Myrtle Beach Segway Glide and Dine Tour

The most unusual part of this Myrtle Beach outing is the combination of a Segway ride and a full meal. You learn the machine at 2922 Howard Avenue, glide through Grand Park and Warbird Park, then stop for seafood, Italian food, coffee, and dessert. It is part sightseeing tour, part progressive dinner.

I like the small maximum of eight people, which should make training and street-side guiding easier. I also like the clean pricing: your appetizer, entree, dessert, drinks, and restaurant gratuities are included. The catch is that you cannot drink alcohol during the tour, and a three-hour ride with several food stops may feel too structured if you would rather linger over dinner.

Key points at a glance

• A seven-mile Segway glide: The route includes Grand Park and Warbird Park, with the ride itself forming a major part of the evening.
• Three distinct food stops: Choose an appetizer at 1229 Shine, an entree at Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, and any dessert at Toffino’s.
• Small-group format: The tour accepts no more than eight people, a useful size for first-time Segway riders.
• Myrtle Beach history on the route: Warbird Park provides a short lesson about the area and its military connection.
• Tuesday and Wednesday at 4 pm: You need to plan around the fixed schedule and arrive at least 15 minutes early.
• Food, drinks, and restaurant gratuities included: The $145 price is easier to judge once you count the meal as well as the ride.

Why this Myrtle Beach tour is different

Most food tours keep you on foot and close to a restaurant district. This one gives you a vehicle, a route, and a meal in stages. You spend the evening moving between attractions instead of simply walking from table to table.

That matters in Myrtle Beach, where the appeal is spread across parks, entertainment areas, restaurants, and the coast. The Segway lets you cover more ground than a standard walking food tour. One review described the route as about seven miles, so you should think of this as an active outing with dinner, not dinner with a short novelty ride attached.

The tour begins with training at the Myrtle Beach Segway office on Howard Avenue. That is important for anyone who has never used a Segway. The available comments describe a small learning curve, followed by an easy glide once the basics click. You still need to pay attention, follow the guide, and feel comfortable standing and steering for much of the evening.

The group size is capped at eight. I consider that a real advantage for a beginner-focused activity. A guide can keep a smaller group together more easily, and you are less likely to feel lost in a long line. Guides named in the tour feedback include Bob, Ryan, and Angie. The exact guide depends on the date, but these are the people associated with the experience.

Training first, then 45 minutes through Grand Park

Arrive at 2922 Howard Avenue by 3:45 pm for the 4 pm start. The official meeting time is firm, and arriving early gives you room for check-in and instruction without making the group wait.

The training comes before the sightseeing. You learn how to move, stop, and control the Segway, then take it out for a longer glide through Grand Park. The first 45 minutes are set aside for this opening ride. That is a sensible order: you get time to gain confidence before the restaurant stops begin.

Grand Park gives the tour a calmer opening than starting beside a crowded dining street. You can focus on balance and steering while getting used to the machine. The precise route and riding conditions are not specified, so I would not book this expecting a particular view or a technical riding challenge. The appeal is simply the feeling of moving through Market Common under your own control.

Wear comfortable shoes. You will be standing and riding, with food stops breaking up the time. Water is provided, which is welcome in Myrtle Beach’s warm weather, though you should still arrive ready for an active afternoon.

1229 Shine: a quick first taste

The first food stop is 1229 Shine, where you choose one appetizer and a cold, non-alcoholic drink. You get about 30 minutes here, enough for a taste and a short pause, but not the sort of sitting-down meal where you study the menu for ages.

The appetizer choices cover seafood, small plates, and familiar comfort food:

• Oyster shooter
• Spinach and mozzarella spring rolls
• Tuna wonton tacos
• Deviled eggs
• New Zealand green mussels
• Salmon slider
• Shrimp cocktail
• Tuna crudo

This is a useful opening course because it gives you choice without asking you to eat a full meal before the main stop. Seafood fans have several options, while deviled eggs and spring rolls offer a simpler path.

The limitation is pace. Thirty minutes goes quickly when a whole group is ordering and eating. You should expect a sample-sized beginning rather than a long cocktail-hour visit. Since alcohol is off the table during the ride, the included drink is non-alcoholic. The rule is practical and sensible, but it may disappoint anyone who sees the food stops as a wine tour.

Travinia supplies the main course

From 1229 Shine, you glide to Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar for the entree. This is the longest restaurant stop, with about an hour allotted for dinner. The meal choices are:

1. Fettuccine Travinia
2. Spaghetti Bolognese
3. Sinatra Chicken
4. Lobster Ravioli
5. Pine Nut Enclosed Salmon

The menu has a good spread of pasta, chicken, seafood, and salmon. That makes the tour easier to recommend to a mixed group, since not everyone has to eat the same dish. Lobster ravioli and salmon also give you something more special than a basic pasta plate, while spaghetti Bolognese keeps a familiar option in the mix.

An hour is enough time to eat without rushing as much as you might at the first stop. Still, this is a scheduled group meal. You are not choosing a restaurant and building the evening around it; you are joining a set route. If your ideal dinner means a slow second glass of wine and an unhurried dessert menu, this will feel brisk.

The price makes more sense here. At $145 per person, you are paying for a guided Segway experience, a multi-course dinner, several beverages, restaurant gratuities, and transportation between stops under your own power. It is not a cheap dinner, but comparing it with the cost of a separate Segway rental, a meal, an appetizer, dessert, and tips gives you a fairer picture.

