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

Prague has more green space than you might expect. This small-group Segway tour leaves the crowded center behind and carries you through Prague 6, where monastery gardens, broad parks, old estates, and hilltop views replace the usual Charles Bridge routine. I like the free taxi ride from Malá Strana and the chance to see places such as Břevnov Monastery and Strahov Stadium without arranging transport yourself.

I also like the local focus. Guides such as Dave, David, Freddy, Ivan, and Andrew have earned praise for clear explanations, patience, and good handling of first-time riders. The main drawback is important: this is not a classic Old Town sightseeing tour. Segways are banned in Prague 1, so you will not ride past the city’s best-known central monuments.

Key things to know before booking

• Prague 6 replaces Old Town: The route uses parks and quieter districts because Segways are banned in Prague 1.
• The monasteries are the stars: Strahov and Břevnov bring libraries, basilicas, gardens, and centuries of brewing history.
• Free taxi transport saves effort: A taxi takes you from Mostecká 53/4 to the riding area, then returns you to the same meeting point.
• The tour suits beginners: Training is included, and guides are used to helping riders through the first nervous minutes.
• Beer costs extra: You may buy local beer at a brewery, but the drink is not included in the $73.80 price.
• Expect a maximum of 15 people: Some departures may be much smaller, which makes it easier to get help and ask questions.

Why this route works better than a central Prague ride

A Segway is most useful where you have room to move. Prague’s central lanes can be tight, crowded, and awkward for a group on two-wheeled machines. The ban on Segways in Prague 1 sounds limiting, but it pushes this experience toward parks and open paths where the ride itself is more enjoyable.

That makes the tour less about checking off Prague Castle, the Astronomical Clock, or the Charles Bridge. Instead, you get a look at the city’s western districts, including Prague 6 and Břevnov. You can cover more ground than on foot while still stopping often for stories, photographs, and views.

I would think of this as a parks and neighborhoods tour with historical stops, not as your main introduction to Prague’s famous center. If you have already walked the Old Town, it makes a useful second-day outing. If you have only one day in Prague, visit the central sights separately first.

The ride lasts about two and a half to three hours, though the amount of actual Segway time can vary. One account described roughly an hour and a half riding, with the rest spent at stops and during transport. The published timing also gives about two hours in Prague 6, so leave enough room in your day rather than scheduling a tight museum visit afterward.

Starting at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana

You meet at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana. This is a practical starting point near public transport, but it is not the main riding area. After meeting your English-speaking guide, you receive training and then use the included taxi transfer to reach the Segway route.

That transfer is one of the tour’s better practical touches. You do not need to work out how to reach Prague 6 with unfamiliar equipment, and you do not finish the ride wondering how to get back. The taxi returns you to the original meeting point at the end.

Training matters, especially if you have never used a Segway. The first few minutes can feel awkward as you learn how small movements affect speed and direction. Andrew was praised for being patient with beginners, and a family riding with a nine-year-old found that everyone got comfortable fairly quickly.

Wear comfortable shoes. Bring identification or a passport, as requested by the operator, and dress for the weather. Prague can feel cold on an exposed Segway, especially in February, so a warm layer and your own gloves are wise even though winter gloves are available. Raincoats are supplied if needed, and unlimited water and coffee are available at the meeting point.

Children under eight cannot ride. Pregnant people, anyone over 264 pounds, and anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs are also excluded. Most people who meet those conditions can participate, but you should be comfortable standing and steering for an extended period.

Strahov Monastery and its remarkable library

The first major stop is Strahov Monastery, founded in 1143. It is one of the most important architectural sites in the Czech Republic and remains a working religious complex with a long connection to scholarship, art, and brewing.

The Strahov Library is the headline attraction. Its collection contains more than 200,000 books, including over 3,000 manuscripts and 1,500 early originals kept in a special depository. The library’s two grand halls are the Theological Hall and the larger Philosophical Hall, linked by a corridor.

