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Gliding Revolution, Austin Segway Tours
1403 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
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Mi
Review №1

Juan is awesome. This company is a lot pricier than competitors but we received way more out of it than the other Austin Segway tours I have done. Definitely worth the money and I highly recommend.

Al
Review №2

Just completed a 2-hour Austin history Segway tour with Julius. What a blast!! It was my first time on a Segway, but Julius had me rolling like a pro in minutes!! Not only was the experience of riding a Segway awesome, but the history lessons provided by Julius along the way were both educational AND entertaining. Would totally recommend this to anyone visiting Austin. I, myself, will certainly be exploring Segway tours in other cities I travel to in the future! A special shout out to Shay, the location manager, for accomodating our last-minute reservation! Outstanding customer service all around!! Thanks for a great afternoon guys!!

Be
Review №3

Horrible place. The owner Shay is fake and very creepy. Hell literally do anything to get your money and will cancel on you with zero notice. He tried to under pay me as an employee here multiple times and all his employees. He tried anything and everything to not pay his employees the full amount they worked. Worst job I have EVER had.

Ja
Review №4

Awful experience. Worked the office, gave tours, and helped with online advertising/website design in 2018. My employment here ended in a months-long battle via the Texas Workforce Commission, just to get paid what I had rightfully earned. (I know at least two other employees who also had to file with the TWC due to unpaid wages(theft))As far as the customer experience- Shay is an extremely shady individual, ready to take your money no matter how disappointing your experience might be. Please take your money elsewhere so that others may not be taken advantage of in the same ways.

Ta
Review №5

AMAZING!!! SO FUN!!! Our guides were informative and entertaining too!

An
Review №6

My friend and I participated in this wonderful tour. The guide was very experienced and laid back. We enjoyed the group of people that participated. The guide allowed us to practice operating the segwaybefore the tour. This was my first time on a segway and it was really fun! I learned a lot about Austin from this tour. I would definitely recommend this tour everyone. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing. We went around 6PM to avoid the heat. I plan to go on more segway tours national and international.

Ki
Review №7

Really fun time with Juan, our tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and fun!! We went around the Capitol building, inside the Driskill hotel, saw the Governor’s mansion, witnessed the bats coming from under the bridge, and thoroughly enjoyed the many interesting facts about the city!! HIGHLY recommend!!!! Worth every penny and the segways are so much fun to ride!!

Ar
Review №8

Had a wonderful experience. Chris, our guide was very informative and kept our safety as a top priority. Would recommend this!

Da
Review №9

First time in Austin and my wife and I wanted to see Austin. This was a fantastic experience. Raymond was our tour guide and he was awesome. He was very informative and he really knew history on the places we visited. When we come back for another Austin visit, this will be on the top of our list.

Ca
Review №10

I had a really fun time. Our tour guide was very nice and answered every question. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Austin. We also did a short 20 minute murder mystery puzzle that I really enjoyed.

Li
Review №11

This was the highlight of our trip to Austin. We could not have asked for a better tour guide than Raymond. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and patient and an all around great guy. Gliding revolution is very lucky to have him, thanks Raymond!

De
Review №12

These people are awesome! My husband and I booked our first Segway tour with them. They were very personable and professional. They took their time to ensure everyone was comfortable with how to ride these machines before we started the tour. They were patient and kind. My husband and I actually did well and had a great time until we crashed. I was hurt (not badly) but had a couple of cuts that were bleeding. They got us back to the office, adminisitered first aid, and made sure I was OK. We had scheduled another tour with them for the following morning but I was too sore to ride. They were very understanding and refunded the cost for that day. They didnt have to do that but they did. I highly recommend this company!

Ju
Review №13

We took the early bird tour with Michael and had a wonderful experience! He was a good instructor and patient with us first timers. Covered a lot of area that would have taken hours to walk - great tour!

