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

Segwaying here feels like a shortcut to Prague’s quieter side. I especially like the small-group pace and the way the guide weaves practical history into every stop, plus the stress-free setup with free taxi transport to and from the Segway point. One drawback to plan for: this route is deliberately built around areas where Segways can operate, so you may not get the biggest-name Old Town-style sights you were expecting.

This tour targets about 2.5–3 hours total, with time split between training, riding in green spaces, and short photo stops at monasteries and landmarks. Expect a max group size of 15, and a format that’s built for first-timers and nervous riders—especially in the first few minutes.

Quick takeaways before you go

• Free taxi transport: you’re shuttled to the Segway location and back, so you don’t waste energy navigating.
• Small group (up to 15): you get more personal attention during training and while riding.
• Prague 6 focus: Segway rules in Prague 1 steer you toward parks and scenic side areas.
• Strahov + Břevnov monasteries: you’ll see major library and basilica highlights without the “only Old Town” feel.
• Monastery beer connection: you’ll stop where Benedikt is brewed, but alcoholic drinks aren’t included.
• Rain and cold readiness: raincoats (and winter gloves) are provided, which matters in Prague weather.

Getting Started at Mostecká: Training, Coffee, and a Smooth Ride Out

The meeting point is Mostecká 53/4, Malá Strana (Prague 1), and it’s set up for easy arrival since it’s near public transportation. I like this because Segway tours can go sideways when the start location is hard to find or too far from transit.

Right before you ride, PragueWay includes the basics you’ll need to feel safe: training plus practical extras like unlimited water and coffee at the meeting point. If conditions are wet or cold, you also get a raincoat (and gloves in winter season). In the real world, that’s not just comfort—it’s confidence. One guide I’ve seen credited by name (Dave) even brought rain jackets ahead of a storm, and the group kept moving rather than calling it quits.

You’ll also want your ID/passport because it’s requested. And if you’re sensitive to speed or balance, just remember the first minutes are often the most intense part. The good news: the tour format is designed for beginners, and you should get the time you need to learn control.

Prague’s Segway Rules: Why You’ll Ride More Parks Than Main Sights

This tour avoids Prague 1 for Segways, so you’ll spend time in Prague 6 instead. I think this is the key to understanding the experience: the operator isn’t chasing the postcard list of famous monuments. It’s chasing a rideable, comfortable route—especially through parks and less crowded paths.

That choice has two benefits:

• You get more scenery per minute because you can keep moving smoothly.
• You avoid the stop-and-go chaos that comes with riding anywhere pedestrians and traffic mix heavily.

It does create one planning reality: if you booked for Old Town or very specific viewpoints, you may feel the route is lighter on those particular icons. The upside is that Prague 6 delivers its own character—greens, monastery grounds, and local-scale landmarks that feel less like a theme park.

Strahov Monastery and Library: Big Architecture, Quiet Details

Your first stop is Strahov Monastery, officially the Royal Canonry of Premonstratensians at Strahov. It’s old—founded in 1143—and it’s one of the major architectural sights in the Czech lands. If you like buildings that carry time in their stones, this is a strong opener.

There’s a practical reason it works on a Segway day: the monastery complex isn’t just one photo spot. You can wander and still feel like you’ve “done” something meaningful. After restoration work after 1990, the site now connects multiple layers of culture, including:

• a Museum of National Literature
• the famous Strahov Library
• the Strahov Gallery

The library is the standout for me here because it’s not vague. It’s described in concrete terms: 200,000+ books, including 3,000+ manuscripts and 1,500+ originals stored in special depositories. It’s organized around two major halls—the theological and philosophical halls—plus a connecting corridor. That structure helps you understand what you’re looking at instead of just staring at ceilings.

You’ll also get a beer thread early: the monastery area is tied to the second oldest documented brewery in the territory. It’s quick (about 20 minutes here), but it sets up the later beer moment at Břevnov.

Strahov Stadium: Sokol Gymnastics, Enormous Space, and Concert Lore

Next comes Strahov Stadium—also called Masaryk Stadium. Even if you’re not a sports fanatic, the scale is hard to ignore. It’s cited as one of the largest stadiums in the world by some references, with a historical capacity around 280,000, including about 96,000 seats.

Why this stop is fun on a Segway tour: you’re not just hearing numbers. The stadium’s story connects to a specific Czech tradition, the Sokol Movement, which originally built it for gymnastics festivals. Later reconstructions expanded it for national Spartakiades, with up to 33,000 gymnasts practicing at the peak.

Then there’s the pop-culture angle that makes the tour memorable. The stadium has also hosted major concerts, including names like The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, and Pink Floyd. If you like learning that a place used for civic ceremonies also became a stage for rock legends, this is that kind of stop.

This stop is short (about 10 minutes), so use it for facts and views, not long lingering.

Park Ladronka: A Long Illuminated In-Line Track and Local Festival Energy

After the monuments, you switch gears to Park Ladronka, one of Prague’s popular homestead/park areas. This is where Segways start to feel like the perfect tool: you can glide without constantly negotiating traffic stress.

Ladronka is especially known for recreation. The park is set up for pedestrians, cyclists, and in-line skaters, with a 4.2 km-long illuminated track. That detail matters because it explains why the area feels built for movement, not just strolling.

It’s also a place where local events happen. The schedule includes things like Ladronkafest and Čarodějnice na Ladronce (The Witches in Ladronka). On a tour day, you might not catch the festival itself, but you’ll feel the “community park” vibe.

There’s history in the name too. The area connects to vineyards around the time of Charles IV, and a vineyard press once existed here. The homestead’s name is linked to Lacrone/Ladrone, connected to an Italian count’s surname simplification.

This stop is another quick one (about 10 minutes), but it gives you that sense of Prague beyond the central historic core.

