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

Prague’s best-known sights crowd the old center, but the city’s western hills offer a different reward: room to move and grand views around Strahov and Brevnov. This tour uses a free taxi transfer to get you from Malá Strana to the Segway starting point, saving your legs for the ride itself.

I like the small-group format, capped at 15 people, and the unusual stops. The giant Strahov Stadium and Ladronka Park are easy to skip if you stay near Old Town, yet they help explain how Prague lives beyond its postcard center. The main consideration is that the tour is more about outdoor sightseeing and riding than entering the monasteries or spending long periods inside their museums and libraries.

I also like the practical setup. You get training, a helmet, water, coffee, and rain protection when needed. Ivan, one of the guides, is described as attentive, friendly, and helpful throughout the ride. Since Segways are banned in Prague 1, this tour gives you a legal way to explore Prague 6, though the experience depends on dry enough weather and your comfort on a moving machine.

Key points at a glance

• Free taxi transfer from Malá Strana: Meet at Mostecká 53/4 near Charles Bridge, then ride to the Segway point and back.
• A look at Prague 6: See western Prague beyond the crowded center, including parks, monasteries, and the huge Strahov Stadium.
• Four unusual sightseeing stops: Strahov Monastery, Strahov Stadium, Ladronka Park, and Brevnov Monastery each offer a different side of the city.
• Training before the ride: You receive instruction, a helmet, gloves in winter, and a raincoat if conditions turn wet.
• Small group, up to 15 people: Morning and afternoon departures make this easier to fit into a Prague visit.
• Good for active sightseeing: The Segway handles the hills, but you still need comfortable shoes, balance, and attention.

Why ride beyond Prague’s old center

The tour begins at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana, a handy meeting point near the city’s best-known central sights. Instead of asking you to find a distant depot on your own, PragueWay provides a taxi transfer to the Segway starting point. That small detail matters. You can begin close to Charles Bridge and finish at the same place, without figuring out a tram connection or walking back after the ride.

The route heads into Prague 6, where Segways are permitted. Prague banned them from Prague 1 in 2016, so this is not a ride through the narrow lanes around the Astronomical Clock. That is both a limit and an advantage. You miss the classic center, but you also avoid trying to steer through dense pedestrian traffic.

The ride takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the day’s pace and conditions. A maximum of 15 people keeps it from becoming a giant convoy, although the group can still feel fairly large if everyone is new to Segways. Morning and afternoon departures give you useful flexibility, especially if you want to pair the tour with a central Prague museum or evening meal.

Getting comfortable on the Segway

You do not simply arrive and race up a hill. The tour includes training before departure, along with a helmet. That is important for first-time riders, since the machine responds to your balance and body movement rather than to a normal handlebar and pedal system.

The equipment package also includes gloves during the winter season and a raincoat if rain arrives. Unlimited water and coffee are available at the meeting point. Food and drinks during the ride are not included, so eat before you go if you prefer not to wait until the end.

Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the forecast. This is an outdoor activity with stops in parks and around monastery grounds, not a seated bus tour. You should also bring an ID or passport, as requested for the experience.

The age and safety rules are clear. Children under eight cannot ride. Pregnant women, people over 264 pounds or 120 kilograms, and anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not allowed to use a Segway. Most people can participate, but you should be honest with yourself about balance and comfort before booking.

Strahov Monastery and its hilltop setting

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

You get about 10 minutes here, with admission listed as free for the stop. That time is enough for an introduction, exterior views, and a quick look around the grounds. Do not expect a long, unhurried visit to every interior room. The monastery is also home to the famous Strahov Library, the Strahov Gallery, and the Museum of National Literature, but this tour does not list admission to those attractions.

That distinction helps set the right expectation. If the library is high on your Prague wish list, plan a separate visit or check what access is available on the day. On the Segway tour, the value is seeing the monastery as part of the wider hilltop district and hearing its story from the guide, rather than treating it as a full museum visit.

The hilltop location is one reason the Segway makes sense. You can reach this part of Prague without spending your energy on a long uphill walk, then continue to the next stop without returning to the center.

The enormous Strahov Stadium

A short ride brings you to the Great Strahov Stadium, also called Masaryk Stadium. The figures here are startling. The site covers about 63,000 square meters, roughly the area of nine football pitches, and its stated capacity was 280,000 people, including 96,000 seats.

The stadium began as a venue for gymnastics festivals connected with the Sokol Movement. In 1926, it was still little more than a sand exercise area with earth banks and wooden stands. It was later rebuilt and expanded several times.

You get around 10 minutes at the stadium. This is a stop for scale and context more than polished spectacle. The size is difficult to grasp from a quick photograph, but being beside the open space helps. Your guide can connect the stadium to Czech sporting and public life, giving you a glimpse of a part of Prague that is easy to overlook.

The practical drawback is that the stop may feel spare if you want an ornate building or a formal museum. There is no listed admission, and the tour does not promise entry into a stadium facility. I would treat it as an intriguing outdoor pause, especially useful for anyone interested in architecture, sport, or the unusual remains of large public projects.

Ladronka Park and the 4.2-kilometer track

Ladronka provides a welcome change after the monastery and stadium. The park is used by pedestrians, cyclists, and especially inline skaters. Its illuminated track runs for 4.2 kilometers, making it one of the city’s notable outdoor recreation areas.

