I've gotten to do the Austin Segway Tour with Gliding Revolution on two separate occasions. Let's get these FAQs answered first: Yes, it was voluntary. (Both for work functions/team building activities) Yes, I did feel as ridiculous as I looked. Yes, I had a ball doing it. Yes, I'd do it again. Shay and Juan were both incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. They take the time to discuss some fun facts and interesting Texas history. For example - anyone know the story on moontowers? I enjoyed zooming past the Texas State Capitol and whisking through Rainey Street. Two pointers - lather up on the sunscreen and be sure to pay attention. Especially in such a large group, you can miss warning signs. read more

Gliding Revolution - We look silly, but it's so fun! - Tours Near Me - Austin, Texas

See all

My boyfriend and I decided to see Austin on a segway tour. It was my boyfriend's first time, but Chris, the tour guide made it so easy for him. He made sure all the safety procedures were followed and that my boyfriend was comfortable before we started. He showed us around explaining the history as we went and also gave us soooo many recommendations for restaurants as first timers in Austin. We loved it and would definitely recommend! read more

Gliding Revolution - Segway tour - Tours Near Me - Austin, Texas

Awesome guide which always enhances a great Segway tour. Really enjoyed myself. Riding a Segway is a fun way to see a new city. read more

So much fun! Great way to see the city and learn the history. Our guide was awesome and knowledgeable. I used Tripadvisor.com to purchase the tickets and it was easy. We were running a little late, so I gave them a call. They had no problem working with it, and we just joined the intro a little late. If you have never done a Segway, Gliding Revolution did a great job teaching and giving plenty of practice time to those beginners. Since we had done it before they didn't waste our time and let us get right on. The tour we did was about 2.5 hours. We toured down 6th street and stopped at the Driskill. We got off and walked the Driskill for about 15 min. We then headed down Congress Ave headed towards the State Capital. We got off at the Capital and toured it for about 30 min. Once back on the Segway we headed down Colorado St to see the Governors Mansion. The guide gave great advice on where to shop and eat. read more

Gliding Revolution - Tours Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have left dozens of messages and sent several emails regarding my reservation. I booked in early March for a trip in May, and was told over the phone that the reservation could be changed and/or cancelled as our numbers were finalized. When the trip was cancelled due to COVID, they were no longer returning calls. They did FINALLY call me to confirm the reservation a couple days before it was supposed to happen, and promised a refund at that time. Since then, I have called and emailed several times with no response, and have never received the refund I was promised. I put in a dispute with my credit card, which they fought and was ultimately declined. I'm out $647. I will happily remove this review if ANYONE at this company would f****ing call me back. read more

We had a BLAST on these. At first it's scary, but after a quick lesson in the parking lot we were all experts. We were a big group (I think 9 of us + 4 other people), but it was fun to go. They will give you a great deal if you have a big group, so give them a call! I think we will definitely try Segway tours in other cities after seeing this one. read more

Gliding Revolution - Sweet ride - Tours Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ok, this is a completely fun and worthwhile thing to do. No storefront, pay in advance, _tip_ in advance...it might sound a bit suspicious. But it works and it is a blast. The folks who operate it have their hearts in the right place and bring all the equipment downtown (meet in front of the hat store at Congress and 7th). Our guide, Sam, was super good at getting our group (including a 9 and a 10 year old) squared away on the Segways and showed us some cool neighborhoods and sights. Is he the most knowledgeable tour guide about Austin and its history? Probably not. Those European tour guides with the history degrees and the blue badges would likely shun him. But it's OK. Really. read more

I went here in August 2011, and had a great experience. There was a shack by the lake and a fellow who took the kayaks down to the water for you. Dry bag and water was included. Price was $12 an hour (same as on their website). I was out for 1 1/2 hr but the attendant only charged for 1 hr--perhaps as expected I tipped to bring it up to 1 1/2. Anyhow, he was really nice and gave me a bunch of water for the hot day. The boats and life jackets were in good condition. I did not make a reservation; I called ahead and asked if I needed one if I came by within the hour, and the attendant said no. The paddling was fun. I went away from downtown. It was all treed on the sides with one park after another. Also power boats are not allowed on the lake, so there are no motor boats and jets skis racing all over. It's great for paddling. It took me about 1 hr and 15 min to paddle to the weir at the end. Then when I got back a paddled a bit towards Congress Bridge (the bat bridge). Looks like it would take about 15-20min to get there paddling steady. I did not have to walk into the lobby of the Hilton to get my boat. The attendant was at the shack. read more

