Sightseeing on a Segway in Salem is SO cool! When you are short on time, or just visiting for a day, then the Segway tour is a must do! The guides, Brad and Jeff were the best and they certainly deserve the award for best customer service! In a city like Salem, where the history is just as important as the safety of the ride, these guys knew their stuff! Their equipment was brand new, they have free parking and they will answer as many questions as you can dish out! Highly recommend this tour! read more

Most excellent tour of Salem, Salem Willows (don't forget to get your chop suey sandwich), and Winter Island. 2 hour tour was perfect, and Jeff provided enlightening color commentary. Takes about 3 minutes to learn to ride ... what a blast. We're local, and stilled learned a few new things about Salem. Go do it ! read more

Witch City Segway - Tours Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Unfortunately I did not have a positive experience with Witch City Segway. I had booked a tour for two on April 28. The tour was scheduled for noon Sunday, May 11. I had a friend from out of town coming in specifically for the Segway tour. On May 10th while out to dinner with my out of town guest. I recieved an email stating that the tour was canceled. I frantically called and emailed them explaining that I had booked the tour nearly two weeks ago with a groupon which expires at the end of May. At this point all dates are sold out for the remainder of May and I was sitting with someone who drove for hours to go on the tour! Allan R. Danley, a public relations specialist, responded with possible worst customer service I have yet to experience. I received the email at 5pm the night before. There is no mention on the website of Witch City Segway being closed on Mothers Day. I had in fact been able to book 2 weeks prior. Here is his reply: "Sorry you feel that way. We did tell you almost a full day in advance. If your tour was at noon time right now is 16 hours away. Tomorrow is Mother's Day. Please if want to post a yelp review that is your choice. I will respond in kind. That you would rather people miss their day off to spend with their mother so your Segway Tour can happen. I'm sure groupon will refund your voucher." Ironically, this was our Mother's Day present from our families. My issue is not that they were closed on Mothers Day but that they advertised that they were open, allowed me to booked a trip, then canceled it 16 hours prior. I would have preferred to have proper notice so that I could plan something else and not to be spoken to in such a rude manner. read more

This is hands down the best way to see Salem! It is easy and an absolute blast. I have been going to Salem for years and years. I've explored on my own, with friends, and on paid tours and this beats them all!! You NEED to do this!!!! read more

Witch City Segway - Tours Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

I've hot air ballooned over Africa, shot the rapids of the Colorado, zip lined in Costa Rica, dove the Great Barrier Reef and on and on and nothing has been as much fun as this trip! The Segways alone are worth the cost. The tour with Brad and Jeff is OUTSTANDING! They are fun, funny, informative and just plain enjoyable. My husband and I are in our 60's and had a blast! It is the best way to get an overview of Salem! Jeff was right! Do it first! Then you can go back to those sites that are most enthralling. We laughed the entire time we were learning. It's the most enjoyable activity ever! Just DO IT! read more

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Do not let how absurd Segway scooters look when they pass you on the street keep you from missing out on how much fun they are! I went on an evening tour in October, right after the inventor of the Segway had committed suicide by riding one off a cliff. My friend and I put on our helmets and glided down the street, people yelling things at us in the Masshole manner that I've come to miss. And you know what? We barely even noticed. That's how much fun this was! Honestly, if you go fast enough, it feels like you're flying over concrete. They should attach brooms to the side of these so it looks like you're flying when you speed by at night! side note: i'm ridiculously clumsy and was worried about tipping one of these over or falling off. I have to say it took me maybe 2 minutes to get used to how you had to balance yourself on one and to glide through the evening streets of Salem like a pro! read more

SEGWAY - FUN!!! Traipsing about on foot can be tiresome and in Salem things are a bit spread out, so it's easy to walk a few miles. Gliding about on a Segway is treat in itself and against the backdrop of the history, art and culture of Salem, it's a double treat! It took me a few minutes to feel comfortable on the Segway. The controls are intuitive and the machine really does all the work. The tour guides are careful, fun, generally knowledgeable and attentive. If you are up for seeing a lot of the city, but not keen on a major hike, this is a marvelous way to get about in style. For the technically inclined, seeing the machine in action is demonstration of an amazing feat of engineering. read more

