Segway of Las Vegas launched a new tour of the casinos of Fremont Street last month, giving people the chance to view the historic gaming district from atop a Segway Personal Transporter.

The tours run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. Each 90-minute session includes up to 30 minutes of instruction on using the Segway. While the machines are pretty intuitive, they’ve been known to throw a few people off, including President George W. Bush.

Patrick Hughes, co-owner of Segway of Las Vegas, said the tours should be another attraction for the Fremont Street area. He is hoping it will attract people staying in the area who are looking for something to do during the day, as well as draw more people to the Downtown corridor.

 “These are fun, interactive and unique tours,” Hughes said. “This is going to be a tremendous success.”

The machines are fun to ride, which makes the tour just a bonus.

“Every person I’ve seen aboard a Segway for the first time cannot stop smiling,” Hughes said. “It is a truly marvelous experience that makes our tour a ‘must-do’ attraction for Las Vegas visitors and residents alike.”

A number of safety procedures have been implemented to avoid disaster at the hands of a motorized pedestrian. The Segways, which typically have a top speed of around 12 mph, are limited to 6 mph for the purpose of the tours. Additionally, the staff at Segway of Las Vegas will be carefully screening people to make sure no one is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Segway of Las Vegas is located on Fremont Street between Walgreen’s and Hennessey’s.

By Casino Connection Staff

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