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

Prague’s best Segway territory is not the postcard center. This tour takes you through Prague 6, where broad parks, monastery grounds, quiet paths, and high viewpoints replace Old Town crowds. You’ll visit Strahov Stadium, Ladronka Park, and Břevnov Monastery, with time to buy a local beer along the way.

I like the free taxi transfer, which saves you from figuring out how to reach the riding area, and I like the mix of history and open-air riding. Guides such as Dave, Andrew, Freddy, David, and Ivan have been praised for clear instruction and lively storytelling. The main drawback is simple: Segways are banned in Prague 1, so you will not tour Old Town, Charles Bridge, or most of the city’s famous central monuments.

Key points to know before booking

• Prague 6 replaces the historic center: Expect parks, monasteries, and broad views rather than Old Town streets.
• Břevnov Monastery brings the beer stop: Benedikt beer is brewed here, but your drink costs extra.
• The free taxi transfer matters: Ride from the Malá Strana meeting point to the Segway area and back.
• Training is included: The first few minutes can feel awkward, but the tour allows time to get comfortable.
• The riding is the main event: One account described about 1.5 hours of actual Segway time within the longer outing.
• Small groups work well: The maximum is 15 people, though some departures may be much smaller.

Why Prague 6 is the right place for a Segway

This outing works best if you think of it as a parks and monastery tour by Segway, not a standard city sightseeing circuit. Prague’s central district has narrow lanes, heavy foot traffic, and a ban on Segways in Prague 1. Instead of forcing a wheeled tour into unsuitable streets, PragueWay takes you west into Prague 6.

That change has a cost. You will miss the Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock, Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the usual castle approach. If this is your first and only tour in Prague, schedule a separate walking tour for those sights.

The payoff is space. You can ride through green areas and quieter paths without spending the whole time watching for pedestrians. Ladronka Park is especially suited to this kind of outing, with a 4.2-kilometer illuminated track used by cyclists and inline skaters.

I also like that the route gives you a different view of Prague. From the Strahov area, you get broad views across the city, while the monasteries provide genuine historical substance rather than being mere photo stops. The ride feels less like ticking off monuments and more like seeing how Prague’s western districts fit together.

The taxi transfer from Malá Strana

You meet at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana, a convenient central point near public transportation. From there, PragueWay provides taxi transport to the Segway starting area and returns you to the same meeting point after the ride.

That arrangement is one of the tour’s most useful features. You do not need to work out a tram connection to Prague 6, and the transfer helps keep the tour within its roughly 2.5 to 3-hour schedule.

The taxi is also a clue about the route. You are not simply stepping onto a Segway outside the meeting point and rolling straight into the center. The ride begins after a short transfer to a district where Segways are permitted and the paths are more manageable.

The group can contain up to 15 people, though a smaller departure is possible. One family outing had only four participants, which made the instruction and stops feel more personal. A small group is especially helpful if you are new to Segways or want to ask questions without slowing down a large crowd.

Getting comfortable on the Segway

Training is included before you set off. This matters because the first few minutes can feel strange, even if you are comfortable on bicycles or scooters. One parent described the beginning as a little scary for a nine-year-old, followed by a quick adjustment once everyone understood the controls.

Listen carefully during the practice session and resist the urge to rush. A Segway responds to your balance and body movement, so calm, small adjustments are easier than sudden ones. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and you should dress for the weather rather than for an indoor city tour.

The equipment rules are firm. 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 with you.

The operator provides raincoats in wet weather and gloves in winter. Water and coffee are available without limit at the meeting point. Still, bring warm layers in colder months. A February outing was described as cold, and a German-language departure came with advice to pack gloves and a scarf.

Audio guides are available in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian. The main guide service is offered in English, so check the language arrangement you need when booking.

Strahov Monastery and its old brewery

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

The monastery complex includes the Strahov Library, Strahov Gallery, and the Museum of National Literature. The library holds more than 200,000 books, including over 3,000 manuscripts and 1,500 early printed originals. Its two famous halls are the Theological Hall and the Philosophical Hall, joined by a corridor.

Your stop here is listed at about 20 minutes, with admission to the tour itself free. That is enough time for an introduction, photos, and a look at the setting, but not enough for a full museum visit. If you want to study the library interiors carefully, plan a separate return visit.

Strahov also has the second-oldest documented brewery in the Czech lands. That detail helps set up the beer theme later in the tour, though you should not expect the tour price to cover alcoholic drinks.

The monastery is a strong early stop because it combines a major Prague sight with a good starting point for views over the city. Your guide may add local stories and historical context. Guides named Dave, Freddy, David, Ivan, and Andrew have all been singled out for friendly, clear explanations on different departures, but the individual guide is assigned by the operator.

Strahov Stadium: a surprising piece of Prague history

A short ride brings you to the Great Strahov Stadium, also called Masaryk Stadium. Its scale is difficult to grasp from a normal street visit. The site covers about 63,000 square meters, roughly the area of nine football pitches, and once held up to 280,000 people, including 96,000 seats.

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

The scheduled stop is about 10 minutes. That is brief, but the stadium is mainly a visual and historical stop rather than an indoor attraction. You get a sense of its huge footprint and hear why it matters, without spending a large part of the tour in one place.

This is one of the route’s more unusual choices. If you came to Prague only for medieval buildings, it may not be high on your list. If you enjoy social history, architecture, or places with an unexpected past, it adds welcome variety.

Ladronka Park and the pleasure of open paths

Ladronka is where the Segway itself begins to feel like the point of the tour. The park is popular with walkers, cyclists, and inline skaters, and its 4.2-kilometer illuminated track gives you room to ride.

