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

Prague’s best Segway territory is not the postcard center. It is the quieter western side of town, where parks, monastery gardens, and broad hilltop paths replace crowded lanes. This PragueWay ride takes you from the Malá Strana meeting point into Prague 6, with a beer stop at Břevnov Monastery and wide views near Strahov.

I like the free taxi transfer to the riding area, since Segways are banned in Prague 1, and I like the mix of history and open space. Guides such as Dave, Andrew, David, and Freddy have been praised for patient instruction, clear English, and lively stories. The main catch is simple: this is not a tour of Old Town’s famous monuments, and some people find the Segway traffic unwelcome on shared paths.

Key points to know before booking

• Prague 6 is the real focus: Expect parks, monasteries, and local districts rather than Charles Bridge or Old Town Square.
• Two monastery stops add substance: Strahov and Břevnov bring libraries, churches, gardens, and centuries of brewing history.
• Training is included: The first few minutes can feel awkward, but the guide gives you time to get comfortable.
• Beer costs extra: You can buy Benedikt beer at Břevnov Monastery, but it is not part of the $73.80 price.
• The small group matters: A maximum of 15 people allows the guide to watch beginners and manage the route.
• Weather affects the outing: Raincoats are available, winter gloves are supplied, and poor weather can lead to a new date or refund.

Why this tour leaves central Prague behind

The route begins at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana, but you do not simply ride away into the center. Because Segways are banned in Prague 1, PragueWay provides taxi transport to the riding area and back at no extra charge.

That transfer is more important than it first sounds. You avoid trying to use a Segway in the narrow, crowded streets around Charles Bridge, and you get straight to the wider paths of Prague 6. The tradeoff is that you will not glide past the Astronomical Clock, Wenceslas Square, or the Old Town lanes.

You should book this as a parks and western Prague tour, not as a complete sightseeing tour. If you already plan to explore the central monuments on foot, the route fills a useful gap. If this is your only city tour, you may feel that famous Prague is missing.

The experience lasts about two and a half to three hours. One account put the actual riding time at roughly an hour and a half, with the rest used for instruction, taxi transport, stops, and the beer or hot-drink break. That is a fair amount of riding for a first-time user, but do not expect three uninterrupted hours on the machine.

Getting comfortable on the Segway

Your guide starts with training before the route begins. This matters, especially if you have never used a Segway. The controls are sensitive, and the first five minutes can feel nervous as you learn how to lean, slow down, and turn.

The guides have earned strong praise for their patience. Andrew was particularly careful with beginners, while David has also led scooter tours when a scooter suited a participant better than a Segway. The exact guide varies, but PragueWay uses English-speaking guides and offers audio guides in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian.

Once you settle in, the machine does the work of covering ground. You can reach several green areas that would take more time on foot, without the effort of a long uphill walk. That is useful in Prague, a city with plenty of slopes and cobbled streets.

Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the season. February can be cold, and a scarf and gloves are sensible even though winter gloves are available. Raincoats are supplied if the weather turns wet. The route requires good weather, so a storm may mean a different date or a full refund.

Strahov Monastery and the first big view

The first major stop is Strahov Monastery, founded in 1143. It is one of Prague’s important architectural sights and remains home to the Museum of National Literature, the Strahov Gallery, and the famous Strahov Library.

The library contains more than 200,000 books, including over 3,000 manuscripts and 1,500 original works kept in a special depository. Its two grand halls are the Theological Hall and the larger Philosophical Hall, connected by a corridor.

The tour allows about 20 minutes here, with admission listed as free for the stop. That does not mean you should expect a full interior visit to every room. The schedule is built around seeing the area and hearing the guide’s explanation, so check on the day what is open and included.

Strahov also has an important brewing connection. It contains the second-oldest documented brewery in the Czech lands, a detail that prepares you for the later stop at Břevnov. You get both an impressive cultural site and a useful introduction to Prague’s long beer tradition.

The hilltop setting is one of the practical rewards of the route. You get broad views over the city, and the open space makes a much better place to learn the Segway than a crowded central street.

The enormous Strahov Stadium

The next stop is the Great Strahov Stadium, also called Masaryk Stadium. Its scale is hard to picture from a normal city walk. The grounds cover about 63,000 square meters, roughly the size of nine football pitches, and the stadium once held up to 280,000 people, including 96,000 seats.

The stadium began as a venue for Sokol gymnastics festivals. Later, it was completed and expanded for the national Spartakiades, when as many as 33,000 gymnasts exercised there at once. The site has also hosted concerts by the Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, and Pink Floyd.

You spend about 10 minutes here. That is enough for the guide to explain why the stadium matters and for you to grasp its size, but not enough for a long architectural inspection. The appeal is the story and the scale rather than a polished attraction with a full visitor program.

For a Segway outing, the broad setting makes sense. You can move around the area without wrestling with narrow streets. If you want detailed sports history or an interior tour, this brief stop will feel light.

Cruising through Ladronka Park

Ladronka is one of the most enjoyable sections for the ride itself. The park is used by pedestrians, cyclists, and especially inline skaters, with a 4.2-kilometer illuminated track. You get a feel for why the route leaves the center: there is room to move, and the park gives the Segway a practical purpose.

The homestead takes its name from Italian Count Philipp Ferdinand de la Crone, who bought land here in 1688. The name shifted over time into Lacrone and then Ladrone. Before that, the area had vineyard connections, part of the wine-growing tradition encouraged around Prague by Charles IV.