Gliding Revolution - Downtown Austin and the Congress Bridge (bat bridge) about 5 min from the kayak launch. - Tours Near Me - Austin, Texas

We had a fantastic time on this Segway tour. Not only was Raymond a great guide (the best!) but they were great teachers for those of us new to segways. Our youngster was a nervous learner but Raymond was patient with her, and she quickly learned how to operate the Segway. It didn't take long before we were enjoying the machines and were able to really enjoy the scenery and the tour. Beyond the historical and architectural attractions, Raymond was also helpful in sharing recommendations for restaurants, places to shop, and things to see. This will, no doubt, will be one of the highlights of our too-brief visit to Austin. If you're on the fence about doing a Segway tour, stop worrying or overthinking and give Raymond and the rest of the team at Gliding Revolution a call. read more

Did the capital tour and it was so fun! Went all over Austin and really enjoyed it. Ps I have never been on a Segway before today and they patiently spent extra time w me. Took my 17 yr old and he loved it. read more

We booked a couple of weeks in advance for 10 of us. They organized a tour only for us and started us at the time we wanted rather than their your time. Our guide Sam was fantastic - made everyone feel comfortable, very knowledge about Austin, and very proud of his city. I would absolutely recommend this to everyone. Two hours well spent. read more

My husband made reservations with this company a month ahead of our trip to Austin. When we arrived at the site to meet our guide, he was no where around. We waited for 30 minutes and he finally showed up. Imagine our surprise when he only had 12 Segways for a group of 14. Unfortunately, we were the ones who got bumped by the family of 12. We waited for more than an hour before being told we had our reservation cancelled. What a waste of our time and how disappointed we were after having planned this tour in advance. This company should be more professional when dealing with customers. read more

Took part in a tour a while back and speaking with my niece reminded me of this place. The tour itself was enjoyable-- Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging and was an overall blast. Lots of fun trivia throughout downtown and it was a pretty good experience, this is why I'm not just giving one star. However, I mention my niece because she's a former employee who worked unpaid for three months earlier in this year and has still not gotten paid. What kind of company doesn't pay their staff? She's been gone from this mess of a company for three months now and is still unsure if she's going to be able to cash her paychecks because every time she had in the past, the checks bounced and all she got were "Sorry"s and little cash 'tips' to tide her over like the occasional $30 will pay her bills. I dread to imagine how many other employees have been used and taken advantage of in this manner. And, I suppose I should mention that she asked me not to leave a review or to reach out to the company. But I cannot sit back while she's not paid money that she worked for and earned and is DUE. read more

My son and I had a wonderful day exploring the great city of Austin on the Segway! Our guide was knowledgeable, fun and enthusiastic as we made our way through Austin. It's easy ! Highly recommend! read more

I rented a bike at this location. From convenience perspective, it was awesome. Parking was easy, using Holiday Inn's parking lot. Location was great, being right next to the trail, allowing me to avoid fighting street traffic to get to the trail. The bike rental comes with complimentary bike lock, helmet, and, travel bag. So when accessories are included for free, that's always awesome! The only downers were the bike selection and the price. The website that referred me to this service said that it was $8 an hour, yet I paid $32 for three hours. Bike selection was limited, but I managed. Overall, I would go back if I were in Austin again. The people were really friendly, location is awesome, but bikes could have been better, and price could have been better as well. read more

We did the Austin City Segway Mexican Free-tailed Bat Tour for $85 (plus tax, plus gratuity). PRO: The staff is fabulous. They made me feel comfortable on a device I have never been on before. They should get 5 stars because I came back in one piece, as did the rest of our party. They should also get five stars because they have to put up with people not listening to basic instructions which are designed to keep them safe and to keep the whole party moving such that we can see all the sites we were promised. BUT, I am going to rate my experience, which unfortunately would include my fellow patrons. CON: People can suck sometimes and when you are in a group where some of the people suck, there is only so much the staff can do to cajole some of their patrons into behaving at basic kindergarten behavior levels. Easy fix - get a (well-behaved) gang big enough to fill an entire tour and minimize the number of people who don't understand "You have 10 minutes to explore this particular place off foot". One other downer - it could have been a lot more informative. There were very few facts presented that an observant tourist couldn't have picked up on his/her own by reading historical markers, etc. Of course, I am one of those annoying history buffs at times, so it might have been just the right amount of info for others. read more

