VIP Prague Segway Tour Around Monastic Breweries

Prague’s old beer story comes with wheels. This three-hour outing combines Segway riding, monastery sights, and brewery stops, giving you a lively way to reach Břevnov, Strahov, Ladronka Park, and nearby sights without spending the whole afternoon on foot. I especially like the small group limit of 10 people and the practice session before departure. I also like the route’s unusual focus on monastic brewing, including Břevnov’s brewery tradition, documented as far back as 993.

The main caution is important: the tour description refers to beer tastings, but the inclusions say beer is not included and that you can buy it at Břevnov Monastery. One published complaint also says Břevnov Monastery was described as closed for reconstruction, though the visitor later found the restaurant and other buildings open. That makes the exact brewery access worth confirming before you book.

What makes this ride worth considering

• Břevnov connects you with Czechia’s oldest documented brewery tradition: The monastery was founded in 993, and beer production resumed there in 2011 after several interruptions.
• Strahov brings a second major monastery story: The Premonstratensian monastery was founded in 1143 and remains one of Prague’s important architectural sites.
• You get a practice run first: A short training session helps you learn the self-balancing Segway before the group heads into the city.
• The route includes more than beer: You pass Park Sacré Coeur, Břevnov, Strahov, Ladronka Park, Park Hvězda, and the enormous Strahov Stadium.
• The group stays small: A maximum of 10 people should make it easier to hear the guide and get help with the Segway.
• The beer costs extra: Plan to pay separately for anything you taste or purchase at Břevnov Monastery.

Starting near Malá Strana

The tour begins at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana, Prague 1. You return to the same meeting point at the end, which keeps the day simple if you are sightseeing in central Prague.

The tour lasts about three hours. That is long enough to reach the monastery districts and see several landmarks, but short enough to fit beside a morning castle visit or an evening meal. You should wear comfortable walking shoes even though the Segway handles much of the distance. The tour includes a helmet and an optional raincoat.

A mobile ticket is provided, and confirmation arrives at booking. The meeting point is near public transportation, but hotel pickup and drop-off are not included unless you select an option that provides it. I would allow a little extra time to find the starting point, especially if you are unfamiliar with Malá Strana’s streets.

Learning the Segway before the ride

The first practical step is a training session. You get a practice run on the original Segway personal transporter before setting out with the guide.

That matters because a Segway is not quite a bicycle and not quite a scooter. You lean to move and adjust your balance to control your speed. The short lesson should help you decide quickly if the machine feels comfortable. Most participants can take part, and service animals are allowed, according to the tour information.

This is one of the better features for first-time riders. You are not expected to arrive already knowing how to operate the machine. Still, you should be comfortable standing for much of the three-hour outing and following the guide’s instructions. The supplied details do not specify a minimum age, weight limit, or rider restriction, so ask the operator if any of those points affect you.

The small group size is useful here. With no more than 10 people, the guide should have a better chance of watching each rider during the practice period than on a large coach-style tour.

Břevnov Monastery and its 993 foundation

Břevnov Monastery is the first major stop. The site is tied to the Order of St. Benedict, whose monks continue a traditional monastic way of life there.

The monastery was founded in 993, making it one of the oldest religious foundations in Prague. Břevnov itself first appears in records in the 10th century. The district later became an independent town and joined Prague in 1922, giving the neighborhood a history that reaches beyond the monastery walls.

The planned stop lasts about 30 minutes. That is enough time for an outside look and an explanation from the guide, but it is not a full museum visit. The itinerary lists admission as free, which keeps the stop easy on your budget. Do not assume that every interior space is included, however. The tour details do not promise an inside visit to all monastery buildings.

Břevnov is a particularly good stop for anyone who wants more than Prague’s postcard center. Its importance comes from the combination of religious life, local history, and brewing. You are not simply stopping at an old church. You are seeing a place where monastic tradition and beer production have been linked for centuries.

The Břevnov Brewery and the beer question

The Břevnov Brewery is connected to the oldest documented brewery in the Czech Republic. Its roots reach back to the monastery’s 993 founding, although brewing did not continue without interruption. Production stopped and resumed several times, with the modern brewery restarting in 2011.

This is the heart of the experience for beer fans. The setting gives you context that a standard tasting room cannot match. Instead of sampling a beer with no sense of place, you can connect it to a functioning monastery tradition and a specific Prague neighborhood.

The tour information needs careful reading here. The overview describes a brewery visit and local beer tasting, but the included-services list says alcoholic drinks are not included and specifically notes that beer can be purchased at Břevnov Monastery. I would budget extra for the beer and confirm exactly what is offered on your date.

The planned brewery stop lasts about 30 minutes. That is a modest amount of time, so expect a focused visit rather than a long tasting session or full production tour. The details do not state how many beers are available, what styles are served, or if a formal tasting flight is included.

One published 2 out of 5 account raises a practical concern. The guide reportedly said Břevnov was closed for reconstruction, but the visitor later found the restaurant and other buildings open. Since that experience conflicts with the advertised focus on Břevnov, I would contact Segway Point before departure if the brewery is the main reason you are booking.

Strahov Monastery and the huge stadium

The route also includes the Strahov district and Strahov Monastery. The full name is the Royal Canonry of the Premonstratensian Order in Strahov. Founded in 1143, it is the oldest Premonstratensian monastery in Bohemia and an important architectural monument in Czechia.

The tour does not list a separate timed admission to the monastery, so you should view this portion as a guided sightseeing stop unless the operator confirms interior access. That distinction matters. Strahov has enough historical weight to deserve a longer visit, but this excursion is designed as a moving city tour with several stops, not as a detailed monastery interior tour.

