Glide to monasteries without the uphill sweat. This 1.5–2 hour PragueWay Segway tour takes you to Strahov and Brevnov—hilltop areas most visitors skip—while you’re supported by a free taxi transfer and a max 15-person group. The one thing to plan around: it runs only in good weather, and there are rider limits.

What I like most is how this tour turns a steep hike into an easy, guided cruise, so you can focus on the places themselves. You’ll stop at major sights like the Strahov Monastery and Brevnov Monastery, and you’ll also get the street-level context your legs would miss on foot. Plus, you’re set up with helmet, training, and even rain gear if Prague decides to be Prague.

Key things you’ll notice on this tour

• A hilltop monastery day without the hike: you reach Strahov and Brevnov without hauling yourself uphill.
• Small-group feel (max 15): you’re more likely to get attention than in bigger tours.
• Free taxi transfer included: you start and finish at the same meeting point, but you’re not walking the whole way.
• More than monasteries: you also pass the Strahov Stadium and Park Ladronka area.
• Brevnov’s famous beer tradition: you learn how monastery brewing fits into Czech culture.
• Audio guides available in multiple languages: useful when your ears want a backup to the guide.

Prague’s hilltop shortcut: why this Segway plan makes sense

Prague has two speeds. The first is classic cobblestones and staircases. The second is your plan for not turning the trip into a leg workout. This Segway tour is built for the second speed.

Instead of spending your time grinding up and down the hills around Strahov and Brevnov, you glide. That matters because these places sit outside the historic core. On foot, you’d burn energy just to reach the viewpoints. On a Segway, you save your legs for what you actually want to do: look closely, ask questions, and soak in details you usually miss.

And you’re not just cruising for views. The guide-led stops are set up to give you a clear story arc: old monastery life, Czech cultural spaces, and the neighborhood feel of districts most people bypass when they stick to Prague 1.

This tour also hits a sweet spot for time. At about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, it’s short enough to fit into a busy day, but long enough to feel like you actually saw the area—not just mounted the Segway and disappeared into motion blur.

Meeting at Mostecká 53/4, with a taxi to cut the hassle

You meet at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana (Prague 1). That’s convenient because Malá Strana is already where a lot of visitors are staying, so you’re not starting in a random neighborhood with limited transit.

The clever part is the free taxi transfer. Segways are great, but you still don’t want to haul your body up to the Segway-ready area before you even start. With the taxi included from the meeting spot to the Segway point—and back again—you keep the day smooth and simple.

Practically speaking, this also helps if you’re doing a morning or afternoon departure and you don’t want your schedule derailed by walking time. You’ll also find unlimited water and coffee waiting at the meeting point, which is a nice touch when you’re planning to ride and you don’t want to think about snacks right away.

Training, gear, and safety: what you should know before you ride

Segway tours live or die on how well the first 10 minutes go. This one is set up to reduce the “I hope I don’t wobble” stress: you get training, plus a helmet. If rain shows up, you’ll get a raincoat, and in winter you get gloves.

You should come with comfortable shoes. That’s not the kind of instruction you can ignore on a ride like this—your feet still matter for balance and steering, and Prague sidewalks are not made for fashion shoes with no grip.

Two other practical notes from the rules:

• Children under 8 can’t ride.
• Pregnant women and anyone over 264 lb (120 kg) can’t ride.

You also shouldn’t ride if you’re under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It’s a normal safety policy, but it’s worth stating plainly.

And do remember to bring an ID/passport. It’s listed as required, so don’t assume it’s optional.

One more planning point: the tour depends on good weather. If the day is too wet or conditions are unsafe, you’ll be offered another date or a full refund.

Stop 1: Strahov Monastery—Royal Canonry, library treasures, and a real 12th-century origin

Strahov Monastery is the star of the show. You’re heading to the Royal Canonry of Premonstratensians at Strahov, and it’s not a new attraction dressed up as old. The monastery dates to 1143, and it’s described as the oldest premonstratensian monastery in Bohemia.