I agree with many of the points in James T's review. It is somewhat weird having to walk into the lobby of the Holiday Inn - in full swim gear - to get the Kayak. I think if they let you rent it out of a shed or something I wouldn't have thought twice about it. I found the East side of the lake to be a bit more relaxed and calm than the Zilker craziness. One thing to note - this place has both "sit on" and "sit in" kayaks. Both types had much better back supports than the kayaks at Zilker - and neither types had holes in the bottom that leave you sitting in guano-water for your whole ride. One more note - it took two of us to call to finally get a hold of somebody and make a reservation. I'm guessing they're still swamped with Groupon redemptions, but it isn't exactly the best model for last-minute kayaking excursions. Lower the prices to be competitive and don't make me feel like a tourist in my own city - and I'd pick here over other places solely because of the kayak selection. read more

I'm a sucker for Segway tours, so I was excited to try one in Austin. We booked a day in advance for a morning tour. A word to the wise, it was tough for us to find this place. But it is between the Chevron and Holiday Inn, before you cross the river. They have a small lot right behind the gas station. Just a warning, during the summer it gets really hot even at 9:30am. Although when you're going fast on a segway you hardly feel it. If you're an early riser, Gliding Revolution has a 7am tour. If you do the sunset tour, there are more crowds on the streets. I would highly recommend the Capitol City Tour if you're new to Austin. We got a lot of great tid bits about the architecture and landmarks in Downtown Austin. You go as far up as the Capitol and then come back down to the southern portion of downtown, right before you hit Town Lake. You get some time to go into the Driskill hotel and the Capitol as well. The staff was so friendly and made the experience really enjoyable. Alyssa was our tour guide and she did a fantastic job. They will also take pictures for you and post them on Facebook. So much easier than taking turns to get your personal camera out. We also got free tickets for the food park right next to the Gliding Revolution station. Crucita's kitchen is awesome. read more

While I appreciate that Shay (the owner) took the time to respond, all I have to say to his "structure" comment is that companies aren't measured by what they do within the confines of policy when everything goes perfectly as planned - it is by how they handle change and adversity. Nobody compliments an airline for landing on time - it's SUPPOSED to. Where it earns it's bread is how it treats travelers who encounter special circumstances. Defending Juan so vehemently is admirable, but my goal wasn't to question or assassinate Juan's character - the fact remains that he was unapologetic, and even less helpful on that day. It's a reflection of the company and even more so now that we can see that his views are shared all the way up the chain. read more

Shay deserves a high five for opening a tour just for our group. Our group of exchange students had a blast! They loved the tour, so did my austinite husband and son. Also thank you for thinking ahead to open the burger truck. When the kids got back they were, as predicted "starving!" Thank you for creating a memorable day for our students. read more

We did the 0700 tour on Sunday and had the tour all to ourselves--it was great! Juan was really nice and taught us how to {safely} ride the Segways successfully within a matter of minutes. This is a very intuitive machine...and natural to use. However, these machines may not be for everyone. They go up to12 mph and you have to make quick judgements/decisions because of you're surroundings. This is a really fun way to see Downtown Austin! :) TIPS: Do the earlier tours--less people and cheaper! Wear comfortable tennis shoes (we wore flip flops and they were safe...yet tennis shoes would've been much more comfortable) Bring a neck strap for your camera--easier to take pics along the way Meet up at the Austin Food Truck Park, right by the Holiday Inn Downtown...parking is not marked but supposedly you can park right by the Segway trailer. read more

Never done a Segway tour? Don't let that stop you - these guys are awesome! Hugo was our tour guide and a few minutes had us zipping around town like pros. The tour is well worth the time. We got to see everything from the bar strips to the Capitol to the bats. Highly, highly recommend! Tour: 5/5 read more

Our Segway experience and tour was absolutely fantastic! Our guides were Juan & Hugo - both were excellent teachers of how to use the Segway's; and their knowledge of the city attractions, history, and current/upcoming events was impressive! There was even opportunity to go into both The Driskill Hotel & The State Capital for ~15 minutes. Of all the different sightseeing adventures and things to do/ see when visiting Austin... The Segway tours are by far, the absolute best and highly recommended! Recommendation for others: if you book the tour, be on time for your training on how to use the equipment!! read more