Strahov Stadium adds a completely different kind of history. The stadium covers the largest area of any stadium in the world and once had a listed capacity of 250,000 people, including 56,000 seats. Its concrete grandstands have been protected as a cultural monument since March 6, 2003.

The itinerary gives the stadium a short five-minute stop and later lists another 10-minute stop. That suggests a quick look at the scale of the structure, rather than a full stadium tour. I like this inclusion because it breaks up the religious and brewing theme with a striking piece of 20th-century public architecture. You get a sense of how vast the site is, even with limited time.

Parks, districts, and open-air sightseeing

The ride includes Park Sacré Coeur, Ladronka Park, and Park Hvězda. The information does not assign long stop times to each park, so expect to pass through or pause briefly rather than take a full park walk.

These green spaces give the route breathing room. You get more than a chain of historic buildings and beer stops. The Segway is useful here because it lets you cover a wider area than a walking tour while still moving at a human scale.

Břevnov is another valuable part of the route. The district became part of Prague after its period as an independent town, and the monastery remains its central historic site. Seeing the neighborhood alongside Strahov and the parks helps you understand that Prague is not only the Old Town square, Charles Bridge, and the castle.

The route also includes the Park Sacré Coeur area, which gives you another view of the city beyond the busiest tourist streets. Exact viewpoints and riding paths can vary with weather, street conditions, and local access. The operator does not provide a detailed street-by-street route, so I would treat these locations as planned sightseeing areas rather than guaranteed long stops.

What the $91.92 price really covers

At $91.92 per person, this is not a cheap way to buy a beer. The value comes from combining transport, a guide, equipment, instruction, and several outlying Prague sights in one compact outing.

Your price covers:

• A professional guide
• Use of an original Segway personal transporter
• A helmet
• An optional raincoat
• A practice ride before departure

Beer is not included, despite the tasting language in the tour description. You should plan to pay separately if you want a drink at Břevnov Monastery. There is also no hotel transfer unless you choose an option that includes it.

I see the price as reasonable for someone who wants a guided ride and would otherwise need to arrange separate transport to Břevnov, Strahov, and the parks. It is less attractive if your only goal is sampling Czech beer. In that case, a pub visit or brewery-focused outing may offer more drinking time for less money.

The price makes the most sense for a first visit to Prague when you want orientation outside the center. It also suits anyone who values the riding experience itself. If you dislike balancing devices, the cost will feel high before the route even begins.

Weather, comfort, and group size

The tour operates with an optional raincoat, but the supplied information does not explain its weather cancellation rules. I would check conditions before leaving and wear practical shoes. The tour includes both riding and short periods of standing or walking at the stops.

A maximum of 10 participants is a real advantage. A guide can give clearer instructions, and the group should be easier to manage around the monastery areas and public spaces. The details do not promise private touring, so do not expect a one-to-one experience.

The route’s length also matters. Three hours on a Segway is not an all-day commitment, but it is long enough for you to want comfortable clothing and a little flexibility. If your Prague schedule is packed with timed admissions, remember that outdoor traffic, the practice session, and stop lengths can affect the finish time.

The tour is near public transportation and ends where it begins. That makes it easy to continue into Malá Strana afterward. Hotel pickup is not standard, so plan your route to Mostecká 53/4 rather than assuming someone will collect you.

Who should book this Prague ride?

I would recommend it most strongly to:

• First-time Prague visitors who want to see districts beyond the historic center
• Beer fans interested in the link between monasteries and brewing
• People who want a guided outing but do not want a long walking tour
• Small groups who prefer a maximum of 10 participants
• Riders curious to try a Segway with instruction included
• Visitors with only half a day for Strahov and Břevnov

I would be more cautious if you need guaranteed access inside Břevnov Monastery or a clearly defined beer tasting. The published details leave uncertainty about both the tasting arrangement and the reported closure issue.

This is also not the best match for anyone seeking a detailed architectural tour. The monastery stops are short, and Strahov Stadium receives only brief attention. You will get a broad introduction to several places rather than a long study of one site.

The overall rating is 4 from only three reviews, so the sample is small. The one detailed 2 out of 5 account focuses on the missed Břevnov visit, not on the Segway training, route length, group size, or equipment. I would treat the tour as promising but verify the Břevnov plan before paying.

Cancellation and final booking advice

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. A cancellation made within 24 hours is not refunded, and late changes are not accepted.

I would book this tour if you want an active way to connect Prague’s monastery history, beer culture, parks, and Strahov sights. The practice session and small group are useful benefits, and the route covers places that many short city walks skip.

I would not book without clarification if Břevnov Brewery is your central goal. Ask Segway Point if the monastery buildings are open, if beer is available for purchase, and what tasting, if any, is included. With that point settled, the tour offers a good mix of local history and easy sightseeing. Without it, you could pay a premium for a brewery tour that becomes mainly a Segway ride.

FAQ

How long does the VIP Prague Segway Tour Around Monastic Breweries last?

The tour lasts approximately three hours.

Where does the tour begin?

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

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends back at the starting meeting point.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included unless you select an option that provides them.

Is beer included in the price?

No. The included-services information says beer is not included, and you can buy it at Břevnov Monastery.

What does the tour visit?

The route includes Břevnov Monastery, Břevnov Brewery, Strahov Monastery and district, Strahov Stadium, Park Sacré Coeur, Ladronka Park, and Park Hvězda.

Is Segway training provided?

Yes. The tour includes a practice run before the group sets out.

What equipment is included?

The tour includes an original Segway personal transporter, a helmet, and an optional raincoat.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is 10 people.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience begins. Cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded.