Tree Carvings Tour

Product ID: 81228

Supplied by: Seg City

The tree carvings tours will guide you through the areas where you can see the tree sculptures in Galveston.

The tree sculptures are a unique piece of art. They were carved into sculptures by the local citizens to preserve the Island’s authenticity.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Highlights

90-minute guided Segway tour through Galveston’s historic districts
View unique tree carvings created from hurricane-damaged oaks
Learn about Galveston’s history, art, and culture from a knowledgeable guide
Easy-to-ride Segways with safety training provided
Explore Victorian neighborhoods and scenic streets

What's included

90-minute Tree Carvings Segway Tour
Use of Segway PT and helmet
Pre-tour training and safety instruction
Food, beverages, or merchandise
Gratuities for your guide

Additional Information

Guest restrictions
-Minimum age is 12 years old.
-Minimum weight requirement is 100 pounds.
-Maximum weight of 260 pounds.
-Riders must NOT be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or anything that may impair balance.
-Guests should be prepared to stand for the length of the tour (typically < 120 minutes)
-Guests should be able to shift their weight from side-to-side while bending their knees and hips.
-Clear vision and functional hearing are imperative to tour safely.
-Pregnant guests in their first trimester only are permitted to participate.
-Guests will receive group Segway training as well as individual training.
-Guests will be provided with a helmet
-Guests will be required to sign a release of liability waiver
-Guests will be required to complete an orientation checklist
-Riders under 18 must have a parent sign waiver and at least one parent or guardian be on tour with them.

What is the age & weight limit?
We do not have age limits but weight limit. All riders must be between 75lb and 300lb. All riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied with one adult and their parents will need to sign waivers for the riders.

What happens if it rains?
Segway Tours run rain or shine. But don’t worry, some of our best tours have taken place in less-than-perfect weather! We have ponchos available to borrow, or feel free to bring your own!

Does every rider have to sign a waiver?
All Segway PT riders must sign a liability waiver before participating in Segway Tour. All Riders under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign for them.

Overview

After the devastating 1900 Hurricane, Galvestonians unified to rebuild the island. First, they built a Seawall for protection. As a matter of fact, it is thought to be the world’s largest Seawall.

Upon completion of the massive structure, they used German pumps and piping to move sand and earth from the Port of Galveston to the rest of the island.

The residents hoped to raise the entire island to the same level as the newly built Seawall. When the dirt was moved in, the residents planted trees to prevent soil erosion.

That is when thousands of German oak trees were planted for erosion protection. Although, a hundred years later in 2008, the saltwater from Hurricane Ike covered the island, killing most of the old oaks.

However, homeowners were emotionally attached to these trees and found it difficult to cut them down.

Artists were hired to make tree sculptures out of the dead oak trees. Today, there are 22 of these sculptures scattered throughout the island.

Some of the trees are still in the process of being carved. Our wonderful Tree Sculpture Tour will take you to these unique pieces of art.

Know before you go

How do I learn to ride a Segway PT?
All customers are required to take a 20-30 minute hands-on training session to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Riders will watch a safety training video and will be trained on Segway operation and emergency stops. All riders are required to wear a safety helmet at all times while on the tour. We do provide helmets and you are more than welcome to bring your own too.

How hard is to learn to ride a Segway ?
First of all, everyone who doesn’t have a problem balancing themselves will be able to operate a Segway. The Segways are self-balanced machines, so you don’t need to balance them. Our professionally trained tour guides will provide you with safety training and teach you how to safely ride a Segway before you take your tour.