This is my third segway tour. I did one in Chicago, and one in Rome and this one is right on par. The tour guides were great: funny without being hokey, informative without being dull. This is a great way for out of towners to get to know Salem in a fun and informative way. One of our guests was a little apprehensive about the segway, but the guides were very patient and she didn't get left behind. Overall, this is a don't miss for Salem. read more

My first Segway tour and I loved it. My parents and I were looking for a fun way to tour Salem and Witch City Segway didn't disappoint. Jeff, our guide, was very knowledgable and gave a great background of the town without being boring at all. He gauged our interest in seeing things and checked to make sure we were having fun. We had several people stop us to ask about the tour, guess they could tell we were having a good time. read more

Witch City Segway - Tours Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

We had a Blast! If you have never been on a segway, you shouldn't wait another day. It is easy to learn and incredibly fun. With just a few minutes of instruction and practice, it feels second nature. Our guide,Captain Sean was knowledgeable, funny and extremely safety conscious as we hummed around beautiful old Salem. We didn't have any problems with the car traffic like some previous posters may have had. People were curious and amused when we zipped by like a row of ducklings. If my 75 year old aunt can master this, you can, too. Give it a try and I bet you will want to come back again. We do! read more

What an awesome way to see Salem! The 5-star rating says it all. The tour guides were extremely friendly and gave a good overview of the history of Salem and the witch trials. They were extremely accommodating, making sure everyone was comfortable and tailoring the tour to our interests. My girlfriend and I didn't bring jackets (didn't realize how cold Salem would be vs Boston) and one of the guides was nice enough to go back and grab a couple for us to borrow. We did the Groupon for $25 each. Just being able to ride on the Segway was well worth it, but the tour was great as well, and Salem is a great little spot to visit outside Boston. read more

I can't say enough nice things about this tour and these guys. Brad and Jeff are awesome. So personable, funny and kind. They were so patient with us newbies and kept their eye on us the whole time. They made us feel like friends rather than customers. I highly recommend this tour. Information delivered in a fun and interesting way. The guys were really funny and easy-going. read more

What a wonderful way to see Salem! Jeff and Brad were amazing. The segways are super fun and Jeff and Brad are really helpful and encouraging. This tour is appeals to the adventurous, like Brian, and history geeks, like me. Don't be scared off (no pun intended) they are easier and more fun than you think. read more

visited Salem with my mom for a day and decided to try a segway tour since neither of us have ever rode one. I was very concernd about mom since she's 65yrs old and doesnt have the best hand/eye coordination. turns out riding a segway is totally easy and the tour was tons of fun. Def worth it to have an overview of the city and some interesting historical facts. we didnt stay very long at the sites since the tour is only 2hrs, so i'd recommend seeing which places you want to explore more and going back later yourself. the guys were awesome and super friendly. read more

This was one of the funnest (if thats a word) things I have done in a long time. Even though I am a long time resident of MA, I have yet to see much of Salem. This was the best way to do it. I was nervous about the segway at first but after ten min or so I got it down, Almost. I did have one almost mishap, but I have to say the 2 guides were GREAT about it. Brad and Jeff were funny, knowledgeable, and best of all friendly. Thanks guys for a great day!! read more

So much fun!! The staff was great and taught how to ride these incredible vehicles in less than 5 mins!! Definitely would do it again.

Took my family from the Chicago area of 4, on a 2 hour tour of Salem. Jeff and Brad were very accommodating and knowledgable of the area and history. I would recommend it for any age. Had a blast!! Great hosts, thanks. read more

Fun way to tour the city. Good learning of history and segways are so much fun to ride! Don't pay too close attention to the safety video, it's a little scary and it is really not so hard to ride one. read more

Amazing start to our New England Adventure! We had 8 in our group so we had a private tour at the end of the day - which meant we got very personal attention and we weren't hard pressed for time, so we got to stroll around a lot more without being restricted to a specific tour length. The guides were super nice and extremely knowledgeable. I would HIGHLY recommend Witch City Segway tours! And if you've never ridden a Segway, get ready to be hooked! read more

