Florida and another one in Englewood, Florida. Both listed on segwayguidedtours web page.

Jerry

Jerry & Carol Alexander
Run About Segway Tours
Englewood, Florida
www.runaboutsegwaytours.com

Florida Ever-Glides · 01-29-2006, 12:18 PM

In fact, there are around a dozen or so Segway Guided Tours in Florida. The most of any state. The ones in Venice and Englewood are among the 'smaller' operations just getting under way.

Tom Jacobson
http://www.floridaever-glides.com

Madsegs · 02-21-2006, 05:14 PM

Why don´t all segway tours give www.segwayguidedtours.com a link on there pages and promote segways as an option for travellers? I have and it promotes segway use as first timers are often hooked and will look for segway tour on there next city/vacation.

Along for the Glide.
www.madsegs.com

09-19-2005, 06:29 PM	#1
radharvey Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: United Kingdom. Posts: 166	Tours in Florida Hey Everyone, As most of you know I am from England and have been working in Pennsylvania for the summer. When I finished my contract I bought a car, and I drove to Boston, and over the last two weeks have made my way down the east coast and am now in Florida for approximately two weeks. While I am here I hope to take a Segway tour. I am presently in Orlando and will be heading for Tampa and Talahassee. Is there anyone in these areas who can help me out? What is the cost of one of these tours and how long do they last? If anyone can help feel free to email me ( radharvey@hotmail,com), or continue this thread here. Thanks very much for taking the time to read this, Ryan. Do what you like, Like what you do.

09-20-2005, 08:25 AM	#2
pam Last of the Early 30 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Yelm, WA Posts: 4,679	Hey, Ryan. Sarasota (40? miles south of Tampa) has one of the finest (and earliest) Segway tours in the state. It's run by a Chatter - Tom Jacobson at Florida Everglides. And Billy Kirkland has one in Sanibel outof his shop at 1509 Periwinkle Way. Both south of Tampa. Don't know what's available in the Tallahassee area (Rodney? Anything going over there?) Dan, is there something in the Clearwater/St. Pete area? (just west of Tampa) When were you thinking of being in Tallahassee? Depending on the day, I might be able to drive over - but it would have to be a weekend. (2.5 hour drive each way for me) and, if there's no tour available, maybe Rodney can suggest some places to see from a Segway. I'd bring my 'i' - Pam

09-21-2005, 10:23 PM	#3
radharvey Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: United Kingdom. Posts: 166	Pam, I will be in Talahassee on the 30th september and the 1st and 2nd of October. It is a weekend, Thanks for the offer. I will look forward to hearing from the guys you mentioned. Maybe if I can do a tour you can come and meet us as well?? Thanks for the reply. Ryan Do what you like, Like what you do.

09-21-2005, 10:50 PM	#4
Segway City Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Music City, Tennessee, USA. Posts: 717	http://gyroglides.com/ http://goflorida.about.com/od/sights...s/a/segway.htm

10-10-2005, 02:54 PM	#5
SegwayGuidedTours Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Champions Gate, FL, USA. Posts: 27	Hi All, Well, it's a bit too late for this time, but don't forget the directory of Segway Guided Tours website! It list tours using the Segway from around the world: www.SegwayGuidedTours.com Being in Florida myself, I'm happy to report we have more listings from FL than any other state! California is a close second with several new additions lately, but Florida still has the lead... By the way, if anyone happens to know of any guided tours that aren't in the directory please let me (or the tour operator) know. I'm always watching for new tour companies, but I can't possibly find them all! (This is a personal pet project, I do it in my spare time...) Thanks, *--JoeB* Joe Brown SegwayGuidedTours.com

01-25-2006, 03:42 AM	#6
Run About New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Englewood, Florida, USA. Posts: 10	Joe, I want to thank you for all the listings on your web site. I see it's been some time since any one has posted in this forum. To bring everyone up to date there is a Guided tour in Venice, Florida and another one in Englewood, Florida. Both listed on segwayguidedtours web page. Jerry Jerry & Carol Alexander Run About Segway Tours Englewood, Florida www.runaboutsegwaytours.com

01-29-2006, 12:18 PM	#7
Florida Ever-Glides Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sarasota, Florida, . Posts: 1,677	In fact, there are around a dozen or so Segway Guided Tours in Florida. The most of any state. The ones in Venice and Englewood are among the 'smaller' operations just getting under way. Tom Jacobson http://www.floridaever-glides.com

02-21-2006, 05:14 PM	#8
Madsegs Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Madrid, Spain. Posts: 256	Why don´t all segway tours give www.segwayguidedtours.com a link on there pages and promote segways as an option for travellers? I have and it promotes segway use as first timers are often hooked and will look for segway tour on there next city/vacation. Along for the Glide. www.madsegs.com

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