6 Architecture Tours by Bike and Segway in the USA Worth Flying For

1.Palm Springs Modernism Architecture & History Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Ride through South Palm Springs with guide Brennan, exploring Deepwell Estates, Twin Palms, Canyon View Estates, and Indian Canyons Golf Resort. The flat, leisurely route focuses on midcentury architecture, Palm Springs history, and Hollywood connections. Bring your own bike or rent one nearby at a discount. Groups are limited to eight.

“Beautiful ride and very knowledgeable tour guide! Brennen was awesome!!! Would highly recommend! Make sure to make it part of your plans!”

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2.Art Deco Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 144 reviews · from $60Best value

Ride a Segway through Miami Beach’s Art Deco District with an English-speaking guide such as Gabriel, Adam, or Jasmine. After training, cruise Ocean Drive, Collins and Washington Avenues, passing the Versace Mansion, Bass Museum, Holocaust Memorial, beaches, and Lincoln Road. Small groups make stops and questions easy.

“Andro was our tour guide. He was excellent and showed us many sites we would have never known to look for. The Segways were loads of fun and easy to manage. Highly recommend!!”

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3.Miami Beach Art Deco & History Bike Tour with Design Enthusiast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Ride through Miami Beach with local historian and preservationist Damian, stopping at Art Deco landmarks, film locations, South Pointe Park, Española Way, Lincoln Road, and Flamingo Park. Bikes and equipment are included, along with access to select hotel lobbies and a hand-prepared map. The relaxed pace suits anyone with modest bike skills.

“I enjoyed learning about the history of south beach Miami. I even got to see a manatee which was a plus!”

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4.Austin Art and Architecture Bicycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Ride through downtown Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Old West Austin, and the Bremond Block Historic District with a guide such as Trey. You’ll receive a bike, helmet, safety orientation, and local tips while seeing murals, sculptures, Victorian homes, Frost Tower, and the Texas State Capitol. The easy-paced ride lasts about 2.5 hours.

“Trey was great, made sure the whole group stayed together and safe on they road. Got to see some fun murals and hear gossip about the Texas state capitol.”

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5.Miami Beach Art Deco & Hidden Gems Bike Tour with Local Historian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Join local historian and preservationist Damien for a small-group bike tour through Miami Beach. Over about 2.5 hours, you’ll ride from Ocean Drive to South Pointe Park, Espanola Way, Lincoln Road, and Flamingo Park while hearing Art Deco stories, scandals, film lore, and local history. Bikes, a guide map, and access to select historic interiors are included.

“Very cool! , I came here for few days and did many different activities to enjoy Miami as much as I can. I wanted to explore but did not know how or by where to begin. Damian knows well the areas and also shared with us some fun and incredible historical acnedote at some spots. That was an amazing ride I recommend that activity!”

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6.Miami Beach Art Deco Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $84

Start with a 15-minute Segway lesson at 1401 Washington Ave, then cruise Ocean Drive and South Pointe Park for Art Deco details and bay views. English-speaking guides such as Moses and Ray have led memorable tours. The one-hour outing costs $84.53, requires a $250 refundable deposit, and suits riders age 12 and up.

“The tour was fine until my Segway decided to have a mind of its own and sped up in a way that I had no control. The guide offered to switch Segway's with me which led me to believe they weren’t well maintained. I’ve done Segway tours in the past without any incident or safety issues.”

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