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Radium Hot Springs, BC

Closed for the winter, unique experience, professional guides, our trained tour guides will show you the way as you operate your own segwayx2 and explore the beautiful rocky mountain wilderness..

Radium Wilderness SegwayX2 Tour $84.00/rider

Radium wilderness tour.

Trip Length 1.5 Hours

Join us for this one-of-a-kind experience. After parking just follow the signs to our training course area to meet your awesome guide. After a short training session, your professional guide will lead you through the picturesque trail system located along the Kootenay National Park border. The tour crosses a variety of terrain and you’ll make some stops along the way for photos and interpretation. No experience is required for this fun off-road adventure. Make sure you dress for the weather and are prepared to be outside for 1.5 Hours.

Please note that tours are subject to weather and trail conditions. Scootin’ Kootenay Tours reserves the right to cancel or postpone tours if conditions are not sufficient. Refunds will be issued accordingly with this policy.

Advanced Booking is required. Please contact us directly for groups of 6 or more persons at 250.341.8588

• All guests must weigh between 90lbs and 260lbs
• Closed Toe Shoes are required
• Weather-appropriate clothes are required. Guests who do not dress appropriately will not be able to participate.
• All guests must complete SegwayPT training
• Guides reserve the right to refuse service or remove you from a tour if you don’t follow Scootin’ Kootenay Tours operating instructions
• Prices do not include tax
• Tours will run in temperatures down to -5 Celsius.

This one of a kind tour can only be found right here in Radium Hot Springs. The greatest place on Earth.

Explore a new adventure today!

For private group tours, we can customize an itinerary to emphasize your interests. If you have a special request, send us an email [email protected] , and we will be sure to get back to you soon.

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The whole experience was super fun! Mel, our guide made sure we were comfortable the whole time! We highly recommend this tour! Beautiful views!

We had a great time! Great instruction to make you comfortable on it. Then it’s a Fun ride. Beautiful scenery!

Fun way to see nature and try something new. Patrick, our guide, was very professional and knowledgeable.

Melanie, our guide, stayed longer to accommodate our group of 7 (one 12 yr old).This was nice as it was for a birthday that we decided to go! After our safety video and COVID friendly one on one training we were set! Being as we caught on decently, we kept up and had time to do another path twice. We all LOVED it. Beautiful views, nature paths and we felt safe on the Segways. We would recommend this for a fun couple hours. Our “tour” guide was awesome...and didn’t complain about staying or our random questions. :)

This was a very fun and informative Segway ride through the forest near radium. Mel was very attentive and excellent guide. The segways were easy to control and and the scenery was spectacular. Make sure you remember this location is in mountain time not pacific.

Had a fantastic time of our Segway tour. Guide was great had lots of knowledge. Segways are easy to use.. thanks Patrick had an awesome time!!

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List of all 326 Segway Tours in the USA

USA Segway Tours

Discover the United States on one of these 326 Segway tours. Experience the sights and sounds of the USA's cities, towns and landmarks with an up-close and personal tour on the Segway® PT.

