Cruising Beverly Hills on a Segway feels oddly perfect. In just a couple hours, you glide past celebrity addresses, iconic hotels, and the glitzy Rodeo Drive corridor, with stops planned around photos and good local context. I like that the tour is built for time-efficient sightseeing without turning your day into gridlock.

My favorite part is the 30-minute Segway orientation before you hit the streets. It gives you quick control, plus the guides keep it upbeat and safety-minded, even if you’re new. I also like the way the route mixes big-name sights with Los Angeles landmarks that explain the area’s culture, not just its shine.

One thing to consider: you may spend a little time waiting at the start for the rest of the group to arrive and get checked in. It’s usually minor, but if you’re on a tight schedule, plan a little breathing room.

Key highlights to look for

• 30-minute orientation that helps you get comfortable fast, then you’re off
• Celebrity-home streets around Wilshire Blvd and Benedict Canyon Drive
• Beverly Gardens Park for the famous sign and a calmer garden pause
• Rodeo Drive photo moments along the two-mile luxury stretch
• Historic Beverly Hills Hotel plus shopping stops like the Beverly Center
• Academy area near the Oscars organization, with the museum project as a backdrop

Entering Beverly Hills, Segway-style

If you want Beverly Hills without doing the usual parking-and-walking grind, this tour hits the sweet spot. You start in central Beverly Hills, get set up with a Segway and helmet, and then follow a guided loop built around famous streets and landmarks. The pace works well for first-timers because you are not guessing where to go or how to angle for photos.

You’ll also appreciate the focus on “see it, understand it, then move.” The guide talks as you ride, connecting what you’re looking at to why it matters in LA culture. That’s a big deal in Beverly Hills, where the buildings can look like sets unless someone explains how they became symbols.

Price and value for a 2-hour ride

At $169 per person for about two hours, this is not the cheapest way to tour Beverly Hills. But it can be good value because you’re paying for three things most DIY plans do not bundle easily: instruction, vehicle time, and guided storytelling.

You get:

• A 30-minute orientation plus the Segway and safety gear
• A professional guide with narration during the ride
• Bottled water and small snacks to keep you comfortable for the whole run
• Multiple planned photo stops, instead of you hunting for them on your own

If you are traveling with limited time, it’s a smart use of an afternoon or morning. Beverly Hills is spread out, and walking the “greatest hits” can turn into a lot of effort for not much variety. This tour compresses it into a manageable loop.

The start: orientation and safety that actually help

Before you zip off into traffic-friendly zones, you begin with a safety briefing and instruction session at the Another Side Of Los Angeles Tours location. Segways are usually easier than people expect, but the orientation is what makes the difference between a stressful first minute and a confident first block.

You’re also given safety equipment, including a helmet, and you’ll learn the basics for smooth starts, turns, and stopping. In the nicest guide-led tours, you feel guided rather than rushed, and that comes through strongly in the experiences people shared. Several guests called out how patient and supportive guides were, including beginners.

One small timing note from real-world experience: on some runs, you might wait briefly for the other riders to check in. That’s not the tour’s fault so much as how group tours work.

Wilshire Blvd and Benedict Canyon: the celebrity-address part

Once you’re up and rolling, the early stretch is where Beverly Hills starts to feel like a movie set. You’ll head along Wilshire Blvd and Benedict Canyon Drive, where the homes are extravagant and the celebrity association is the whole point. Even if you do not recognize every address, you can see the pattern: long driveways, manicured landscaping, and a level of privacy you do not get elsewhere in LA.

Expect the guide to point out landmark context as you glide. You may pass major hotel properties like the Beverly Hilton and see the kind of architectural polish that made the area so famous. The tour route also includes City Hall, which helps you see Beverly Hills as more than luxury real estate.

Another stop to watch for is Greystone Mansion, which has served as a TV and movie location. Even if you’ve never visited, you’ll likely recognize the vibe, because it looks like a “designed for film” kind of place.

Beverly Gardens Park: a garden pause with the famous sign

Then the tour eases into a calmer moment at Beverly Gardens Park. This is a nearly two-mile green strip running roughly between Wilshire Boulevard and North Doheny Drive, and it gives you a break from street-level glitz.

What makes it special is the mix of formal and fun photo targets. The famous sign is the obvious draw, but you can also spot the lily pond and garden areas like a rose garden and cactus garden at the heart of the park. It’s one of those stops where the landscape does some storytelling for you, showing how Beverly Hills blends manicured nature with branding.

Practical tip: if you like photos, bring a steady mode for quick shots. The tour is paced to keep you moving, so you’ll want to be ready to hop off for pictures quickly when your guide pauses.

Rodeo Drive: two miles of luxury and easy picture angles

Rodeo Drive is the headline, and the tour handles it well. You ride through a two-mile stretch lined with glamorous shops, famous hotels, and restaurants associated with world-class chefs. It’s the kind of street where walking feels slow, especially in LA heat or when crowds stack up.

This is also where the guide narration becomes useful. Rodeo Drive can look like pure aesthetics, but it’s also a cultural engine. The whole corridor represents the idea of Beverly Hills as a symbol, not just a neighborhood. When a guide points out what you’re seeing, it makes the trip feel like you’re learning something, not only staring at expensive storefronts.

You’ll also get time for photos, including classic roadside angles. If you care about getting pictures that look like a Beverly Hills postcard, this is your moment.