Great tour, great people, LOVED EVERYTHING. You get only one star cause of this: On my credit card, this is how I was charged: Gliding Revolution. Why is Segway or Austin City Tour not in the title. I had to call my credit card company to find out who you were. I do not like wasting my time. Please fix this for future customers. read more

My wife called the night before to schedule this tour. This was one that she found that would accommodate our son who is 10 years old. The others that she called, I believe you needed to be somewhat older. The four of us (wife, daughter who is 13, son who is 10, and myself) had never ridden Segways before, and we had a BLAST!!! Sam was our Tour Guide and he was AWESOME! He gave us some quick training in the store before we embarked on our tour. Once we were underway, we headed straight for the Texas State Capital, which was literally right around the block from where the tour company location was. Our daughter had a school project to research Texas history, so Sam took the opportunity to start our research gathering session by talking about the statue that was situated on top of the Capital building. Once he was done, he took us around to the front of the Capital, gave us some more information, and allowed us the time to go inside the Capital to look around. We didn't spend too much time because we wanted to get back underway. Sam then took us on a quick "orientation" ride to let us get used to the Segways. After that, he then took us over by the Governor's residence and spoke a little bit on the history of the home that Texas Governors have called home over the years. Upon leaving the Capital area, Sam took us on a very informative tour of the downtown Austin area. He showed us a new development that had recently been developed. Sam took over to an area near where an old power plant had been turned into a restaurant and bar, and the area that surrounded it. He brought us down to the level of Laby Bird Lake and spoke of several buildings on the opposite side, as well as taking us onto a pedestrian type bridge and provided us with some information about the surrounding area. He took us over that bridge, and brought us passed the area that they use for the South by Southwest concerts, and then back across on a different bridge. We then started our journey back towards our starting point. I've / we've been to Austin several times before but never thought about seeing the city in this manner. If you ever get the chance and want to see Austin in a different way, I would STRONGLY suggest you go with Gliding Revolution and let Sam be your guide!! You will not be disappointed! read more

My husband was working in Austin for a few weeks and I decided to go see him for the weekend. I have never been to texas before and I didn't expect the city to have so much activities for tourist. My husband saw a groupon for a Segway tour of the city, so he booked last minute. He called the company for reservations and the staff was super accomendating and friendly. The segways were a breeze to learn and took no time to get use to. I would suggest you to wear comportable shoes though. I was wearing sandals with no cushion / arch support and after standing on the Segway for a few hours my feet felt numb. The segways were pretty descent and didn't have those tacky advertisement attached to the front. We got a great deal on the tour, learned a lot about Austin, AND got free tee shirts! read more

Our segway tour was FANTASTIC! Having not been in Austin before, it was a great introduction to Austin and places to go to.. plus you're having fun on a segway for 2 hours. Never a dull moment and the tour guide is friendly, nice, and gave great tidbits about Austin (tour guide was Juan). I definitely recommend this tour! From downtown Austin, my group walked to the Holiday Inn location. It didn't take too long. read more

My three nieces were visiting last summer and we decided to try a Segway tour. We choose the Bat Watching Tour. My youngest niece was 10 at the time and a little bit scared to learn how to ride the Segway (which is so easy once you try it out). The guides were very helpful. They said that we could come by and try out the Segway before we booked a tour. We did this, but my youngest niece didn't want to go on the trial run (I think she was embarrassed). The guide said that we could add her to our booking the next day if she changed her mind. Of course, she changed her mind once she saw her older sisters (15 and 12 years old) zipping around the parking lot. They teach you how to use the Segway before your tour and you get plenty of time to practice (it really only takes 5-ish minutes to acclimate). The tour guide was excellent. The route was fun and interesting. We all had a blast. By the end of the ride my youngest niece was gushing about how "awesome" it was. All three girls have been asking me if we can go again this summer when they visit. read more

Sam, Shay, and Riley were super helpful!! They made sure that I was super comfortable, even Houghton I was super nervous. The tour was amazing!! So glad I toured Austin with them!! read more

