Explore Asheville on Segway Tours

Asheville’s downtown and historic district are much easier to cover on a Segway than on foot. In about two hours, you can ride between notable areas, hear the story behind the city, and still have time to ask where to eat or find art and entertainment. The small group, capped at six people, keeps the outing personal rather than parade-like.

I like the generous riding time and the useful local advice. I also like that the guide, identified in the tour details as Steve, Stephen, or Steven, takes time to help you feel steady before setting off. The main drawback is simple: you must be able to stand for more than an hour and a half, and the tour depends on good weather.

Key Points

• Small-group riding: A maximum of six participants makes it easier to hear the guide and ask questions.
• Downtown and historic district: The route focuses on central Asheville, with history and practical orientation along the way.
• Strong local guidance: Steve, Stephen, or Steven is praised for patience, humor, city knowledge, and restaurant suggestions.
• Long enough to feel worthwhile: The tour lasts about two hours and includes a substantial ride with several stops.
• Beginner-friendly Segways: The machines are described as intuitive, with time provided to get comfortable before heading out.
• Simple planning: The tour starts and finishes at 36 Montford Ave, costs $65 per person, and offers mobile tickets.

Why a Segway Works Well in Asheville

The best reason to choose this tour is coverage. Asheville rewards wandering, but hills, distance, and limited time can make a walking tour feel incomplete. A Segway lets you move between downtown and the historic district without turning the day into a long march.

That matters most if you are visiting Asheville for only a short stay. In two hours, you get a first look at the city’s central areas and a sense of how they fit together. You can then decide which streets, restaurants, galleries, or entertainment spots deserve a closer look later.

I also like the balance between motion and explanation. This is not just a rental where you collect a machine and set off alone. The guide leads the route, pauses at selected spots, and explains Asheville’s past as you go.

The ride is also a practical introduction to the city. The guide can point out places for dining, art, and entertainment, giving you more useful information than a broad list of attractions. If you take the tour near the start of your visit, those tips can shape the rest of your stay.

Meeting at 36 Montford Ave

The tour begins at 36 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, and returns to the same meeting point. That makes the arrangement easy to understand, particularly if you do not want to deal with a second pickup location at the end.

The starting point is near public transportation, which gives you another way to reach the tour. The supplied information does not specify the exact transit lines or parking arrangements, so you should check your route before leaving. The mobile ticket also means you can keep the booking details on your phone rather than carry a printed voucher.

Plan to arrive ready for a short introduction and practice period. The exact timing of the instruction is not provided, but the guide is described as taking care to help participants get readjusted and confident on the Segways.

Learning to Ride Before the Route

A Segway can seem awkward for the first few minutes. You control it by shifting your weight, and the machine responds to small movements. The good news is that the tour is not built around throwing beginners into city traffic without preparation.

The guide is praised for patience and for making sure people feel comfortable before moving on. That is an important part of the value here. The lesson is not wasted time. It helps you enjoy the rest of the tour instead of concentrating on every turn.

The machines are described as easy to learn and intuitive once you get the feel of them. Still, you should be honest about your balance and stamina. You must be able to stand for more than an hour and a half, and the tour is not suitable for someone who cannot remain upright for that length of time.

Most people can participate, according to the tour information, but that does not remove the physical requirement. The ride may be easier than walking the same route, yet it is not a seated activity.

Downtown Asheville by Segway

Once the group is comfortable, the route moves through downtown Asheville. The downtown portion gives you a useful first orientation: where the central activity is, how the streets connect, and where you might return later on foot.

The tour does not list every individual stop, so you should not expect a fixed attraction-by-attraction schedule. Instead, the focus is on notable places in and around central Asheville, with pauses that let the guide explain the setting.

This flexible approach suits a small group. You can hear the guide clearly, and questions are easier to fit into the ride. If you want to know where to eat after the tour or what kind of art and entertainment is nearby, this is a good time to ask.

The guide’s local tips are one of the strongest reasons to book. Restaurant suggestions are especially useful because they connect the tour to the rest of your visit. Rather than simply pointing at a place and moving on, the guide can help you decide where to spend an evening or which area deserves another look.

Entering Asheville’s Historic District

The historic district adds the story behind the streets. The guide explains Asheville’s past at selected stops, so you get more than a quick ride through attractive buildings and central blocks.