Ro
Review №14

My wife and I had the best time on our Segway tour. Our tour guide, Raymond, was very knowledgeable about the city and very kind. We would highly recommend anyone doing a Segway tour with them!

mi
Review №15

This was a really great time. Our tour guide Raymond was very informative. I highly recommend doing this activity in Austin!

Al
Review №16

I believe our guides were Michael and Chris. They were great and talked loud enough for a large group to hear far behind. They were helpful even though my previous Segway skills were non-existent.

Ke
Review №17

We had a blast. We did the evening tour of the capital and downtown and the bridge. The guide was very informative and riding the segway was fun

Ki
Review №18

Good tour! Fun experience only thing I suggest would be having two tour guides instead of one for the people that stayed behind.

He
Review №19

Matthew was great! This was an excellent way to see the city and learn about it. We did the night tour & had a blast!

Av
Review №20

This tour was very informative. My guide Matthew was very knowledgeable, and friendly. It rained during the tour, but I asked to keep going and he was still willing to keep going.

Er
Review №21

We did the Capital Pavement Ultimate Tour. This was a really enjoyable experience. Raymond was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable about the city. Highly recommend this company.

Ja
Review №22

This was a very fun experience. They where super nice and I had an amazing time. They made sure we knew exactly how to use the segways before we got on and they where really really sweet.

An
Review №23

Our tour guide Raymond was awesome. Our money was spent well, highly recommend the Austin Bat Bridge Tour!!!

Ri
Review №24

Definitely a must for touring Austin. Our tour guide, Raymond, was very knowledgeable and knew the area well. Very friendly staff!

Im
Review №25

Awesome tour and awesome guide. Very knowledgeable about the city and very patient with us newbies!! Definitely recommend this company for sure!!

Ja
Review №26

Ive done two tours in Austin over the course of a few years and I really recommend Gliding Revolution. Our tour guide Sam was fantastic and really tailored the tour to us which the other companies didnt seem to offer.Id recommend trying to get a midweek, early tour if you are able as the groups tend to be smaller.

Th
Review №27

Sam was the absolute best guide and this was the best tour I had been on. Fun facts about Austin Capital that I didn’t know. My husband and I did a tour for our anniversary and had a blast!! Thank you Sam for making us comfortable on the segways, being extremely attentive, unbelievably kind to all the folks we encountered and just plain FUN!!

Gi
Review №28

My boyfriend surprised me with a segue tour on our vacation. As we were walking in the door I said I was going face plant. Not knowing the people inside heard me. One of those people was Sam who turned out to be our tour guide. He made me feel totally comfortable and assured me I wouldn’t face plant. We toured the whole city of Austin and I did not face plant. Sam was beyond awesome. Showed us all the sites and took us around everywhere. Such a nice guy and very funny.I would totally recommend gliding revolution!! Great time!!Thank you Sam!!!

Ja
Review №29

Excellent instruction, a wonderful guide, Michael, and, as a local Austinite I can attest that we toured an eventful path on segways, taking in some nice downtown Austin highlights.

Me
Review №30

Our tour guide was amazing and took the time to make sure we were all comfortable on the segway! Good weather, great company, and a fun time! We learned a lot and loved every second of it. We recommend it to all!

Ke
Review №31

We had an amazing tour with Mathew. Was very informative and we had a fun time with the Segway.

Ch
Review №32

MATT was amazing tour guide even on a hot sunny day matt makes sure your ride goes smooth and cool....

Pe
Review №33

Staff is very nice and informative with a relaxing and great sense of humor, making the tour around downtown very enjoyable. Had a great time. Highly recommended.

Al
Review №34

My wife and I did a tour for our anniversary. Sam was our guide and he was awesome, super chill and fun. The segways are really cool. Request Sam when you book and you wont be disappointed!

Ca
Review №35

Had an excellent tour with Raymond. Learned a lot about Austin even though weve lived here for 20 years. The segways are fun to ride.