Ladronka also hosts public events, including Ladronkafest and the Witches in Ladronka celebration. Your stop is about 10 minutes, so you will not explore every corner or attend an event as part of the tour. Still, the park offers a local side of Prague that a central sightseeing route skips.

This is also one of the places where you may encounter people sharing the paths. Segway use has caused irritation among some locals, and one account described unfriendly reactions on sidewalks and paths. A good guide knows how to handle those moments, but you should not expect every section to feel completely carefree.

Břevnov Monastery and a beer with a story

Břevnov Monastery is the oldest Czech monastery, founded in 993. The grounds include the Baroque Basilica of Saint Margaret, an 11th-century Romanesque crypt, the Baroque prelature, and the Terezian Hall.

The gardens add another layer. At Vojtěška, you can find an abbot’s summer house with a chapel above a natural spring. That spring is tied to the founding of the monastery. Higher in the garden are remains of an early 18th-century greenhouse.

You spend about 20 minutes here. The guide can give you the essential story and point out the main features, but this is not a long church-and-garden tour. The stop works best as a compact introduction to one of Prague’s oldest religious sites.

The best-known extra is the monastery beer called Benedikt. Břevnov has the oldest brewing tradition in the Czech Republic, and you can buy a beer there during the stop. The drink is not included in the tour price, so bring a little extra money if you want to try it.

Do not plan on drinking several beers before riding. Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not allowed to use a Segway. The sensible approach is one drink with food or a nonalcoholic alternative, followed by the rest of the route as directed by your guide.

Kajetánka and the quieter side of Prague 6

Kajetánka is another former Prague homestead in Břevnov. It began as a court with a vineyard owned by the House of Martinic. Bernard Ignác of Martinic later built a small monastery for the Theatins, also known as the Kajetans.

The site once included a cylindrical chapel and a small church modeled after the pilgrimage church of the Virgin Mary in Altötting, Bavaria. Later, the property was rebuilt as a small château. Today, the premises are under major reconstruction for housing.

Kajetánka is not a grand finished attraction. Its interest comes from the changes that have shaped the property, and from seeing a less polished part of Prague. You might find the stop more atmospheric than spectacular, especially if you prefer old buildings with an unfinished, everyday setting.

The broad Prague 6 route occupies about two hours of the listed itinerary, though the stops and transfer are part of that total. You get a substantial ride through parks and side districts, with the guide adding local details along the way.

What the $73.80 price really covers

At $73.80 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see Prague. You are paying for the Segway, instruction, an English-speaking guide, taxi transport in both directions, and a small-group format with no more than 15 people.

You also get unlimited water and coffee at the meeting point, rain gear when needed, and winter gloves. Audio guides are available in five additional languages. Beer, however, is extra, and the listed price does not include admissions to attractions beyond the outdoor stops.

The strongest value is the transport and access to Prague 6. Without the taxi, you would have to manage the transfer yourself, and the Segway ban in Prague 1 would make the start less direct. The tour also gives you a way to cover several spread-out parks and historic sites without committing to a long walking day.

The weak point is sightseeing density. If you judge value by the number of famous monuments visited, this will disappoint. If you judge it by the riding experience, guide attention, green spaces, and a local monastery beer, the price makes more sense.

Who should book this ride?

I would recommend it to you if you want an active break from museums and cobblestones, or if you have already seen central Prague and want a different district. It also suits families with older children, provided everyone meets the age and weight rules and feels comfortable learning the machine.

Children under eight cannot ride. Pregnant women and people over 264 pounds, or 120 kilograms, are not permitted to use a Segway. You should carry an ID or passport, and comfortable clothing is essential.

Beginners should not be put off. The first moments can be shaky, but the training and patient guides make a real difference. A smaller group is especially helpful because the guide can watch your progress and adjust the pace.

I would be more cautious if you want a classic Prague highlights tour, dislike shared paths, or prefer a slow historical walk. The route is not designed around Old Town, Petrin Hill, or the city’s best-known central sights. It is built around movement, parks, and the quieter western districts.

Final call: choose the ride for the parks, not the postcard center

Book this PragueWay tour if you want to ride through Prague’s green spaces, learn about two old monasteries, and reach a beer stop without arranging transport yourself. The guides are a major part of the experience, and names such as Dave, Andrew, David, and Freddy have been associated with patient instruction, strong English, and good local storytelling.

Skip it if your main goal is to see Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and Old Town Square by Segway. Those areas are not the point here, and the route’s distance from the center should be clear before you pay.

With a 4.9 rating from 184 ratings and 99 percent of customers recommending it, the experience has a strong record. Still, the right choice depends on your expectations. Think of it as a guided Segway adventure through Prague 6, with history along the way, not as a motorized version of the standard city center tour.

FAQ

Where does the tour start and finish?

It starts at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana, Prague 1, and returns to the same meeting point at the end.

How long does the Segway tour last?

The experience lasts approximately two hours and 30 minutes to three hours. The total includes training, taxi transport, sightseeing stops, and the ride itself.

Is taxi transport included?

Yes. Free taxi transport is provided from the meeting point to the Segway riding area and back.

Is beer included in the price?

No. You can buy beer at local breweries, including Břevnov Monastery, but alcoholic beverages are not included.

Can children ride the Segway?

Children under eight years old are not allowed to ride. Pregnant women and anyone over 264 pounds, or 120 kilograms, are also not permitted to use a Segway.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The experience requires good weather. If PragueWay cancels because of poor weather, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.