Sightsee on a Segway
Simply the best way to see Raleigh!
North Carolina Capitol
Our fully narrated Segway tours will get you up close to Raleigh’s fascinating points of interest. There’s nothing like sightseeing on a Segway, and unlike a walking tour, you’ll cover much more ground as you “glide” from place to place. We provide training, helmets, and a wireless audio pack so you can easily hear your guide’s live narration about Raleigh’s interesting history. No Segway experience is necessary. Our knowledgeable staff provides the necessary hands-on training before each tour (allow 20-30 min). Our store is located at 321 S. Blount St (in City Market).
Check out our new Raleigh West Segway tour!
"I've lived in Raleigh for 19 years and I learned things about this city on this tour that I never knew, and saw things I never knew existed! New-found appreciation for this beautiful city. Guides are super friendly, funny, and accommodating." (guest review from Segway Experience tour on 3/27/12)
To participate, you must be age 14 or older and weigh between 100 and 260 pounds. Ages 14-17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Scroll down to view tour restrictions and policies.
Triangle Glides is the only authorized Segway tour operator in the North Carolina Triangle. Join us for a sightseeing adventure of Raleigh’s historic neighborhoods and landmarks!
Segway Experience Tour
1 hour of gliding. $40 per person
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Fayetteville Street: This "Main Street" of downtown Raleigh is the centerpiece of a multibillion-dollar revitalization effort.
North Carolina State Capitol: The 19th-century beauty is steeped in history and has been restored to its 1840-1865 appearance.
Legislative Building Complex: Designed by Edward Durell Stone, it has housed North Carolina State Government since 1963.
Governor's Mansion: Built in 1891, the stately Queen-Anne style home was built using convict labor and serves as the official residence of North Carolina's governor.
Historic Oakwood Tour
1.5 hours of gliding. $50 per person
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Segway tour in Historic Oakwood
This tour focuses on lovely Oakwood Historic District and offers an extended glide through Oakwood Cemetery. On this tour, you'll see these highlights:
Oakwood Historic District: The 19th-century neighborhood was Raleigh's first true suburb and is filled with lovely period homes.
Oakwood Cemetery: Founded in 1869, this beautifully landscaped cemetery is the final resting place of nearly 1,500 Confederate soldiers; the House of Memory pays tribute to North Carolinians who have served our country in times of conflict.
Governor's Mansion: Built in 1891, the stately Queen-Anne style home was built using convict labor and serves as the official residence of North Carolina's governor.
Raleigh West Tour
1.5 hours of gliding. $50 per person
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Our new Raleigh West tour is infused with info about Raleigh's fascinating past, present and future.
The tour starts in the core of downtown then makes its way over to west side attractions, crossing train tracks and enjoying some hills. If you've traveled with us before on our other glides, Raleigh West offers all-new sights for you to explore!
Highlights of the Raleigh West tour:
North Carolina State Capitol: The 19th-century beauty is steeped in history and has been restored to its 1840-1865 appearance.
Green Square Complex: The sustainable two-block development features the four-story Nature Research Center, a wing of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
Hillsborough Street: This thoroughfare was one of Raleigh's most prestigious addresses in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
St. Mary's School: During the Civil War, St. Mary's became a safe haven for Robert E. Lee's daughter and the family of Jefferson Davis.
Joel Lane Museum House: Built in the 1770s for Joel Lane, this restored landmark is the oldest existing home in Wake County.
Warehouse District: This up and coming area west of the city's main drag is full of urban hip and is characterized by its massive red brick warehouse buildings.
Raleigh Amphitheater: The 5,000-seat outdoor venue opened in 2010 and is a popular spot for live entertainment.
Raleigh's Great Romances Tour
1.5 hours of gliding. $50 per person
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Lost love. Power marriages. Duels. Even a ghost story. This fully narrated Segway tour in downtown Raleigh tells the touching and sometimes tragic stories of the romantic unions that impacted the history of the city, and even the state of North Carolina!
The tour spends most of its time in Oakwood Cemetery, where parklike grounds and meandering roadways offer perfect gliding. Here you'll see plenty of unique monuments and, of course, you'll be introduced to plenty of local history.
You'll glide on Segways as your guide takes you on a memorable journey filled with the great love stories of Raleigh's past. Highlights include:
Oakwood Historic District: The 19th-century neighborhood was Raleigh's first true suburb and is filled with lovely period homes.
Oakwood Cemetery: Founded in 1869, this beautifully landscaped cemetery is the final resting place of nearly 1,500 Confederate soldiers; the House of Memory pays tribute to North Carolinians who have served our country in times of conflict.
Famous Names: If you live in Raleigh, you're familiar with the names Haywood, Pullen, Heck and Mordecai. But did you know that Gone With the Wind author Margaret Mitchell had ties here, as did the celebrated author, Thomas Wolfe? You'll hear their intriguing stories and many more!
Capital City East Tour
2 hours of gliding. $65 per person
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Gliding through Historic Oakwood
This is the "Grand Tour." See the Segway Experience highlights, plus these added features:
Oakwood Historic District: The 19th-century neighborhood was Raleigh's first true suburb and is filled with lovely period homes.
Oakwood Cemetery: Founded in 1869, this beautifully landscaped cemetery is the final resting place of nearly 1,500 Confederate soldiers; the House of Memory pays tribute to North Carolinians who have served our country in times of conflict.