Mi
Review №36

We had the best time on our haunted Austin and bat tour! Our guide, Riley, was super knowledgeable about Austin and Texas history and made the trip so much fun! Unfortunately, the bats were not active when we went, but Riley made up for it by taking us on a fun Park tour and Riverwalk glide. Highly recommended!

Mi
Review №37

This was so much fun! The staff is incredibly nice and Sam was an awesome guide. Highly recommend if youre in Austin and want to learn some cool history while having fun!

Kr
Review №38

Very nice customer service. I messed up my non refundable non transfer ticket purchase on Travelocity and they were very accommodating in changing it. We did the puzzle iPad tour of the capital. It was a nice scenic walk but the puzzles WERE EXTREMELY EASY FOR ADULTS. So be aware. Overall fun experience.

Ha
Review №39

Excellent tour and the segways were in great condition. Many interesting Austin inside tips to find about.

Co
Review №40

We came as a group of college age kids and we all had the best time ever! Matthew was the best tour guide! He was sure to show us everything around the city and was helpful when it came to recommendations! Easy to ride and we didnt want to get off! If youre thinking about segwaying- DEFINITELY do it! We got out tickets on Groupon and definitely worth it! Happy Segwaying:)))

Ch
Review №41

We had an awesome time on our ride around Austin with Sam! He was very patient with our first timer/nervous parents, and they learned quickly. Looking forward to doing it again! Fun family outing!

Ni
Review №42

Personalized tour with eclectic insights into Austins history and culture.

Je
Review №43

Best way to really check out the city!! These guys were so great and friendly!! Riley was our tour guide! Definitely recommend him showing you guys around :)

Th
Review №44

My girlfriend and I had a fantastic time on our tour with Shay. Weve done almost all of the other Segway tours in the city and this is by far the best! Super informative guide keeps the tour entertaining and moving at a really enjoyable pace. Whether youre visiting for your first time and want to learn about Austin, or have lived in here for years and want to spend an afternoon on a Segway, Id recommend Gliding Revolution 10/10 times.

Am
Review №45

Really fun experience. All of the tour guides are cool and friendly. Highly recommend if you want a tour of Austin.

Re
Review №46

So much fun! Thank you for the fantastic time! Our group loved all of it! Ask for Sam.

Kh
Review №47

Great place!!!! Fantastic prices, Good people, good laughs! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to use a segwey!Tour guide was hilarious, had a pristine handlebar mustache, personality was contagious! Will definitely be comming back if Im ever visiting Austin.

Da
Review №48

We had a great tour this morning with Shay. Their Segways go faster than some others Ive been on so we were able to cover a lot of ground and have plenty of time to visit the main sites. Austin is a beautiful city with a lot of improvements going on and the state capitol building is worth the trip by itself.

Sh
Review №49

My friend and I went on the tour and could not have loved it any more. Our guide, Sam, was the BEST. He made it so interesting and fun. WeleArned so much about this city. I would do this again in a heartbeat!

Ku
Review №50

Really fun way to spend your time!

Ly
Review №51

My 11 year old and I took a tour on a Sunday morning. It was a wonderful way to tour downtown and the capital grounds. I learned things I never knew in all the times visiting Austin. My son will never forget the experience either; fun and learning = memories made. Sam was our tour guide. He was very patient and made learning to ride the segway easy. He is very knowledgeable if the city. Glad we did this and will do it again.

Za
Review №52

Went here with a group, the tour guide was very lively and made the trip a lot of fun. would most definitely do it again.

Am
Review №53

They Are lair. Cancelled our tour without telling us. wasted our time. several people were stranded without information. Fortunately I did not pay but after reading other reviews I am worried now for others money too..... Disgraceful....

Ed
Review №54

Only have half a day in Austin and join this Segway tour. It was really fun and our guide Jeff is such a caring person that he reminds us of the road safety all the time along the way. Length of tour was just right and the best way to get around in such hot summer day !

