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

Prague’s best-known sights cluster around the center, but some of its most unusual places sit uphill in Prague 6. This tour gets you to Strahov and Brevnov monasteries without spending the day trudging up steep streets. You also get a look at the enormous Strahov Stadium, a place many first-time visitors miss.

I like the free taxi transfer, which removes the nuisance of getting from the meeting point in Malá Strana to the Segway starting area. I also like the small-group format, with no more than 15 people, plus training, helmets, rain protection, and winter gloves. The main drawback is that the ride depends on good weather, and the 10-minute stops may feel short if you want to see monastery interiors.

Key points to know before booking

• Two historic monasteries: Visit Strahov, founded in 1143, and Brevnov, founded in 993.
• A striking oddity: See the Great Strahov Stadium, once built for 280,000 spectators.
• Free taxi transfers: Ride from Mostecká 53/4 to the Segway point and back.
• Small-group attention: The group is capped at 15 people, with an English-speaking guide.
• Useful language support: Audio guides are available in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian.
• Good value for active sightseeing: The $70.94 price includes equipment, training, transfers, water, and coffee.

Why Prague 6 makes a good Segway route

The clever idea here is simple: use the Segway to cover a hilly, spread-out part of Prague that is less convenient on foot. Prague’s central districts are easy to explore with a map and sturdy shoes, but the monasteries and parks around Strahov, Brevnov, and Ladronka are farther apart.

You meet at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana, close to public transportation. From there, the included taxi takes you to the riding area. That transfer matters more than it may first appear. You do not have to work out a separate tram or taxi ride, and you finish back at the same meeting point.

Before setting off, you receive Segway instruction and time to get comfortable with the controls. A helmet is included. Raincoats are supplied if the weather turns wet, and gloves are available during winter. Unlimited water and coffee at the meeting point are useful small touches, especially if you arrive early or need a quick refreshment before riding.

The tour lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the pace and conditions. It combines riding with short visits and explanations, rather than treating the Segway as a race from one stop to the next.

Strahov Monastery and its remarkable library

Strahov Monastery is the first major stop, and it gives the tour an immediate sense of age and importance. The Royal Canonry of Premonstratensians at Strahov was founded in 1143, making it the oldest Premonstratensian monastery in Bohemia.

You have about 10 minutes here, with free admission listed for the stop. That is enough for an orientation and a look around the monastery grounds, but it is not a full museum visit. The famous Strahov Library, Strahov Gallery, and Museum of National Literature are connected with the complex, yet the tour does not include admission to those collections.

That limitation is worth understanding before you book. If your main goal is to study the library halls or spend time inside the gallery, you will need a separate visit. If you mainly want to see one of Prague’s major architectural sights and hear its story while moving through the district, the short stop works well.

The monastery was restored after 1990, and its setting gives you a break from the dense streets of central Prague. This is one of the tour’s more traditional sightseeing moments, balanced by the unusual transport and the less familiar places that follow.

The Great Strahov Stadium, built on an astonishing scale

The Great Strahov Stadium is a very different sort of historic sight. It was created for mass gymnastics festivals linked with the Sokol movement and could hold 280,000 people, including 96,000 seats. Its total area covers about 63,000 square meters, roughly the size of nine football pitches.

That scale is hard to understand from a photograph. Seeing the grounds in person gives you a better sense of how unusual the project was. The stadium began in 1926 as a sand exercise area with earth banks and wooden stands, then was rebuilt and expanded several times.

You spend about 10 minutes here, with no admission charge listed. The stop is less about entering an active sports venue and more about taking in the site and hearing how it developed. For many people, this will be the most surprising part of the route because it does not fit the usual Prague sightseeing list.

The stadium has been protected as a national cultural monument since 2003. Its condition and use may not match the polished look of Prague’s central monuments, but that is part of the appeal. You see a huge public space tied to Czech sporting and political history, not another ornate church or palace.

Ladronka Park and Prague’s everyday outdoor life

Next comes Ladronka Park, a broad recreational area used by pedestrians, cyclists, and especially inline skaters. The park has a 4.2-kilometer illuminated track, making it one of the city’s notable places for outdoor exercise.

This is a useful change of pace after the monastery and stadium. Instead of focusing only on monuments, the route shows you how people use the city’s open spaces. The Ladronka homestead gives the area an older connection to Prague’s vineyard past. The name traces back to Italian Count Philipp Ferdinand de la Crone, who bought land near the village of Motol in 1688. His surname was later simplified into forms that led to the name Ladronka.

The park also hosts events such as Ladronkafest and the local Witches at Ladronka celebration. You may not see an event during your tour, but the information helps explain why this is more than a patch of grass beside a historic building.

The stop lasts about 10 minutes. That is long enough to pause, hear the background, and enjoy the open setting, but not long enough for a full walk along the track. I would treat it as a scenic riding stop rather than a separate park excursion.

Brevnov Monastery and Prague’s old brewing tradition

Brevnov Monastery provides the route’s oldest foundation date. It was established in 993 and is recognized as the oldest Czech monastery. The complex includes the Baroque Basilica of Saint Margaret, an 11th-century Romanesque crypt, a Baroque prelature, and the Terezian Hall.

The monastery is protected as a national cultural monument, and its architectural mix gives the stop real depth. You get more than a quick church photo. The site connects early Czech religious history with later Baroque rebuilding, all within one complex.

Brevnov also has an important brewing tradition. Beer has been brewed there for centuries, and the monastery beer is called Benedikt. Beer made according to the monastery recipe is also sold under the Praha brand. Food and drinks during the tour are not included, so you should not assume a tasting is part of the visit.

