EXPLORE Mount Dora, Florida on a Segway
Come glide with us to discover the beautiful hidden gems that Mount Dora, Florida has to offer.
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Tours are departing temporarily from the Mount Dora Tennis Courts at 1300 E. 11th Ave. Mount Dora, FL. (Next to the Mount Dora Disc Golf park)
This is the general area that a Glide Adventure tour guide will cover. Tour routes may vary depending on conditions.
Glide Adventure tours of Mount Dora includes both history and scenic views of this historic lakeside town in central Florida.
Your Glide Adventure tour begins at the Mount Dora Tennis Courts at 1300 E.11th Ave Mount Dora, FL (This is temporary due to our pending move to Highland and 5th!) Here you will receive hands on training to safely operate a Segway PT before heading to a park to get comfortable and accustomed to handling your unit. We then regroup and head through some historic neighborhoods to learn about some prominent Mount Dora citizens and see the homes they lived in. You will then glide through the historic downtown business district where your guide can make some recommendations for shopping and dining as you learn more history about Mount Dora. See the Historic Lakeside Inn which was built in 1883, is central Florida’s oldest continuously running hotel and overlooks beautiful Lake Dora.
The tour continues through Simpson’s cove to the Port of Mount Dora to stop for a photo op in front of the iconic Mount Dora lighthouse and then continue on to explore one of Mount Dora’s hidden gems, Palm Island Park . Weave through intriguing nature paths and explore the raised boardwalk over the water’s edge. Watch for native birds and an alligator or two before leaving to climb Mount Dora and return to our starting location.
Please arrive 15 mins before departure time to get safety training.
Tour Times vary depending on the time of the year:
80 min Parks & Town History combo tours Wed-Mon.
CLOSED TUESDAY
See our CALENDAR for the complete schedule.
Call 352-325-1442 for special time requests if available.
How many people can book a Glide Adventure Segway tour time slot?
• We currently have SIX Segway units available per tour. If your party is larger than six, we suggest you book a CatBoat/Glide combo tour. Half of your party can be enjoying a Segway tour while the other half enjoys the CatBoat tour. You can then switch tours for the full experience. Call 352-325-1442 to coordinate times.
How much does the tour cost?
• The price for a segway tour is $69/person + tax . Please tip your tour guide on site.
Who can participate in a Segway Tour?
•Tours are limited to those 12 years of age and older.
•The rider must be between 100 and 270 lbs. If you book then you are certifying that you are within the recommended weight limits for safe Segway operation.
• The rider must be able to step on and off the Segway PT without assistance, which requires physical abilities similar to climbing and descending stairs without the support of a handrail or other walking aid.
• Helmets are provided and must be worn by all riders. If you have a favorite helmet, please feel free to bring it along.
After a purchase has been made, any guest who fails to show up for a reservation, shows up late, or fails to give 24 hour notice of cancellation for ANY reason, will be charged the full payment amount. Please ensure that you review the date, day, time, venue, price and number of tickets, prior to confirming your purchase. There are NO REFUNDS. Gift Certificates with no expiration date are issued in lieu of refunds for approved cancellations.
Riding a Segway is an exhilarating experience! Be the envy of everyone you pass as you glide effortlessly through town and hear stories about the people and places that make Mount Dora Someplace Special!
Almost anyone over 12 who can walk up a flight of stairs without using a railing and stand in one place for an hour or more can ride a Segway! “No Experience is Necessary” and training is provided hands on before leaving the marina. Sorry, no expecting mothers.
Our Segway tours are original and exciting. Trip Advisor ranks Segways tours consistently in the top 3 things to do in Mount Dora,FL and there’s a good reason why. Come on in and get ready for your Segway Adventure!
Make some time to explore the waterways surrounding Mount Dora on a CatBoat tour. Fully guided and narrated. You drive the boat!
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