Segway Of Oakland

We have done their tour of Oakland twice now...just too much fun to do once. It includes a quick lesson for those who have never used a Segway before. Then the tour is on! One time we zoomed around Laney College campus, the other time through Chinatown. Then both times we visited the Jack London Square area, and continue through downtown and around Lake Merritt. Their teachers were great and very enthusiastic.Just go, try it! Segway-ing is really fun, and this tour will make you want to get one of your own (sadly I need the price to come down A LOT to do that).An earlier review complained about the facilities...uhhhm, OK, but that's missing the point, right? Why would you care whether the back office is luxurious or in a high rent district? It should be all about the quality of the Segways (which were excellent both times we tried them), the spots you see (zipping around in Oakland's urban, downtown setting was really fun), and the tour guides (super fun individuals). Cmon, dude, pull the stick out!

Being resident of O-town for over 40 years I never thought I'd see the day I'd be cruising the city like Rosie from the Jetsons. It was certainly a cool way to cruise.The initial learning curve was steep for about a 60 seconds, but after that is it second nature for anyone that has ridden a bike or skied. The technology is cool, the machine will actually do all the hard work of balancing, all you have to do is relax and enjoy the ride.I got the offroad model which is like an SUV, FAT and CUSHY, a little tougher in tight spots but more forgiving in my opinion. I scored a groupon type deal so it was about half off, way fun for two hours and less than $30, look for the deal.

Hella fun! Another gem in the awesome neighborhood that is Oakland! I've lived in Oakland for a while now but learned and saw a lot of new things. The guide, Riche, was so patient with us. We were a group of 4 that included a senior, youth, and a plus sized person. None of us had any experience on a Segway but with a little training we were ready to roll. The training took about 30 minutes and the tour itself was about 2 hours. We went on a Sunday and the farmers market was in full swing in Jack London Square. We went around Lake Merritt, headed to JLS, downtown Oakland, party of Uptown, and back to Lake Merritt.We are definitely coming back and will be sure to take all our visitors on this tour!!A few practical tips for the unfit. Stretch before you get there. Standing for that length of time strained my calves so we took stretching breaks along the way. Taking the ramp onto the sidewalk was a little challenging. Picking up a little speed as you approach the curb is the best way to deal with the upward slope of the on ramp. Take wide turns as tight turns may sometimes cause the segway to hit a wall and cause you to fall off. Yup, happened to me.

Had the most charming time with me and a my friend. We got there a few minutes early, did the training and off we went! Felt completely safe, loved going 'off roading" once in a while.The tour guides were great. They don't skimp on time. We must have been out there for 2 + hours.I left voice mails 2x, figure, being they're a small tour company - the guys doing the tours, also answer the phone, and the returned calls both times.Highly recommend it.PS I had to reschedule 2x and they were super cool about it.Why must they cost so much to buy? I really want one now ;-)!

This was one of our best Segway trips ever. We had a fantastic time. The weather was chilly- rain was moving in, but that meant the crowds were small. Our tour started with some orientation and safety training on the Segway. This wasn't bad (but honestly, the best training I've ever seen was by the folks who do the Segway rides in Golden Gate Park.) However, the safety training was adequate.We left Segway of Oakland (tiny hole in the wall shop)- and went to Laney College. It was fun riding through the campus, and to Jack London. The trip along the water was exhilarating, and lovely. After Jack London we went through Oakland, and even went by Occupied Oakland - it was a few days after the riot, and everything was peaceful. After Occupied Oakland we went to Lake Merrit and rode around the lake. That was a lot of fun. I have been on several Segways, and I liked being on the more robust Segways this company had me use. The tires were bigger, and the ride is more stable. I'm not a fan of the tiny tire Segways.All in all, we had a great time with Segway of Oakland, and I would definitely go back.

We really enjoyed our trip with Bob. The shop is a bit funky, but in the end we had a really great time and found the Segway's easier to ride than we thought. The experience is unlike anything you've ever done!We did have a misunderstanding with the owners on the price of the tour, which took a few months to clear up, but after we spoke with Bob directly, things were cleared up.I really recommend the Segway tours. They are a total blast. I would also recommend being VERY clear about all costs upfront. Enjoy!

I'm only giving one star because yelp doesn't allow zero stars, but that's what this place deserves...So this is frustrating. I called twice and made a reservation for my family for a nice weekend Segway tour. The guy on the phone was a slow talker so it took a while to get all the info, but what was annoying was how he kept trying to up sell my family of four, a package for six people. Anyways I just brushed it off as a sales person. And they kept arguing with me that there is no yelp discount even though right here on this page, it says it is. Okay company, you need to sort that out with yelp if you need a change made. Anyways here's the most ridiculous part, I show up day of the reservation with my family in tow and the place is closed! Lights off, gate locked...now granted I was here early for the reservation, but working hours started an hour ago...so where is everyone? Why didn't I get a phone call if they were going to cancel on me? What kind of company is this?? Trust me, I'm never coming back here and I'm going to tell everyone I know that this is an irresponsible establishment.

Our visit to Segway of Oakland was great! We first walked in and were immediately greeted by the kind staff. Watched a safety/ tutorial video and then got aquatinted to our tour guide Jamie. As we started, getting to know and get a feel for the Segway was easier than expected. We Segway around lake Merrit and jamie had said there wasn't many landmarks and things to talk about but picturesque nonetheless. The hour plus ride went smoothly and definitely worth what I paid for two. Fun experience for beginners like myself.

My family came here because my dad bought a groupon tour. It was an amazing experience!! I have to admit that I was pretty skeptical when we first arrived. The location is in a kind of run down area of Chinatown, and the office inside isn't great either. I thought to myself, "this place is on groupon for a reason..." But I was wrong!We took the tour with 1 other family, so there were 6 people total with 1 tour guide. My family brought our own helmets because my mom is a germaphobe, so the cleanliness of their helmets didn't apply to us. After teaching us how to ride the segway, they took us around downtown and also the beautiful lake. I didn't realize how pretty Oakland was!! I thought it was ghetto, but this tour changed my mind. We also got to ride thru bridges, grassy areas, etc. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place for renting segways!

Would have left a zero if I could. I have called and spoke to Dan about an upgrade to my i2 to an x2. We had agreed on a price. That said I called to set up an appointment with Alex to get the upgrade done. When I got there the price has doubled and he made it sound like he was hooking me up. He had called Dan because I told him that the price I was quoted was for less. They came back and said it was the best they can do. I walked out and told Alex that if that's how they do business they will not stay in business. I hope no one else comes here because they try to rip people off. Come at your own risk. These guys are sneaky, do your research!