3h Small-Group Segway Tour & Free Taxi Transport ️with PragueWay

Prague on a Segway is a fun way to see parts of the city you normally skip, especially the green spaces and monastery zones. I like that this tour is built around smooth cruising routes, not a frantic sprint for postcard photo spots, and you still get proper storytelling from a real guide. With guides like Dave, Freddy, David, and Ivan leading groups, the vibe stays friendly and practical, even when the first minutes feel a little wobbly.

Two things I really like: the free taxi transport that helps you start and finish without slogging across town, and the mix of stops that goes beyond scenery into places like Strahov Library and two historic monasteries. One caution: this is not a classic Old Town sightseeing day, so if you want Prague 1 must-sees, you may feel like you are trading monuments for quieter streets and parks.

Key Highlights I’d Plan Around

• Small group (max 15) means less waiting and more individual help when you are learning
• Strahov Monastery area plus Strahov Library details, including rare-manuscript treasures
• Segway route in Prague 6, because Segways are banned in Prague 1
• Břevnov Monastery beer stop tied to the monastery’s long brewing tradition
• Rain and cold gear included, like raincoats and seasonal gloves
• Unlimited water and coffee at the start point to keep the ride comfortable

Why This Segway Route Feels Like a Prague Side Trip

This tour is interesting because you get the Segway experience in a smart location choice. Segways are restricted in Prague 1, so the operator leans into Prague 6 and the park network. That turns the day into a calmer way to see the city, with fewer traffic stress moments and more time to focus on learning the ride.

You also get a good mix of “wow” and “wait, what is that?” The monastery stops bring you into places with real cultural weight, like Strahov’s library collections and Břevnov’s brewing tradition. Then the ride carries you through spaces like Ladronka, where the city’s outdoor life is the main event.

The only real drawback is expectations. If you want Old Town icons and big city-center viewpoints, this route is intentionally different. It is a parks-and-monasteries day, not a concentrated Old Town checklist.

Training, Free Taxi Pickup, and What the Small Group Really Changes

You meet at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana. A big value add here is the free taxi transport that runs you from the meeting spot to the Segway point and back. That matters because Segway days can feel longer when you spend time cross-city on foot or public transit.

Once you are sorted, you get training and an English-speaking guide. Audio guides are also available in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian, which is useful if your group has mixed language comfort. In cold or rainy weather, you are not left empty-handed. The tour includes a raincoat in case of rain, and gloves in winter season.

The small-group setup helps in a very practical way. With a cap of 15 travelers, it is easier for the guide to monitor your balance and spacing while you practice. That showed up in multiple experiences: people started unsure, then got comfortable fast, especially when the guide was patient with beginners.

One more note to keep in mind: the ride has rules. You need comfortable shoes and appropriate dress, and you will not ride if you are under 8, pregnant, over 264 pounds (120 kg), or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Bring an ID or passport, too.

Strahov Monastery and Strahov Library: More Than a Quick Photo Stop

Strahov is the kind of place that makes you slow down, even if you are on a Segway schedule. This stop is at the Royal Canonry of Premonstratensians at Strahov, one of the oldest premonstratensian monasteries in Bohemia. The site dates back to 1143, and it was restored after 1990, so it feels alive rather than purely preserved.

What I like here is that you are not just told “this is old.” You learn what makes it important and what to look for. The monastery also includes the Museum of National Literature, and the famous Strahov Library and Strahov Gallery.

Strahov Library is the main brain-starter. It is described as one of the best preserved historical libraries in the Czech Republic, with more than 200,000 books. Within that, there are over 3,000 manuscripts and about 1,500 originals stored in a special depository. The library layout includes the Theological Hall and the larger Philosophical Hall, connected by a corridor. If you like details, this is where your guide’s stories turn into real context.

There is also a brewing thread. The information shared on this tour highlights the monastery’s status as the second oldest documented brewery in the region. Even if beer is not included in the tour price, the brewing connection helps you understand why beer tasting shows up again later.

One consideration: you are on a tight time window at each stop. The monastery stop is around 20 minutes, so come ready to pick what you want to focus on. If you try to take in everything, you will feel rushed.

