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

PragueWay’s Segway tour trades the postcard center for Prague 6’s parks, monasteries, and broad hilltop views. You’ll begin near Malá Strana, ride by taxi to the Segway area, train with a guide, then spend most of the outing on quieter paths around Strahov, Ladronka, Břevnov, and Kajetánka.

I like the free taxi transport, which saves you from sorting out a separate ride to the starting point. I also like the local focus: Břevnov Monastery’s old brewing tradition and the huge Strahov Stadium offer stories you will not get from a standard Old Town walk.

The main catch is important: this is not a ride through Prague’s famous central monuments. Segways are banned in Prague 1, so you will not glide through Old Town or past the main castle sights. If your chief aim is an easy city overview, choose another tour. If you want a fun ride through green districts with a guide, this one makes more sense.

What makes this Segway outing different

• A taxi ride removes the awkward transfer: Free transport takes you from Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana to the riding area and back.
• Prague 6 replaces the crowded center: The route uses parks, paths, and less familiar corners because Segways are prohibited in Prague 1.
• Two historic monasteries anchor the ride: Strahov dates to 1143, while Břevnov was founded in 993.
• The beer stop is optional and extra: You can buy Benedikt beer at Břevnov Monastery, but it is not included in the $73.80 price.
• Training comes before the route: Beginners get instruction before setting off, a useful feature if the machine feels wobbly at first.
• The group can reach 15 people: Smaller departures may feel more personal, while a full group will be less nimble on narrow paths.

The taxi transfer from Malá Strana

Your meeting point is Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana, a convenient place near public transportation. The tour then provides a taxi to the Segway riding point and returns you to the same meeting spot at the end.

That transfer is one of the better practical features of the package. You do not have to find an unfamiliar suburban starting point, and the ride keeps the tour from wasting its limited time on streets where Segways are not permitted.

The full experience lasts about two and a half to three hours, but the actual riding time may be closer to an hour and a half, depending on the pace and stops. One family outing included about 1.5 hours on the Segway. Keep that in mind when comparing this tour with a longer rental or a full-day sightseeing trip.

Before riding, you receive training. That matters. A Segway can feel odd during the first few minutes, especially when you lean forward or turn. A child joining one outing found the first five minutes nervous but soon settled into it. The minimum age is eight, and riders must not weigh more than 264 pounds, or 120 kilograms.

Strahov Monastery and its library

Strahov Monastery is usually the first major stop. Founded in 1143, it is the oldest Premonstratensian monastery in Bohemia and one of Prague’s most important architectural sites.

You can expect about 20 minutes here, with admission listed as free for the stop. The monastery is home to the Museum of National Literature, Strahov Gallery, and the famous Strahov Library. The library holds more than 200,000 books, including over 3,000 manuscripts and 1,500 original works.

The library’s two great rooms are the Theological Hall and Philosophical Hall, linked by a corridor. The tour does not promise an interior library visit, so treat this stop mainly as an exterior and history visit unless your guide confirms otherwise. The same applies to the monastery brewery. Strahov has the second-oldest documented brewing tradition in the country, but beer purchases are separate from the tour.

This is a good example of the tour’s character. You get a quick look at a major cultural site, then move on by Segway instead of spending a long stretch inside. If you want detailed time in the library, plan a separate visit.

The enormous Strahov Stadium

The next stop is Strahov Stadium, a short 10-minute visit. The scale is the point. The stadium covers about 63,000 square meters, roughly the size of nine football pitches, and once held as many as 280,000 people, including 96,000 seats.

It began as a venue for Sokol gymnastics festivals. Later rebuilding prepared it for national Spartakiades, when up to 33,000 gymnasts performed there at once. The site also hosted major concerts by the Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, and Pink Floyd.

Do not expect a polished sports attraction with a full museum program. The value is seeing the huge grounds and understanding what mass public events once looked like here. The stadium has been a national cultural monument since 2003, and the stop gives your guide room to explain its political and sporting past.

This is also where the Segway format helps. The site is too large to appreciate quickly on foot, yet easy to approach while riding. You get a sense of its size without turning the whole day into a stadium visit.

Ladronka Park and the long skating track

Ladronka brings a change of pace. The park is used by walkers, cyclists, and inline skaters, and includes a 4.2-kilometer illuminated track, described as the longest of its kind in the area.

The stop lasts about 10 minutes, although the ride through the wider park takes longer. You can expect open paths and a less traffic-heavy setting than central Prague. That makes this part especially useful for beginners who are still learning to steer and control speed.

Ladronka also has a lively calendar, including Ladronkafest and the Witches at Ladronka event. Its name comes from an Italian count, Philipp Ferdinand de la Crone, who bought land here in 1688. The area once had vineyards and a wine press, linked to Charles IV’s wish for vineyards around Prague.

I like this stop because it shows Prague as a city of parks rather than only churches and grand squares. The limitation is that it may not satisfy you if you want one famous sight after another. Ladronka is about space, local recreation, and riding comfort.

Břevnov Monastery and Benedikt beer

Břevnov Monastery is the historical high point of the outing. Founded in 993, it is the oldest Czech monastery and a national cultural monument.

The complex includes the Baroque Basilica of Saint Margaret, an 11th-century Romanesque crypt, a Baroque prelature, and the Terezian Hall. Its gardens include Vojtěška, an abbot’s summer house with a chapel above a natural spring. The upper garden also contains remains of an early 18th-century greenhouse.

The monastery’s brewing tradition is the practical highlight for many people. Beer called Benedikt is brewed here, following one of the oldest brewing traditions in the Czech Republic. You may stop to buy a beer or another drink, but alcohol is not included in the tour price. Bring your ID or passport, as the tour information specifically asks riders to carry one.