The tour information allows about 20 minutes here, with admission listed as free for the stop. That does not mean you should expect a full library visit with extended indoor viewing. Your guide’s focus is the place, its story, and the surrounding monastery complex. If the library is high on your Prague wish list, check separately how much interior access is available on your date.

Strahov also has the second-oldest documented brewery in the Czech lands. That detail sets up the later beer stop at Břevnov, where the brewing tradition is even older. I like this connection because it turns two historical sites into part of one clear story: monasteries were places of worship, study, agriculture, and beer production.

Strahov Stadium, where scale gets ridiculous

A short stop at Strahov Stadium offers one of Prague’s strangest sights. The Great Strahov Stadium was built for the Sokol gymnastics movement and later became the setting for national Spartakiad festivals. At its peak, up to 33,000 gymnasts performed there.

The numbers are hard to picture. The grounds cover about 63,000 square meters, roughly the area of nine football pitches, and the stadium once held a reported 280,000 people, including 96,000 seats. It has been a national cultural monument since 2003.

You get about 10 minutes here, so this is mainly a look and a short explanation rather than a full stadium exploration. The site has also hosted concerts by the Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, and Pink Floyd, which gives the enormous space a more recent pop-culture chapter.

This stop works because it is unusual. It is not as polished or immediately photogenic as Prague Castle, but it helps explain the scale of twentieth-century public events in the city. If you prefer only elegant historic buildings, the stadium may feel like a brief detour. If odd and oversized places interest you, it is a good inclusion.

Ladronka Park and the pleasure of open paths

Ladronka is where the Segway begins to make the most sense. The park is used by walkers, cyclists, and inline skaters, and it has a 4.2-kilometer illuminated track. A broad, open setting gives beginners more room to steer and lets experienced riders enjoy the machine without constantly worrying about tight pedestrian traffic.

The tour allows about 10 minutes here, though the total riding through Prague’s parks is longer. Ladronka also hosts events including Ladronkafest and the annual Witches in Ladronka celebration.

The name reaches back to a vineyard press and to Count Philipp Ferdinand de la Crone, who bought land near Motol in 1688. His name was simplified over time into forms that led to Ladronka. You get a small piece of Prague’s vineyard past here, tied to the city’s older agricultural life.

I would not book this tour expecting every stop to deliver a major monument. Ladronka is valuable because it provides a pleasant riding environment and shows how much open space Prague has beyond the postcard center. The park is part of the experience, not filler between famous attractions.

Břevnov Monastery and a beer with roots

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

The gardens add another layer. At Vojtěška, you can find an abbot’s summer house and a chapel above a natural spring, the place associated with the monastery’s foundation. The upper garden also contains remains of an early eighteenth-century greenhouse.

The stop lasts about 20 minutes, giving you time to hear the main story and look around. The monastery’s beer tradition is the special treat. Benedict, also known as Benedikt, is brewed here, and beer made under the monastery brewery’s supervision has even been produced in South Korea under the Praha 993 name since 2017.

The beer is not included in the tour price. You buy it yourself at a local brewery, and a beer or hot drink is described as a modest extra cost. That is worth knowing before you arrive. I like the arrangement because you pay only if you want the drink, and the stop can also work for people who prefer coffee or something warm.

This is probably the most satisfying stop for anyone who enjoys food history. You are not simply pausing at a beautiful church. You are connecting the monastery’s long life with a product still made under its name.

Kajetánka and the quieter side of Břevnov

Kajetánka is another former religious estate in Prague 6. 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 called Kajetans.

The complex once included a cylindrical chapel and a small church modeled on the Bavarian pilgrimage church at Altötting. Later, Kajetánka was rebuilt as a small château. Today, the property is undergoing extensive reconstruction into housing.

Do not expect a finished palace or a major museum visit here. Kajetánka is interesting because it shows a less polished part of Prague’s past, where vineyards, religious foundations, private estates, and modern redevelopment overlap. It also helps keep the tour from becoming a parade of only grand, restored monuments.

The precise time at Kajetánka is not specified, so your guide may treat it as a brief look during the broader Prague 6 route. Ask questions if this kind of local history interests you. Guides such as David and Freddy have been praised for adding useful background rather than simply naming each place.

What the guides add to the experience

The guide can make or break a Segway tour. You need someone who can explain the machine clearly, watch the group’s safety, and still tell a good story when you stop.

The strongest guide comments center on personality and patience. Dave brought rain jackets when bad weather threatened, which proved useful during a storm with hail. David was praised for giving a solo rider a personalized outing and for helping switch to a scooter when that suited the rider better. Ivan was singled out as an excellent choice for a full day out, while Andrew received praise for working patiently with beginners and handling tense encounters with pedestrians.

That last point deserves attention. Some local people strongly dislike Segways, and the ban in central Prague reflects that wider conflict. You may encounter vocal opposition on sidewalks or shared paths. A good guide knows how to manage those moments, but the situation can still take some pleasure out of the ride.

English is offered, and audio guides are available in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian. The maximum group size is 15, though a departure may be much smaller. A four-person group, for example, found the size ideal. Smaller groups usually mean more direct help during training and more opportunity to ask about Prague 6.

Is $73.80 a fair price?

At $73.80 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see Prague. You are paying for the Segway, instruction, a guide, taxi transport in both directions, and a route that would take considerable effort to cover on foot. Water, coffee, rain protection, and winter gloves add small comforts.

The value depends on what you want. If your goal is to see as many famous central monuments as possible, the price will feel poor because the route avoids Prague 1. If you want an active outing through parks and less familiar districts, the cost is more reasonable.

The included taxi is especially useful. Without it, you would need to reach the riding point and return from it yourself. The guide’s local knowledge also matters more here than it would on a simple central walk, since Prague 6 is not a district most first-time visitors know well.

Beer is extra, and the tour does not include admission to the Strahov Library or other paid interiors if you choose to visit them independently. Keep that in mind when calculating the full cost.

Weather, timing, and who should book

The experience requires good weather. If poor weather cancels it, you are offered another date or a full refund. You can also cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time, but changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted.

I would choose a dry day if possible. Rain can be handled, thanks to the supplied raincoats, but wet paths and poor visibility make the ride less pleasant. Cold weather is manageable with proper clothing, and gloves are available in winter.

This tour is a good fit for:

• People who have already seen Prague’s central sights
• Families with children aged eight and older
• Couples and solo riders who want an active outing
• First-time Segway users who appreciate hands-on instruction
• Anyone interested in monasteries, parks, old estates, and local beer

It is a weaker choice for anyone seeking Prague Castle, the Old Town Square, Petrin Hill, or the Charles Bridge on wheels. The route’s value comes from escaping the central sightseeing circuit, not from replacing it.

Should you book PragueWay’s Segway tour?

I would book this if you want a relaxed ride through Prague’s western parks and you are happy to trade famous monuments for monasteries, open paths, and local stories. The guide quality appears to be a major strength, and the taxi transfer removes a common transport nuisance.

I would not make it your only Prague sightseeing activity. Pair it with a walking tour of the Old Town and Malá Strana, then use this outing to see Prague 6 from a different angle. Bring warm clothes, expect the beer to cost extra, and understand that the Segway is the main attraction.

At $73.80, the tour earns its price when you value convenience, instruction, and access to places beyond the usual center. Book it for the ride and the quieter side of Prague, not for a moving tour of the city’s famous postcard sights.

FAQ

Where does the Segway tour start?

The tour starts at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana, Prague 1.

Where does the tour finish?

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

Is taxi transport included?

Yes. Free taxi transport takes you from the meeting point to the Segway location and returns you afterward.

Are drinks included in the price?

Unlimited water and coffee are available at the meeting point. Beer is not included, but you can buy it at a local brewery.

Can children join the tour?

Children under eight years old are not allowed to ride a Segway. The provided information states that most other eligible participants can take part.

What languages are available?

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

What happens if the weather is poor?

The experience requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you will be offered another date or a full refund.