Beverly Hills Segway Tour

Beverly Hills is made for gliding. This two-hour Segway tour gives you a lively way to see Rodeo Drive, Beverly Gardens, celebrity homes, and famous hotels without spending the whole afternoon on foot. I like the built-in 30-minute training session, and I like that guides such as Luce, Luis, Joss, and Josh are praised for patience, humor, and careful instruction.

The tour also includes a helmet, bottled water, small snacks, and several photo stops. The main drawback is the $169 price, which is high for two hours, and traffic or late arrivals can cause some waiting. You also need enough balance and mobility to ride safely and climb stairs without help.

Key points to know before you book

• Thirty minutes of practice comes first: You learn the Segway controls and safety basics before heading into Beverly Hills.
• Rodeo Drive is the star attraction: Expect designer storefronts, Two Rodeo Drive, luxury hotels, and plenty of polished window-shopping.
• Celebrity connections add fun: The route passes homes and hotels linked with figures such as Elvis Presley, Warren Beatty, and John Lennon.
• Guides make a real difference: Luce is often praised for patience and personal attention, while Joss has taken extra care with families and car enthusiasts.
• The tour suits families with older children: The minimum age is eight, but anyone under 18 needs a parent present to sign the waiver and join the ride.
• Plan ahead for the price and cancellation rule: It costs $169 per person, and cancellations made within 24 hours are not refunded.

Starting in central Beverly Hills with a gentle learning curve

Your tour begins at Another Side Of Los Angeles Tours, at 1080 S La Cienega Boulevard, Suite 108. This is the practical part of the experience, not the glamorous part, but it matters. You receive a 30-minute orientation, learn how to move and stop, and get used to the Segway before entering the streets.

The machines are designed to be fairly easy to learn, but you still need to pay attention. The guide checks that everyone feels comfortable before setting off, and this is where the quality of the experience begins. Several strong accounts single out Luce and Luis for making first-time riders feel calm rather than rushed.

You wear a helmet, and the tour provider supplies the Segway and safety equipment. Bottled water and small snacks are also included, a useful touch in a warm city where you may not want to stop at a cafe during a short outing.

The tour can include up to 30 people, although smaller groups do occur. One especially good account described a tour with just two participants, which allowed for more personal attention. The trade-off is that a larger departure can feel less flexible, and one family had to wait for another group to arrive.

Cruising Wilshire Boulevard and Benedict Canyon Drive

Once everyone is ready, the route moves into the Beverly Hills streets. You hear an introduction to the area and pass expensive homes along Wilshire Boulevard and Benedict Canyon Drive. The appeal here is less about entering private spaces and more about seeing how grand residential streets fit into the public image of Beverly Hills.

Keep your expectations sensible. You are not taking a private tour of celebrity houses, and the exact people associated with a home can change over time. Still, the guide adds context as you pass the large properties, which makes the ride more than a simple roll through wealthy neighborhoods.

This is one of the tour’s practical strengths. A walking tour would cover less ground in two hours, while a car tour would keep you separated from the streets. On a Segway, you move at a relaxed pace and can pause for photographs without losing the sense of being outside in the neighborhood.

The experience is not physically demanding in the usual sense, but you need a moderate level of fitness. You must be able to climb stairs without assistance, and pregnancy is listed as a reason not to participate. The maximum rider weight is 250 pounds, or 113 kilograms.

Beverly Hills Hotel and Beverly Hilton

The Beverly Hills Hotel is one of the most recognizable stops. It opened in 1912, before the city of Beverly Hills itself was established, and is closely linked with Hollywood history. Elvis Presley, Warren Beatty, and John Lennon all lived at the hotel at various points.

You should expect to admire the property from the tour route rather than receive a hotel tour. Its value here is the connection between the building and the entertainment industry. The hotel also contains a spa and restaurants, but those facilities are not part of your Segway ticket.

The Beverly Hilton adds another famous hotel to the route. Both properties help explain why Beverly Hills became such a strong symbol of old and new Hollywood. The guide’s narration gives these buildings more meaning than they would have if you simply passed them in a taxi.

For many people, this part of the tour will be more memorable than a long list of storefronts. You see places tied to famous names, but the ride remains grounded in the streets and public views rather than relying only on celebrity gossip.

Beverly Gardens Park and the famous Beverly Hills sign

Beverly Gardens Park provides a welcome change from the polished commercial streets. The park stretches for nearly two miles from Wilshire Boulevard toward North Doheny Drive and includes the familiar Beverly Hills sign, a lily pond, a rose garden, and a cactus garden.

The sign is an obvious photo stop, and the pause gives you a chance to step away from the Segway for a moment. The park also helps you see that Beverly Hills is not only hotels, cars, and designer shops. There are formal gardens and open green spaces woven into the city.

Photo breaks are built into the outing, and the guide can help keep the group moving while still allowing time for pictures. If you want a large number of posed photos, tell the guide early. The stated route includes several stops, but a two-hour tour cannot linger for long at every location.

The park is especially useful for families. Children who enjoy the ride may also appreciate the gardens and the chance to reset before returning to busy streets.

Rodeo Drive, the main event

Rodeo Drive is the clearest reason to choose this tour. The famous road runs for about two miles and is lined with luxury boutiques, high-end hotels, restaurants, and carefully maintained architecture. You can window-shop without worrying about where to park or how far you need to walk between sights.

The Segway makes the road easy to cover in a short period. You get a sense of the whole district rather than seeing one block and turning back. That time-saving quality is important because Beverly Hills attractions are spread across a fairly broad area.