I like this part because a moving tour can otherwise become a blur. A few well-chosen pauses give the city some shape. You begin to understand why certain areas matter and how the present-day dining, art, and entertainment scene fits into the older city.

The schedule includes a good number of stops without making the tour feel stop-and-start. The stated feedback describes the ride as pleasantly long, with enough pauses to learn something but not so many that you spend the whole time standing beside the Segway.

That balance is worth noting. If you want a formal history lecture, this may feel light. If you want a lively introduction with enough background to make the city more meaningful, it should suit you better.

What the Guide Adds

The guide is a major part of the experience. The name appears as Steve, Stephen, and Steven in the tour information, so you may see any of those versions when arranging the outing. The personal qualities described are consistent: patient, friendly, funny, caring, and well informed about Asheville.

That combination matters. A guide who knows local history but cannot teach the Segway well would make the first part stressful. A guide who handles the machine but has no useful city advice would make the tour feel like a basic rental. Here, the guide is expected to cover both jobs.

The small group helps. With no more than six people, the guide can keep an eye on the pace and give individual help when needed. You also have a better chance of asking about places that interest you, from food to art to evening activities.

The guide’s relaxed manner is another plus. The experience is meant to be fun, not stiff. At the same time, the comments about history and local recommendations suggest that the tour has substance behind the humor.

Is $65 a Fair Price?

At $65 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see Asheville, but the price is reasonable if you value movement, instruction, and local orientation in one package.

You are paying for about two hours, the Segway, a lesson, a guided route, historic context, and practical suggestions for the rest of your stay. The maximum of six gives the tour a more personal feel than a large group outing, and that can make the guide’s advice more useful.

The value depends on how you like to explore. If you enjoy walking slowly and reading signs at your own pace, you may prefer to spend the same money on food or another attraction. If you have limited time, want to cover more ground, or find long walks tiring, the Segway can make the price easier to justify.

It may also be a good choice for someone who has difficulty walking but can stand and ride. One participant described it as a helpful way to see the city with walking limitations. That does not mean it suits every mobility need, so consider the standing requirement carefully.

Who Should Book This Tour?

I would recommend this outing to first-time visitors who want a clear introduction to central Asheville. It is especially useful early in a visit because the guide’s restaurant, art, and entertainment tips can inform your next few days.

It also suits couples, friends, and small family groups who want something more active than a standard walking tour. The Segways add a playful element without requiring advanced riding skills.

People with limited walking endurance may appreciate the reduced need to cover the full route on foot, provided they can stand for the required time. The tour is also a good fit for anyone who prefers a guide to handle the route while they concentrate on the city.

You may want to skip it if you dislike balancing on a moving machine, cannot stand for more than an hour and a half, or want a slow, highly detailed examination of each historic site. The two-hour format gives you a broad introduction, not an exhaustive architectural study.

Timing, Weather, and Cancellation

The tour takes about two hours, so it fits neatly into a morning or afternoon. Since the exact departure times are not provided, check the available start time before building the rest of your day around it.

Good weather is required. If poor weather forces a cancellation, you will be offered another date or a full refund. That policy is useful, but you should still avoid placing an inflexible reservation immediately afterward.

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted for a refund, and the cut-off follows Asheville’s local time.

My Recommendation

I would book this tour if I wanted a lively first look at Asheville, especially near the beginning of a visit. The combination of a small group, a long ride, city history, and specific dining and entertainment advice gives it more value than a simple Segway rental.

The best reason to choose it is the guide’s role. Steve, Stephen, or Steven appears to bring patience to the riding lesson and a friendly, informed approach to the city itself. Just remember the two limits: you need to stand for most of the experience, and poor weather can change the plan.

FAQ

How long does the Asheville Segway tour last?

The tour lasts approximately two hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The price is $65 per person.

Where does the tour begin?

The meeting point is 36 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA.

Where does the tour finish?

The tour ends back at the meeting point.

How many people can join the tour?

The tour has a maximum of six participants.

What areas does the tour visit?

The route goes through downtown Asheville and the historic district.

Do I need previous Segway experience?

Previous experience is not stated as a requirement. The tour information says the Segways are intuitive and that the guide helps participants get comfortable with them.

Can most people participate?

Most people can participate, but you must be able to stand for more than an hour and a half.

What happens if the weather is poor?

If the tour is canceled because of poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.