cheezz

Our first stop is in San Diego and there are a number of segway tours - 1 and 2-hour. One of our party members is 80 years old (but very active) and I need to know if this will be any problem for her.

Also, if you've done it, do you have a company to recommend?

Thanks!

RoamsAround

Advanced age is not the limiting factor. It depends on how active and (for lack of a better term) "athletically stable" the 80 YO person is - he/she needs some proficiency in balance and some manual dexterity to ride/maneuver a Segway. I know people in their 90's who have ridden Segways and others in their 60's who are incapable of using one.

fmpden

I don't where you are from but many cities have Segways tours, rentals, etc. Find one and try it. A Segway takes some getting use to it. You do need a good sense of balance and a lite touch.

eliztravels2

I’ve never been on a Segway but have certainly seen tour groups on them.The tour company will give you a chance to try them out before you take off, so make sure you can cancel at no charge if you can’t manage, and you should be okay.

cheezz

Good suggestions! Thank you everyone