Břevnov Monastery: Benedikt Beer, Basilicas, and Garden Views

Břevnov Monastery is where the tour’s “Prague secrets” theme sharpens. It’s described as the oldest Czech monastery, founded in 993, and it sits in the Břevnov neighborhood.

This is the part that feels genuinely “Prague unique” because it mixes major architecture with a living tradition—beer. You can see:

• the Saint Margaret Basilica (baroque)
• a Romanesque crypt from the 11th century
• the baroque prelature with the Terezian Hall
• the surrounding Margaret Garden

And then there’s Benedikt beer. The monastery has the oldest beer brewing tradition in the Czech Republic, with Benedikt brewed on-site. The tour highlight notes the recipe and supervision carried into other production too, including Praha 993 brewed in South Korea since 2017. Even if you don’t chase alcohol, this is a great story about how traditions travel.

In terms of what you can actually do: the tour emphasizes beer sampling as a highlight, but alcoholic beverages are not included in the price. So plan to treat the beer stop as an opportunity—if you want it, you’ll buy it.

This monastery stop runs about 20 minutes, which is enough time for basilica/crypt impressions and that “look out over the city” feeling from monastery grounds.

Kajetánka in Břevnov: A Reconstruction Detour With a Name You’ll Remember

Between the big monuments, you’ll also pass through Kajetánka, a Prague homestead in Břevnov. It originally started as a court, later became a monastery, and today its premises are under extensive reconstruction into a housing estate.

What I like about this stop is that it’s not trying to be a star attraction. It’s a “here’s how property and religious life evolved” kind of moment. The history is tied to the House of Martinic, and a donation to the Order of Theatins (also called Kajetans). There’s also mention of a cylindrical chapel and a small church inspired by the Bavarian pilgrimage model of the Virgin Mary in Alt Oetting.

Because it’s under reconstruction, your experience may feel more like observing layers of change than stepping into a fully “museum-finished” site. Still, it adds context and gives your route texture.

How Long You’ll Actually Ride: Pace, Timing, and First-Minute Nerves

Total tour time is about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours, but the ride portion will vary based on training time, group pace, and weather. I’d plan around this: you’re likely to spend a substantial chunk riding, then have shorter stops to learn and photograph.

One of the practical considerations I always flag with Segways: the first minutes can feel a bit scary. That’s normal. After you get the hang of balance and steering, it tends to click fast, especially on calmer park paths.

The tour also provides seasonal support—gloves in winter. If you show up in thin layers, Prague’s cold can make your hands feel clumsy even after training.

Guides Make the Difference: Dave, Freddy, David, Ivan, and Andrew

This is the part I’d bet on if you’re choosing between tour operators. The best Segway experiences aren’t just about the machines; they’re about the people on the headset.

In the feedback tied to this tour, guides named Dave, Freddy, David, Ivan, and Andrew are singled out for being patient, energetic, and good at translating history into something you can picture. That matters at places like Strahov Library or Břevnov, where you could otherwise feel like you’re getting a list of facts rather than a story.

A strong guide also handles real-world moments: rain, traffic crossings on paths, and when locals react to Segways. One caution from the tour’s real conditions: locals can be vocal about Segway use on sidewalks and some paths. A good guide will steer the group safely and keep the mood from souring.

Price and Value at $73.80: What You Get for the Money

At $73.80 per person, you’re paying for more than the Segway ride. You’re buying:

• training
• an English-speaking guide
• audio guides available in multiple languages (German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian)
• free taxi transport to and from the Segway starting point
• rain gear and winter gloves
• unlimited water and coffee at the meeting point

That taxi + setup piece is a big value factor. In Prague, even a short transfer can feel annoying when you’re tired or traveling as a couple. Here, you’re spared that.

Also, the tour avoids wasting your time in dense traffic zones by focusing on park riding and short site stops. If you care about comfort and flow, that’s part of the value, not a bonus.

Who This Tour Fits Best (and Who Should Skip It)

This tour fits best if you want:

• a fun, active way to see Prague’s quieter areas
• a short list of major cultural stops without long walking marathons
• a guide-led experience built around parks and monastery grounds

It may feel less ideal if you want a classic “greatest hits” day of Old Town monuments, because the route is shaped by Segway access rules and the Prague 6 focus.

It’s also not for everyone physically. The tour data lists restrictions like:

• children under 8
• pregnant women
• people over 264 pounds (120 kg)
• anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Should You Book PragueWay’s Segway Tour in Prague 6?

Yes, if you like your Prague experience to feel practical and human-sized. The small-group format, the training, and the free taxi transport add up to a day that feels smoother than most “active sightseeing” tours. You also get a memorable combo: Strahov Library scale, a stadium story with real cultural roots, and Břevnov’s beer tradition.

Book with realistic expectations. This isn’t an Old Town monument marathon. It’s a parks-and-monasteries ride, guided well, with a chance to see how Prague works outside the busiest streets.

And if you’re visiting in winter or shoulder season, take the provided raincoats/gloves seriously. It helps you enjoy the ride instead of fighting discomfort.

FAQ

How long is the Segway tour?

It runs about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours.

Where does the tour meet?

The start point is Mostecká 53/4, Malá Strana, 118 00 Prague-Praha 1, Czechia. The tour ends back at the meeting point.

Is there training for first-time riders?

Yes. Training is included, and the tour is set up for people who can participate with the standard requirements.

What should I do if the weather is rainy?

The experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. Rain gear like a raincoat is provided.

Is beer included?

Alcoholic beverages are not included. You can buy beer at the breweries or during the beer-related stop.

Can I get a full refund if I cancel?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, as long as you meet that cutoff. If you cancel less than 24 hours before, the amount paid is not refunded.