• Blake's Segway Tours
• Alaska Segway
• SegTours of Anchorage
• LAKE HAVASU CITY
• Segway of Lake Havasu
• Segway Expeditions Phoenix
• ContempoRide Segway
• Adventures Out West
• Scottsdale Segway Tours
• Segway of Scottsdale
• Sedona Segway Tours
• Segway Expeditions Yuma
• LITTLE ROCK
• 404 Tour Co.
• Arkansas Seg Tours
• Disney's California Adventure Park
• Catalina Segways / Island Chariots
• BAKERSFIELD
• Seg Bakersfield
• BEVERLY HILLS
• Another Side of Los Angeles Tours
• BIG BEAR LAKE
• Action Segway Tours
• Segway Napa
• Segway Of Coronado
• So Cal Segway Rides
• North Coast Segway
• Segway Of Healsdburg
• HUNTINGTON BEACH
• Surf City Segway
• Gaslamp Segway
• Segway of Livermore
• Long Beach Segway Tours
• Nation Tours, Inc
• LOS ANGELES
• A Day in LA Tours
• SEGWOW, INC.
• Segway Los Angeles
• NAPA VALLEY
• NEWPORT BEACH
• Segway Orange County
• Segway Off-Road
• Segway of Oakland
• Silicon Segway
• Shasta Glide 'n Ride
• Liberty Segway LLC
• Segway Polo
• Another Side of San Diego Tours
• Segway of Pacific Beach
• Adventures In San Diego
• SAN FRANCISCO
• San Francisco Electric Tour Company
• Segway SF Bay
• City Segway Tours of San Francisco
• Golden Gate Park Segway Tours
• SANTA BARBARA
• Segway of Santa Barbara
• Segway Santa Cruz
• SANTA MONICA
• Santa Monica Segway
• Sausalito Electric Tour Company
• Sonoma Segway
• Segway Aspen
• Colorado Segway Tours
• COLORADO SPRINGS
• Colorado Adventure -Segway Tours
• Segway Tours US, Estes Park, LLC
• GLENWOOD SPRINGS
• Segway Glenwood Springs
• Dave's Mountain Tours
• CONNECTICUT
• Shoreline Segway
• Wheeling City Tours LLC
• Bike and Roll DC
• DC Segway Rentals
• Capital Segway
• City Segway Tours
• Smithsonian Tours by Segway
• AMELIA ISLAND
• Segway of Amelia Island
• EcoMotion Tours
• Segs by the Sea
• Manatee Segway Tours Inc
• BRADENTON BEACH
• Zegway by the Bay, Inc.
• CELEBRATION
• Zero Emission Tours, Inc.
• CHAMPIONS GATE
• Omni Hotels & Resorts
• The Segway Adventure
• Pirate Segway Adventures
• Clearwater Gliders Segway Adventures
• P3 Lake Louisa LLC
• COCOA BEACH
• EZ Ridin Rentals
• Space Coast Segway Tours
• Giraffe Ranch
• DAYTONA BEACH
• Daytona Segway Tours
• DELRAY BEACH
• Segway Tours of Delray Beach
• The Electric Experience
• Destination Segway Tours, Inc.
• Sundance Segway Tours
• Sun Glide Tours
• FORT GEORGE ISLAND
• EcomotionTours
• FORT LAUDERDALE
• Another Side of Florida Tours
• M. Cruz Rentals
• FORT MYERS BEACH
• Parrot Key Guided Segway Tours
• SEGS ON THE BEACH INC.
• SegwayHollywood.com
• Ultimate Florida Tours
• HOLMES BEACH
• Zegway by the Bay
• JACKSONVILLE
• Ecomotion Tours
• Sunshine State Tours
• Old Town Gliders
• LAKE BUENA VISTA
• Walt Disney World
• Splashacademy
• MIAMI BEACH
• SegwaySouthBeach.com
• Bike and Roll Miami
• Glide Adventure Tours
• Naples Gliding Adventures
• Segway of Naples
• Sunshine Segway
• PANAMA CITY
• Panama City Segway
• Emerald Coast Tours
• SANIBEL ISLAND
• Segway of Sanibel
• Florida Ever-Glides, Inc.
• Pleasure Florida Group LLC
• Robin Hood Rentals
• ST. AUGUSTINE
• Segs By The Sea
• St. Augustine Glided Tours LLC
• Saint Augustine Bike Rentals
• ST. PETERSBURG
• Doos Amazing Segway Tours
• Tampa Bay Segs
• Bayside Tours, Inc.
• Stuart Scoot Segway Tours
• Magic Carpet Glide LLC
• Electric Glide Tours, LLC
• Segway Venice
• WEST PALM BEACH
• Green Motion Segway Tours
• Palm Beach Segway Tours
• Segway Of Savannah
• Adventure Tours in Motion
• Suwanee Segway
• MAUI - LAHAINA
• Stardust Segway Experience Center of Maui
• OAHU - HONOLULU
• Segway of Hawaii
• OAHU - KAILUA
• Segway of Hawaii-Kailua
• OAHU - NORTH SHORE
• Hele Huli Rentals
• OAHU - WAIKIKI
• Adventure Tours of Idaho
• COEUR D'ALENE
• Steve's Segway Tours
• CHICAGO SEGWAY TOUR
• Signature Segway Tours
• Chicago Architecture Foundation
• Segway Experience of Chicago
• Bike Chicago Rentals & Tours
• Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours
• World On Wheels Segway Tours
• Segway of Indiana, LLC
• INDIANAPOLIS
• Wheel Fun Rentals
• NEW ORLEANS
• Segway New Orleans Tours
• 22nd Century Tours, L.L.C.
• CARRABASSETT VALLEY
• Sugarloaf Mountain
• Segway of Annapolis, Segnation
• SegZone Tours
• segs in the city
• City Scoots
• Segs at the Science Center
• S. H. Gliding Tours, Inc.
• NATIONAL HARBOR
• Segway of National Harbor
• MASSACHUSETTS
• Boston Segway Tours
• Boston Segway
• Jiminy Peak
• Witch City Segway
• BOYNE FALLS
• Boyne Mountain
• Southeast Michigan Segway LLC
• Detroit Segways
• GRAND BLANC
• GRAND RAPIDS
• Segway Tours of Grand Rapids, LLC
• HARBOR SPRINGS
• Boyne Highlands
• Seg Adventures LLC
• Plymouth Segway Rental, Inc.
• WALLED LAKE
• Great Lakes Segway
• DuluthGlides Segway Tours
• MINNEAPOLIS
• Magical History Tour
• MISSISSIPPI
• Gliding Easy LLC
• KANSAS CITY
• Segway Experience of Kansas City
• Segway Bike & Stroll
• Zero G Touring, LLC
• Glide St. Louis Tours
• Saint Louis Science Center
• Montana Segway
• LAKE LAS VEGAS
• Scenic Segways
• Another Side of Las Vega Tours
• You Can!! Segway HT
• Segway of Las Vegas
• RED ROCK CANYON
• Reno Fun Tours
• NEW HAMPSHIRE
• Gunstock Mountain Resort
• HAMPTON FALLS
• Seacoast Fun Rides, Inc.
• Clark's Trading Post
• Loon Mountain
• NORTH CONWAY
• Cranmore Mountain Adventure Park
• Seacoast Segway Tours
• SEA ISLE CITY
• Moving Forward Rentals, LLC
• VENTNOR - ATLANTIC CITY
• Ride 'N Glide
• ALBUQUERQUE
• Segway New Mexico
• NEW YORK CITY
• Skyline Segway
• POUGHKEEPSIE
• Segway of the Hudson Valley
• Upstate Seg Tours, LLC
• Woodridge Segway Tours
• NORTH CAROLINA
• The Biltmore Company
• Moving Sidewalk Tours
• Global Glide Tours, Inc.
• Queen City Tours and Travel
• Charlotte NC Tours
• Back Country Outfitters & Guides
• Tarheel Adventures
• HUNTERSVILLE
• Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
• New Bern Segway Tours & Fun Center
• Cape Fear Segway
• WINSTON-SALEM
• Triad ECO Adventures
• Revolution Gliding Tours
• Cleveland Segway Tours
• Tomorrow's Transport
• SEGAWAY TOURS OF COLUMBUS
• LITTLE HOCKING
• Firefly Hollow Tours
• OKLAHOMA CITY
• Sure Beats Walking, LLC
• Tulsa Segway
• Segway of Corvallis
• Coast Segways
• Segway of Jacksonville
• Nation Tours
• SK Northwest
• PENNSYLVANIA
• Segway of the Lehigh Valley
• Segway of Western PA
• Presque Isle Touring Company
• Foxburg River Tours, Trails and Rentals
• SegTours, LLC
• Segway of Hershey
• Red Rose Seg Tours
• PHILADELPHIA
• Philadelphia By Segway
• Segway In Paradise
• Segway Tours PA
• STATE COLLEGE
• Happy Valley Tours
• PUERTO RICO
• OLD SAN JUAN
• Segway Tours PR, Inc
• RHODE ISLAND
• Segway of Newport
• SOUTH CAROLINA
• Segway of Charleston
• Carolina Segway
• Greenville Glides
• HILTON HEAD ISLAND
• Hilton Head Segway
• LITTLE RIVER
• Myrtle Beach Segway
• MYRTLE BEACH
• CHATTANOOGA
• Chattanooga Segway and Bike
• Segway of Memphis Tours
• GlideNow Tours
• Segway Of Nashville
• PIGEON FORGE
• Segway Rentals and Sales of Pigeon Forge
• Gliding Revolution
• DALLAS / FORT WORTH
• SegAway Texas
• Dallas Segway Tours
• Cowtown Segway
• Cajun 2 Wheels, Inc.
• Galveston Segway Tours
• 2 Wheel Tours and Fun
• Houston Segway Tours
• Segway Tours of Houston
• MARBLE FALLS
• Segway Nation, Inc.
• SAN ANTONIO
• Alamo Segway
• Segway Inc. Tours - San Antonio
• Mission City Segways
• Rivercity Segway Tours
• THE WOODLANDS
• The Segway Experience
• SAINT GEORGE
• SALT LAKE CITY
• Magic Scooter
• SNOW CANYON SP
• SPANISH FORK
• Segway of Utah
• Quechee Segway
• SMUGGLERS NOTCH
• SegRide Tours
• FREDERICKSBURG
• Old Town Seg Tours
• TriState Segway
• Segway of Hampton Roads
• River City Segs
• Segway of Richmond
• VIRGINIA BEACH
• Patriot Tours & Provisions, LLC
• Tri City Segway
• West Coast Entertainment
• Seattle by Segway
• Gray Line of Seattle
• Vancouver Segway Tours LLC
• WEST VIRGINIA
• Wilson Lodge at Oglebay & Segtown Tours
• Segway the Fox Tours
• DOOR COUNTY
• Seaquist Segway of Door County
• Segway the Door Tours
• Segway the Lake Tours
• La Crosse Segway Tours
• PORT WASHINGTON

