1.5h Small Group Segway Tour & Free Taxi Transfer ️with PragueWay

Prague’s Segway ban in the central Prague 1 district turns into an advantage here. This tour takes you into Prague 6, where broad parks, hilltop monasteries, and the enormous Strahov Stadium give you a different view of the city. You cover ground quickly without making a long uphill walk.

I like the free taxi transfer, which removes the awkward trip from the meeting point to the riding area. I also like the small group, capped at 15 people, and the chance to hear local stories while moving between places most short city tours skip. The main drawback is that this is a short orientation ride, not a long monastery visit, and the tour requires good weather.

Key points to know before you book

• Strahov and Brevnov without the uphill slog: The Segway carries you between two historic monastic sites outside the busiest part of Prague.
• Free taxi transport included: You meet in Malá Strana, then ride by taxi to the Segway starting point and return there afterward.
• A tour of Prague 6: Since Segways are banned in Prague 1, this route explores parks and landmarks in another district.
• A giant stadium with an unusual past: Strahov Stadium once held 280,000 people and covers roughly the area of nine football pitches.
• Small-group instruction: Training, a helmet, rain protection, and winter gloves are supplied, with a maximum of 15 participants.
• Good planning matters: The experience is often booked well ahead, with morning and afternoon departures available.

Why this route works better than a central Prague ride

The most useful thing about this experience is its setting. Prague’s central streets are packed with pedestrians, trams, cobbles, and restricted traffic. Here, the route heads toward parks and open spaces in Prague 6, where a Segway makes practical sense.

You begin at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana, near public transportation. From there, the company provides a taxi to the riding area and brings you back at the end. That transfer is more than a small extra. It saves you from figuring out how to reach the route, and it keeps the tour within its advertised one-and-a-half to two-hour window.

Your guide gives you basic training before the ride. That matters if you have never used a Segway. The supplied helmet is required equipment, and raincoats are available if the weather turns wet. Gloves are supplied during the winter season. You also get unlimited water and coffee at the meeting point, though food and drinks during the ride are not included.

The tour has a maximum of 15 people. That is not a private outing, but it is small enough for a guide to keep an eye on new riders. Ivan has guided this route and is described as attentive, friendly, and helpful throughout the ride. If he is leading your departure, you can expect a guide who stays involved rather than simply pointing toward the next stop.

Strahov Monastery and the view from the hill

Strahov Monastery is the first major historic stop. Founded in 1143, it is the oldest Premonstratensian monastery in Bohemia and one of the country’s important architectural sights.

The complex includes the Strahov Library, Strahov Gallery, and the Museum of National Literature. The monastery was restored after 1990, so you see a site with both medieval roots and more recent repair work. The scheduled stop is about 10 minutes, with no admission ticket included or required for the stop itself.

That short visit sets the tone for the whole tour. You get context and a chance to look around, but you should not expect time to study the library or gallery at length. If those interiors are high on your Prague list, plan a separate visit. This ride is better for seeing where Strahov fits into the city and hearing why it matters.

The hilltop setting is part of the appeal. Getting here on foot from the center takes effort, especially if you have already spent a day walking Prague’s historic streets. The Segway turns the climb into a manageable ride, leaving you more energy for the rest of your day.

Strahov Stadium, a huge relic of mass sport

The next stop is Strahov Stadium, also known as the Great Strahov Stadium or Masaryk Stadium. Its scale is hard to grasp from a normal city street. The site covers about 63,000 square meters, roughly the area of nine football pitches, and once had room for 280,000 people, including 96,000 seats.

The stadium began as a venue for Sokol gymnastics festivals. In 1926, it was still little more than a sandy exercise area with earth banks and wooden seating. Later rebuilding added larger structures and turned the site into one of Prague’s most unusual public spaces.

You have about 10 minutes here. That is enough to get a sense of the size and hear the basic story, but not enough for a long exploration. Much of the value comes from the guide’s explanation. Without context, the stadium can look like a sprawling, aging sports complex. With its Sokol background and national cultural status, it becomes a window into Czech public life and mass athletics.

This is one of the route’s strongest stops for curious visitors. It is not as polished or famous as Prague Castle, but it gives you something different. You see a place built for enormous gatherings, far from the postcard image of Prague.

Ladronka Park and a smoother stretch of riding

Ladronka combines a historic homestead with a large park used by pedestrians, cyclists, and inline skaters. The park has a 4.2-kilometer illuminated track, making it one of Prague’s main areas for recreational skating and cycling.

The site also has a connection to the city’s vineyard past. There was once a vineyard press here, part of the vineyards encouraged around Prague during the reign of Charles IV. In 1688, Italian Count Philipp Ferdinand de la Crone bought land near the village of Motol. His name was shortened over time to Lacrone or Ladrone, giving the homestead its present name.

The planned stop lasts about 10 minutes, though the wider Prague 6 portion of the tour takes around an hour. Ladronka helps break up the historic commentary with open park riding. You get a better feel for how local residents use this part of the city, rather than seeing only churches, palaces, and monuments.

There is also a practical benefit. A Segway is more enjoyable in a park setting than in a crowded old-town lane. You can focus on balance and steering without the same pressure you would feel among dense pedestrian traffic. Still, follow your guide’s instructions closely, especially around walkers, cyclists, and skaters.

