France · SEGWAY TOURS IN LYON
Good segway tours in Lyon fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride a Segway through Lyon with a 15-minute training session, then follow the Rhône and Saône rivers to Place Bellecour, the Opera House, Bartholdi Fountain, Fresque des Lyonnais, and Vieux-Lyon. English and French guides, including Romane, Ines, Tatiana, Matthew, and Cecile, lead groups of up to 10.
“Cecile was excellent. Riding a Segway is easier than riding a bike. It was so much fun.”
Spend 90 minutes exploring Annecy on a Segway with a local guide such as Agathe. After a 10 to 15 minute training session, ride beside Lake Annecy, pass the Imperial Palace, and finish among Old Town canals at the 3.5-kilometer Thiou River. The tour covers about 7 kilometers and suits riders aged 14 to 118 kilograms.
“Leuke tour gehad met uitleg over de stad Annecy.”
Ride a Segway through Lyon with a local English or French-speaking guide. After 15 minutes of training, you’ll travel from Vieux-Lyon to Bellecour, along the Rhône, through Tête d’Or Park, and across the Presqu’île. Small groups of up to 10 keep the ride manageable, with guides such as Lilou and Roman adding local history and practical tips.
“Sympathique balade en segway, merci à notre guide Lilou pour ses connaissances sur la ville de Lyon et sa gentillesse”
Meet guide José in Val d’Oingt for a beginner-friendly Segway ride through the Beaujolais vineyards and the Pierres Dorées area. You’ll pass the medieval village built in 1310, enjoy views toward the French Alps, then taste several local wines with regional specialties at a welcoming cellar. The group is capped at seven in the main tour description, with eight listed as the absolute maximum.
“Au top merci bec un guide génial puis une super dégustation dans un domaine accueillant. Merci pour ce beau moment”
Spend one hour gliding through central Lyon with a guide in English or French. After 15 minutes of practice, visit Vieux Lyon, the Palais de Justice, Bellecour, Jacobins, St Nizier, and the Saône embankment. Small groups are limited to 10, with helmets and raincoats provided.
“Veel gezien van Lyon Segway heel leuk om door Lyon te rijden. Wij hadden geen ervaring met dit vervoersmiddel en dan ook is het goed te doen. Een aanrader.”
Ride a Segway for 90 minutes through Lyon with a guide, stopping in Vieux Lyon, Place Bellecour, along the Rhône, at the Opera, and Place des Terreaux. Pierre has been praised for his careful instruction and concern for riders. English and French are offered together, with a maximum of 10 people.
“A great fun way to see Lyon and Learn some of the local history in the process. Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable and also made sure everyone could ride the Segway properly before we left.”
Start in Vieux-Lyon with a short Segway lesson, then ride through the Peninsula, along the Rhône and Saône, past Terreaux square, and toward Tête d’Or Park. French and English guides lead groups of up to 10. Riders must be at least 14 years old and weigh 45 kilos or more.
“Leah was a very good guide. We would not have seen as much of Lyon had we not taken this tour.”
Pick a monument, a coast or a cellar.
