Iāve just returned from 4 days in Asheville (20th Anniversary) and this tour was the highlight of MY trip (although it may have been a toss-up between this and Biltmore for my wife). This was our first time on a Segway and we were surprised at how easy it is was to master. After only a few minutes practicing in a parking lot, we were ready to head out. But Wes (the tour guide) kept us practicing until he felt sure that all four of us were ready to begin the tour (about 15-20 mins).
The tour lasted over 2 hours and included many of the sites youād find on Ashevilleās Urban Tour (a self-guided walking tour), but in a much more enjoyable way. Wes has a very dry sense of humor that we enjoyed and we had a number of laughs at those who have evidently never seen anyone on segway before.
Asheville is also a nearly perfect spot for this kind of tour. With a small and picturesque downtown, you can both see a good portion of the city while still avoiding the crowds you would find in the larger cities. And because there are some hills, the segway may actually be an easier tour than walking. And trust me on this, by the time you do face your first hill, you hardly notice. The science behind these things is incredible and is designed specifically to be naturally intuitive.
We travel quite a bit and have done many a tourist activity, but this ranks near the top on my all-time list. Unless youāre over 260 pounds, you CAN quickly and easily learn to master this, regardless of age. It is SO much easier than you might think and I pity those who choose to take a pass because they donāt think they can ride it. I feel pretty confident saying that if you try it, you wonāt regret it.