Warbird Park adds a short history lesson

After dinner, the route passes through Warbird Park for a quick Myrtle Beach history lesson. The stop lasts about 15 minutes, so expect a concise introduction rather than a full museum visit or lecture.

This is one of the details that keeps the tour from being only a food-and-gadget outing. You get a sense of the place you are moving through, then continue on the Segway. The military connection gives the route a clear local angle, and the short format keeps the history from slowing down the evening.

Do not book this portion expecting extensive historical detail. The supplied information promises a quick lesson, not a long guided tour of exhibits. Its value is in the pause and context: you get a little background on Myrtle Beach while riding through a named local site.

Toffino’s finishes the meal with dessert

The final restaurant stop is Toffino’s Italian Bakery Deli Pizzeria. Here, you select any dessert from the case. You can eat it there or take it with you for later, and coffee is available on request.

That flexibility is handy after a full entree. If you are still hungry, sit down and enjoy the last course. If dinner has filled you up, taking dessert with you gives the meal a second life after the tour. The dessert selection is not listed in advance, so the exact choice depends on what is in the case that day.

The stop lasts around 30 minutes. It gives the evening a pleasant finish, but again, the timing is set. You should not assume you can order a large custom meal or spend the rest of the night at Toffino’s. Coffee is available, but alcohol remains off limits while on the tour.

After Toffino’s, you return to the original meeting point on Howard Avenue. The activity ends where it begins, which simplifies your plans and means you do not need to arrange a pickup at another restaurant.

What the $145 price really includes

The cost is $145 per person. That places the tour well above a casual dinner, but the comparison is not one-to-one. Included are:

• Segway training and a guided ride
• The Grand Park and Warbird Park route
• One appetizer
• One entree
• Dessert
• Included beverages
• Restaurant gratuities
• An English-speaking guide

The guide’s tip is not required, but it is appreciated if you enjoy the experience. Restaurant gratuities are already covered, so you do not need to budget an additional tip at each food stop.

I see the price as reasonable for someone who wants an organized evening that combines activity, food, and local context. It is less appealing if you mainly want a bargain meal or already plan to rent a Segway separately. The value comes from combining several things into one booking and removing much of the small decision-making during the night.

The tour is also limited to eight people. A small group often matters more on a Segway outing than on a standard meal, since the guide needs to manage movement, stops, and instruction. You are paying for that format as well as the food.

Who should book this experience

I would point this tour toward adults, couples, families, and small groups who want something more active than a restaurant reservation. It should suit anyone curious about trying a Segway but who would prefer a guided introduction rather than an independent rental.

It may also work well for repeat visitors to Myrtle Beach. The route gives you food in several places and includes a short local history stop, so it is not simply another evening at the beach. The positive comments about Bob, Ryan, and Angie also suggest that the guide can shape the mood of the outing. A good guide matters here because the experience depends on clear instruction and an easygoing pace.

You should reconsider if you have trouble standing for extended periods, dislike fixed schedules, or want to drink with dinner. The available information says most people can participate, but it does not give detailed medical or mobility guidance. If you have a specific concern, ask the operator before booking.

This also is not the best pick for someone who wants a serious history tour. Warbird Park receives only about 15 minutes, and the main focus is the glide and the food. Likewise, anyone seeking a long, leisurely restaurant meal may prefer booking dinner on their own.

Practical planning for Tuesday or Wednesday

The tour runs on Tuesday and Wednesday, beginning at 4 pm. It lasts about three hours, though exact timing can shift with the training, riding pace, and restaurant service.

You need to reach the office at 2922 Howard Avenue 15 minutes early. The meeting point is near public transportation, and the activity ends back there. A mobile ticket is accepted, and confirmation is provided when you book.

The tour requires good weather. If poor weather cancels it, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. For your own plans, avoid scheduling a tight evening commitment immediately afterward. A meal with multiple stops and a group ride deserves a little breathing room.

Free cancellation is available until 24 hours before the start time. Cancel later than that and the payment is not refunded. Changes made within that same 24-hour window are not accepted.

Bring comfortable shoes and dress for an outdoor ride. Water is supplied. Most important, leave alcohol for after the tour. The no-drinking rule applies while you are riding and eating as part of the activity.

Is the Myrtle Beach Segway Glide and Dine Tour worth booking?

Book it if you want a small-group Myrtle Beach outing that combines a seven-mile-style glide, a proper entree, dessert, and a little local history. The included food and restaurant gratuities make the $145 easier to justify, and the eight-person limit should help keep the instruction personal.

Skip it if your priority is a cheap meal, an extended history lesson, or an evening built around cocktails. The food stops are scheduled, the riding is the main event, and the tour only runs twice a week.

For the right person, this is an unusually efficient way to spend three hours: learn a new machine, cover more ground than you would on foot, eat at three stops, and finish back where you started. Just arrive early, wear sensible shoes, and leave room in your schedule for the ride.

FAQ

Where does the Myrtle Beach Segway Glide and Dine Tour begin?

It begins at Myrtle Beach Segway, 2922 Howard Avenue, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577.

What time does the tour start?

The tour starts at 4 pm on Tuesday or Wednesday. You should arrive 15 minutes early.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately three hours and ends back at the meeting point.

What food is included?

The experience includes an appetizer at 1229 Shine, an entree at Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, and dessert at Toffino’s. Beverages and restaurant gratuities are also included.

Can I drink alcohol during the tour?

No. The tour asks you to refrain from drinking while on the experience. The drink at 1229 Shine is non-alcoholic.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is eight people.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The experience requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.