Segways turn Prague into a moving postcard. I love how PragueWay steers you through quieter green paths near Strahov Monastery, and I love the calm, story-packed guidance from guides like Dave and Freddy that helps you feel steady fast; the trade-off is that the route leans into Prague 6, not the classic Old Town highlights.

You also get practical perks that make the tour feel low-stress: training before you ride, free taxi transport to and from the Segway area, and warm drinks on hand.

One thing to consider: it’s weather-dependent, and you’ll be riding outdoors for much of the experience, so you need to dress for cold or rain even in shoulder season.

Key Things That Make This Segway Tour Worth Your Time

• Prague 6 routing avoids Prague 1 and keeps you on park paths and open spaces
• Strahov Monastery stop mixes jaw-dropping library details with monastery-brew history
• Břevnov beer focus takes you into the oldest Czech monastery’s brewing tradition
• Taxi included means you spend less time herding yourself across town
• Small group size (max 15) keeps the pace friendly for first-timers

Getting Started at Mostecká: Training, Drinks, and a Real-World First Ride

Most tours start with a map and a promise. This one starts with control. You meet at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana, then you get transported by taxi to where you’ll mount up, and you return the same way at the end. That sounds like a small detail, but in Prague it saves your legs and your timing.

Before you ride, there’s training, and that matters. Segways feel natural quickly once someone shows you how to stand, balance, and move smoothly. In the experience, the first few minutes are still the learning phase, so don’t plan on winning any speed contests. The goal is to get you comfortable enough to enjoy the ride and take in the scenery.

You’ll also have unlimited water and coffee waiting at the meeting point. It’s a simple touch that helps on cold days, especially when you’re bundling up, holding onto gloves, and trying to stay warm before you start rolling.

Why Segways Flow Better in Prague 6 Than Prague 1

Prague has rules, and this tour is designed around them. Segways are banned in Prague 1, so PragueWay shifts the focus to District 6. That ends up being a big value for you: you get a smoother riding experience, more park-style paths, and fewer tense moments dodging dense pedestrian traffic.

This also changes what you’ll see. You’re not doing a classic sweep of Old Town squares and postcard streets. Instead, you’ll travel through parks, monastery areas, stadium grounds, and leafy neighborhoods where the city feels more lived-in and less like a museum corridor.

If your must-see list is Prague 1 only, adjust expectations now. If you want a fun way to cover real terrain while still seeing standout landmarks, this route makes sense.

Strahov Klášter: Old Monastery Power, Plus a Library You Can Actually Picture

Strahov Monastery is the kind of place that makes you slow down even when you’re on wheels. The monastery dates to 1143 and is the oldest premonstratensian foundation in Bohemia. After restoration work in the modern era (post-1990), it’s become one of Prague’s most important architectonic stops.

What you’ll focus on here is not just the building exterior. You’ll get the story behind the Strahov Library, often described as one of the best preserved historic libraries in the Czech Republic. The numbers help you understand why it’s special: it holds more than 200,000 books, including over 3,000 manuscripts and about 1,500 originals kept in a special depository.

Inside, the library is organized into two halls you’ll hear about: the Theological Hall and the larger Philosophical Hall, plus a connecting corridor. Even if you don’t love libraries, it’s one of those “you can see it” history moments because the layout and purpose are easy to grasp on site.

There’s also brewing lore at Strahov. The monastery area includes talk about the second oldest documented brewery in the territory, so you’re not just touring stones and saints—you’re picking up the city’s beer logic, too. Admission at this stop is included as free, so you don’t get nickeled and dimed once you’re there.

Strahov Stadium: Sokol Gymnastics, Giant Capacity, and Big Concert Names

Next comes Strahov Stadium, a place that’s hard to process at a walking pace, and even harder to imagine in its prime size. Some accounts call it among the largest stadiums in the world, with a historic capacity around 280,000, including roughly 96,000 seats. Today it’s recognized as a national cultural monument (listed since 6 March 2003).

The scale is easier to understand with practical comparisons. The total surface area is about 63,000 square meters, roughly like nine football pitches—a helpful mental picture when you’re trying to picture how much space the grounds took up.