Brevnov Monastery and Prague’s oldest monastic tradition

Brevnov Monastery was founded in 993 and is recognized as the oldest Czech monastery. The complex includes the Baroque Church of Saint Margaret, a Romanesque crypt from the 11th century, a Baroque prelature, and the Terezian Hall.

The stop is scheduled for roughly 10 minutes. That gives you time to take in the setting and hear how the monastery developed, but you should not count on a full interior tour. The attraction here is the combination of architecture, age, gardens, and continuing religious life.

Brevnov also has the oldest beer-brewing tradition in the Czech Republic. The monastery is linked with Benedikt beer, brewed according to a recipe under the supervision of monastery brewery specialists. That detail gives the stop a welcome local flavor. It connects the monastery to a living Czech tradition rather than leaving it as a silent monument.

If you enjoy historic churches and monasteries, Brevnov may be the most satisfying stop. Strahov is more famous, but Brevnov offers a quieter sense of place. The short timing remains the limitation. You are sampling the site, not spending an afternoon with every room and display.

What the Segway training is really worth

A Segway does not require athletic ability, but it does require a few minutes of practice. The training is included, and that makes the tour easier to recommend to first-time riders. You learn how to move, slow down, and control the machine before setting off.

Comfortable shoes are important. Dress for the conditions, since the tour runs outdoors and can be canceled in poor weather. Rain protection is provided if needed, but you will still be more comfortable in clothing suited to a wet or cool day.

The tour does not allow children under eight, pregnant women, people over 264 pounds or 120 kilograms, or anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs to ride. You should bring an ID or passport. These rules are worth checking before you pay, especially if you are booking for a family or group with mixed abilities.

Most people can participate, but the ride is not a good choice if you are uncomfortable standing and steering for an extended period. The duration is listed as about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, so you should be prepared to remain active for that length of time.

Price, timing, and what you receive for $70.94

At $70.94 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see Prague’s outer districts. Its value depends on how much you want to cover in a short period and how much you value the included transport.

The price includes the taxi ride from the meeting location to the Segway point and back, instruction, equipment, an English-speaking guide, and the ride itself. Audio guides are available in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian. Water and coffee are available at the meeting point.

The listed stops do not require an admission ticket, but the tour is not designed around extended paid entries. You are paying mainly for the vehicle, route, guide, instruction, and convenience. If you tried to reach Strahov, Ladronka, and Brevnov independently, you might spend less money but more time planning connections and walking between scattered sites.

Morning and afternoon departures make it easier to fit the tour around a castle visit or an evening meal. It is also booked an average of 97 days ahead, which suggests that you should reserve early if your Prague dates are fixed. The 98 percent recommendation rate and 4.9 rating from 131 ratings point to strong satisfaction, with the personal help from guides such as Ivan receiving particular praise.

The free cancellation policy gives you some protection. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund. The company does not accept changes or provide a refund inside that 24-hour window. Since good weather is required, a weather cancellation brings the choice of another date or a full refund.

Who will get the most from this Prague ride

I would choose this tour if you want to see more than the Old Town and Lesser Town but do not want to spend half a day climbing between distant sites. It is especially useful for first-time Segway riders who want instruction and a guide rather than renting a machine on their own.

Families with children eight or older may like the novelty, provided everyone meets the weight and participation rules. Teenagers may find the ride more memorable than another standard church tour. The supplied feedback specifically describes the experience as especially enjoyable for young people.

It also suits repeat visitors. If you have already seen Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, and the Astronomical Clock, Prague 6 offers a change of pace. Strahov Stadium and Ladronka are not the usual first-day sights, yet they help explain the city beyond its center.

You may want something else if your main goal is detailed access to the Strahov Library, gallery, Saint Margaret Basilica, or the Romanesque crypt. Ten-minute stops are enough for an introduction, not a careful architectural study. You should also skip it if rain is likely or if you do not want to ride outdoors.

Should you book the PragueWay Segway tour?

Book it if you value efficient sightseeing, open parks, unusual Prague landmarks, and a guide-led introduction to Strahov and Brevnov. The free taxi transfer makes the logistics unusually simple, and the Segway saves your legs on a route that would be tiring on foot.

Do not book it expecting a full monastery tour or a long, slow history lesson at each stop. This is a compact ride with several short visits. For the right person, that is the point: you get beyond central Prague, cover a wide area, and see a side of the city that many visitors miss.

FAQ

Where does the Segway tour begin?

It begins at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana, Prague 1.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point in Malá Strana.

Is taxi transportation included?

Yes. Free taxi transportation takes you from the meeting point to the Segway starting area and returns you afterward.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English. Audio guides are available in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian.

What equipment is provided?

Training and a helmet are included. Raincoats are available in rainy weather, and gloves are supplied during the winter season.

Are food and drinks included?

Food and drinks during the tour are not included. Unlimited water and coffee are available at the meeting point.

Who cannot ride a Segway on this tour?

Children under eight, pregnant women, people over 264 pounds or 120 kilograms, and anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs cannot ride.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is 15 participants.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

Because the experience requires good weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund if poor weather causes cancellation.