The Beverly Hills Segway Tour

Beverly Hills is built for slow-looking: polished storefronts, grand homes, clipped gardens, and streets where a luxury car barely raises an eyebrow. This two-hour Segway ride lets you cover a good stretch of it without wearing out your shoes, from Rodeo Drive and the Beverly Hills Hotel to the Beverly Hills sign and Santa Monica Boulevard.

I like the short training session, which helps first-time riders get comfortable quickly, and I like the mix of famous sights and everyday city streets. The guide adds background on architecture, filming, and Beverly Hills life, while free snacks and drinks are a welcome touch. The main catch is the price: at $169 per person, you are paying for a lively way to see the district, not a budget introduction to Los Angeles.

Key points at a glance

• Rodeo Drive by Segway: Cruise past Beverly Hills boutiques and polished storefronts without stopping at every shop.
• The Pink Palace: Pause at the Beverly Hills Hotel, the famous landmark officially known as the Beverly Hills Hotel.
• A gentle first ride: You receive safety instruction and practice time before heading onto city streets.
• A wider Beverly Hills route: The tour includes Wilshire Boulevard, the Beverly Hills sign, the Beverly Hilton area, and Santa Monica Boulevard.
• Small comforts included: Helmets, snacks, beverages, and a live guide are part of the experience.
• A clear age limit: You must be at least 12, and open-toed shoes are not allowed.

Why a Segway works well in Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills can look compact on a map, but the sights are spread across broad streets and several distinct areas. Rodeo Drive, the Beverly Hills Hotel, Wilshire Boulevard, and Santa Monica Boulevard each give you a different view of the city. A Segway lets you connect them in one outing.

The vehicle is easy to use once you understand the basic movement. You lean slightly forward to move, shift your weight to slow down, and turn with the controls. The tour begins with safety instruction and practice, so you are not expected to ride into traffic cold.

That first practice period matters. One rider who had never used a Segway reportedly felt secure after about ten minutes, while another guide, Isaac, was praised for keeping a nervous first-time rider calm. I would still allow yourself a little patience at the start. The machine may feel unusual before it feels natural.

You will wear a helmet, and the guide stays with the group as you move through the streets. This is not a private chauffeured tour, and it is not a walking tour either. You are active, exposed to the street, and responsible for following instructions.

Starting near La Cienega Boulevard

The meeting point is the Another Side Tours office at 1080 South La Cienega Boulevard, number 108, Los Angeles, California 90035. The office is on the first floor of a three-floor building.

Parking is available beneath the building, and neighborhood street parking may also be available. Read the signs carefully before leaving your car. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you need to make your own way to the office.

Once you arrive, you select a helmet, receive the safety briefing, and practice in the parking area. The early part of the tour is practical rather than scenic, but it is one of the most important parts. Feeling steady before reaching the busier streets makes the rest of the outing far more enjoyable.

The exact departure time depends on availability. Plan to arrive with sports shoes. Open-toed footwear is not allowed, and comfortable closed shoes are the sensible choice for controlling the Segway and remaining balanced.

Cruising into Beverly Hills

After practice, the route heads through Beverly Hills, where the visual shift is immediate. The streets are broad and carefully maintained, with manicured gardens, polished buildings, high-end restaurants, and a steady parade of expensive cars.

Your guide provides a short history of the area and points out notable buildings and filming locations. Beverly Hills became a major home for Hollywood figures in the 1920s, and the district still trades heavily on that connection. The interesting part is seeing how the old movie-industry image sits beside modern retail, office buildings, hotels, and residential streets.

The Segway gives you a useful middle speed. You cover more ground than you would on foot, but you are still slow enough to notice details. You can look up at architecture, glance into gardens, and hear the guide without the sealed-window feeling of a bus.

The drawback is that the route shares public streets. Traffic, street activity, or filming can force a change. On one outing, filming closed part of the planned car route, so the group missed some sections. A flexible attitude helps. The guide may need to adjust the order or skip a street.

