The Beverly Hills Segway Tour

Beverly Hills is made for a slow look around: grand homes behind clipped hedges, polished shop windows, and the unmistakable pink facade of its famous hotel. A two-hour Segway tour lets you cover more ground than a walk while keeping the streets and buildings close enough to take in.

I like the mix of Rodeo Drive’s high-end storefronts and the quieter residential streets, and I like that the guide adds history and filming context instead of leaving you to puzzle out what you’re seeing. One consideration: the ride itself is part of the deal, so you need to be comfortable learning a new vehicle, and celebrity sightings are never something to count on.

At a glance

• Rodeo Drive: Glide past the boutiques and shops that give Beverly Hills its famous luxury reputation.
• A proper first lesson: You get safety instruction and time to get used to the self-balancing Segway before heading out.
• The Pink Palace: Stop at the Beverly Hills Hotel, one of the area’s best-known landmarks.
• A photo at the city sign: The tour includes a stop by the iconic Beverly Hills sign.
• Guide-led context: Expect brief local history and details about notable buildings and filming, with English- and Spanish-language guides available.
• Snacks and drinks included: Hotel transport is not, so plan your own way to and from the meeting point.

Learning the Segway before the streets

The tour starts at Another Side Tours’ office at 1080 South La Cienega Boulevard, in a three-story building. The office is on the first floor, and parking is available beneath the building or on nearby streets. Check posted signs carefully if you park on the street.

Before the ride, your guide gives a short lesson on how to stay upright and control the Segway. The machine balances itself, but you still need a few minutes to learn how your movements affect it. One first-time rider described feeling unsure at first, then getting comfortable in under ten minutes after practicing in a parking area. That is a reassuring sign, though it is not a guarantee that everyone will feel at ease at the same pace.

You will be given a helmet, and sports shoes are required. Open-toed shoes are not allowed. If you are nervous, say so before setting off. A guide can offer reassurance and help you get your bearings, but you should not feel pressured to continue if the vehicle does not feel right for you.

The minimum age is 12. The tour is not suitable for children under 12 or pregnant women. Those rules matter here: this is a moving street tour, not a sightseeing ride where you can simply sit back and let someone else do the work.

Rodeo Drive, beyond the shop windows

Rodeo Drive is the obvious headline stop, and it earns its place. The boutiques are the reason many people know Beverly Hills, but the fun is also in seeing how the street presents its luxury image: carefully arranged storefronts, polished details, and a steady stream of people looking as much as shopping.

You do not need to plan to buy anything. Treat this stretch as a look at a particular side of Los Angeles, where fashion, wealth, and public image share the same pavement. A Segway gives you time to notice the scale of the shops without turning the visit into a long walk between stops.

The trade-off is that a tour can show you the storefronts but cannot make Rodeo Drive feel like a private shopping experience. It is a famous street, and it can be busy. If your main goal is to browse at your own pace, you may prefer to return on foot after the tour.

Wilshire Boulevard and Beverly Hills’ built character

The route includes notable streets such as Wilshire Boulevard, along with a wider look at Beverly Hills. The appeal is not only the famous addresses. You also get a sense of the area’s varied architecture, restaurant spots, landscaped gardens, and carefully kept streets.

Your guide gives a brief history of Beverly Hills and points out notable buildings and filming connections. Hollywood figures began moving into the upscale neighborhood in the 1920s, and the city’s image has grown around that association. The guide’s commentary helps connect the polished present with that earlier shift, rather than presenting the neighborhood as a row of expensive shops.

A guide named Isaac has been associated with the tour and has been praised for being funny, helpful, and good at explaining historic buildings and filming. Guides can vary, of course, but those qualities are especially useful here: a little background can turn a ride through beautiful streets into a more meaningful look at how the area built its reputation.

The Beverly Hills Hotel and the Pink Palace

The Beverly Hills Hotel is also known as the Pink Palace, and the tour stops there. Even if you have seen its distinctive exterior in photographs, seeing it in person gives the name a clearer meaning. It is one of the area’s most recognizable landmarks and a good pause in a tour otherwise spent moving through streets.

This is a stop for a look and a photograph, not a promise of access to the hotel’s private spaces. The value is in seeing a famous building in its setting and hearing a guide explain its place in Beverly Hills’ story.