Strahov Stadium: Gymnasts, Big Concert Names, and Scale That Trips You Up

Next comes the Strahov Stadium (also known as Masaryk Stadium). The scale here is what makes it memorable. Some sources describe it as the largest stadium in the world, with a historical capacity around 280,000, including about 96,000 seats. Since March 6, 2003, it has been listed as a national cultural monument.

If you like numbers, you will enjoy the reality-check scale. The total surface area is listed as about 63,000 m², roughly equivalent to nine football pitches. That kind of measurement helps you understand why the place feels cavernous even when you are standing near it.

The stadium also has a story that is different from the usual sports-only narrative. It began to host gymnastics festivals of the Sokol Movement. In 1926, it started as a sandy exercise area with earth banks and wooden stands. Later, it was reconstructed and completed for the needs of national Spartakiades, with reports of up to 33,000 gymnasts in Strahov at its peak.

Concert history adds another layer. It hosted major acts like The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, and Pink Floyd. On a Segway day, this stop works well because it turns you from quiet park mode into “okay, this city can do stadium-sized events” mode.

Time is short here too, about 10 minutes, so treat it as an exterior story stop. Let your guide set the scene, then take a few photos from the best angles they point out.

Ladronka Park: The Best Part of the Day If You Like Prague at Its Leisure Pace

Then you roll into Park Ladronka, a Prague homestead area that doubles as a popular green space. This is one of the best segments for people who want to feel the city’s outdoor rhythm.

Ladronka’s appeal is the design for movement. The adjacent park is for pedestrians, cyclists, and especially in-line skaters. The information here is specific and fun, the illuminated in-line track is about 4.2 km long. Even if you do not skate, that length hints at how seriously Prague takes outdoor routes.

There is also a culture calendar in the park, with events like Ladronkafest and Čarodějnice na Ladronce (The Witches in Ladronka). This helps the stop feel like part of local life, not just a green break between major landmarks.

A historical detail adds color. In the past, the area had a vineyard press, tied to Charles IV’s wish for vineyards around the region. The name connection is explained through the Italian Count Philipp Ferdinand de la Crone, whose surname was simplified into Lacrone or Ladrone, leading to the Ladronka naming story.

This stop is around 10 minutes, so it is not about lingering. It is about soaking in the setting and keeping your riding flow.

Břevnov Monastery and the Beer Connection That Actually Makes Sense

Břevnov Monastery is a standout because it connects architecture, gardens, and beer in one place. It is noted as the oldest Czech monastery, founded in 993, and it sits in the Břevnov district. The site is protected as a national cultural monument.

Here is what you can expect to look for. The tour notes the Saint Margaret Basilica, the Margaret Garden, and also a Romanesque crypt dating back to the 11th century. There is also mention of a baroque prelature with the Terezian Hall.

Now for the part that makes the stop feel different from a typical monument visit: brewing. The monastery is linked to the oldest beer brewing tradition in all Czech Republic, and beer called Benedikt is brewed there. The info shared also says the recipe, brewed under monastery supervision, has been made under the name Praha 993 in South Korea since 2017. That detail makes the brewing tradition feel international, not just local nostalgia.

Even better, this tour includes a moment that lines up with the highlight about beer tasting. But read this carefully for your budget: alcoholic beverages are not included. So yes, you can try the monastery-style beer at the stop, but you should plan to pay separately.

The monastery garden brings another layer. One feature mentioned is Vojtěška, an abbot’s summer house with a chapel above a natural spring, tied to the founding spot of the monastery. There are also remnants of a greenhouse from the early 18th century.

This stop is about 20 minutes. If you want to sample beer, build that time into your choice of how fast you move.

Kajetánka and Praha 6: Why the Route Works Even Without Old Town

One of the reasons people enjoy this tour is that it uses the city’s Segway rules in your favor. Segways are banned in Prague 1, so the route shifts to Praha 6. That is not just a workaround. It is a chance to see a Prague that feels more everyday and less controlled.

Kajetánka is one of the interesting “in-between” stops. It is a Prague homestead in Prague-Břevnov that started as a court, then became a monastery. Today, the premises are under extensive reconstruction into a housing estate, so it is not the classic perfectly preserved sight. Still, it is a meaningful layer of history, and a chance to see how older structures get repurposed.

The notes here include the House of Martinic as the original court owners, plus Bernard Ignác of Martinic. He had a smaller monastery building constructed and donated it to the Order of Theatins, also called Kajetans. The monastery complex included a cylindrical chapel and a small church designed in the style of the Bavarian pilgrimage church of the Virgin Mary in Alt Oetting. Later, it was rebuilt into a small château.

