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

Prague on a Segway feels like cheating. This 2.5 to 3-hour small-group ride threads together quiet parks, major viewpoints, and monastery stops you would usually rush past on foot. I love the mix of Strahov’s big-library stop and Břevnov’s beer tradition, and I also like that the route avoids the busiest historic-core chaos. The main consideration: this is a Segway experience first, so if you want Old Town sights above all, you may feel slightly shifted toward Prague 6.

I also like that PragueWay plans for real weather, not postcards. Raincoats, winter gloves, and even water and coffee at the start help you settle in fast. The group stays small, with a max of 15, which usually means more time actually riding, and less time waiting around.

Key highlights you will care about

• Free taxi transport back and forth, so you do not lose your time and energy juggling transit.
• Real Segway training before you roll, plus the route is built for smoother park riding.
• Strahov Library and Stadium stops that connect Prague’s education and public-spectacle side.
• Břevnov Monastery beer tasting tied to the oldest Czech monastery brewing tradition.
• Prague 6 routing because Segways are banned in Prague 1, so you ride where it is allowed.
• Small group feel with a max of 15, which usually makes beginners feel less stressed.

Prague parks and monasteries, not bumper cars

This tour is designed for people who want motion without traffic stress. You get parks, open paths, and calmer streets, which matters because a Segway is easiest when you are not constantly stopping and starting.

The day also gives you a smart contrast: grand monuments in quiet settings. Strahov Monastery brings you into a long literary tradition, and Břevnov Monastery turns it into a taste experience with beer from the abbey brewing line. It feels like you are seeing two Prague modes at once, the brainy one and the drink-and-people one.

Meeting at Mostecká 53/4, plus the start-up comforts

Your meeting spot is Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana, and the tour includes free taxi transport to the Segway point and back. That sounds small, but it is actually a big value. Prague can be slippery, steep, and time-consuming to cross on foot when you are also trying to learn balance on a board.

At the start, you also get the stuff that makes the first hour less stressful:

• training before you take off
• unlimited water and coffee at the meeting point
• raincoat if weather turns
• winter gloves in colder months

In plain terms, you arrive, you learn, and you go. That is what helps beginners relax. Some people find the first few minutes intense, but with training and a smaller group, most people get steady quickly.

Stop 1: Strahov Monastery and the library you will want to photograph

Strahov is one of those places where the building tells you this was never just about monks and silence. The Royal Canonry of Premonstratensians at Strahov dates to 1143, and after restoration work starting in the early 1990s, it is set up for visitors in a very readable way.

What you do not want to rush here:

• You get context on the monastery itself, and why it is treated as an important architectonic sight in the Czech Republic.
• You also see the Strahov Library concept up close.

The library is described as one of the best preserved in the country, with more than 200,000 books and thousands of manuscripts and originals held in a special depository. Even if you are not a book nerd, the idea of those two halls, the Theological Hall and the larger Philosophical Hall, gives you a sense of how Prague kept its thinking and writing safe for centuries.

Then there is a quick extra: a second oldest documented brewery in the territory. It is not your full beer stop yet, but it sets the theme that keeps showing up at later stops.

Possible drawback: Strahov is a lot of indoor meaning in a short time. If you want lots of free roaming, plan to treat this as a guided highlight, not a slow museum day.

Stop 2: Strahov Stadium, from gymnastics to major concerts

Next comes Strahov Stadium, also called Masaryk Stadium. The numbers here are the kind that make you stop mid-sentence. One source says it was the largest stadium in the world at one point, with capacity for 280,000 people, including 96,000 seats.

This stadium is not only about sports. It was originally built for gymnastics festivals of the Sokol movement, and in 1926 it was basically an exercise area plus banks of earth and wooden stands. Later reconstructions finished it into stands used for national Spartakiades, when up to 33,000 gymnasts exercised during its peak fame.

Then, in a time jump you can feel, the stadium also hosted major concerts including acts like The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, and Pink Floyd.

On a Segway, this stop works because you can absorb the scale without needing a long walk. Still, it is more of a history-and-size moment than a hands-on site.

Stop 3: Park Ladronka, skating lanes and old-vineyard roots

If Strahov and the stadium are your “big civic Prague” stops, Park Ladronka is your reset button. Ladronka is known as one of Prague’s popular homesteads, and the adjacent park is set up for pedestrians, cyclists, and especially in-line skaters.

One detail I really like for practical planning: the park has a 4.2 km illuminated track, the longest such track mentioned in the tour notes. Even if you are not skating, seeing how this park is built tells you why the Segway route makes sense here. It is designed for movement, not just looking.

The area also comes with cultural events like Ladronkafest and Čarodějnice na Ladronce. And there is a name story tied to vineyards: in the past, there was a vineyard press here because vineyards once covered the surrounding area, and the ownership history connects to the surname Lacrone or Ladrone, which helped form today’s Ladronka name.

Consideration: Park stops can feel more atmospheric than monumental. If you want only landmark-grade buildings, you might crave more architecture time.

Stop 4: Břevnov Monastery, Saint Margaret, crypts, and Benedikt beer

Now you hit one of the tour’s strongest payoff moments: Břevnov Monastery. This is identified as the oldest Czech monastery, founded in 993, and it is treated as a national cultural monument.

