There are things worse than being small, electric and self-balancing in Washington. Like: Being small, electric and self-balancing and having your tour guide’s speech regulated in Washington.

The most exciting, challenging and significant tour of the capital you could take is the one you take yourself. And if you find a tour company like Segs in the City that can use Segways to self-propel you while you take yourself on the tour, that’s just fabulous.