Rodeo Drive and the business of glamour

Rodeo Drive is the tour’s most obvious star. The street is lined with exclusive boutiques and carefully designed storefronts, and it offers the classic Beverly Hills picture: luxury shopping, immaculate facades, and plenty of people looking rather than buying.

You are not taking a shopping tour, so expect to glide past the stores rather than spend time inside them. That is a plus if you want the atmosphere and architecture without turning the afternoon into a retail stop. It is less useful if your main goal is to shop, browse individual brands, or make purchases.

This section also shows why the Segway format can be fun. You can cover the length of a major shopping street, pause for explanations, and continue before the experience becomes repetitive. The guide can point out notable buildings, restaurant spots, and filming locations along the way.

Keep your expectations sensible. Seeing Rodeo Drive is not the same as seeing a movie set or meeting a celebrity. The appeal is the setting, the chance of spotting a luxury car, and the polished public face of Beverly Hills. The promise of seeing the rich and famous is best treated as a possibility, not a feature you can count on.

The Beverly Hills Hotel, the Pink Palace

The stop at the Beverly Hills Hotel adds a little old-Hollywood character to the route. The hotel is often called the Pink Palace, and its distinctive color and long connection with entertainment figures make it one of the district’s best-known landmarks.

You stop here for photographs and a look at the exterior. The value is not only the picture. Your guide can connect the hotel to the larger story of Beverly Hills as a place where movie stars, studio figures, and wealthy residents gathered.

The stop should appeal to anyone who enjoys classic film associations and famous hotels. It is also a good contrast to Rodeo Drive. Rodeo is about retail display and modern luxury, while the Pink Palace represents the older image of Beverly Hills.

Do not expect a hotel tour or access to private areas. This is a public sightseeing stop, and the amount of time available depends on the route and group pace. Still, it is one of the places where the tour feels more like a proper city outing than a ride around expensive streets.

Wilshire Boulevard and the Beverly Hills sign

Wilshire Boulevard gives you another angle on the area. Rather than focusing only on boutiques, the route uses a major local street to show how Beverly Hills fits into Los Angeles as a whole.

The guide points out buildings and explains parts of the area’s past as you ride. The information is brief, conversational, and tied to what you are seeing. That makes it more useful than a long lecture delivered while you stare at the back of another vehicle.

The Beverly Hills sign is a natural photo stop. It gives you a clear souvenir image and confirms that you are in the district people picture when they hear the name. You will want to have your camera ready, since the stop is likely to be short and the group will continue once everyone has had a chance to take pictures.

The sign is also a reminder that this tour is partly about recognizable places. If you have already spent several days in Los Angeles visiting famous landmarks, some stops may feel familiar. The Segway adds movement and context, but it does not turn every location into a hidden discovery.

The Beverly Hilton and the chance of celebrity spotting

The route passes around the Beverly Hilton, another hotel linked with high-profile events and famous names. The guide may point out areas where stars have appeared or where major entertainment activity takes place.

This is the part of the outing that can create a little excitement, but it needs a realistic reading. You might see a notable car, a film crew, or someone familiar from television. You might also see only hotel entrances, city traffic, and other people going about their day.

That uncertainty is part of the fun, but it is not a reason to book the tour by itself. I would book this experience for the route, the guide, and the chance to see several Beverly Hills landmarks in two hours. Treat celebrity spotting as a bonus.

Santa Monica Boulevard brings a different mood

Santa Monica Boulevard supplies the strongest change of pace. After the quiet polish of hotel fronts, private homes, and luxury shops, this major road gives you a more energetic taste of Los Angeles.

The route is described as a chance to experience the city’s glitz and glamour, but it is also more urban and active than Rodeo Drive. You may notice a wider mix of businesses, vehicles, and street scenes. That contrast is important because Beverly Hills is not one single mood. It includes grand residential streets, commercial centers, famous hotels, and major roads connecting the wider city.

Riding this section requires attention. You need to follow the guide, keep control of the Segway, and remain aware of traffic and pedestrians. The guide’s job is not simply to point at sights. A good guide also helps the group keep moving safely and makes route changes easier when conditions require them.