This was so fun!! Conor and Ariel were fabulous. Conor knows SO much about Salem it is amazing! I have been to Salem many times but I learned a lot of new things. The segways are easy to ride and really fun. The equipment was in great condition. Ariel and Conor were very professional. Can say enough about how fun this is! This would be a must do if you are entertaining out of town visitors. A+++ read more

We did the two-hour tour. It's tons of fun. The tour stops themselves aren't the most exciting, but riding the Segways is totally fun, and it's a well-laid out route with plenty of time and interesting places to go buzzing along. The guides (Jeff was our lead guide) are great. They are genuinely friendly, easygoing, and interested in the history of the place (I believe Jeff grew up in Salem, but I'm not 100% sure); there's no faux friendliness that's so easy to find. I also liked their attitude towards safe operation of the machines: sensibly cautious but not paranoid or lawyerly. They want you to have fun and it shows. I'd never been on a Segway before. The first time you get on, it seems pretty insane, but you quickly get the hang of it. Soon it becomes very intuitive; you pretty much will yourself to go and it happens. Jeff was also very patient with me over e-mail when I needed to change our tour dates. read more

Witch City Segway is the best way to check out Salem. By far one of the best tours in Salem I have ever taken. The tour guides are fantastic, funny, knowledgeable, and very patient for first timers on a segway. I have been on two tours so far this year! Also, you can't beat the price for the tour!! Cheers guys! read more

What a great way to get around Salem! My family loved this tour. I am telling you, my two teenagers loved it! They did not text, chat or surf the net for one second during this experience. The professionalism of the staff was great. I felt safe, prepared, and entertained. The segways were so much fun! We will definitely come back with friends and family. So worth it! read more

Had a great time at Witch City Segway. I was apprehensive about using a Segway but was given great instruction. The owner/instructor had a lot of patience and urged us not to rush. Our tour guide Chris was great! He was witty and very accurate and knowledgeable in the history of Salem. I have lived in Salem all my life and Chris enlightened me to some facts about Salem that I was not aware of. I would highly recommend this tour. read more

The tour was fantastic and one I got the hang of the Segway under the able tutelage of ARIELLE, I loved it! Arielle is a fantastic, entertaining and knowledgeable guide and, even though one of us is a history prof. she handled all the questions we threw at her with aplomb. IWe all agreed that we will be back and heartily recommend this experience. read more

I thought nothing would compare to riding a Segway in Bermuda; I was gladly wrong!!! Our guide Dan got each one of us settled comfortably on the Segway before taking us to the parking lot for a few minutes. Once he was comfortable with our abilities we were off and rolling! Such a great way to see Salem! Being on a Segway allows you to cover A LOT of territory and multiple areas of Salem in two hours. Dan was in charge of making certain we were ALWAYS safe and he was incredibly respectful of the "rules of the road". He also had great knowledge of the local stories and lore and brought the history of Salem to life. I highly recommend this tour! read more

As a Salem resident, I'm pretty familiar with the lay of the land and the history of the city, but these guys had plenty to add and the Segways themselves allow visitors to really see the city in a way that you can't from a trolley, bus or car. Sure, you could walk but the Segways cover more ground in less time and are a blast to ride! We always take out-of-town visitors on a Segway tour with WCS and they've never failed to train us in short time (including in-laws). Highly recommended to all first-time Salem visitors - when the tour is over, you'll have a good understanding of the city, where you want to spend time and what you only need a quick visit to take in. Finally, the guys who run it are super-friendly hard-working folks that deserve your business. read more

I had an absolutely fantastic time last Saturday, July 16th, when my friend and I went Segway-ing in Salem with Sean. He was a great guide, very accommodating and, most importantly, made sure that we were very comfortable with the segways before departing on our tour. His attention to our safety was well appreciated. Riding segways is a hoot! What a great invention. Salem is a fascinating town with interesting history and superb architecture. I heartily recommend indulging yourself with Sean and Witch City Segway. Also, the inventor of the segway, Dean Kamen, is not dead. He owns DEKA and has recently invented an inexpensive, portable water system that can convert filthy water to clean drinking water. He's an awesome guy. Check out his company. The fellow who died was a 62 year old tycoon named Jimi Heseldon. He owned Segway, Inc., lost control of his segway, and plunged off a limestone cliff in West Yorkshire, England. read more