You’ll also hear why Strahov is more than a church building. The monastery has been restored after 1990 and now houses the Museum of National Literature, plus the Strahov Library and Strahov Gallery. Even if you’re not the type who spends hours inside museums, those names are your clue that this is a cultural center—not just a stop for a quick photo.

The time at this stop is short (about 10 minutes for the admission ticket part), so the mindset you want is: don’t try to absorb everything. Use the guide’s explanation to decide what you want to look at first, then focus your attention. Think of this as orientation for the bigger story, not a full museum day.

The payoff is that this is the kind of Prague experience that doesn’t require you to compete with the crowds in the center. You get a slower, hilltop feel—one that’s hard to recreate elsewhere on your own.

Stop 2: Strahov Stadium—Czech sports history under the guide’s spotlight

Next you move to Strahov Stadium, also called Masaryk Stadium. This is one of those places where the stats do most of the talking, and the guide helps you translate them into context.

A commonly cited figure is that it was once the largest stadium in the world, with capacity around 280,000, including 96,000 seats. The stadium’s total surface area is listed as 63,000 square meters, which is roughly equal to nine football pitches.

What makes this stop interesting is the origin story. The stadium was built for gymnastics festivals tied to the Sokol Movement. Early on, it wasn’t even a full “modern stadium” concept. It started as a sand exercise area, earth banks, and wooden stands.

Later came reconstructions and completions over time. Since 6 March 2003, it’s also listed as a national cultural monument. In other words, it’s not just a sports site. It’s a Czech cultural marker.

The caution here is time. Like the monastery stop, it’s brief. If you like long, photo-heavy walks, you might wish you had more time to explore around the grounds. But as a ride stop with guided context, it does a good job connecting the dots between architecture, civic identity, and how big crowds were imagined in different eras.

Stop 3: Park Ladronka—4.2 km of illuminated track and weekend festival energy

Then you head to Park Ladronka, an area that’s both relaxed and surprisingly “built for action.” Ladronka is a popular homestead area in Prague, and the adjacent park is intended for pedestrians, cyclists, and especially inline skaters.

The standout detail for skaters is the 4.2 km illuminated track. That’s long enough to make it feel like a destination, not just a path.

This stop also gives you a taste of how Prague outside the core keeps a pulse year-round. Cultural events happen here, including Ladronkafest and Čarodějnice na Ladronce (The Witches in Ladronka). If you travel in warmer months, you’ll appreciate that parks like this aren’t just scenery—they’re where local traditions play out.

You’ll also learn a historical thread: vineyards were once common in the area, tied to Charles IV’s wishes. The homestead’s name is linked to an Italian count whose surname later got simplified, connecting it to the local name evolution.

This is a good stop when you want balance. Earlier stops are heavy on institutions and monuments. Ladronka feels more everyday.

Stop 4: Brevnov Monastery—Saint Margaret Basilica, an ancient crypt, and the beer tradition

Brevnov Monastery is the oldest Czech monastery, founded in 993, in the Prague quarter called Brevnov. It’s protected as a national cultural monument, and you’ll see several layers of architecture rather than one single “main” attraction.

Key pieces you’ll learn about include:

• The Saint Margaret Basilica
• The Margaret Garden
• A Romanesque crypt dating back to the 11th century
• A baroque prelature with the Terezian Hall

And yes, you get one of the most useful Prague details: Brevnov is tied to the country’s brewing culture. The monastery has the oldest beer brewing tradition in the Czech Republic, and it brews beer called Benedikt under monastery supervision.

That’s the kind of fact that changes how you see the next Czech meal out. When beer is part of centuries-old life, it stops being just a drink and becomes a cultural practice.

This stop being around 10 minutes means you’ll want to lean into the guide’s framing. Ask yourself one question: what do you want to remember from here—religious architecture, the crypt age claim, or the brewing tradition? Pick one so you don’t end up trying to memorize everything at once.