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Had a fantastic time of our Segway tour. Guide was great had lots of knowledge. Segways are easy to use.. thanks Patrick had an awesome time!!

This was the first time I’ve used a Segway. I must say it was 100 times more fun then I could have imagined. I loved that we were surrounded by wilderness and our guide, Patrick, was so informative about the plant life. I highly recommend this tour at any time of year. I’d love to try it in the winter.

My husband and I booked a Segway tour, on arrival it was just us two! Patrick was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the local area. We really enjoyed our tour and riding the segways were great fun!

After an exhausting and busy summer I decided to give my staff a day off and do Scootin Kootenay. What a super fun day, all the staff loved it and we all had so many laughs. Patrick was an amazing guide and the segways are very stable and safe, a few of the staff were a little worried about falling off but after a short training everyone was zipping around with no problems at!!

For those of us who can no longer hike mountain trails this is the perfect way to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.If you can walk and chew bubble gum at the same time you can handle the Segway.This guided "hike" of approximately one hour takes you on logging trails that were abandoned over fifty years ago in an environmentally friendly manner to some of the most remote and peaceful places in the western foothills.Our guide Patrick was very knowledgeable in the history of the area and the native flora and fauna.We had fun,got some fresh air,learned something,saw some amazing scenery and got to ride a cool toy.Great way to let the kid in you get outside and play.

Was surprised at how fun it was we took our team out for a tour and had an absolute blast! The guides (who are awesome) teach you how to run a Segway at turtle speed, but once you get the hang of it, they really zip along. Great time!

SEE THE NATION'S CAPITAL

In a whole new way.

PRIVATE VIP TOURS

Effortlessly glide to all your must-see sites with an experienced DC-licensed tour guide.

We are conveniently located between H & Eye Street at 818 Connecticut NW around the corner from the Farragut West Metro, half a block from the White House. The 818 Conn Ave Garage is directly next to Capital Segway.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“Would recommend this to anyone who goes to DC"

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ONLY SEGWAY®-AUTHORIZED TOUR IN WASHINGTON DC

Capital Segway offers the only Segway® Authorized tour of Washington, DC. Sightseeing on our guided Segway®  Tours French & German tours available on request! It is a unique and fun way to get to know the nation’s capital. You will glide around the streets in style on one of our state-of-the-art Segway®s.

All tours begin with a short training session where we will teach you how to ride a Segway®. And then it’s off to the streets! Your knowledgeable tour guide will lead you through the city on your Segway® adventure! By riding on a Segway®, you’ll be able to cover three times as much ground as walking! And unlike a bus tour of Washington, DC, we give you the opportunity to enjoy the fresh air and explore the history and architecture of DC at a leisurely pace.

All riders will receive a headset to clearly hear the guide.

TAKE A TOUR OF WASHINGTON, DC ON THE WORLD’S COOLEST MACHINE

Roll with us for one of the most fun things to do in DC – see several of the city’s most famous landmarks, including the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, WWII Memorial, Washington Monument, Smithsonian Institution, and much more!