The tour is available with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. A guide who can answer questions and keep the group relaxed adds real value, especially for a first-time rider. Isaac, who led one recorded outing, was praised for humor, clear explanations, and reassuring a nervous participant.

What the $169 price really covers

The cost is $169 per person for two hours. That is a serious price for a short activity, especially when hotel transportation is not included. You also need to make your own way to the La Cienega Boulevard office.

The price makes more sense if you value the combination of equipment, instruction, a live guide, and a route linking several famous parts of Beverly Hills. You are not just renting a Segway for two hours. The fee includes the vehicle, helmet, safety training, guide, snacks, and beverages.

I would compare it with what you want from your Los Angeles sightseeing. If you mainly need a cheap way to see Rodeo Drive, walking and public transport may cost less. If you want an easy introduction to Segways and prefer a guided route with local stories, the fee is easier to justify.

The tour can offer especially good value when you want an active break from museums, studios, and car-based sightseeing. It gives you a sense of the streets rather than only a series of views through a window. Still, the two-hour length limits how much time you spend at each stop, and you should not expect a long visit inside any landmark.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend the tour to adults, couples, families with older children, and first-time visitors who want a playful way to see Beverly Hills. You need to be at least 12 years old, so it works better for families with teenagers than for families with small children.

It also suits people who enjoy famous streets but do not want to spend an entire day shopping. You can see Rodeo Drive, the Pink Palace, the Beverly Hills sign, and other landmarks in one continuous outing.

This may not be the best choice for pregnant women, anyone uncomfortable balancing on a moving vehicle, or anyone looking for a relaxed, fully seated sightseeing trip. Open-toed shoes are not allowed, and sports shoes are required.

A nervous beginner should not automatically rule it out. The training takes place before the main ride, and the available feedback points to patient instruction and reassurance. You should still tell the guide if you feel uncertain during practice.

Useful planning details before you book

The tour lasts two hours, but allow extra time for reaching the office, parking, checking in, and getting fitted with a helmet. Since start times vary, check availability before setting up the rest of your day.

Wear closed sports shoes and clothing that lets you move comfortably. Bring a phone or camera for the Beverly Hills sign, the Pink Palace, and the streets around Rodeo Drive, but keep your attention on riding while the group is moving.

The tour runs in English and Spanish. Cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. After booking, confirmation is sent by the activity provider within 48 hours, so check your booking details before making tight plans.

Should you book the Beverly Hills Segway Tour?

Book it if you want to cover several Beverly Hills landmarks in two hours, enjoy a little activity, and like having a guide explain the streets as you go. The training, helmet, snacks, and route variety make it more than a simple equipment rental.

Skip it if $169 feels high for a short outing, if you want extended time inside shops and hotels, or if you prefer to explore at your own pace. For the right person, the Segway is a practical and amusing way to connect Rodeo Drive, the Pink Palace, Wilshire Boulevard, the Beverly Hills sign, the Beverly Hilton area, and Santa Monica Boulevard in one sweep.

FAQ

Where does the Beverly Hills Segway Tour start?

The tour starts at the Another Side Tours office at 1080 South La Cienega Boulevard, number 108, Los Angeles, California 90035. The office is on the first floor of a three-floor building.

How long does the tour last?

The Segway tour lasts two hours. Starting times vary, so you should check availability when booking.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $169 per person.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you need to reach the meeting point yourself.

What sights are included?

The route includes Rodeo Drive, the Beverly Hills Hotel, Wilshire Boulevard, the Beverly Hills sign, the Beverly Hilton area, and Santa Monica Boulevard.

Do I need previous Segway experience?

No previous experience is required. The tour includes safety instruction and practice before you ride through Beverly Hills.

What should I wear?

Wear sports shoes. Open-toed shoes are not allowed.

Is there a minimum age?

Yes. You must be at least 12 years old to participate. Children under 12 cannot join.

What languages are available?

The live guide is available in English or Spanish.