This stop is best enjoyed as a short cultural break, not a long brewery tasting. You are paying for the transport, instruction, guide, and ride, then choosing what to buy at the brewery. If you do not drink beer, the basilica, garden, and monastery story still give the stop value.

One sensible note: do not drink before riding. People under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not allowed to use the Segways.

Kajetánka and the quieter side of Břevnov

Kajetánka adds another layer to the route. It began as a court with a vineyard, later becoming a monastery connected with the Theatins, also called Kajetans. The site once included a cylindrical chapel and a small church modeled on a Bavarian pilgrimage church.

The property was later rebuilt as a small château. Today, the premises are undergoing major reconstruction into housing. That means you should not expect a fully restored palace or a formal museum visit.

Instead, Kajetánka works as a glimpse into how Prague’s old estates change over time. Vineyards, religious buildings, private ownership, and modern housing all meet in one place. It is a modest stop, but it fits the tour’s promise of showing you less familiar corners.

Two hours in Prague 6

The largest portion of the outing is devoted to Prague 6, listed as roughly two hours. This district gives you the parks and open paths that make a Segway useful.

The route can feel more relaxed than central Prague, but it also means fewer instantly recognizable monuments. One family expected to see Old Town and Petřín Hill because those areas appeared in earlier promotional material, then found that the actual route focused on Prague 6. The current details make the restriction clear: Segways are banned in Prague 1.

You should book this tour for the ride itself, not as a substitute for a first-time city orientation. It is a way to cover more ground than walking through green areas, hear local stories, and see historic sites from the outside. The guide can add context as you move, and the English-speaking guides include names such as David, Freddy, Ivan, Andrew, and Jáchym in the recorded tour experiences.

Guide quality matters here because the scenery is not always self-explanatory. David was praised for giving a personalized outing and for adjusting the vehicle when a scooter suited the rider better. Freddy received praise for clear background explanations, while Andrew was noted for patience with beginners and for handling tense encounters with people who dislike Segways.

How the riding feels in real conditions

The route uses parks and paths, but you are still sharing public spaces with walkers, cyclists, and local residents. Some people strongly dislike Segways, and one rider found those encounters unpleasant. A calm guide can manage the situation, but you should not expect every path to feel carefree.

Weather also matters. Prague can be cold in February, and a moving Segway makes gloves and warm layers useful. Winter gloves are provided, and raincoats are available if rain arrives. One outing faced heavy rain and hail, and the guide had brought rain jackets in advance.

The operator requires comfortable shoes and suitable clothing. Most people can participate, but children under eight, pregnant women, riders over 120 kilograms, and anyone affected by alcohol or drugs cannot ride.

Audio guides are available in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian. The live guide speaks English. That gives non-English speakers a useful backup, though the personal explanations and questions will naturally work best in the guide’s spoken language.

Is $73.80 a fair price?

At $73.80 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see Prague. Still, the price includes more than a Segway rental. You get taxi transport in both directions, training, an English-speaking guide, rain protection, winter gloves, and unlimited water and coffee at the meeting point.

The value depends on your goal. If you want entrance tickets, a long beer tasting, or close visits to Prague Castle and Old Town, the price will feel high for what is delivered. The tour does not include alcoholic drinks, and the listed monastery stops do not promise paid interior admissions.

If you enjoy unusual transport and would otherwise pay for a separate taxi, the package is easier to justify. It also gives you a guided look at several distant sites in one outing. A small departure of four people can feel personal, while the maximum group size of 15 will be less intimate.

The tour is recommended by 99 percent of customers and has a 4.9 rating from 184 ratings. Those figures point to strong satisfaction, but they do not remove the central tradeoff: you are paying for a guided Segway adventure in Prague 6, not a classic central sightseeing circuit.

Who should book this PragueWay tour?

I would point this tour toward:

• First-time Segway riders who want training before setting off
• Families with children aged eight or older
• Repeat Prague visitors who have already covered Old Town
• People who enjoy parks, old monasteries, and local stories
• Riders who want a guide instead of navigating alone
• Anyone who likes seeing a city through an unusual activity

I would be more cautious if you have limited time in Prague and still need to see the major central sights. I would also think twice if you dislike riding near pedestrians or want a quiet, private tour.

The tour requires good weather. If poor conditions cancel it, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time, but late cancellations and late changes are not accepted.

My booking verdict

Book it if you want a guided ride through Prague’s greener, less familiar west side, with monastery history, a giant stadium, and the option to buy local beer. The free taxi, training, and weather gear make the package practical.

Skip it if your main goal is Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, or Petřín Hill by Segway. Those central areas are not part of the current route. For the right rider, this is a good-value activity and a welcome change from crowded streets. For a first and only Prague tour, pair it with a separate walking tour of the historic center.

FAQ

Where does the PragueWay Segway tour start?

It starts at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana, Prague 1, near public transportation.

Where does the tour finish?

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

How long does the experience last?

The full experience lasts approximately two hours and 30 minutes to three hours. Actual Segway riding can be about 1.5 hours, depending on the route and stops.

Is taxi transport included?

Yes. Free taxi transport takes you from the meeting point to the Segway riding area and back again.

Is training included?

Yes. Training is included before the ride begins.

What language is the tour offered in?

The live tour is offered in English. Audio guides are available in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian.

Is beer included in the price?

No. Beer and other alcoholic drinks are not included. You can buy beer at local breweries, including Břevnov Monastery.

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.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Poor weather or failure to meet the minimum number of riders may also lead to a different date or a full refund.