Quick Details
Duration: 1.5 hours
Total Price: £15.00 + E-Scooter Rental Fee
Tour Booking Fee: £15.00 (Due Time of Booking)
E-Scooter Rental Fee: £TBD (Due Day of Tour)
Provided: E-Scooter, Helmet and High Visibility Vest
Requirements: Must be 18+ and have at least a provisional driving licence
Days and Times: Every Saturday at 11.00 AM
Group Size: Up to 5 people
Starts/Finishes: Hartlepool Central Station / Fresh Bakes
Hartlepool Fish, Chips and History Tour in partnership with Ginger E-Scooters!
Our Hartlepool tours are run in partnership with Ginger, an E-Scooter company based out of the North East of England.
Your guide and Ginger E-Scooter will be waiting for you at the start location. We will also provide you with a helmet and a high-visibility jacket.
Please note that the E-Scooter cost is not included in the price you pay today. You will need to rent your E-Scooter at the start of the tour via the Ginger App. The exact cost of the E-Scooter rental will be announced when an official tour launch date is confirmed.
For more details on our E-Scooters and how to download the Ginger App, see “Additional Information” below.
Tour Description
Tour Highlights:
- HMS Trincomalle
- St. Hilda’s Church
- Heugh Lighthouse
- Victoria Dock
- Fish & Chips!!
Tour Outline:
Ready to experience the best of Hartlepool along with a few hidden gems and the best Fish & Chips in England? Join us for Hartlepool’s first E-Scooter experience around the town as we explore the maritime history of this one of a kind destination.
We start the Tour at Hartlepool Central Station with a quick introduction to and safety tutorial of our E-Scooters, making sure you feel comfortable and safe before we set off. From there we will zoom across the town to the Maritime Experience Museum to gaze upon the HMS Trincomalle, Hartlepools number one attraction diving into the story behind this piece of British history. We will then explore the maritime history of Hartlepool and its role in the formation of the British Isles as a world power.
We then scoot through the heart of Hartlepool before exploring some hidden gems like St Hilda’s Church, Victoria Dock and the Heugh Lighthouse. These are the locations our local guide will explain are the true wonders of Hartlepool, offering a unique local insight into the town’s modern history. As we move through the tour you will have plenty of opportunities to stop, ask questions and take photos.
We will then take a break for lunch and to enjoy some of the best Fish & Chips in the North West, you will have your choice of Fresh Cod or Haddock & Chips (depending on availability). With our bellies full we will finish the tour exploring two of the most unique statues in the country, if you want to know what statues we mean, you will have to join the tour and find out!
The Tour will then conclude at Fresh Bakes, where you will be able to continue renting your E-Scooter and explore Hartlepool with suggestions from your guide.
Additional Information
E-Scooter Rental Cost Explained:
Please note that the E-Scooter cost is not included in the price you pay today. You will need to rent your E-Scooter on the day of the tour via the Ginger App. This can be done when you arrive at the start location. Your guide will be on hand to help you un-lock and purchase this pass before the tour.
The exact cost of the E-Scooter rental will be announced when an official tour launch date is confirmed.
Downloading the Ginger App:
Ahead of the tour, you will need to download and set up an account on the Ginger App. Please ensure your account has up-to-date payment information. For more information on how to download the app, read our blog: “E-Scooter Rental Apps: What You Need To Know.”
All necessary information, including a link to the App Store and Play Store, will also be included in your booking confirmation email!
Age Restrictions / Requirments:
The minimum age is 18 years old, and you must be in possession of one of the following:
- A valid provisional or full UK driving licence.
- A valid full licence from an EU or European Economic Area (EEA) country.
- A valid full licence from another country that entitles you to drive a small vehicle in the U.K.
If you are unsure whether your driving license is applicable, then check this government link: “Gov.uk – E-Scooter Trials: Guidance for Users.”
Safety:
Our tours are planned to be as safe as possible. They use scooter-friendly roads and cycle lanes wherever possible. We also provide helmets and high-visibility vests. However, if this will be your first time riding an E-Scooter then check out our blog: “E-Scooter Safety Tips.”
Weather:
Please bring appropriate clothing for all weather. We may cancel if there is heavy rain or snow.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations more than 72 hours in advance: full refund.
FAQ’s
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E-Scooters are the perfect way to zip through Hartlepool. They’re quick, lightweight and speedy. Hartlepool offers a great mix of larger and smaller roads that make it perfect for e-scooters
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The tour will start at the Hartlepool Central Station
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A basic level of scooting proficiency is required. However, our tours are specifically designed to cater to E-Scooter novices. So don’t worry if this is your first E-Scooter experience, the tour goes at a leisurely pace using scooter-friendly roads. There will also be plenty of breaks and photo opportunities. In the meantime, we recommend reading our blog: “E-Scooter Safety Tips.”
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Unfortunately no, due to the nature of current U.K. E-Scooter legislature the minimum age requirement is 16 years old. We also have an age requirment of at least 18 years of age. In addition, every member of the tour must be in possession of at least a valid provisional or full driving license.
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Yes, we require all participants to wear a helmet whilst scooting to adhere to our safety requirements. We will provide helmets for all customers.
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Yes, you can book a private tour of up to 5 people. Due to the popularity of the scooters, we will need at least 72 hours to ensure any private booking requests.
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Yes, you can hire a scooter from our partner rental app; Ginger. By taking part in our guided tour, you will be required to download the Ginger app. You can download the Ginger App here
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Due to current U.K. legislation regarding E-Scooters every customer must be in possession of one of the following:
- A valid provisional or full UK driving license.
- A valid full licence from an EU or European Economic Area (EEA) country.
- A valid full licence from another country that entitles you to drive a small vehicle in the U.K.
If you are unsure whether your driving license is applicable, then check this government link: “Gov.uk – E-Scooter Trials: Guidance for Users.”
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Yes. Once you have booked a tour with ScooTours you will need to access the E-Scooter on the day of your tour using the Ginger App. This means you should download the App in advance and set up an account.
All the necessary information is provided in your booking confirmation email. In the meantime, we recommend you read our blog: “E-Scooter Rental Apps: Everything You Need To Know.”