Prague Segway Tour – 3-hour Double Monastery & Brewery Tour

Prague’s hilly west side is where this tour earns its keep. A Segway carries you behind the castle, up toward Strahov, and onward to Břevnov without turning the outing into a sweaty march. You get castle views, quiet neighborhoods, monastery courtyards, old churches, and brewery stops in one sweep.

I like the route for two clear reasons: it reaches places that sit beyond the usual Old Town circuit, and the guide can point out good bridge and city views that are easy to miss alone. I also like the practical touches, including training, raincoats when needed, photos, and free water, tea, or coffee at the meeting point.

The main consideration is that you do not enter Prague Castle, since Segways are restricted inside its area. This is a sightseeing ride around the castle and nearby hills, not an interior tour. You should also expect a weather-dependent activity and a ride that takes place outside the central downtown streets.

Key things to know before you book

• Two monastery and brewery stops: Visit Strahov Monastery and Břevnov Monastery, both linked with long brewing traditions.
• Castle views without castle entry: You see Prague Castle from several viewpoints, but the Segway route cannot enter the castle grounds.
• A useful way to handle Prague’s hills: The ride saves your legs on slopes that would be tiring on foot.
• Guides can shape the experience: Sebastian and René are specifically praised for history, local restaurant and bar advice, and friendly instruction.
• Three hours outside the busiest center: The route favors Malá Strana’s upper neighborhoods, parks, viewpoints, churches, and monasteries.
• Basic training is included: You receive a five to ten minute practice session before setting off.

Why this route works beyond central Prague

Many first visits to Prague focus on Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, and the lanes around the Jewish Quarter. Those places matter, but the city changes character once you cross the river and climb behind the castle. This tour is built around that change.

You begin at Euro Segway Prague on Maltezske Square in Malá Strana. From there, the route heads away from the tightest center and toward Prague’s western hills. That matters because the Segway is most useful here, where slopes and distance make walking slower and more tiring.

The ride is not simply a fast pass by famous buildings. Stops are short, often five to fifteen minutes, so you have time to hear the guide’s explanation and take photos. At the same time, you should understand the rhythm: this is a moving sightseeing tour, not a series of long museum visits.

The advertised group limit is 18 people, and the experience includes a private tour guide. Since those details can sound different together, ask how your booking will be arranged if you care about having the guide entirely to your own party. The guide is an important part of this outing, since the route’s value comes from context and local direction as much as from the vehicle.

Learning the Segway before the hills begin

The training session lasts about five to ten minutes. That is enough time to get a feel for starting, stopping, turning, and balancing before the route moves into Prague’s streets and slopes.

You do not need to arrive as an expert rider, but you do need to follow the guide’s instructions and feel comfortable controlling the machine. The minimum age is seven, and the minimum weight is 77 pounds, or 35 kilograms. The activity is forbidden for anyone under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or strong medicine.

That last rule is plain common sense, especially on a vehicle that responds to your balance and body movement. Wear clothes you can move in and shoes that feel secure. The tour provider supplies raincoats if needed, but the activity can be canceled in poor weather, so keep your schedule flexible.

Prague Castle views from outside the restricted zone

Prague Castle is one of the visual anchors of the ride, but the route does not take you through the castle itself. Segways are restricted in the castle area, so you see the complex from several surrounding viewpoints instead.

This is both a limit and a useful distinction. If you want St. Vitus Cathedral interiors, castle courtyards, or a full castle visit, plan that separately. If you have already visited the castle, or want a wider view of it from the hills, the Segway route gives you a different angle.

The guide can also help you place the castle within Prague’s larger setting. From the higher roads and parks, you may get broad views toward the river, Charles Bridge, and the city center. The exact view depends on the route and conditions, but the ride is designed to make use of these open vantage points.

One strength of the experience is that you do not have to choose between castle scenery and outlying neighborhoods. The route uses the castle as a reference point, then continues into quieter parts of Prague.

Old Ořechovka and Villa Müller

Old Ořechovka is introduced as the Beverly Hills of Prague. The nickname gives you a quick sense of its character: this is a residential area associated with spacious homes and a different pace from the historic core.

You spend about 15 minutes here. Do not expect a major interior attraction or a long guided visit. The appeal is seeing how Prague’s city fabric changes as you leave the medieval center behind.

Villa Müller receives a shorter stop of about five minutes. The itinerary identifies it as Villa of Müller, so this is primarily a quick architectural and neighborhood sighting. The guide’s commentary is especially useful at stops like this, where a building’s importance may not be obvious if you pass it on your own.

These early stops also help the ride feel more local. You are not spending all three hours circling the same famous monuments. Instead, you are seeing parts of Prague that fit between the headline sights.

St. Norbert and the Strahov Monastery

The stop at St. Norbert Church lasts about five minutes. The church was built in the 19th century, and it adds a religious and architectural marker before the route reaches Strahov Monastery.

Strahov is one of the major pauses. The monastery dates to the 12th century, while its brewery tradition reaches back to the 14th century. You have about 15 minutes at the monastery, followed by another 15 minutes at Strahov Monastery Brewery.

Those two stops are close in theme but serve different purposes. At the monastery, you get the setting and religious history. At the brewery, you get the practical, everyday side of the site: brewing as part of monastery life and Prague’s food culture.

Food and drinks during the tour are not included, so budget separately if you decide to buy something. The route description does not promise a tasting, meal, or reserved table. Think of the brewery stop as a chance to see a historic brewing site and possibly choose refreshments on your own, rather than as a formal beer-tasting program.

