Quick Details
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price Includes: Helmet and High Visibility Vest
Price Excludes: Scooter Rental
Days and Times: Every Saturday & Sunday at 10.00 AM
Group Size: Up to 5 people
Starts/ Finishes: Milton Keynes Central Train Station / Campbell Park
Experience Milton Keynes like never before with the city’s first ever E-Scooter tour!
Tour Description
Tour Highlights:
- North Loughton Valley Park
- Bradwell
- Secklow Mound
- Milton Keynes city centre
- Campbell Park
Tour Outline:
We will begin at the Milton Keynes Central Train Station for a quick introduction and safety tutorial. This tour will provide you with the perfect opportunity to ride an E-Scooter in a comfortable and controlled environment. The tour goes at a leisurely pace, using scooter-friendly roads with plenty of breaks. So whether you are an E-Scooter expert or complete novice this tour is for you!
From the station, we will scoot through North Loughton Valley Park up to Bradwell. Along the way you will hear stories of Romans, Superheroes and Concrete Cows! Although considered a modern creation, the area around Milton Keynes is rich in history. During this part of the tour, you will learn all about The Milton Keynes Hoard, Roman Britain, Watling Street and Bradwell Abbey.
We will then descend into the city centre to learn all about the foundation of modern-day Milton Keynes. Discover how this “New City” has developed to become one of the UK’s most sustainable, innovative and creative places!
We will pass by such attractions as Secklow Mound, the Centremk, Midsummer Blvd and Snozone. Throughout the tour, you will hear stories from a local guide and have the opportunity to ask questions. The central part of the tour will offer a great opportunity to learn of Milton Keynes’ modern, short but sweet history.
The tour will conclude at Campbell Park, where we will climb to The Pyramid and gaze down at everything we have seen! Milton Keynes boasts an unbelievable amount of public art. The conclusion of this tour will introduce you to the artistic culture of the city.
From here, you will be able to continue renting your SPIN E-Scooter and explore Campbell Park to your heart’s content. By taking part in this tour you will receive an exclusive discount to be used on your SPIN App. Therefore, the tour doesn’t have to end when your guide departs!
This is the ultimate Milton Keynes experience!
Additional Information
Age Restrictions: Minimum age is 18 years old, and you must hold at least a provisional driving license
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations more than 72 hours in advance: full refund.
Weather: Please bring appropriate clothing for all weather. We may cancel if there is heavy rain or snow.
Book Now, Pay Later: All of our E-Scooter tours operate with a “Book Now, Pay Later” system. To book this tour you will need to make two payments:
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- First Instalment: £15 deposit, due on the day you book
- Second Instalment: £15 E-Scooter rental fee, due on the day of your tour.
- Total cost: £30
This second payment is made via our partner E-Scooter provider via their app. For this tour, our E-Scooters are provided by SPIN, see below for details.
Powered by SPIN: Please note that the E-Scooter cost is not included in the price you pay today. A second instalment will be made on the day of your tour, paid via the SPIN App. Before the tour, you will need to download and set up an account on the SPIN App. For more information, read our blog: “E-Scooter Rental Apps: What You Need To Know.”
ScooTours Price Guarantee: On the day of your tour, you will need to pay the second instalment of £15 to our partner E-Scooter provider. However, we promise that the cost of your scooter rental will not exceed £15. Therefore the total cost of your experience will not exceed £30. For more about our Price Guarantee read our blog: “ScooTours Price Guarantee.”
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.”
FAQ’s
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E-Scooters are the perfect way to zip through Milton Keynes. They’re quick, lightweight and speedy. Milton Keynes is also an incredibly micro-mobility friendly city, with plenty of cycle paths and scooter friendly streets.
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The tour will start at the Milton Keynes Central Train 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. However you must be at least 18 to join our tours. 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; Spin. By taking part in our guided tour, you will be required to download the Spin 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 a valid provisional or full driving license.
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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 SPIN App. This means you should download the SPIN 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.”
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All of our E-Scooter tours operate with a “Book Now, Pay Later” system. To book this tour you will need to make two payments:
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- First Instalment: £15 deposit, due on the day you book
- Second Instalment: £15 E-Scooter rental fee, due on the day of your tour.
- Total cost: £30
The Second Instalment will be made via the relevant E-Scooter rental app. All the necessary information is provided in your booking confirmation email. For more information on our pricing, read our blog: “ScooTours Price Guarantee”
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