Don’t forget to bring the camera! There will be exceptional photo opportunities as we ride by the historic monuments and memorials of the National Mall, Constitution Gardens, and Farragut Square. Join us for an evening tour and catch the sunset on the Potomac River or experience the city by night to see your favorite buildings lit up!

A DC TRADITION SINCE 2004, Capital Segway Is Just Steps From The White House 818 Connecticut Ave N.W.Washington, DC 20006

Questions? Call us at (202) 682-1980 or e-mail us at [email protected]

The Complete Guide to Segway Tours: Safety, Tipping, and Expert Advice

Gliding through a new city aboard a futuristic-looking Segway is an unforgettable way to explore exciting destinations. As wonderful as these tours can be, many first-timers have questions about what to expect and how to prepare.

As someone who has led over 100 Segway tours in 3 different cities, let me share my insider expertise to ensure you have an amazing experience!

In this comprehensive guide, I‘ll cover everything from tipping etiquette, weight limits, safety gear, choosing a tour company, and much more. Consider me your personal Segway concierge – let‘s get rolling!

An Introduction to Segway Tours

For those unfamiliar, a Segway tour involves following a guide as you roll through parks, neighborhoods, waterfronts and other sights on these cool two-wheeled vehicles.

Tours are typically 1.5 to 3 hours and offered in most major tourist destinations. Popular spots include:

• Washington DC
• San Francisco

Segways allow you to cover more ground than walking, while learning from an informative guide. My tours stop frequently for photos and commentary about landmarks.

It‘s a peaceful way to experience a new place and great for families or groups. Now let‘s get into everything you need to know before booking your tour!

Should You Tip Your Segway Tour Guide?

One of the most common questions I get is whether tipping your guide is expected. The answer is yes!

As with any tour guide, hairstylist, or food delivery driver, tipping 15-20% of the total tour cost per person is customary .

For example, on my $50 San Francisco tour, I recommend $8-$10 per rider as a tip.

Factors to consider when deciding how much to tip include:

• Length of tour – For tours over 2 hours, tip toward 20%
• Group size – On a private tour, tip at the higher end
• Service quality – Excellent guides deserve extra gratitude!

I recommend tipping your guide in cash rather than on a card for privacy. Hand it discreetly upon conclusion and thank them for a great time!

Now that we‘ve covered tipping, let‘s discuss how to choose the right tour company.

Choosing the Best Segway Tour Company

While there are many tour operators to pick from, here are the key factors I consider when choosing:

• Safety record – Ensure no major incidents and guide certification
• Segway model – Newer models have better handling and safety
• Group size – Smaller groups (6-12 riders) allow personalized attention
• Price – Compare similar tour durations and locations
• Guide expertise – Look for experienced, enthusiastic guides
• Cancellation policy – Flexibility if plans change

I always check online reviews to hear directly from past riders about their experiences.

Below is a comparison of popular Segway tour companies in a few top destinations:

No matter who you book with, look for guides certified by the International Institute of Tourism or similar organizations. This ensures proper training.

Next, let‘s go over what to wear and bring.

How to Dress for Your Segway Tour

To safely ride a Segway, your clothing and footwear choices are important:

✅ Flat closed-toe athletic shoes or sneakers

❌ No heels, sandals, flip-flops

✅ T-shirts, shorts, pants, jeans

❌ Avoid overly loose/flowing clothes that could get caught

Bring layers for sun, wind, rain, and temperature changes

• Phone holder
• Water bottle

Avoid baggy clothes that could get tangled. Leave the ballgowns and wedges at home!

With the right outfit, you‘ll be stylishly gliding through the city.

Segway Tour Requirements: Weight, Age, Safety

To keep riders of all ages safe, Segway tour companies have a few restrictions:

Weight Limits

• Maximum weight : 220-260 lbs depending on location
• Minimum weight : 100 lbs

Provide your accurate weight when booking to ensure the Segway can handle it. Lighter riders may need a different model.

Age Minimum

• Most tours require riders to be at least 12-16 years old .
• Younger children are often prohibited for safety reasons.

Safety Gear

• Helmet required – Provided onsite
• Closed toe shoes
• No alcohol or drug use beforehand

Following the rules ensures fun for all!

Helpful Tips for Seniors and Pregnant Riders

Segway tours are great for all ages, but I recommend a few extra precautions for seniors and pregnant riders:

• Consult your doctor about physical health requirements
• Take it slow and be mindful of bumps
• Use extended handlebars for comfort
• Consider a private tour with extra assistance

Pregnant Riders

• Consult doctor about risks, especially in 3rd trimester
• Pay extra attention to balance
• Stop to take breaks as needed
• Avoid zig-zagging or sharp turns
• Drink plenty of water

As long as you take it slow and easy, it can be a safe, enjoyable time!

Kids on Segway Tours – Safety Tips and Advice

Segway tours are exciting for kids ages 12 and up (depending on location). To ensure junior riders have fun while staying safe:

• Verify age and size limits for children riders
• Make sure kids are mature enough to follow safety rules
• Have kids wear properly fitted helmets
• Don‘t let kids speed ahead or lag behind the group
• Ensure kids do not play on Segways outside tour times
• Consider a family private tour for personalized attention
• Bring band-aids and first-aid essentials just in case

With patience and preparation, Segway tours make for lifelong memories!

Expert Tips for the Best Segway Tour Experience

After leading hundreds of Segway tours, I‘ve gathered a few pro tips:

💡 Take things slow until you get comfortable steering

💡 Lean gently into turns – don‘t jerk the handlebar

💡 Follow the guide‘s instructions precisely

💡 Wave to pedestrians and share smiles

💡 Stop fully before mounting or dismounting

💡 Ask your guide questions whenever you like

💡 Stay with the group at all times rather than zipping ahead

By following these expert pointers, you‘ll ride like a pro in no time!

