Magic Carpet Glide Segway Tours

My husband took me here for a fun date night out and we had a blast!
PJ was our guide, and he met us in the heart of Channelside (over by Splitsville) before taking us to the segways.
A quick tutorial and test run in their storefront and we were good to go! We had 5 people in our tour which was really nice and small which we liked. Only one other group of 3 that were family celebrating a bday.
The 90-​minute tour goes along the Riverwalk which is such a pretty ride! We did the glow tour, so we went out at night and had our segways decked out with lights. It was fun to see people’s reactions to the segways.
One tip — wear comfortable shoes. 90-​minutes doesn’t seem like a long time but standing for that long on something gliding on uneven ground does put a little stress on the feet. I also stood on my tip toes some times to give my feet a break and that really helped (and great for the calves!). :p
Remember to tip your guide!

This was our (me & 13 year old son) 1^st time ever on Segways. Brandon was our guide. He was fantastic! He showed us the ropes, helped us practice then took us out on a beautiful tour of downtown Tampa. I’ve lived here 6 years and never really explored the parts of downtown that we saw today. It was a beautiful day & the breeze from riding was perfect. The 1^st 30 seconds on the Segway feels weird but it’s very easy to learn how to control it. Highly recommend Magic Carpet!

It sure is a lot of fun! I was nervous at first, but they do give you time to practice indoors after they show you how to operate the Segway. It’s a unique experience, and worth the price. It’s such a pretty location!

I had a good time on our tour today! J.P. was our tour guide, and was super friendly, professional (but not to stuffy), and very knowledgeable. It was beautiful outside, not too hot, and not too cold. Sunny, with just enough overcast provide the occasional shade.
We started the day at Channelside, and cruised down the river walk, making a few spots along the way. We stopped for breaks, photo opportunities, and for J.P. to occasionally school us on some Tampa history. We continued past Curtis Hixon Park, across the river via Cass St, and on to the University of Tampa campus, stopping at the Henry Plant Museum. After a short break, & a couple more sites, we headed back across the river via Kennedy Blvd, then back to Channelside. If you’re not familiar with this area, that route will make no sense to you whatsoever. Let’s just say it’s a nice, hour plus, riverfront path with lots of beautiful sights to see.
The best part, segways take little-​to-​no effort to operate. J.P. is a great trainer, and can have you operating one like a pro in a matter of minutes.
The only negative of the whole experience was the booking process. There were several Groupon offers for segways. I tried to call and get clarification, but received a voicemail instead. I received a return phone call shortly after, it was the owner. He was super short, acted like he wanted to rush me off the phone, and to be honest, a little rude. I get it, he’s busy. But, he needs to realize the customer is paying his bills. If I had to deal with him another two minutes, I probably would have booked with another company. Thankfully, he has nothing to do with the tour portion.
Overall, it was a great experience!

Having been on a Segway tour before in Philadelphia it was like getting on a bicycle and remembering how to operate it. So in Tampa it was, «get me on it and let’s go». There were people in our group who had never been on one and JP our guide was encouraging and instructive. You can see how nervous people can be the first time on one but literally after five minutes you are a veteran. It becomes intuitive.
The weather in Tampa the day we went in early January was about 65° and sunny. JP was very informative, funny, and made the trip very relaxing. My only complaint was that the two hour tour went way too fast.
What made this trip more pleasurable for me was JP gave us 5 minutes off to tool around on our own. Everyone made use of that time to see how fast you could go and play around without having to stay in queue. Too bad the Segway is governed to top out at 12mph!

Had an excellent time on this tour & JP was quite personable. So glad the weather held out & we had a great tour of Tampa.

My wife and I had always talked about taking a Segway tour, but had never pulled the trigger, until now. We found magic carpet glide tours on Groupon, the price was right, so we decided to take the tour on a Saturday afternoon at 5:30.
Our tour guide JP, met us in the Channelside complex. He was easy to spot because he was the only person moving about on a Segway. He found us had a sign a few waivers and then brought us to the storage unit which was only a short walk. Inside the storage unit there were several segways. We engaged in a short but needed training session. The segways are not difficult to operate, however it is not intuitive like riding a bike so I am very glad we had a quick tutorial and then attempt to try before being unleashed into the general population.
The tour was exceptional. We spent the overwhelming majority of our time either on a sidewalk or pedestrian area in parks the Riverwalk or college campus. JP was very knowledgeable about Tampa and did more than just guide us around, he told stories, give explanations, and provided a lot of information that made the tour even better.
The tour was supposed to be one and a half hours, but I think our tour was closer to two hours or maybe even a little longer. Riding the segways was fun, our tour guide was terrific, and it was a beautiful afternoon in Tampa. I can’t think of anything else that would have made this experience any better.
I highly recommend taking a Segway tour with magic carpet glide.

Magic Carpet Glide Segway Tours are AWESOME… HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We had a great tour of the Tampa waterfront area and we rec’d lots of historical and topical information. I recommend the Sunset Tour b/​c it was hot/​sunny when we left and lovely/​dark when we returned, w/​our Segways glowing w/​soft night lights! I highly recommend this as a great & fun activity, whether you are a Tampa resident or visitor. Our tour guide, Jesse, was the best!
Side Bar: We’ve enjoyed a Segway tour once before in Miami, so we knew that we were in for a fun time. It’s such a great experience and the best part is that ANYONE can do it, young and old, regardless of fitness level. There are not too many activities that fit that bill, which makes a Segway tour a great activity for folks wanting to spend time together and get to know a city.

I highly recommend the night tour. It was a really fun way to see tampa bay, we went along the river walk and it was a beautiful night. Our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. Two of us found the segways to be very easy to use (and actually way more fun than I expected) however our third party had some troubles. The guide was super helpful and really gave good instruction but she had a hard time getting the hang of it. If you have poor eye sight or have some difficulty with motor skills, the day tour might be a better fit.

Totally boring. Tampa is not really rich in history but it was made even worse by the fact that our guide didn’t know much about the area (admitted he wasn’t from the area). The route back through the city streets seemed rather treacherous for first time riders in my opinion. If this is your only opportunity to ride a Segway then go ahead because they’re fun to ride but the Segway tour we had in Washington, DC was 1000 times better and had a much more knowledgeable and interesting guide and most large cities have companies that offer Segway tours.

The Magic Carpet Glide tour was a lot of fun and an opportunity to try something new. The guide took us to see the University of Tampa and around a couple of parks. It takes several minutes to get the hang of balance on the Segway and how to change direction and most importantly how to stop! Once you have that down, the next challenge is going up or down hills. One of our group had a spill but she was able to get right up and get back on the Segway. One suggestion — do not go faster than you are comfortable. The guide will adjust his speed to the group, so don’t feel that you have to keep up with the guide who has many hours of practice. If you have your own bike helmet, bring it with you as you will be most comfortable. Finally, park in the free surface lot that is right across from the Hooters restaurant.

I bought through Groupon on a few different occasions & had a blast every time.
Here are the reasons why I gave Magic Carpet Glide 5 Stars…
1^st — Segways are awesome!
2^nd — SEGWAYS ARE AWESOME!!!
3^rd — Every tour guide was entertaining.
4^th — The people who work there are friendly & cool.
5^th — Even if you are familiar with the city you are doing the tour in, your gonna learn & see new things.
** I’ve done Tampa, St. Pete, & Clearwater. All Great.

Had a wonderful time with our guide Brian. Tampa Riverwalk is beautiful and very conducive for Segways. I highly recommend to take an out of state guest or if you just need to get out.

It was a smidge difficult to locate, because the numbers on the doors are actually suite numbers.
Tour was great and a fabulous way to see the city.