La Brea Tar Pits Tour by Segway

Overview

Explore the ancient remains at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles with a modern form of transportation — the Segway! The convenient personal transport vehicle makes it easy to get around this popular and intriguing site and see the remains of prehistoric animals such as mastodons, mammoths and ground sloths. Learn all about the history and scientific significance of the tar pits from your informative guide during your morning or afternoon tour of this off-the-beaten-track attraction.

City: Los Angeles

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $199.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $199.00

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What's Included

Use of Segway and safety equipment (helmet)

30-minute Segway orientation

Narration by professional guide

Bottled Water and Small Snacks

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide your contact information (i.e. email, phone number) in the Special Requirements box at time of booking
Minimum age is 8 years. Riders 8 to 15 years must have a parent present to both sign a waiver and accompany them on the tour
Riders 16 to 17 years must have a parent present to sign a waiver but are allowed to ride without parental accompaniment
Maximum is 250 lbs (113 kg)
Pregnant woman are not allowed to participate
While this tour is not physically demanding, you must have a decent level of fitness and be able to climb stairs without assistance to participate
Tours operate rain or shine

What To Expect

Another Side Of Los Angeles Tours

Join us for a tour of the stunning and mysterious La Brea Tarpits! Ongoing excavations and exhibits titillate the imagination as we will look at actual bone matter, not fossils, from the distant past. Mammoths, Mastodons, Saber-tooth cats, Dire Wolves, American Camels, Giant Ground Sloths, the immense and carnivorous Short-faced Bear, the North American Lion and more will amaze you as you gaze upon a place that claimed so many of them.

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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is an art museum located on Wilshire Boulevard in the Miracle Mile vicinity of Los Angeles. LACMA is on Museum Row, adjacent to the La Brea Tar Pits. LACMA was founded in 1961, splitting from the Los Angeles Museum of History, Science and Art.

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La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

The World's most famous ice age fossil excavation site is located at The La Brea Tar Pits in the heart of Los Angeles. Come experience the fun and the excitement that our guests are "digging" up on this thrilling tour.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (7)

Christina_C

May 2024

Jose was a great guide. Pointed out some hidden gems in Beverly Hills and explained some of the film industry processes from an insider’s perspective. And of course seeing all that by Segway is the most fun way to do it!

Response from Host

May 2024

Dear Christina_C, Thank you for your wonderful review of our La Brea Tar Pits Tour by Segway! We are thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience exploring Beverly Hills and the La Brea Tar Pits with Jose as your guide. At Another Side of LA Tours, we take great pride in our knowledgeable and engaging guides who are passionate about sharing the fascinating history, culture, and hidden gems of our beloved city. Jose is a true asset to our team, and we are delighted to know that his insider's perspective on the film industry and his ability to point out unique aspects of Beverly Hills greatly enhanced your tour experience. We firmly believe that exploring a city by Segway is not only an efficient way to cover more ground but also an incredibly fun and exciting way to discover new sights and experiences. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed this unique mode of transportation and found it to be the perfect way to see all that Beverly Hills and the La Brea Tar Pits have to offer. Your positive feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to pass along your compliments to Jose and the rest of our team. Hearing that our guests had a memorable and enjoyable time on our tours is what motivates us to continue providing exceptional experiences for every visitor. Thank you again for choosing Another Side of LA Tours and for taking the time to share your thoughts. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Los Angeles and perhaps even guiding you through another one of our exciting tours in the future! Best regards, Kenneth CEO, Another Side Of Los Angeles Tours

Eneas_T

Apr 2024

I was impressed by the tour guide‘s knowledge about the history of Los Angeles. Furthermore, he‘s been extraordinarily kind the whole time. Also, the tour lead to the understanding that driving a Segway is equally awesome as easy.

Response from Host

Apr 2024

Dear Eneas_T, Thank you for sharing your impressions of the La Brea Tar Pits Tour by Segway on Viator! We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us. It's fantastic to know that our tour guide impressed you with their knowledge of Los Angeles history and that they were extraordinarily kind throughout the tour. Providing informative and enjoyable experiences for our guests is always our top priority. We're also glad to hear that you found driving a Segway to be equally awesome as easy. We believe that Segways offer a unique and fun way to explore the city, and we're thrilled that you enjoyed the experience. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more adventures in Los Angeles in the future! Warm regards, Kenneth C. Lippman CEO of Another Side Of Los Angeles Tours

520shereej

Aug 2020

We live near the beach and we had spent the weekend down south at Laguna. We love the city and we wanted a city experience and I found this Segway tour. We love electric scooters and thought it would be similar but it was different enough to make it a new experience and zipping through the Wilshire area was awesome! Micah was our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable and friendly! We enjoyed his company and he did a great job keeping us safe! We were celebrating our 19 year anniversary. This turned out to be a perfect activity!