What You Should NOT Do On a Segway Tour

While Segway riding is very safe, tour companies prohibit certain behaviors:

🚫 No carrying passengers or bags on your Segway

🚫 No horseplay, racing, or stunts

🚫 No drinking alcohol before or during tours

🚫 No headphones or phone use while riding

🚫 No riding over curbs, stairs, or obstacles

🚫 No customized routes – stay with the group

Think safety first and use good common sense. Enjoy the ride while showing courtesy to guide, riders, and pedestrians alike.

Frequently Asked Segway Tour Questions

Here are answers to some of the most common questions I get from riders:

Do they weigh you before the tour?

You will need to provide your weight when booking to ensure you meet the requirements. Guides may ask for confirmation onsite.

Can you wear dresses, skirts, or heels?

Yes to dresses and skirts – just avoid overly long or flowing ones. But heels and wedges are unsafe. Stick to flat, athletic shoes.

Is there an age minimum or maximum?

Most tours require riders to be age 12-16+. There is generally no upper age limit, but health factors may come into play.

Can two people ride one Segway?

No, two riders on one Segway is prohibited. Each person must ride their own for safety and balance reasons.

How fast do Segways go?

Segways reach top speeds of about 12 mph, but tours average 6-8 mph based on terrain and safety factors. Guides limit speed.

Can you ride Segways while pregnant?

It‘s possible, but not recommended as a precaution. Consult your doctor about associated risks before booking a tour while pregnant.

And those are the key questions I‘m asked all the time! Feel free to ask your tour guide any others.

The Open Road Awaits!

Hopefully this guide has equipped you with all the must-know information to make your Segway tour an incredible experience.

From tipping etiquette to safety rules, you now have the confidence to book that bucket list tour and glide your way through scenic spots in style.

When you feel the wind in your hair as you roll through a landmark-filled park or buzz down a busy city street, it‘s impossible not to smile.

Thanks for listening to my Segway wisdoms. Never stop exploring this beautiful world – I‘ll see you on the next tour!