That distinction matters when comparing this tour with a dedicated brewery tour. Here, the brewery is one part of a wider sightseeing ride.

Břevnov Monastery, Prague’s oldest monastery

Břevnov Monastery is another central feature of the outing. It is described as the oldest monastery in the Czech Republic, and you spend about 15 minutes there.

The stop gives the tour a second monastery setting, with a useful contrast to Strahov. Strahov is closely tied to the castle-side hills and its well-known brewery. Břevnov extends the route farther into Prague and adds another chapter to the city’s religious past.

You then visit Břevnov Monastery Brewery, identified as the oldest brewery in the Czech Republic. The brewery stop lasts about 15 minutes. Like Strahov, this is not presented as a full meal or a long tasting session, but it gives you a clear theme for the tour: monasteries were not only places of worship and study. They also had working traditions, including brewing.

If you enjoy pairing historic places with local food and drink customs, this is likely the most distinctive part of the route. If you are not interested in beer or religious architecture, the two monastery stops may feel like too much of the same subject.

Parks, photos, and the value of a guide

A 10-minute park stop rounds out the route. Parks provide a welcome pause after riding and often offer the open space needed for city views and photos.

Photo service is included, which is useful because taking your own picture while managing a Segway is not always convenient. The provider also includes live guiding, and the guides are a major part of the experience.

Sebastian is praised for making the ride enjoyable while offering restaurant and bar suggestions for the rest of your stay. One reported version of the outing used e-bikes and trikes for part of the route, so ask at the meeting point what vehicle will be used for your booking. The advertised experience is a Segway tour, but the exact equipment may be adjusted.

René is also singled out for friendly guiding and for taking riders through the old city, the castle area, and viewpoints around Petřín Hill. Those comments point to a useful benefit: a good guide can adapt the ride and help you find photo locations you might not locate from a map.

The experience is offered in English. If you want detailed explanations of Prague’s past and practical advice about eating and drinking, make that part of your conversation with the guide. The tour is short enough that specific questions can make a real difference.

Is $114.14 a fair price for three hours?

At $114.14 per person, this is not a budget sightseeing ride. The price makes more sense if you value the vehicle, the guide’s time, and the chance to cover Prague’s hills in a single outing.

You are paying for about three hours of live guiding, a training session, the Segway, photo service, and access to a route that links several widely separated places. Water, tea, and coffee are available at the meeting point, and raincoats may be provided when necessary.

You are not paying for food, drinks during the ride, castle admission, or gratuities. Since the castle is not entered and the brewery stops do not include a stated tasting, compare this tour with your own priorities. The price is easier to justify for someone with limited time, limited energy for hills, or a strong interest in seeing several districts quickly.

It may be less attractive if you mainly want indoor sightseeing, a formal beer tasting, or a low-cost walk through the central monuments. You may also want to compare the price against a shorter tour if three hours feels too long. One person who chose a two-hour version later wished they had booked three hours, which suggests that the longer route is useful when you want the monasteries and outlying hills rather than just a quick introduction.

Practical details that shape the day

The meeting point is Euro Segway Prague, Maltezske Square 9 in Malá Strana. The tour ends back at the same meeting point, which makes planning the rest of your day simpler.

The starting point is near public transportation. Confirmation is provided when you book. The activity is available in English, and most people can participate as long as they meet the age and weight rules and can safely operate the Segway.

Plan for changing weather. This activity requires good conditions, and if poor weather forces a cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Later cancellations and changes are not accepted for a refund.

The route runs outside downtown, behind the castle area. That is worth stressing because the name Prague Segway Tour may lead you to expect a ride through the busiest central streets. Instead, the tour uses the center as a starting reference and then heads into the western hills and monastery district.

Who should book this ride?

I would point this tour toward first-time visitors who want a broad look at Prague without spending half a day climbing hills. It also suits anyone who has already seen Charles Bridge and the central squares and now wants residential districts, parks, castle views, and monastery sites.

It is a good match for families whose children meet the minimum age and weight rules, provided everyone is comfortable with the equipment. It can also work well early in a stay, since guides such as Sebastian may offer useful suggestions for restaurants and bars afterward.

You should think twice if you want to enter Prague Castle, spend a long time inside churches, or take a structured brewery tasting. You should also avoid booking it as your only plan on a day when rain is likely, since poor weather can affect the outing.

Should you book the Double Monastery and Brewery Tour?

Book it if you want efficient sightseeing on Prague’s hills, a friendly English-speaking guide, and a route that combines castle views with two historic monastery and brewery settings. The strongest reasons are the access to outlying areas, the photo stops, and the energy saved on slopes.

Skip it if your main goal is castle admission, central Old Town streets, or a full food and beer experience. In that case, pair a separate castle visit or brewery tour with another activity.

For the right person, the $114.14 price buys more than a ride. It buys time, local direction, and a practical way to see Prague beyond the postcard center. Ask about the exact vehicle, confirm how your group will be arranged, and leave room in your schedule for weather changes.

FAQ

Where does the Prague Segway tour start and finish?

The tour starts at Euro Segway Prague, Maltezske Square 9 in Malá Strana. It ends back at the same meeting point.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately three hours. It includes a five to ten minute training session before the ride begins.

Does the tour enter Prague Castle?

No. Segways are restricted inside the castle area, so you see Prague Castle from several viewpoints but do not enter it.

Is food or beer included?

No. Food and drinks during the tour are optional and are not included in the price. Water, tea, and coffee are available at the meeting point.

What is the minimum age and weight?

The minimum age is seven, and the minimum weight is 77 pounds, or 35 kilograms.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The tour requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor conditions, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time.