Praha 6: why you get a different Prague perspective than Prague 1

At about the one-hour mark, the tour shifts into the “why this Segway is different” part. Segways were banned in Prague 1 area back in 2016. That matters because it changes where Segways can realistically operate.

So you get a chance to discover the Prague 6 district. And district 6 is not the “default photo album” part of Prague. It’s the area that lets you see how the city functions beyond the postcard center.

What you’ll enjoy here is perspective. Earlier, you’re focused on monuments and cultural institutions. Now you’re moving through a more local-feeling zone, which makes the whole day feel less like a checklist and more like you’re actually learning how Prague is laid out.

If your main goal is to see the big sights around Strahov and Brevnov but you also want that “I saw a real neighborhood” feeling, this section helps deliver it.

Price and value: what $70.94 buys you (and what it doesn’t)

This tour costs $70.94 per person and runs around 1.5 to 2 hours. For Prague, that price usually means you’re paying for three things: a trained guide, access to a Segway (including gear), and time-saving transport.

Here, the value is clearer because several costs are folded in:

• Training
• Helmet
• Raincoat if needed
• Gloves in winter season
• English-speaking guide
• Audio guides in multiple languages (German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian)
• Unlimited water and coffee at the meeting point
• Free taxi transfer to and from the Segway point

Food and drinks during the tour are not included, so budget for a meal separately.

Is it a bargain? It’s not the cheapest thing in Prague, but it’s not a luxury splurge either. If you’re the type who hates spending half a day climbing hills, the included ride experience becomes the real “why.” You’re basically buying back leg energy and buying time for learning.

Also, this tour is rated 4.9 with 98% recommendation, and it caps at 15 people. That size matters. With a smaller group, you can actually get help adjusting your riding and you’re less likely to feel like you’re being herded.

Quick decision guide: who this tour fits best

You’ll probably love this tour if:

• You want monasteries and cultural stops but hate the steep walking.
• You like guided context more than random wandering.
• You want a short day activity that still feels like you visited a distinct part of the city.

You might rethink it if:

• You’re not comfortable with personal transporters or you dislike quick stop durations.
• You’re traveling on a day where weather is questionable (the tour is weather-dependent).

One more rider insight from the guide behavior described in the experience notes: one guide named Ivan is highlighted for staying actively involved and assisting throughout the tour. That’s exactly what you want when learning a new way to move around town.

Should you book PragueWay’s Small Group Segway Tour?

Book it if your ideal Prague day includes hilltop viewpoints and you’d rather spend your energy looking than climbing. This tour has strong value because it bundles the Segway training + gear, the English-speaking guide, the audio guide options, and the taxi transfer in one package.

Skip it (or choose another plan) if you’re tightly weather-dependent, if you’re not within the riding limits, or if you want long, unhurried time in each location. This is built for motion and guidance, not for slow museum browsing.

If you’re visiting with limited time and you want to see the Strahov and Brevnov area without turning your day into a workout, it’s a smart use of your hours.

FAQ

How long is the Segway tour?

It runs about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Where is the meeting point, and do you get a taxi transfer?

You meet at Mostecká 53/4, Malá Strana (118 00 Praha-Praha 1). The tour includes free taxi transport from the meeting spot to the Segway point and back.

What’s included in the price?

Training, helmet, and raincoat if needed, plus gloves in winter season. You also get an English-speaking guide, audio guides in several languages, unlimited water and coffee at the meeting point, and the taxi transfer.

Are audio guides available, and in which languages?

Yes. Audio guides are available in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian.

What equipment or gear should I expect?

You’ll be given a helmet. You should wear comfortable shoes. A raincoat is provided if it’s rainy, and gloves are provided in winter season.

Who can’t ride the Segway?

Children under 8, pregnant women, people over 264 lb (120 kg), and anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not allowed.

What’s the cancellation policy if weather changes?

The experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. You can cancel for free up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund (changes within 24 hours of the start aren’t accepted).

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