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

Prague’s hills are easier on wheels. This 1.5-hour PragueWay tour takes you beyond the crowded center to Strahov Monastery, Brevnov Monastery, Strahov Stadium, and Ladronka Park, using a Segway to cover ground that would be tiring on foot. I especially like the free taxi transfer from the meeting point and the chance to see Prague 6, an area many short city breaks skip. The main drawback is that the tour depends on good weather, and a Segway may feel awkward if you have balance or mobility concerns.

The small-group format, with a maximum of 15 people, gives the guide room to provide basic training and keep the outing manageable. I also like the choice of morning or afternoon departures, plus unlimited water and coffee at the meeting point. At $70.94 per person, it is not a bargain sightseeing ride, but the taxi service, equipment, guide, and access to several distant sights make the price easier to justify.

Key points to know before you book

• You ride beyond Prague 1: Segways are banned in the central Prague 1 district, so this tour focuses on Prague 6 and its hilltop sights instead.
• The taxi transfer saves time: A taxi takes you from Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana to the Segway starting point, then brings you back.
• The route mixes famous and overlooked sights: You visit Strahov Monastery, the huge Strahov Stadium, Ladronka Park, and Brevnov Monastery.
• You get a proper introduction: Training, helmets, raincoats in wet weather, and gloves in winter are included.
• The group is capped at 15: That is still a fairly broad group for a moving activity, but smaller than a large coach excursion.
• The tour is mostly an exterior sightseeing experience: The listed stops include free admission, but the schedule does not promise entry into the library, galleries, basilica, or museum interiors.

Why this route makes sense in Prague

Prague’s historic center is compact, but the city spreads quickly once you leave the Charles Bridge and Old Town area. Strahov and Brevnov sit on higher ground, outside the main tourist circuit. Walking between them would take effort and planning, especially if you want time to look around rather than simply push uphill.

That is where the Segway earns its keep. You can cover Prague 6 without spending much of your visit climbing streets. The ride is not just a novelty. It gives you a practical way to connect several sights that are separated by parks and broad city roads.

The tour begins at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana. From there, the included taxi carries you to the riding point. This arrangement matters because the meeting point and the actual Segway route are not the same place. You do not need to work out a separate tram, taxi, or uphill walk before the activity begins.

The experience lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on how the outing runs. Morning and afternoon departures let you fit it around a museum visit, lunch, or an evening concert. Still, allow extra time around the stated duration, especially because the taxi transfer is part of the experience.

Getting comfortable on the Segway

Before setting off, you receive training and safety equipment. A helmet is included, along with a raincoat if the weather turns wet and gloves during the winter season. Unlimited water and coffee are available at the meeting point, which is a small but useful touch before you start.

You should wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. A Segway keeps your legs from doing the work of a walking tour, but you still need to stand and control the machine. Children under eight cannot ride, and pregnant women are not permitted to take part. The weight limit is 264 pounds, or 120 kilograms.

You must also avoid joining under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and you should bring an ID or passport. Most people can participate, but the activity does require enough balance and confidence to operate a personal transporter.

The group limit is 15 people. That is small enough for the guide to give instructions and commentary without turning the outing into a moving crowd, though it is not a private tour. If having the guide’s full attention matters to you, a smaller group would be preferable. For most people, the limit offers a reasonable middle ground.

Strahov Monastery and its hilltop setting

The first major stop is Strahov Monastery, officially the Royal Canonry of Premonstratensians at Strahov. Founded in 1143, it is the oldest Premonstratensian monastery in Bohemia and one of Prague’s most important architectural sights.

The monastery complex includes the famous Strahov Library, the Museum of National Literature, and the Strahov Gallery. Those interiors are a major reason to return independently, since the tour information lists the stop as free but does not include admission into these institutions. You should therefore think of this part of the ride as a guided look at the monastery and its setting, not a guaranteed library visit.

The hilltop position is one of the pleasures here. Strahov gives you a different angle on Prague from the tightly packed streets below. The ride also saves you the legwork needed to reach it, which is especially helpful if you have already spent the morning walking across the Old Town.

You get about 10 minutes at this stop. That is enough for a brief look and some explanation, but not enough for a serious visit to the library, gallery, and museum. If those are high on your list, plan a separate visit and check their opening arrangements yourself.

The giant scale of Strahov Stadium

Strahov Stadium is one of the tour’s more unusual stops. It was built for Sokol gymnastics festivals and is often described as one of the largest stadiums in the world. Its reported capacity was 280,000 people, including 96,000 seats.

The scale is hard to grasp from a normal city street. The stadium covers about 63,000 square meters, roughly the area of nine football pitches. The original 1926 version had a sand exercise area, earth banks, and wooden stands. Later reconstruction added more substantial structures, including the west stands.

You have about 10 minutes here. That makes this a quick historical and architectural stop rather than a full stadium tour. Still, it breaks up the monastery visits and gives the route a strong sense of place. Prague is not only castles and church towers. This massive sports site reflects another chapter of Czech public life.

The stadium has been a national cultural monument since 2003. It may appeal most to you if you enjoy large-scale architecture, sporting history, or places that feel quite different from the standard Prague sightseeing list.

Ladronka Park and Prague’s outdoor side

Ladronka brings a more relaxed change of pace. The homestead and adjoining park are used by pedestrians, cyclists, and inline skaters. The park has a 4.2-kilometer illuminated track, making it one of Prague’s popular places for outdoor recreation.