What you can expect to see:

• the Saint Margaret Basilica in Baroque form
• a Romanesque crypt from the 11th century
• a Baroque prelature with the Terezian Hall
• gardens, including Margaret Garden
• the Vojtěška abbots summer house above a natural spring

The key reason this stop feels different from a typical monastery visit is the beer. The monastery has the oldest beer brewing tradition in all of the Czech Republic, and beer called Benedikt is brewed there. The tour also notes that the recipe has been brewed under the brand Praha 993 in South Korea since 2017, which is a fun reminder that local traditions travel.

On a cold day, this stop clicks extra well. Reviews and tour feedback consistently connect the monastery viewpoint with the warming ritual of beer or a hot drink. Since beer is not included in the tour price, you will want to bring cash or card readiness if you want that specific taste moment.

Possible drawback: you are still on a timed Segway route, so you will not get the slow wandering of a full day at the monastery. Treat it as a guided taste of the place.

Kajetánka homestead and Prague 6, where the route actually rides

Between the monastery and your final area, you also get a look at Kajetánka, a Prague homestead in Břevnov. It started as a court and later became a monastery. Today it is under extensive reconstruction into a housing estate, so you may see parts that feel transitional rather than finished like a postcard site.

The tour notes a chain of ownership and building changes:

• the court with a vineyard was owned by the House of Martinic
• Bernard Ignác of Martinic donated a smaller monastery building to the Order of Theatins, also called Kajetans
• there was a cylindrical chapel and a small church influenced by the Bavarian pilgrimage church of the Virgin Mary in Altötting
• the site was later rebuilt into a small château

This kind of stop is short, but it helps you understand why Prague looks layered. You see shifts from religious use to noble use, then to today’s rebuild and reuse.

Finally, you get Praha 6 as the big ending area. Here is the practical reason you should care: Segways are banned in Prague 1, the zone people usually think of for Old Town highlights. So instead of forcing the tour into restricted streets, PragueWay steers you toward District 6, where the Segway rules are workable.

If you love quieter Prague with more park riding, this is a win. If you came for only Old Town photostops, this is the part you might wish was more Old Town heavy.

Price and value for $73.80, where the money actually goes

At $73.80 per person, this is not a cheap impulse activity. But it does not try to be one either. The value comes from what is included and what it saves you.

You get:

• Segway training
• an English speaking guide
• audio guides in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian
• raincoat, and winter gloves in colder season
• unlimited water and coffee at the meeting point
• free taxi transport to and from the Segway area
• a small group cap of 15

That bundle matters because Segway tours often fail on logistics. They either cost extra for transport, or you lose time getting there, or you show up underdressed and spend the first part of the tour miserable. Here, the tour directly supports the riding part.

What is not included is straightforward: alcoholic beverages are not included. The monastery beer tasting is part of the experience theme, but the beer itself is something you can buy.

If you are comparing options, look at how much actual riding time you get, how short the briefing is, and whether the tour handles weather and transport. This one is built to reduce those typical hassles.

Who this tour suits, and who should rethink it

This is best for people who like Prague beyond the main square loops. If you want a city-view day that also includes parks, you will probably enjoy the balance.

You should also like it if:

• you are a beginner who wants training before riding
• you prefer small group pace and better guide attention
• you want a guided mix of Monastery, library culture, and practical beer culture

You should reconsider if:

• you mainly want Old Town monuments only
• you do not want a ride-based format and would rather walk slowly

There are also clear rider restrictions: children under 8 are not allowed, pregnant women are not allowed, and riders over 264 pounds (120 kg) or under the influence of alcohol or drugs cannot ride. If you are in that boundary area, check with the operator before booking.

Practical tips so you enjoy the parks part

A Segway tour can be smooth, but your comfort still depends on basics.

Here’s what will make your day easier:

• Wear comfortable shoes. Prague parks and paths can still be uneven.
• Dress for cold or rain if you travel outside spring or summer. Even with raincoats, you will feel better if you layer.
• If you have your own warm gloves, bring them. The tour provides gloves in winter season, but your preferred fit can help.
• Bring an ID or passport.
• Plan for the fact that you will not see every major Old Town highlight on this route, because the tour is built around Segway-friendly areas.

Also, keep your expectations on track. This is mostly about enjoying the ride plus guided stops. The best outcomes come when you treat the Segway as the tool that lets you reach calm places quickly.

Should you book PragueWay’s Small-Group Segway Tour?

I think you should book if you want a fun, beginner-friendly Segway ride with a guide, and you are happy trading some Old Town focus for parks, monastery atmosphere, and District 6 exploring. The free taxi transport and weather gear are the kind of practical extras that protect your time and mood.

Skip it if you want a pure monument parade in Prague 1, with lots of famous Old Town time. This tour is built around what is allowed and what works for Segway riding, and that direction is part of its charm.

If your goal is a memorable mix of Strahov Library culture and Břevnov’s beer tradition, while gliding through Prague’s park side, this is a strong pick.

FAQ

How long is the Segway tour?

The tour runs about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes, the tour is offered in English.

What is included in the tour price?

It includes free taxi transport to and from the Segway point, training, an English speaking guide, audio guides in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian, a raincoat if needed, gloves in winter season, and unlimited water and coffee at the meeting point.

Is beer included?

Beer is not included in the tour price. You can buy beer in local breweries.

Where does the tour take you if Segways are banned in Prague 1?

The tour notes that Segways are banned in Prague 1 area, so you get the chance to discover Prague 6 instead.

What if the tour is canceled due to poor weather?

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