Mi
Review №55

If you are looking to have some fun and see downtown this is the place to be!!! They provide excellent customer service!! The staff not only provides segway tours of the city but they are filled with stories about Austin that only Austinites can share! They offer many different tours so youre bound to find one that sparks your interest! Its easy to learn if youve never been on a segway and they will assist you with training beforehand. Highly recommend!!

De
Review №56

Great way to see Austin. Our guide Sam was very knowledgeable!!!

Ry
Review №57

Went Paddle Boarding on Lady Bird Lake. The staff that set us up was very friendly and patient with two girls who couldnt stop chit-chatting. The water way was beautiful and the view of the city was a great experience for an out of towner. Highly recommended.

Ru
Review №58

Matt was an excellent tour guide!!

Ta
Review №59

Amazing! Knowledgeable about the city, fun, and a forever lasting memory.

St
Review №60

My son, granddaughter, and I all took an afternoon Gliding Revolution Segway tour on 3/13/18, a beautiful, semi-Spring afternoon in Austin, TX. My son and granddaughter were both first time Segway pilots and they had some concerns about learning how to drive. They were both amazed at how intuitive the Segway experience was and how quickly they were able to learn and how comfortable they became as the tour progressed. Our tour of the capitol area, downtown via Congress Avenue, the Seaholm development, and some of the Lady Bird Lake park area enhanced by our guide Sams commentary and personal anecdotes gave us a great snapshot of Austins history and a feel for its vibe. Fortunately, there were no mishaps and everyone had a great, safe experience. Thank you.

An
Review №61

Our guide was awesome and really accomadating

Ma
Review №62

Kent was so nice, funny, and easy to work with!

Sh
Review №63

Ridiculous... first they were late ... then canceled the tour. N wasted our precious tour time. Never gonna recommend it

Cl
Review №64

Loved the Segway tour of downtown. 12 year old son loved it and I learned quickly!!

Ji
Review №65

Fun and informative. get to know Austin more in a wonderful and relaxed way.

No
Review №66

I played Cluetivity downtown for the first time a week ago and I had a blast! The new technologies that they are coming out with is really mind blowing. Soon I think we will be like entering into animated realities! lol Your given an Ipad and a back pack with a bunch of tools you will use to help you solve the questions. On the ipad is a map of downtown austin with GPS pins dropped at different locations inside and outside buildings. You have to walk to each check point and solve the answer whatever the question may be. Your specific GPS location will pop up on the map and show you where you are located at all times which is nice and helps you get to each check point pretty easily. The questions are a combination of riddles, mysteries, trivia, and puzzles. On some questions you have to look around in the real world to find clues to help aid you in solving the question. The questions are challenging and actually a lot of fun. A 3D holographic guide gives you hints and clues if you need help. This is a brand new game and honestly I havent seen anything like it. It is the same technology they are using in Pokemon go. Perfect outing for families or couples. :)

la
Review №67

My family and I went on the tour in March, we purchased the tickets on Groupon. While at the tour I opted to purchase the insurance. Our guide process the full payment by accident ($300 dollar mistake).Ive been waiting on a refund for months now, I was sent a refund check in April which I deposited but then bounced so I was charged by my bank.Now no one bothers to answer my call or call me back.Terribly Dissatisfied Customer

Jo
Review №68

Awesome Experience!

Dy
Review №69

It was great

Sh
Review №70

A blast!!!

Pe
Review №71

Such a fun way to see the city.

ru
Review №72

Awesome experience....highly recommended.

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  • Address:1403 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
  • Site:http://www.glidingrevolution.com/
  • Phone:+1 512-495-9250
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Working hours
  • Monday:9am–9pm
  • Tuesday:9am–9pm
  • Wednesday:9am–9pm
  • Thursday:9am–9pm
  • Friday:9am–9pm
  • Saturday:9am–9pm
  • Sunday:9am–9pm
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