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La Brea Tar Pits Tour by Segway

7 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 7 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Los Angeles, USA

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Explore the ancient remains at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles with a modern form of transportation — the Segway! The convenient personal transport vehicle makes it easy to get around this popular and intriguing site and see the remains of prehistoric animals such as mastodons, mammoths and ground sloths. Learn all about the history and scientific significance of the tar pits from your informative guide during your morning or afternoon tour of this off-the-beaten-track attraction.

What's Included

  • Use of Segway and safety equipment (helmet)
  • 30-minute Segway orientation
  • Bottled Water and Small Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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South La Cienega Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA

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What To Expect

Another Side Of Los Angeles Tours

Join us for a tour of the stunning and mysterious La Brea Tarpits! Ongoing excavations and exhibits titillate the imagination as we will look at actual bone matter, not fossils, from the distant past. Mammoths, Mastodons, Saber-tooth cats, Dire Wolves, American Camels, Giant Ground Sloths, the immense and carnivorous Short-faced Bear, the North American Lion and more will amaze you as you gaze upon a place that claimed so many of them.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Pass By)

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is an art museum located on Wilshire Boulevard in the Miracle Mile vicinity of Los Angeles. LACMA is on Museum Row, adjacent to the La Brea Tar Pits. LACMA was founded in 1961, splitting from the Los Angeles Museum of History, Science and Art.
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Petersen Automotive Museum (Pass By)

The Petersen Automotive Museum is located on Wilshire Boulevard along Museum Row in the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles. One of the world's largest automotive museums, the Petersen Automotive Museum is a nonprofit organization specializing in automobile history and related educational programs.
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Urban Light (Pass By)

Since its opening at LACMA in February 2008, Urban Light has been unofficially adopted by Los Angeles as a symbol of the city and is indisputably the most popular artwork on campus. Composed of 202 historic streetlamps dating from the 1920s and 1930s originally spread throughout Southern California.
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La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

The World's most famous ice age fossil excavation site is located at The La Brea Tar Pits in the heart of Los Angeles. Come experience the fun and the excitement that our guests are "digging" up on this thrilling tour.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Minimum age is 8 years. Riders 8 to 15 years must have a parent present to both sign a waiver and accompany them on the tour
  • Riders 16 to 17 years must have a parent present to sign a waiver but are allowed to ride without parental accompaniment
  • Maximum is 250 lbs (113 kg)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the La Brea Tar Pits Tour by Segway?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Use of Segway and safety equipment (helmet)
  • 30-minute Segway orientation
  • Bottled Water and Small Snacks
  • Narration by professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please provide your contact information (i.e. email, phone number) in the Special Requirements box at time of booking
  • Minimum age is 8 years. Riders 8 to 15 years must have a parent present to both sign a waiver and accompany them on the tour
  • Riders 16 to 17 years must have a parent present to sign a waiver but are allowed to ride without parental accompaniment
  • Maximum is 250 lbs (113 kg)
  • Pregnant woman are not allowed to participate
  • While this tour is not physically demanding, you must have a decent level of fitness and be able to climb stairs without assistance to participate
  • Tours operate rain or shine
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).

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