This is the best way to see Salem! We had a great time and the Segways were much easier to ride than I thought they would be. It was great to see the tourist spots but just the ride itself was worth the $10! Definitely something we are planning to do again. read more

What an awesome experience! Went last Saturday with two girlfriends who were visiting me from out-of-state. I will definitely bring others and encourage all of my friends to check this out! Even though it was 50F and rainy, it was still...So.Much.Fun! Keep it up!!! I'll be back! read more

FYI I just learned that Witch City Segway has changed ownership and I haven't toured under the new ownership. My friend Erin and I may have to go check it out. read more

We live right around the corner so we were really interested in hitting all the "major sites" (witch house, common, etc.) The guys totally tailored the tour to fit out needs/wants. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. I was nervous about driving the segway at first, but it was easy to learn. read more

Six of us took the one-hour tour yesterday and it was fantastic. Jeff and Tim, the instructors/guides were professional and fun. I've been on other Segway tours (Chicago, Boston), so I have something to compare it to. The Segways themselves were lighter and easier to manage than others I've been on. And they have an amazing turn radius--you can turn all the way around while you're standing still! There was much history and information served in an enjoyable way. As an added feature, we went to Salem Common and were able to enjoy the many paths on our own (within the Common area) for a nice chunk of time. Very fun! Highly recommend this Segway tour and tour company! read more

I thoroughly enjoyed this! The segways were a blast. The guide, Chris, really seemed to enjoy what he was doing. The tour was wonderful and informative. I can not wait to go again! read more

Was gifted with a tour as a father's day present and despite living in this city, have never done much in the way of 'touristy' activities. But having done this, next time any out of town guests (or anyone else for that matter) are looking for something that talks to them about Salem, I am going to recommend doing a Segway Tour (and just might join them!!) Our tour was hosted by Rob and Arielle and we had a great time. Informative and fun are the key words here....they knew their facts, were flexible with regard to where we went (based on our group's interests and preferences) and made sure we were safe and had a blast. Go do this when you are in Salem... you won't regret it! The only problem was....now i want to buy a segway of my own. read more

Terrible. Made online reservation with credit card for 2 person $120 tour and business was closed. Called main number for help, Boston Segway, apologetic but no help. Asked for coupon or discount to come again but no. Emailed owner but no response. So I drove 1/2 hr with a guest to be disappointed and embarrassed and now will have to moniter my credit card to make sure I'm not billed. Seriously, do they want to stay in Salem or are they already shut down? read more

The tour guide was not only 20 minutes late, he ignored the next waiting tour. We had just enough time on our meter had he been on time, but unfortunately, we could not go. Now they are refusing to refund the $180 fee. This is a lousy way to run a business. read more

Witch City Segway is an amazing and scenic adventure through historic Salem, Ma. My wife and I went for the tour on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. You get a little tutorial in the segway shop before departing for the tour. The guides are great and are as patient as necessary for beginners to advanced riders. The biggest(and most pleasant) surprise for me on this tour was the knowledge of the tour guide Jeff. I was planning on a little history while riding through Salem, but this guy knows his stuff and blew us away with his facts and insight. Even though i'm from the area i still learned a lot and my wife was impressed as well. Our 2nd guide, Brad, was also informative and funny and made the overall experience top rate. Our tour was scheduled for 2 hours and we never felt rushed and it actually went a little over the scheduled time. The segways are so much fun and very easy to ride. its almost better to NOT think and just go. I am HIGHLY recommending Witch City Segway. We're planning a return trip with more friends! read more

An outstanding adventure in Salem for locals and tourists alike! If you have ever wondered what it would be like to zip around on a Segway, these tours highlighting some of the popular sights of Salem are just the ticket. Plenty of instruction is provided in operating the Segways, and stops are planned at intervals throughout the excursion so you can hop off and stretch your legs, use the facilities, etc. - very nice considering some tours are 2 hours. The guides are teriffic and will provide more or less historical information depending on the interest of the tour participants. (Many people seem to be primarily interested in riding the Segways, and the guides definitely understand!) However, they know what they are talking about and can provide cool information about the history of Salem and the surrounding area if you are interested. Highly recommended! Plenty of free parking, safety gear and clean bathrooms! read more