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Perm, Russia General info on the city of Perm A short intro... Perm is the most Eastern city of Europe, and therefore its province is often referred to as Eurasia. Having a population of 1 million, Perm' is one of the largest cities in Russia and the second largest in the Urals. The city was formerly called Molotov, after the minister of foreign affairs during Joseph Stalin's ruling. Perm stretches 65 km along the impressive Kama River - Europe's 4th largest river by length. The Perm province, "Permskiy Krai", or "Prikamye", is around two-third the size of the United Kingdom and covers a great area in the very heart of the Ural Mountains. Perm is internationally known as the name for the geological period (290 - 245 million years ago) in which the Ural Mountain Range was formed. In contrary to the Urals, Perm itself is rather young. Although the first settlement of Perm dates back to 16th century, officially it got its city status in 1723. Citizens still loudly celebrate Perm's birthday on 12th of June, with street parades, concerts and fireworks throughout the whole city! In spite of being a relatively young city, Perm played an important role in the history of Russia. Not the least part of this role was played by Ermak, who was from the Perm Province. Ermak, by order of the Stroganov family, gathered an army here and led it through the Urals, later to succesfully conquer Siberia for Russia. Afterwards, when a road was needed to connect Siberia with the west, construction was started in Perm, which was at that time the capital of the Ural region. The new road, together with the construction of the Trans Siberian Railroad, allowed development of the places east of the Urals - current big cities such as Ekaterinburg, Omsk and Novosibirsk, were merely peasant or miners' towns by that time. Nowadays, Perm basically owes its existence to two factors. Firstly the large amounts of natural resources (minerals, oil and timber) that are present in the region, and secondly (but not less important): its location. The mighty Kama River, the Great Trans Siberian Railroad and main motorways from Moscow/Kazan to Siberia all cross in Perm, making Perm a main Russian transportation hub. The city is the doorway from Europe to Asia and to Siberia in particular. During Soviet times, Perm was a proper fortress because of the huge military industry in its region. All artillery and rocket vehicles, as well as (intercontinental) ballistic rocket launching systems, engines for MiG jetfighters and canons of all ranges were (and in less proportions still are) produced in Perm. The Soviets did an excellent job in hiding Perm and keeping it secret. Most people from outside the Urals simply did not know of the existence of the - at that time - 1 million citizens of Perm. Until the end of the cold war, Perm did not appear on certain Soviet-made maps, nor did the roads towards it. Nowadays, Perm is obviously accessible to all. Actually, it currently is one of Russia's fastest growing cities because of its economical prosperity. Click here for specific information for visitors: Perm sightseeing / excursions and Perm hotels . Perm - 101% Russian, yet multicultural For Russian standards, Perm is one of the most multicultural places in the whole country; it is a home of many ethnic groups who have lived together in Perm ever since its existence. While taking a walk through Perm’s huge central bazaar one can easily distinguish Russians at the many typical small kiosks, Georgians and Armenians selling their original spicy kebabs and shoarmas straight from the barbecue and Tatars operating from most of the simple but colorful jewelry stands. Furthermore, Russian orthodox churches, a mosque, a synagogue and several Catholic churches (some dating from the 17th century) all exist next to each other in Perm. The multicultural character of Perm also shows in its dining possibilities; one does never have to go far to experience the Russian, Uzbek, Georgian or Caucasian cuisine. In spite of its multicultural character, Perm is “Russian till the bone”. Wide avenues, big squares and parks, many statues, dominant Soviet architecture, countless little kiosks, huge theatres and trolley busses everywhere - all make Perm as Russian as Russian can be. Being some 1400 kilometers away from the big influential cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, Perm is a relaxed place, where people have kept the typical Russian way of life and traditions. The Perm opera and ballet theatre After St. Petersburg and Moscow, Perm is Russia's leading city for opera and ballet theatre. Not only has the city got a wide range of stages and theatres, its educational bodies like the Russian Academy of Theatre Art and Institute for Culture and Art as well as its many international relations in theatre performances and education still give Perm the name of theatre city. One of the most famous stages is the Chaikovsky Opera and Ballet Theatre Perm. Among its repertoire are internationally known performances (for example Romeo and Juliet, Cleopatra, Aida, Cinderella, Le Nozze di Figaro) as well as Russian ones: most works of Chaikovsky have been staged here. Since 1948 the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre has been on tours throughout the whole world, performing in countries such as UK, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Hungary, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Germany and China. During its history, the theatre has received numerous (inter)national prizes. Another leading stage is the Perm Academic Drama Theatre, founded in 1927. Like the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre, the Acamedic Drama Theatre has staged the world’s most prestigious Drama plays (for instance Ostrovsky, Shakespeare, Gorky and Tolstoy) and has it won many prizes for its work. Museums The Perm Art Gallery boasts a large collection of arts. Apart from numerous paintings of Flemish, French and Italian masters, it also has modern art collections on exhibition. The museum's collection is among the very largest ones in Russia. The museum is located in a former cathedral, now a landmark of Perm in the centre of the city. For those who are interested in the history and the culture of the Urals, the Regional Museum of Local Studies and History (founded in 1890) is definitely worth to visit. The museum boasts a wide variety of armory, coinage, pottery, handicrafts, archeology and minerals. It also tells about the Permian period, the geological era in which the Urals were formed. The partly open-air artillery museum at the northern end of the city centre displays all generations of rocket and artillery (vehicles), as constructed in Perm, as well as a wide range of information of the history of the industry. Actually, the city is known for its large war industry ever since late 1800’s. All cannons and artillery of former Soviet Union as well as engines for Tupolev and MiG aircrafts were (and in less amounts still are) manufactured in Perm. The museum offers detailed information on its wide range of warfare. The outside part of the museum can be entered free of charge at any time. This museum is a part of our city excursion . “ Khokhlovka ” (Open-air museum of and Wooden Architecture and Ethnography) is in fact a collection of original structures as they existed in the 17th century. Inside the buildings, all kinds of tools, handicrafts and clothes of that time are exposed. The guide will take you around the museum, telling about the hard life 300 years ago. You will be amazed by the beauty of the site; Khokhlovka is located on a green hill and offers great views over the Kama river and nearby villages. Architecture As for architecture, most profound buildings are situated in the city centre. The heart of the city is very unlike what one can expect from a city of over one million inhabitants. It completely lacks the usual modern glass buildings and tall skyscrapers that make up for most big cities’ centres. In fact, Perm’s centre is mostly made up by colorful, classic 3-storied mansions of Soviet architecture, making the centre breath a rather relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Among the most prominent buildings in the city are the centrally located "Young people's theatre", the Feodalyevskaya Church and the Dyagiliev Mansion. Furthermore, the Perm I train station is worth a look, as it is proper ancient (17th century). In the provincial towns surrounding Perm, such as Kungur, Solikamsk, Usolye and Osa, architectural highlights are dominated by mansions and factories which were built by the Stroganovs and Demidovs in the 17th century. In similar style, a large number of remarkable churches and cathedrals can be found throughout the Perm Province. Famous people In spite of Perm being a relatively unknown city, the city and its region brought forward many famous people. Ballet impressario Sergei Dyaghilev was born in Perm and spent early years of his life here. He became a sensation in Europe during 2 decades of his "Ballets Russes". Dyaghilev's former mansion in the centre of Perm is now a museum. Chaikovsky, one of the greatest composers ever, was born in a small town just south of Perm. Furthermore, Perm was home of Popov, the inventor of radio, and of Boris Pasternak, who wrote Dr. Zhivago here. The Stroganovs, the Demidovs and Tatishchevs in Perm make up for Russia's famous industrials. Ballet impresario Sergei Diaghilev wrote history when he produced the ballet sensation "The Rites of Spring" in Paris in the early years of the 20th century. Sports For those who are more into sports rather than theatre, Perm has many possibilities. Especially in weekends, the offer is large. Football games of Amkar (promoted to Russia’s premier league in 2003) and “Molot-Prikamiye” (see club logo on the right) ice hockey matches take place frequently. Click here for all matches of Perm sports teams. Shopping Shopping in Perm is an experience on its own. Like most other cities in Russia, Perm has not got obvious Western-style shopping streets, although the central “Komsomolsky Prospekt” is steadily developing into one. New and modern stores are appearing in and around this proper avenue at a fast rate, among which mostly fashion, jewelry and dining places. For daily needs, the huge central bazaar is the most popular place. For any tourist, a visit to this site of countless little stands, shops and kiosks simply cannot be missed. The whole city comes together here, making the bazaar probably the most vivid place in Perm. Fruits, vegetables, clothes, cleaning products, tools, audio, sunglasses, kebabs, carpets, almost ANYthing can be purchased here, and usually for very little money too. The large building in the centre of the bazaar is the place where all kinds of meat and milk products are sold. For those looking for cheap clothing, the Chinese-Vietnamese market is the place to go. Decent but cheap is the main subject among the mainly Chinese trade-people at the market. Furthermore, several smaller markets (“rinki”) can be found all over the city, mainly at the crossings of major streets. A number of shopping malls serve those who like to have everything in one building. The biggest one is “Univermag” on the corner of Lenina and Komsomolsky Prospekt. Just across the road are many bakeries, cafés and kebab stands for a short break and a quick snack. Public Transport Perm has an extensive public transport system, operated by busses, taxi busses, trolley busses and trams. They take you to wherever you want to go in the city, even to far outskirts. The standard fare for any means of public transport is 13 rubles, to be paid to the conductor on entrance. Taxi busses start around 6:30 am and stop at 21 pm. All the other transport starts at 5:30 am and goes until 0:30 am. Taxis, naturally, drive 24 hours. If you do not know the city well, it might be difficult for you to find your way through the complicated public transport network. The best thing you can do is to ask the hotel receptionists or your host family which bus or tram number you need. Just remember the name of the stop you departed from, so it will be easy for people to give you directions back, just in case you are not sure which one to take. It is also possible to buy a city transport map at any paper/magazine kiosk, they cost around 2 euro. Events in Perm Events in form of sports and theatre take place nearly every day, one shall not get bored! Most interesting performances of ballet, drama and opera are staged at the Drama Theatre, which is located on Lenina Street, at the central square. The Perm Academic Theatre offers all kinds of famous plays, both Russian and international, and has a full events calendar every day of the month. Matches of Molot Prikamye (ice hockey) take place at the Molot Stadium, which is loacated in the eastern part of Perm. Amkar plays Russian premier league football in stadium "Zvezda", which is in the city centre. Celebrations throughout the city often take place on Russian national holidays: December 31st, New Year January 7th, Orthodox Christmas February 23rd, Day of Defender of Motherland (fireworks) March 8th, Women's Day May 1st, Spring and Labour Day May 9th, Victory Day (military parades in city centre) June 12th, Independence Day and birthday Perm city! (huge fireworks at midnight) November 4th, National Accord Day Furthermore, several occasional as well as annual music, theatre, folklore and anniversary festivals take place in Perm and its region. There is always something to celebrate in Perm! Perm city map A map of Perm city centre, as well as a province map, you'll find on a seperate page. Click here for Perm city map . Perm Weather & Climate Russia is renowned for its long and cold winters. In case of Perm in particular, this is only partly true. 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Discovering the historic neighborhoods of Perm