Like the other stops, Brevnov receives about 10 minutes. That is enough to admire the setting and learn why the monastery matters. It is not enough for a slow architectural study, a long crypt visit, or a relaxed drink nearby. If you want those things, plan a separate return visit.

For me, Brevnov is one of the strongest reasons to choose this route. It takes you beyond the familiar Old Town and Castle circuit, while still offering major architecture and a story that reaches back more than a thousand years.

One hour riding through Prague 6

The final part of the experience is an hour in Prague 6, the district that includes the route’s hilltop parks and monasteries. Segways were banned in Prague 1 in 2016, so this tour deliberately operates outside the central zone.

That restriction is actually helpful for the route. You are not trying to steer a personal transporter through the busiest historic lanes. Instead, you ride in a district with more open space and a different rhythm.

Your guide explains the area as you go. The tour is conducted in English, and audio guides are available in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian. This makes the experience workable for mixed-language groups, though the personal connection may be strongest for people taking the English-guided version.

The maximum group size is 15. That is not a private tour, but it is small enough for the guide to keep an eye on the group and answer basic questions. One guide named in the available tour information is Ivan, described as assisting riders throughout the tour and being friendly and helpful. Guide assignments can change, so you should not book on the assumption that Ivan will lead your departure.

How the free taxi transfer improves the experience

The transfer is one of the practical strengths of this outing. You start in Malá Strana, then travel by taxi to the Segway point and return by taxi at the end. This saves you from arranging transport across Prague before and after the ride.

It also keeps the advertised duration honest. A tour that required you to make your own way to a distant starting area could easily eat into your sightseeing time. Here, the transfer is built into the experience.

The activity ends back at the original meeting point on Mostecká. That makes it easier to continue sightseeing in Malá Strana afterward or connect with public transportation. You should still allow some flexibility, since the stated duration is approximate and weather can affect the schedule.

What the $70.94 price really covers

At $70.94 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see Prague’s outer districts. The price makes more sense when you count the included parts: taxi transport in both directions, Segway training, equipment, an English-speaking guide, audio guide options, water, and coffee.

You are also paying for a way to link several spread-out sights in one outing. Doing the same route independently could cost less if you used public transportation and walked, but you would need to plan the connections, learn the local geography, and spend more time moving between stops.

The value is strongest if you want an active introduction to Prague 6 and do not want a full-day excursion. It is weaker if you prefer long interior visits, quiet museum time, or a simple walking tour. The monastery stops are short, and food and drinks are not included.

The 98 percent recommendation rate and 4.9 rating from 131 reviews point to a consistently well-received experience, with the personal support of the guide and the fun of riding the Segway receiving particular emphasis. I would still judge the price by your interests. You are buying convenience and unusual access to a broad area, not a series of lengthy guided admissions.

Who should choose this tour?

I would recommend it to adults, families with children aged eight and older, and active visitors who want to see more than Prague’s central streets. It is particularly useful if steep walks are tiring or if you have only a short time to explore the city beyond the main sights.

The tour may also suit teenagers well. The combination of a new form of transport, the huge stadium, open parkland, and monastery visits gives the outing more variety than a standard walking route. The Italian review supplied with the tour specifically praised the Segway experience for young people.

You need to be comfortable standing and controlling the Segway. Children under eight, pregnant women, people over 264 pounds or 120 kilograms, and anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs cannot ride. Bring an ID or passport, wear comfortable shoes, and dress for the weather.

This is not the right choice if you want to avoid wheeled activities, need extensive time indoors, or dislike tours with a set route. The experience requires good weather. If poor conditions force a cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund.

Booking, cancellation, and timing advice

You can choose a morning or afternoon departure. I would pick the time that best matches your wider Prague plans, since both options cover the same general route.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours ahead are not accepted for a refund, and the local Prague time is used for the cut-off. Since weather matters, keep the day before your ride flexible if possible.

This activity is booked, on average, 97 days ahead. That does not guarantee every date sells out, but it is a useful signal for planning. If your Prague dates are fixed, reserving early is sensible, especially if you need a particular morning or afternoon departure.

Should you book the PragueWay Segway tour?

Book it if you want a lively way to reach Strahov, Brevnov, Ladronka, and the Great Strahov Stadium without arranging transport yourself. The route offers a good mix of major historic buildings, a surprising sports monument, open parkland, and local brewing history.

Skip it if your priority is detailed access to the Strahov Library, long monastery visits, or a low-cost self-guided day. The stops are brief, and the tour is built around movement.

For most first visits, I see this as a strong add-on to Prague’s central sights. It shows you a less familiar district, makes the hills easier, and gives you a practical reason to try a Segway. The free taxi, safety equipment, small group, and multilingual audio support help justify the price, while the unusual Strahov Stadium and old Brevnov monastery give the route more character than a simple city ride.

FAQ

Where does the Segway tour start?

The tour starts at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana, Prague 1, and ends back at the same meeting point.

Is taxi transportation included?

Yes. Free taxi transport is provided from the meeting point to the Segway starting area and back again at the end.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, including the riding and sightseeing stops.

What sights does the tour visit?

The route includes Strahov Monastery, the Great Strahov Stadium, Ladronka Park, Brevnov Monastery, and Prague 6.

Is Segway training provided?

Yes. Training is included before the ride, along with a helmet. Raincoats are available in wet weather, and gloves are supplied during winter.

Can children join the tour?

Children must be at least eight years old to ride. Pregnant women, people over 264 pounds or 120 kilograms, and anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not allowed to ride.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

If the experience is canceled because of poor weather, you can choose a different date or receive a full refund.