The setting also has an older agricultural story. A vineyard press once operated here, fitting Charles IV’s wish for vineyards around Prague. Italian Count Philipp Ferdinand de la Crone bought land near the village of Motol in 1688, and his surname eventually helped produce the name Ladronka.

You spend about 10 minutes at the park. The value here is not a long park walk or a picnic break. It is the chance to see how Prague residents use open space away from the old center. Cultural events are held here, including Ladronkafest and the local Witches in Ladronka celebration.

A Segway is particularly suitable for a place like this. You can move through a broad park area without turning the stop into a hard march. Keep in mind that the tour still follows a timetable, so you will not have unlimited time to explore every path.

Brevnov Monastery and the Benedikt tradition

Brevnov Monastery is the oldest monastery in the Czech Republic, founded in 993. Its complex includes the Baroque Saint Margaret Basilica, an 11th-century Romanesque crypt, the Margaret Garden, and a Baroque prelature with the Terezian Hall.

Like Strahov, this is a place where the interior details deserve more time than a short stop can provide. The listed visit lasts about 10 minutes, so you should expect an outside look and a concise explanation rather than a full architectural tour.

Brevnov also has a strong brewing connection. The monastery has the oldest beer-brewing tradition in the country, and Benedikt beer is brewed there. This gives the stop a human detail that is easy to remember. The monastery is not only a monument. It is also tied to a living local product and a long-running brewing practice.

If you want to visit the basilica, crypt, or other interior spaces, ask the guide what is possible on the day, but do not assume entry is included. The tour’s appeal is the connection between several Prague 6 sights, not lengthy indoor sightseeing at each one.

Prague 6, the part of the city the tour opens up

The final hour is listed under Prague 6, and this is really the heart of the experience. Since Segways were banned in Prague 1 in 2016, operators moved some routes outside the central district. That restriction may sound like a limitation, but it pushes this outing toward a quieter and less obvious part of the city.

You are not using the Segway to zigzag through Old Town crowds. Instead, you ride around hilltop parks, monastery grounds, and a district with more open space. That makes the tour a useful counterpoint to a standard Prague walking tour.

I would choose this route after seeing the main center, not instead of it. You still need time for the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Prague Castle, and the Jewish Quarter if those are priorities. The Segway tour works best as a second-day activity or as a way to add a different side of Prague to a short visit.

The Italian feedback on the experience gives special credit to a guide named Ivan, described as kind, pleasant, and helpful throughout the ride. That fits the most important part of this kind of activity: the guide must make the equipment feel approachable and keep the pace comfortable. PragueWay also offers audio guides in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian, while the main guide speaks English.

What the $70.94 price includes

At $70.94 per person, the tour costs more than a basic walking tour. The question is what you get in return.

The package includes taxi transport from the Malá Strana meeting point to the Segway location and back. It also covers training, the Segway itself, a helmet, weather equipment, an English-speaking guide, and access to audio guides in several languages. Water and coffee are available at the meeting point, though food and drinks during the tour are not included.

For me, the free taxi service is the strongest value point. Without it, you would need to spend time and money reaching the starting area. The price also makes more sense if you want to cover Strahov, Ladronka, and Brevnov in one compact outing.

It is less attractive if you mainly want a long Segway ride or detailed access to monastery interiors. The stops are brief, and food is not part of the package. You are paying for transportation, equipment, a guide, and a carefully linked route rather than a full-day cultural tour.

The experience has a 4.9 rating from 131 ratings, with 98 percent recommended. That suggests a strong record, though your enjoyment will still depend on comfort with the Segway, weather, and the guide’s pace.

Who should book this ride

I would recommend it to you if you want to see more of Prague without another long uphill walk. It suits first-time visitors who have already covered the center, active couples, families with children eight or older, and anyone interested in unusual sights such as Strahov Stadium.

It also works well if you like a guide to provide context while you move. The route is not simply a machine rental. You receive instruction, transport, and explanations of the monasteries, park, stadium, and district.

I would hesitate if you dislike standing activities, feel uneasy on balance-based equipment, or want a slow visit inside historic buildings. The tour is also weather dependent. If poor weather causes cancellation, you can choose another date or receive a full refund, but that can disrupt a tightly planned itinerary.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that period are not accepted for a refund, so check the local start time before making a last-minute change.

Final verdict: a smart way to see Prague 6

Book this PragueWay tour if you want a lively break from Prague’s center and like the idea of seeing four distinctive places by personal transporter. The taxi transfer and equipment package remove much of the usual hassle, while the small-group limit keeps the activity more personal than a large sightseeing outing.

Do not book it expecting extended visits inside Strahov or Brevnov. The monasteries, stadium, and Ladronka Park are taste-sized stops, connected by a ride through Prague 6. For the right person, that is the appeal: less pavement, more ground covered, and a look at Prague beyond the usual postcard route.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin?

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

Where does the tour finish?

The tour ends back at the original meeting point.

How long does the experience last?

The approximate duration is 1.5 to 2 hours.

Is taxi transportation included?

Yes. A free taxi takes you from the meeting point to the Segway starting location and returns you afterward.

What sights are included?

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

Are admissions to the sights included?

The listed stops have no admission charge for the tour, but the experience does not state that entry into the Strahov Library, galleries, museum, basilica, crypt, or other interiors is included.

What languages are available?

The main guide speaks English. Audio guides are available in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian.

Are children allowed to ride?

Children under eight years old are not allowed to ride a Segway.

Who cannot take part?

Pregnant women, people over 264 pounds or 120 kilograms, and anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs cannot ride.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

You can select another date or receive a full refund if the experience is canceled because of poor weather.