The stop lasts about 10 minutes in the published schedule, but the route spends longer moving through the Prague 6 area. The exact amount of riding can vary. One account estimated about 1.5 hours of actual Segway time during the whole experience, so do not assume you will spend every minute of the three-hour window actively riding.

Ladronka also has a social and cultural side. It hosts events such as Ladronkafest and the Witches in Ladronka celebration. The area once had a vineyard press, linked to the vineyards planted around Prague at the direction of Charles IV.

You may appreciate this section most if you want a break from traffic and pavement. The park offers a safer-feeling setting for practice and a more relaxed rhythm. It also shows why the tour was moved away from the center rather than treating the Segway ban as a minor footnote.

Břevnov Monastery and the optional beer

Břevnov Monastery was founded in 993, making it the oldest Czech monastery. The complex is protected as a national cultural monument and includes the Baroque Basilica of Saint Margaret, an 11th-century Romanesque crypt, a Baroque prelature, and the Terezian Hall.

The gardens add another layer. You can see the Vojtěška summer house and chapel above a natural spring, the place connected with the monastery’s foundation. There are also remains of an early 18th-century greenhouse.

The monastery’s beer tradition is the practical highlight for many people. Benedikt beer is brewed here, following a tradition described as the oldest beer-brewing tradition in the Czech Republic. You can buy a beer at a local brewery, but alcohol is not included in the $73.80 tour price.

That distinction matters. The beer stop is an opportunity, not a prepaid tasting. If you prefer not to drink, you can still enjoy the setting and the history. In cold weather, a hot drink is another sensible choice, though that also costs extra.

A short stop of about 20 minutes lets you see the grounds and pause from riding. It is not a full guided visit through every interior. If the basilica, crypt, or Baroque rooms are a main reason you are visiting, ask how much access is planned on your departure.

Kajetánka and the quieter side of Břevnov

The route also passes Kajetánka, a former court and monastery in Prague-Břevnov. Its earlier vineyard estate belonged to the House of Martinic before Bernard Ignác of Martinic built a smaller monastery for the Theatines, also called Kajetans.

Kajetánka once included a cylindrical chapel and a small church modeled on the pilgrimage church at Altötting in Bavaria. It was later rebuilt as a small château. Today, the property is undergoing extensive reconstruction into housing.

This stop is not polished in the way Strahov or Břevnov can be. That is part of its interest. You see a historic site in transition, with traces of its former religious and estate uses rather than a finished visitor attraction.

The route descriptions give Kajetánka less emphasis than the major monasteries, so consider it a passing point or brief look rather than a full sightseeing stop. It helps fill in the story of Prague 6 as a district of former vineyards, religious houses, gardens, and estates.

What the $73.80 price includes

At $73.80 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see Prague. The value depends on what you want from a tour.

You are paying for the Segway, instruction, an English-speaking guide, taxi transport in both directions, and a route that would be awkward to organize independently. Water and coffee at the meeting point are included, along with rain protection and winter gloves when needed.

The price makes more sense if you want an active outing and would otherwise need to arrange transport to Prague 6. It is less compelling if your priority is seeing as many famous central monuments as possible. A walking tour in Prague 1 would serve that purpose better.

PragueWay is described as the oldest Segway company in Prague, which may matter if you prefer an operator with long local experience. The high rating and 99 percent recommendation figure suggest strong overall satisfaction, but the route mismatch is a real concern for some people.

Book this as an experience, not as a substitute for a central Prague sightseeing tour.

Weather, group size, and who will enjoy it

The experience requires good weather. If poor weather cancels the departure, you are offered another date or a full refund. The same applies if the minimum number of participants is not reached.

Rain does not always ruin the outing. A guide named Dave brought rain jackets ahead of a forecasted storm, and the group completed the experience despite rain and hail. That said, conditions can still make riding less pleasant, especially in colder months.

I would recommend this tour to:

• First-time Segway riders who want training and a guide
• Families with children aged eight and older who meet the weight and safety rules
• People who have already seen central Prague and want a different district
• Visitors who enjoy parks, historic religious sites, and local beer
• Anyone who wants a guided activity with limited walking

I would hesitate if you have only one day in Prague and expect a full monument tour. I would also think twice if you dislike riding near pedestrians. One account described locals objecting loudly to Segways, even outside the central ban. A capable guide can manage those encounters, but they may still affect the mood.

Should you book the PragueWay Segway tour?

Book it if your ideal Prague afternoon includes open paths, city views, monastery grounds, a little local history, and the option of a cold Benedikt beer. The free taxi transport and included training make the outing easy to handle, while the small-group format can give you useful help during the first minutes on the machine.

Skip it if you are expecting Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Prague Castle interiors, or Petrin Hill. Those are not what this route delivers. For the right person, though, the tour provides a pleasant look at Prague 6 that you would probably miss on a standard walking itinerary.

At $73.80, I see the best value for someone who wants the Segway ride itself and appreciates the added convenience of transport and a local guide. Treat the historic stops as part of the setting, not as long museum visits, and you will have a clear idea of what you are buying.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin?

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

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends back at the original meeting point.

How long does the experience last?

The activity lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours.

Does the tour visit Old Town or Prague 1 monuments?

No. Segways are banned in Prague 1, so the route focuses on Prague 6, including parks, monasteries, and historic sites outside the central district.

Is taxi transport included?

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

Is Segway training included?

Yes. Training is included before the riding begins.

Is beer included in the price?

No. You may buy beer at local breweries, but alcoholic drinks cost extra.

Can children join the tour?

Children under eight cannot ride. All participants must also meet the operator’s safety requirements, including the weight limit of 264 pounds or 120 kilograms.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The experience may be canceled in poor weather. You will be offered a different date or a full refund.