Glide along the historic streets of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter,The Embarcadero, & Balboa Park exploring the storied past of this sunny city from atop a nimble and fun Segway. With your curious contraption, you can also check out the bustling waterfront, sprawling parks, and spectacular architecture throughout downtown.

Join your guide in the heart of the city, where you don a helmet and learn the basics of operating a smooth-riding Segway. Practice a few turns, perform a couple spins, and lean into controlled starts to gain experience and get comfortable on your futuristic contraption.

With your skills honed, follow your trip leader past gleaming skyscrapers and busy streets to the quaint thoroughfares of the Gaslamp Quarter. Cruise along the brick sidewalks of the oldest neighborhood in San Diego and hear tales about its Gold Rush-era days of rough-and-rowdy pioneers, gamblers, and drinkers.

Turn away from the fascinating edifices and century-old buildings and head toward the refreshing ocean breeze as you zip along the Embarcadero. Roll by the hulking sides of Navy ships like the USS Midway and get up-close looks at marinas housing giant yachts and classic sail boats.

Wrap up your electric excursion with a quick jaunt through Balboa Park. This incredible, 1,200-acre (486-ha) public space is home to a myriad of gardens, Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, and renowned museums.