The tour also passes the Beverly Hilton, where you can keep an eye out for stars. Keep expectations sensible: the route offers a chance to see notable places, not a scheduled celebrity encounter. The neighborhood’s reputation is part of the experience, but famous people have their own schedules.

The Beverly Hills sign and Santa Monica Boulevard

A stop at the Beverly Hills sign gives you the classic photo opportunity. It is a simple but useful pause: the sign makes a clear marker of where you are, and it is an easy way to take home a picture that says more than another shot of a shop window.

The ride also includes Santa Monica Boulevard, described as a taste of Los Angeles’ glitz and energy. The street provides a contrast with the manicured residential areas and boutique-lined Rodeo Drive. You get a broader sense of the city’s public face instead of seeing only its quietest, most exclusive corners.

Street conditions can affect the exact ride. A filming setup once meant that a section of the planned route had to be missed. That is a practical reminder that streets are working parts of a real city, not a set arranged for a tour. If a stretch is blocked, your guide may need to adjust the route.

What the ride feels like, and who will enjoy it

The Segway is the main difference between this outing and a standard guided walk. You cover several parts of Beverly Hills in two hours, while still stopping to look at landmarks and hear explanations. If you enjoy trying a new mode of transport, the lesson is part of the fun rather than a chore.

If you have never ridden one, expect a brief learning curve. A previous first-time rider was nervous but felt comfortable after practicing for a few minutes, and a guide helped reassure a companion who was also unsure. That makes the tour a reasonable option for a cautious beginner, provided you are willing to listen to the safety instructions and take your time.

The strongest fit is for adults and older children who want a guided overview, enjoy being outdoors, and are curious about Beverly Hills beyond its shopping reputation. It also suits visitors who want to see several landmarks without spending the whole outing on foot. If you would rather linger in shops, avoid riding in traffic, or spend your time inside museums and historic homes, this is not the best match.

Is $169 a fair price?

At $169 per person, this is a premium activity. The price buys a two-hour guided ride, helmet, safety instruction, and snacks and beverages. You are also paying for the chance to cover several well-known streets and landmarks in a compact visit, with a guide to provide local context along the way.

The value depends on what you want from Beverly Hills. If you enjoy the Segway itself and like the idea of combining it with a guided city tour, the price may feel reasonable. If you mainly want a photo at the sign or a stroll along Rodeo Drive, you can visit those public areas without booking this activity, so the ride and guiding need to be worth the extra cost to you.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Add the time and expense of reaching the La Cienega Boulevard meeting point when you compare the tour with other plans. Snacks and drinks are a welcome inclusion, but they are a small part of the price rather than its main value.

Meeting point, booking, and useful details

The tour begins at Another Side Tours’ office at 1080 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90035. The office is on the first floor of a three-floor building. There is parking under the building and on neighborhood streets, but check street signs before leaving your car.

The tour lasts two hours, and starting times depend on availability. Confirmation is sent within 48 hours of purchase. English and Spanish guides are offered, so check the available language when choosing a time.

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Bring sports shoes, and leave open-toed shoes at home. The age minimum is 12, and pregnant women should not book this tour.

Should you book it?

Book this if you want an active, guided look at Beverly Hills and are curious about learning to ride a Segway. The combination of Rodeo Drive, the Pink Palace, the city sign, local history, and residential streets makes for a broader visit than a quick photo stop.

Skip it if the $169 price is hard to justify, if you would rather explore at your own pace, or if riding a Segway sounds stressful rather than fun. For the right person, the lesson and the ride are not just transportation between landmarks. They are the reason this tour covers so much of Beverly Hills in two hours.

FAQ

How long is the Beverly Hills Segway Tour?

The tour lasts two hours.

What is the meeting point?

Meet at Another Side Tours’ office at 1080 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035. The office is on the first floor of a three-floor building.

Is parking available at the meeting point?

Parking is available under the building and on nearby neighborhood streets. Check posted street signs before parking.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes a two-hour Segway ride, helmet, safety instruction, guide, snacks, and beverages.

Is hotel pickup or drop-off included?

No. You need to arrange your own transportation to and from the meeting point.

What should I wear?

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

Can children join the tour?

Participants must be at least 12 years old. Children under 12 are not suitable for the tour.

What languages are available, and can I cancel?

Guides are available in English and Spanish. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.