The park’s story reaches back to Prague’s vineyard days. A vineyard press once occupied the site, and the area was connected with vineyards encouraged under Charles IV. In 1688, Italian Count Philipp Ferdinand de la Crone bought land here near the village of Motol. His surname was shortened through local use to forms such as Lacrone and Ladrone, giving the homestead its name.

You get about 10 minutes at Ladronka. That is enough to appreciate the open setting and hear the basic story, but not enough for a long walk along the full track. The park also hosts events including Ladronkafest and the Witches in Ladronka celebration.

This stop shows one of the tour’s strengths. You are not simply ticking off famous monuments. You are seeing how Prague uses its outer districts for exercise, festivals, and everyday recreation. If you want a lengthy park stroll, though, you will need to return on your own another day.

Brevnov Monastery and Prague’s oldest monastic tradition

Brevnov Monastery is the final major sight and one of the most important stops on the route. Founded in 993, it is recognized as the oldest Czech monastery. The complex includes the Baroque Basilica of Saint Margaret, an 11th-century Romanesque crypt, a Baroque prelature, and the Terezian Hall.

You get about 10 minutes here. As at Strahov, the short stop favors an introduction and outdoor viewing over a full interior tour. The monastery is protected as a national cultural monument, and its setting gives the ride a strong finish, especially after the open spaces of Ladronka and Strahov.

Brevnov also has a brewing tradition that reaches back through the monastery’s long history. Beer called Benedikt is brewed there, and beer made according to the monastery recipe has also been produced under the Prah brand. Food and drinks are not included in the Segway tour, so do not count on a tasting as part of the booking. Still, the brewing detail adds a useful local connection to what might otherwise seem like another church stop.

If you want to explore the basilica, crypt, or halls at length, allow time for a separate visit. The tour gives you a compact introduction and a reason to return, not a full monastery admission program.

What the guide adds to the ride

A Segway can get you from one place to another, but the guide is what turns the ride into sightseeing. The included guide speaks English, and audio guides are available in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian. That gives non-English speakers another way to follow the route, though you should confirm your preferred language when booking.

The guide also controls the pace and helps new riders manage the equipment. Ivan is specifically noted for staying attentive and available throughout the experience. That kind of help matters more here than on a simple walking route. If you wobble, have a question, or need a moment to get comfortable, a responsive guide makes the first part of the ride less stressful.

The group limit is 15 people. This is smaller than a mass sightseeing coach, but it is not a private tour. If you want constant one-on-one attention, a private booking would be a better fit. For most people, the group size offers a reasonable balance between social atmosphere and personal help.

Is $70.94 a fair price?

At $70.94 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see Prague’s outer districts. You are paying for the Segway, training, helmet, guide, transfer in both directions, and the convenience of a planned route. Water and coffee at the meeting point are included, as are gloves in winter and a raincoat when needed.

The value improves if you want to cover several spread-out sites in one outing. Walking between Strahov, Ladronka, and Brevnov would take effort, and public transport would make the route less direct. The Segway lets you combine them while also making the hills easier.

The price is less attractive if your main goal is to enter the Strahov Library, inspect the Brevnov crypt, or spend a long time in either monastery. The tour does not include food, drinks during the ride, or listed admission to the interior attractions. In that case, you may prefer a standard walking tour plus separate museum tickets.

I see the price as reasonable for an active, guided route with included transfers, particularly if you are short on time. It is a poor match for a slow cultural visit focused on interiors.

Weather, cancellation, and practical limits

The experience requires good weather. If poor weather causes cancellation, you are offered a different date or a full refund. You can also cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund.

Plan around the weather rather than treating this as a backup activity for a rainy day. The raincoat is useful, but wet surfaces and poor conditions can still affect the ride and the views.

Bring your ID or passport, wear comfortable shoes, and arrive ready for an outdoor activity. The tour ends back at the original meeting point in Malá Strana, which makes it easy to continue sightseeing in the center afterward.

Who should book this Prague Segway tour?

I would choose this tour if you have already seen some of central Prague and want a different side of the city. It suits active couples, families with children eight and older who meet the riding rules, and anyone who likes mixing monuments with parks and local recreation areas.

It is also a good choice if hills are a concern. The Segway does much of the uphill work, while the taxi transfer removes the awkward first and last connections.

I would skip it if you dislike balancing on personal transporters, want a quiet museum visit, or need a fully sheltered activity. The short stops also mean you should not book it expecting a detailed tour of every monastery room.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want an easy way to reach Prague 6 and prefer unusual outdoor sights to another circuit of the old center. The free taxi transfer, training, small-group limit, and route through Strahov, Ladronka, the stadium, and Brevnov give you a useful half-day-style outing without the strain of walking every hill.

Before booking, check the weather, bring identification, and accept that the monasteries are sightseeing stops rather than full interior tours. If that tradeoff suits you, the $70.94 price buys more than a ride: it gives you a practical route into a part of Prague many short city visits never reach.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin and end?

The tour begins at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana, Prague 1. It ends back at the same meeting point.

How long does the Segway tour last?

The experience lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Is taxi transportation included?

Yes. Free taxi transportation takes you from the meeting point to the Segway location and back again.

What equipment is provided?

Training and a helmet are included. Gloves are provided during the winter season, and a raincoat is available in case of rain.

What languages are available?

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

Who cannot ride a Segway on this tour?

Children under eight, pregnant women, people over 264 pounds or 120 kilograms, and anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not allowed to ride.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. If poor weather cancels the experience, you are offered another date or a full refund.