Two Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills Hotel: the icons close up

After Rodeo Drive, the route continues to Two Rodeo Drive, a luxury shopping area known for its high-end boutiques and designer lineup. The setting is also part of the appeal, with cobbled bricks, classic European-style architecture, and wrought iron lamps. That combo helps you get photos that feel more “old-world Beverly Hills,” not just modern glass storefronts.

Then you reach the Beverly Hills Hotel, one of the most recognizable American hotels ever. It was originally established in 1912, before the City of Beverly Hills was formed, which is exactly the kind of historical detail that helps the glamour feel grounded. The hotel is also known for hosting celebrities over the years, and you’ll often hear names tied to it. The tour route is set up so you see the property and its broader reputation as part of the neighborhood’s story.

If you like travel moments that feel tangible, this stop is that. The hotel’s long-term influence is visible in the way people treat it like a landmark, not just a building.

Beverly Center and the Oscars orbit

Next up, the Beverly Center gives you a different view of Beverly Hills. It’s a large, monolithic shopping mall with eight floors, several luxury retailers, and multiple restaurants. One practical reason this stop works on a Segway tour: it sits at a key crossroads between Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, so you get a sense of how these neighborhoods interlock rather than exist as isolated bubbles.

Then the tour heads toward the Oscars orbit, near the organization behind the Academy Awards. The area is described as housing a network of roughly 6,000 motion picture professionals, and you’ll also see the setting of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures project, which is currently in construction. The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is part of the complex too, and it hosts public programming and members-only screenings.

Even if you’re not planning to do a museum visit, seeing this zone helps you understand why LA has so much gravitational pull in film culture. It’s a nice shift from pure luxury shopping into the industry that helped build it all.

How long it really takes, and how to time your day

The tour is listed as about two hours, and in practice it can feel like a smooth block of time because you have instruction, then a guided loop with stops. A couple factors can stretch it slightly: the initial check-in and any pauses to let the group settle, plus photo moments that take a minute or two longer when guests are excited.

You can pick from a range of departure times throughout the day, which helps if you want better lighting for photos or a less crowded moment on Rodeo Drive.

Who this tour is best for

This works especially well if you:

• Want an efficient Beverly Hills overview in one outing
• Like guided storytelling with lots of photo opportunities
• Are okay trading some independence for an organized route

It’s also a good option for couples, solo travelers, and families with older kids. Several guests specifically mentioned how well it works for both kids and adults, largely because the Segways are easy to learn and the guide keeps the energy up.

Just keep the rider requirements in mind. The minimum age is 8 years, and riders aged 8 to 17 need a parent present to sign the waiver and participate. The maximum weight is 250 lbs (113 kg). Pregnant women are not allowed to participate. The tour is not physically demanding, but you should have decent fitness and be able to climb stairs without assistance.

What the guides do that makes the difference

The guides are a big part of the success of this tour. Multiple experiences highlighted guides named Luce and Luce Metrius as especially patient with beginners, making sure riders feel safe and comfortable. Others mentioned guides like Joss and Josh as fun and detailed, with a strong eye for pacing and photo stops.

In at least one real run, the guide also showed a way to add extra interest by steering guests near showrooms such as Ferrari and Lamborghini for photo opportunities, if staff allows. That’s a good example of how guides can tailor the experience slightly around what your group enjoys.

Should you book the Beverly Hills Segway Tour?

Book it if you want Beverly Hills in a short, structured format, with Segway comfort and guided narration doing most of the work. The price is fair for what you get, especially when you factor in the instruction, the time saved, and the planned sights like Beverly Gardens Park and Rodeo Drive.

Skip it if you hate waiting for groups, or if you only want to wander slowly on your own. Also, if you’re worried about the physical requirement of climbing stairs without assistance, or you do not meet the age and weight rules, you’ll be happier choosing a different style of tour.

If you can handle the basics and want a fun, photo-friendly way to see the neighborhood, this one is easy to recommend.

FAQ

How long is the Beverly Hills Segway tour?

The tour is about 2 hours, and it includes a 30-minute Segway orientation and instruction session.

Where do you meet for the tour?

You meet at Another Side Of Los Angeles Tours, 1080 S La Cienega Blvd #108, Los Angeles, CA 90035.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop off are not included, and the tour ends back at the meeting point.

What is the minimum age to ride?

The minimum age is 8 years. Riders ages 8 to 17 must have a parent present to both sign a waiver and participate on the tour.

Are there weight or other restrictions?

The maximum rider weight is 250 lbs (113 kg). Service animals are allowed, pregnant woman are not allowed to participate, and you should have a decent fitness level and be able to climb stairs without assistance.

Is there instruction and safety gear provided?

Yes. You get a 30-minute Segway orientation plus Segway and safety equipment, including a helmet.

What sights and stops are included?

You’ll see major Beverly Hills area landmarks such as Greystone Mansion, the Beverly Hills sign area at Beverly Gardens, Rodeo Drive, Two Rodeo Drive, the Beverly Hills Hotel, the Beverly Center, and the Oscars-area complex near the Academy Museum project.

Does the tour run in bad weather?

The tour operates rain or shine.

Can I cancel and get a full refund?

Yes, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance of the experience start time. Canceling within 24 hours does not receive a refund.