Perm. Building of the Nobility Assembly, Siberia Street 20. August 1999

The city of Perm, a major industrial and administrative center located just on the European side of the northern Urals, extends for miles along the high east bank of the Kama River. It was a destination of particular interest for Russian photographer and chemist Sergei Prokudin-Gorsky (see box text below), who visited the city on his first trip to the Ural Mountains in 1909. 

Prokudin-Gorsky captured a series of riverfront vistas from the just-completed massive railroad bridge across the Kama. But he also took his tripod-mounted camera to the hillocks to the east of the city, where he photographed panoramic views of the central district that give a sense of Perm’s urban neighborhoods.

Panoramic view west from City Hillocks. From right: Monastery Street with Transfiguration Cathedral; Trading (now Soviet) Street with Church of St. Nicholas; Peter-Paul Street; Intercession (now Lenin) Street, with Church of Nativity of the Virgin. Summer 1909

My first visit to the Perm region occurred nine decades after Prokudin-Gorsky, in the summer of 1999. Subsequent trips, in 2014 and 2017, revealed a city marked by major new construction. 

The name “Perm” is documented as early as the 12th-century chronicle “Tale of Bygone Years” and is apparently derived from Finno-Ugric words pera ma , meaning "distant land." In the medieval period "Perm" designated territory in the northern Urals controlled by the economic power of Novgorod, whose hunters and traders reaped the bounty of its valuable furs. By the 17th century, much of the area belonged to the vast Stroganov holdings in the northern Urals.

Founded for industry          

The settlement of Perm originated in the early 18th century as part of the quest by Peter the Great to exploit ore deposits in the Ural Mountains. These raw materials provided secure sources of essential industrial-grade metals needed above all for the army. 

The guiding force in developing this area was Vasily Tatishchev (1686-1750), one of Russia's early professional historians. A scholar with a gift for practical activity, Tatishchev admired Peter the Great and was an influential proponent of the central role of autocrat and state in Russian history. 

During the 1720s, Tatishchev established settlements at mines, smelters, and metal-working plants throughout the Urals, including Yekaterinburg. In 1720, he chose the 17th-century village of Yegoshikha, located near the small Yegoshikha River, a tributary of the Kama. The stream is hardly visible in the ravine in the foreground of Prokudin-Gorsky’s rich panoramas.

Construction began on the main Yegoshikha factory on May 4, 1723, which is considered Perm’s founding date. The name “Perm,” however, was officially adopted only in 1781 after a command by Catherine the Great that transformed the factory settlement into an administrative center for the Urals. 

Because of its favorable location within the Volga River basin, Perm during the 19th century developed into a transportation center for salt and other minerals, ​as well as ​metal ore​ and the products of metal factories throughout the western Ural Mountains. In 1846 regular steamboat service appeared on the Kama. 

Expansion and development

Much of Perm burned during a fire in 1842, but the town quickly recovered. In 1863, Perm was included in the main Siberian highway, and in 1878, construction was completed on the first phase of the Urals Railroad from Perm to Ekaterinburg, part of a railroad construction boom that culminated in the early 20th century with the completion of the TransSiberian Railway. 

Perm’s growth at the turn of the 20th century was reflected in Prokudin-Gorsky’s overviews of the central city, with its belching smokestacks. Despite sweeping changes in the century following Prokudin-Gorsky’s visit, several of the buildings captured in his photographs remain. 

A historical record in images

Perm. Detail of view west from City Hillocks. Center: Bell tower and Church of St. Nicholas, attached to the Mariinsky Women’s High School. Right background: central fire station & watchtower. Summer 1909

The photograph richest in detail is a panoramic view taken due west from the city hillocks located to the east of the central district. On the far right is Monastery Street with its dominant landmark, the Transfiguration Cathedral, visible through the haze of industrial smoke. This street links a series of monuments surveyed in my previous Perm article . 