In practice, you get quick context, then you move on. And you keep riding.

Based on real experiences, you should expect around 1.5 hours of actual riding time, with the rest used for training, taxi transfers, and short stops. That pacing feels about right for a 2.5 to 3 hour tour.

Price and Value: What You Get for $73.80

At $73.80 per person, this tour can feel like a splurge if you compare it to a free walking day. But the value math is strong because several costs are bundled.

You get:

• Segway training
• An English guide
• Unlimited water and coffee at the meeting point
• Raincoat and gloves in winter season
• Free taxi transport to and from the Segway point
• Audio guides in multiple languages

And you get something less easy to price: access to quiet routes and a guide who can explain why Strahov Library and the monastery brewing tradition matter. The best guides also manage the ride safety and the local reactions.

Speaking of locals, one practical consideration came up clearly. In areas where Segways are less loved, you can run into people who are vocal about their dislike. A good guide handles it, but it can still affect the mood for a moment. If you go expecting a perfect silence cruise, you might be disappointed. If you go expecting a lively real-city day, it feels fine.

What you do not get is the alcohol. Beer is not included in the tour price, even though the route is designed around monastery beer culture. You might also choose to buy a hot drink during the day, since that is mentioned as an extra.

Who This Tour Fits Best, and Who Should Skip It

This Segway tour is a great fit if you:

• Want a fun, low-footwear-strain way to cover ground
• Like parks and district exploration, not just the biggest tourist monuments
• Enjoy guided context, especially around Prague’s monasteries and cultural institutions
• Are comfortable learning a new skill quickly

It is also a nice choice for families if your child is old enough. There is a specific minimum age of 8, and one experience noted a 9-year-old loved it and picked up the Segway quickly. Still, if you have someone who gets nervous around balance or equipment, give yourself grace in the first minutes.

You should skip or rethink if your top priority is checking off Prague 1 icons and hill viewpoints. The route is focused on Prague 6, so you should not count on classic Old Town highlights.

Tips to Make This Day Smoother in Prague

Here are a few practical things I would do before you go.

Wear comfortable shoes you can walk in quickly, and dress for cold weather in winter. This is a ride that happens outdoors, and Prague weather can change fast. If it looks gray and wet, plan for rain. The tour includes rain protection, but you will still enjoy it more if your layers are sensible.

Bring your ID or passport. It is listed as required, so save yourself a last-minute scramble.

If you get stuck on the ride, say so early. The guides are used to beginners, and patience is part of the job. You will have a better time if you ask questions on the spot instead of waiting.

Lastly, remember this is a Segway experience first. Even when the history is excellent, the rhythm is short stops plus lots of riding.

Should You Book This Tour?

Book it if you want a fun way to see Prague that includes real storytelling and a route built around parks, monasteries, and district life in Prague 6. The combination of free taxi transport, training, and bundled comfort items like water, coffee, raincoats, and winter gloves makes the price feel more fair than many Segway tours.

Pass on it if you are chasing the classic Old Town checklist or expecting a monument-heavy route. This tour is intentionally different, and that is the point.

If you like the idea of learning your balance, cruising through green Prague, and ending up with a monastery beer moment, this is a strong choice. Just go in with the right expectations, and you will have a memorable, easy day on two wheels.

FAQ

How long is the PragueWay Segway tour?

It runs about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours.

What does the tour cost?

The price is $73.80 per person.

Are taxis included?

Yes. Free taxi transport is included from the meeting spot to the Segway point and back.

Is the tour in English?

Yes. The guide speaks English.

What is included besides the Segway?

Included are training, an English-speaking guide, audio guides (German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian), unlimited water and coffee at the meeting point, plus a raincoat in case of rain and gloves in winter season.

Is beer included?

Alcoholic beverages are not included. You can buy beer at local breweries, and the route features a monastery beer stop you can use to purchase beer separately.

Where does the tour start and end?

The start is at Mostecká 53/4, Malá Strana, 118 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia. It ends back at the meeting point.

Who cannot ride the Segway?

The tour does not allow children under 8, pregnant women, people over 264 pounds (120 kg), and anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The experience requires good weather. If it is canceled due to poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.