Took tour with Riley as our guide. He gave us individualized instruction inside the business until we were comfortable. Spent time reviewing the safety concepts and built our confidence. He also also sought out what we were interested in and tailored the tour towards our desires. We made several stops during the tour at interesting locations. He was attentive, helpful and made sure we were always safe. Highly recommend the evening tour and ask for Riley! read more

We had so much fun on our Segways todays!!!!!! My friend and I are two old grandmas and we felt like kids again zipping around. Our guide, Sam, was a great trainer instilling confidence in us at the same time. He did such a thorough job yet it was only five minutes before we were feeling our legs to take off. He was also an informed guide to the city and we learned some interesting facts. If I'd known this was so much fun it would have been on my bucket list!!! read more

We had an Austin City bike tour with Evan, and I highly recommend it! He took our group very much into consideration, and kinda changed things up for what we were up for. He had a lot of interesting information, and really went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed the tour. read more

We went with this group for a second time in three days. My entire family had great time! The machines are amazing and easy to use. The tours were informative and fun. Our tour guide on both excursions was Juan. He is awesome and extremely patient and helpful. I highly recommend this group and Juan in particular! read more

Gliding Revolution - Awesome time! - Tours Near Me - Austin, Texas

Austin Gliding Tours was fun but way overpriced. They offered a price on the internet and then when we got there, they raised it. I had printed out the pages from the internet and they kept it saying that they needed it for their records but didn't honor the price. (Isn't that illegal?). I wouldn't do it again. I would try someone else just on principal alone. But the guide was cute and nice and fun and the Segways are a blast to ride. It's a shame they are overpriced. There is a market there for someone to go in and do the same thing for a reasonable price. They also try to make you add 18% tip on the end and make you feel bad if you don't. That is more than $5/hr, which I think is plenty for a tip. read more

Best location for kayak rentals if you want to see the bat bridge. You can leisurely get there and back within the hour. Equipment was well maintained... Slight disagreement with the management about our reservation time but otherwise agreat experience and I would use this service again. Do call the day of to confirm times! read more

Never drove a Segway before, very easy to pickup if that's what you're worried about, did the 7-9 Austin bat bridge tour. Was a lot of fun driving and seeing the city of Austin. Raymond is a very nice, and knowledgeable guide and I recommend this to anyone who needs something to do for a few hours. read more

Worth every penny. Austin is probably one of the best cities to do a Segway tour, and Juan, our guide, was probably the best tour guide there is. Not only is the Segway itself a blast, but there is so much to see in Austin and plenty of history. I loved our stop at the Driskill Hotel and the Capital building the most, but seriously the entire tour, from start to finish, was wonderful. This is a must-do. read more

We bought two kayaking groupons for Gliding Revolution, making sure to follow the 24 hour reservation instructions carefully. We set up an appointment for Friday 1PM and arrived 15 minutes early- just to see a group of guys on segways glide off. We drove up as one guy on a segway watched us, lock the door to the shed, and glide off. We got out of the car, knocked on what we presumed to be the office (it had a glowing OPEN sign). No one answered. We walked around the Holiday Inn and the surrounding river edge. No one. These people had no one manning their office, and do not respect their reservations!! We waiting 30 minutes for someone to return before giving up. What a complete waste of time. read more

I took the lake tour beginning at the Holiday Inn parking lot off I-35. Since I used a Living Social coupon, the price was right. I have to say I was pretty nervous when the demonstration and instructions first began, but to my pleasant surprise we got to practice first and it was very easy to ride the segway. I was the oldest person in our group of 6 which seemed to be a perfect size. The tour guide, Jason, did a perfect job with his firm knowledge of interesting historical facts, his excellent way with words, all while keeping a good balance between having a watchful eye on us yet without hovering. I was very pleased with Jason as a guide - five stars for him and for the whole experience. I saw sights in and near downtown I had never seen and learned city facts from him that I never had heard but I have lived around here since 1967. read more

Gliding Revolution and a tour of Austin, Texas on a Segway was an incredible experience. If you have never ridden a Segway, do not be hesitant. It is easy and fun to do. Our guide was nice and easy going. He gave our group choices as to what we would like to see and stops to make. We did not feel rushed on the tour. We would have liked to hear a little more in depth history about some of the sights. Also, we did not find parking information on the Yelp website so finding parking was a bit of a challenge, not knowing the city. We found out that parking was available right behind the Gliding Revolution office. read more