The next thoroughfare to the left was Trading (now Soviet) Street. Its main landmark (apart from a belching smokestack) is the bell tower and cupolas of the Church of St. Nicholas, built in 1895-99 to commemorate the marriage of soon-to-be-emperor Nicholas and Alexandra in 1894. The church was attached to the large Mariinsky Women’s High School. 

Church of St. Nicholas, attached to the Mariinsky Women’s High School. (Cupolas & bell tower demolished in Soviet period.) August 1999

With the establishment of Soviet power, the St. Nicholas bell tower and cupolas were demolished, and the entire building was converted for the use of the Agriculture Academy (now a university). My photographs from 1999 reveal that most of the basic red brick structure has survived. 

Dimly visible just beyond is the red brick watch tower of the central Perm fire station. Completed in 1883, the tower and its surrounding depot are still maintained in their original function, as my 1999 photograph shows. 

Central fire station & watchtower. August 1999

In the center of Prokudin-Gorsky’s photograph is a boulevard whose segments were called Great Nobility Street and Peter-Paul Street, the latter named after the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul, a sliver of whose bell tower is at the photograph’s right edge. Built in 1757-64, it is the oldest surviving brick church in Perm. I have included my black-and-white photograph of the cathedral. (Its bell tower, destroyed in the Soviet period, has not yet been rebuilt.) Renamed Communist Street during the Soviet period, the entire boulevard is now called Peter-Paul Street.

Cathedral of St. Peter & Paul, southwest view. (Bell tower demolished in Soviet period.) August 1999

On the left of Prokudin-Gorsky’s panorama is Intercession (now Lenin) Street. In the distance is the bell tower steeple and dome of the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin (Lenin Street 48), built with merchant donations over a long period from 1787 to 1816.

Perm. Detail of view west from City Hillocks. Intercession (now Lenin) Street. Left: Church of St. Mary Magdalene. Right: Church of Nativity of the Virgin. Summer 1909

This second brick church in Perm was closed in 1928, its bell tower and cupolas were demolished and the structure was converted into a student dormitory. My photograph from 2014 shows the restored church without the bell tower, which was rebuilt at the end of the year. 

Church of Nativity of the Virgin (Lenin Street 48), northeast view. Its bell tower, demolished during Soviet period, had not yet been rebuilt at time of this view. It has now been rebuilt. June 2014

On the far left, two small green domes indicate the Church of St. Mary Magdalene (Lenin Street 11), built in a neoclassical style in 1889-92 as part of a large orphanage. Prokudin-Gorsky’s took two close views that are especially valuable in view of the structure’s subsequent history. In the 1930s the cupola and bell tower were demolished, and a third story was added — as seen in my 1999 photograph. The building now serves as the Institute of Ecology and Genetics.   

Church of St. Mary Magdalene, southeast view. Summer 1909

Former Church of St. Mary Magdalene. Dome & bell tower demolished with addition of third floor in 1930s. Now used for Institute of Ecology and Genetics (Lenin Street 11). August 1999

Revelations of past splendor

A bit farther down the same block is the splendid Gribushin mansion, hidden by the trees in Prokudin-Gorsky’s photograph. Originally built in 1895-97, the house was rebuilt in 1905 in a lavish baroque manner for the merchant Sergey Gribushin. Referred to in Boris Pasternak's novel Doctor Zhivago as the "house with statues" (in the town of “Yuriatin”), the mansion serves as the headquarters of the Urals Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences. 

Gribushin mansion. Now headquarters of Urals Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Lenin Street 13). August 1999

Gribushin mansion (repainted). June 2014

And if Prokudin-Gorsky and his assistants had maneuvered his bulky camera just three more blocks, to the intersection of Siberia and Ascension (now Lunacharsky) Streets, they would have photographed two more cultural monuments. On one side is the elegant neoclassical building of the Nobility Assembly, built by Ivan Sviyazev in 1832-37. 

Perm. Building of the Nobility Assembly, Siberia Street 20. August 21, 1999

On the other side of Siberia Street is the house built in 1852 and acquired in 1862 by Pavel Diaghilev, grandfather of the renowned impresario Serge Diaghilev, who spent much of his childhood there.

Diaghilev house (Siberia Street 33). Childhood home of Serge Diaghilev. August 1999

Prokudin-Gorsky’s photographs of pre-revolutionary Perm convey an invaluable sense of a provincial Russian city, with its mixture of traditional architecture and rapid industrial expansion. These richly detailed views of the city’s neighborhoods have become a unique record of a historic milieu that fades with each passing year. 

In the early 20th century the Russian photographer Sergei Prokudin-Gorsky devised a complex process for color photography. Between 1903 and 1916 he traveled through the Russian Empire and took over 2,000 photographs with the process, which involved three exposures on a glass plate. In August 1918, he left Russia and ultimately resettled in France where he was reunited with a large part of his collection of glass negatives, as well as 13 albums of contact prints. After his death in Paris in 1944, his heirs sold the collection to the Library of Congress. In the early 21st century the Library digitized the Prokudin-Gorsky Collection and made it freely available to the global public. A few Russian websites now have versions of the collection. In 1986 the architectural historian and photographer William Brumfield organized the first exhibit of Prokudin-Gorsky photographs at the Library of Congress. Over a period of work in Russia beginning in 1970, Brumfield has photographed most of the sites visited by Prokudin-Gorsky. This series of articles juxtaposes Prokudin-Gorsky’s views of architectural monuments with photographs taken by Brumfield decades later.

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