Two Rodeo Drive is the most theatrical part of the shopping district. Its cobbled surface, European-style design, wrought-iron lamps, and luxury boutiques create a setting that feels deliberately different from an ordinary shopping street. It is a strong place for photographs, even if the prices inside the stores are far beyond most holiday budgets.

I would treat Rodeo Drive as a place to look rather than shop. The tour gives you access to the atmosphere and architecture, but it does not include purchases, meals, or entry to boutiques. The value is in seeing a famous piece of Los Angeles culture efficiently and with a guide who can explain what you are passing.

Beverly Center and the wider route

The Beverly Center is listed among the area highlights. This large, eight-floor shopping mall sits between Beverly Hills and West Hollywood and contains restaurants and luxury retailers. It offers a contrast to the smaller, more formal feel of Two Rodeo Drive.

The route may not give you extensive time inside every attraction. A short sightseeing ride is best understood as an overview, with outside views and brief pauses rather than full visits. If entering the mall or spending time shopping is your main goal, you would need to return on your own.

The same applies to the Academy site and the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. The Academy is connected with the Oscars and houses a theater used for screenings, public programs, and events. Construction of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures was also noted, and the Academy was temporarily closed at the time of the supplied information.

These stops add film-industry context, but they are not substitutes for a dedicated museum visit. Think of them as part of the guide’s account of Beverly Hills and nearby entertainment culture, not as included admissions.

What the guide adds to the ride

A Segway can be rented without a guide, but that would miss much of the point here. The narration connects homes, hotels, gardens, movie locations, shopping streets, and film institutions into one story.

The strongest praise goes to guides who combine safety with personality. Luce is repeatedly described as patient, encouraging, and good at adjusting to different skill levels. That matters if one person in your group has never used a Segway while another has prior experience.

Joss also received praise for taking a family past Ferrari and Lamborghini showrooms and inviting them to take photographs after speaking with staff. That kind of flexibility is not guaranteed on every departure, but it shows how a good guide can shape the route around a group’s interests when time and circumstances allow.

Josh has been singled out for explaining the Segway clearly to a 13-year-old rider. Other guides are praised for humor, enthusiasm, and detailed explanations. The experience depends heavily on who leads your departure, but the available accounts point to a strong guiding culture.

Los Angeles traffic can be unpredictable. One account noted waiting for another group, while another described a tour that ran longer than two hours. I would not schedule this immediately before a flight, timed attraction, or important dinner reservation.

Price, timing, and practical value

At $169 per person, this is not a budget way to see Beverly Hills. You are paying for the Segway, helmet, orientation, guide, narration, water, snacks, and the ability to cover more ground than you could comfortably walk in the same time.

The price makes more sense for a first visit, a small family group, or anyone who wants an active outing rather than another drive through Los Angeles. It is less compelling if you only want to photograph the Beverly Hills sign and Rodeo Drive, since those can be visited independently.

The experience is offered at several departure times during the day. That flexibility helps you fit it around other Los Angeles plans, though afternoon conditions can vary. Tours operate rain or shine, so check the forecast and dress for the actual conditions.

The average booking time is 33 days in advance. That does not mean you must book that early, but it is a useful sign that popular dates can fill. Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability, so include your email and phone number in the special requirements area when booking.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Inside that window, you receive no refund, and changes are not accepted. That is worth noting because Los Angeles plans can shift with traffic.

Who will enjoy this most

I would choose this tour for a first or second visit to Los Angeles, especially if you want a quick introduction to Beverly Hills with a bit of Hollywood history. It also works well for families with children aged eight and older, couples, solo visitors, and groups of friends who want something more playful than a standard walking tour.

It is a good choice if you enjoy taking photographs, seeing expensive architecture, hearing stories about famous residents, and moving through a neighborhood under your own power. The Segway adds a small sense of adventure without requiring a strenuous workout.

I would think twice if you dislike riding in traffic, feel unsteady on wheeled equipment, or want long visits inside museums and buildings. The tour gives you an overview and public views, not private access to celebrity homes, hotel rooms, or every attraction on the route.

Service animals are allowed. The tour is near public transportation, but hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you need to make your own way to La Cienega Boulevard.

Should you book the Beverly Hills Segway Tour?

Book it if you want to cover Beverly Hills efficiently, enjoy a guided introduction, and like the idea of gliding past Rodeo Drive, the Beverly Hills Hotel, gardens, celebrity homes, and film-related sights. The patient instruction and strong guide feedback make it a particularly sensible option for first-time riders.

Skip it if $169 feels steep for a two-hour activity or if you would rather spend your time inside museums, restaurants, and shops. For the right person, the Segway turns a polished but spread-out district into an easy, entertaining outing. For others, a self-guided visit to Rodeo Drive and Beverly Gardens will cost less and allow more time at each stop.

FAQ

How long is the Beverly Hills Segway Tour?

The tour lasts approximately two hours, including the route through Beverly Hills and the return to the starting point.

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at Another Side Of Los Angeles Tours, 1080 S La Cienega Boulevard, Suite 108, Los Angeles, California 90035.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends back at the meeting point on La Cienega Boulevard.

Is Segway training included?

Yes. The experience includes a 30-minute Segway orientation, along with instruction and safety guidance before the sightseeing portion begins.

What equipment is provided?

The Segway and safety equipment, including a helmet, are provided. Bottled water and small snacks are also included.

What is the minimum age?

The minimum age is eight. Riders aged eight through 17 must have a parent present to sign the waiver and participate in the tour.

Is there a weight limit?

Yes. The maximum rider weight is 250 pounds, or 113 kilograms.

Can pregnant women join the tour?

No. Pregnant women are not permitted to participate.

What happens if I cancel?

You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience begins. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted, and the amount paid is not refunded.