Why it matters for your tour is the vibe shift. The stadium was originally built for Sokol Movement gymnastics festivals. In its heyday, up to 33,000 gymnasts exercised at Strahov. That’s a very Czech kind of civic energy: athletic, organized, and community-based.

Then there’s the pop-culture side. The stadium has hosted major concerts, including names like The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, and Pink Floyd. It turns the stop into more than a “fact check” moment. You end up thinking about Prague as a place where big events used to gather outside the modern tourist corridors.

Admission here is also listed as free, which helps keep the tour moving smoothly.

Ladronka Park: A Green Playground With a 4.2 km Illuminated Skate Track

Ladronka is where the tour feels like it’s playing in real Prague park space. This is a popular homestead area paired with a park that’s designed for pedestrians, cyclists, and especially in-line skaters.

The standout detail: an illuminated track of 4.2 kilometers, which makes Ladronka a local training ground after dark. If you’re the kind of traveler who likes seeing how people actually use a city—running loops, commuting paths, weekend events—this stop delivers.

You’ll also learn how the area hosts cultural events such as Ladronkafest and Čarodějnice na Ladronce (The Witches in Ladronka). Even on quieter days, knowing that it turns into a festival hub helps you feel the neighborhood rhythm.

And yes, there’s vineyard history here, too. The area once had a vineyard press, connected to Charles IV’s wish for vineyards around the region. You’ll also hear how the homestead got its name through a family name that evolved into the form people use today. It’s the kind of detail that sticks because it connects geography to language, not just dates.

This stop is also kept short, but it works well as a park break in the middle of a tour where you’ve got buildings and monuments on either side.

Břevnov Monastery: Benedikt Beer, Romanesque Crypts, and a Pause Above the City

Břevnov Monastery is the anchor for the beer theme, and it’s also the oldest Czech monastery, founded in 993. The setting in the Břevnov district gives you a calmer, more contemplative feeling after the energy of big open stadium spaces.

You’ll see (and learn about) a mix of architecture styles: the Saint Margaret Basilica in baroque form, a Romanesque crypt dating back to the 11th century, and a baroque prelature that includes the Terezian Hall. It’s not abstract. You’ll be able to place what you’re seeing because the tour context keeps linking each piece to the story of the monastery.

Then comes the brewing tradition. Břevnov is known for the oldest beer brewing tradition in the Czech Republic, with beer called Benedikt brewed there. The tour also connects the local tradition to the wider world: a recipe brewed under the label Praha 993 has been made in South Korea since 2017, under supervision of monastery brewery technologists.

A key highlight for you here is the beer moment. Alcoholic beverages aren’t included in the tour price, but you can still enjoy the significance of the brewery stop and the idea behind the monastery’s long-running craft.

There’s also a garden stop that gives you a break from straight-line riding. The grounds include features like the Margaret Garden, plus Vojtěška, the abbot’s summer house with a chapel above a natural spring. The monastery’s founding story is tied to that spring, which makes the garden feel more purposeful than decorative.

If you want a quick win for photos, this is the stop where the city view energy often kicks in and you get a clearer sense of Prague’s layout.

Kajetánka and the Story of Buildings That Change With Time

Kajetánka is short on spectacle and strong on meaning. It’s a homestead in Prague-Břevnov that started as a court, later became a monastery, and now sits in extensive reconstruction as a housing estate.

The story begins with ownership by the House of Martinic, and it shifts again when Bernard Ignác of Martinic had a smaller monastery building constructed and donated it to the Order of Theatins—also known as the Kajetans. That’s why you’ll see the names connected in local references.

The site once included a cylindrical chapel and a small church inspired by a Bavarian pilgrimage church design. Later, the estate was rebuilt into a small château by its owner at the time.

For you, this stop is useful because it shows how Prague is not stuck in one era. Even when a place looks “quiet” on your map, there may be layers of religious use, architectural influence, and modern living planned on top of each other.

What $73.80 Buys: Value Beyond the Segway Itself

At $73.80 per person, the core product is the Segway ride plus the access and context that makes the ride worth repeating in your memory. But the best value piece is what’s bundled in.

You’re not just paying for equipment. You’re paying for:

• training so you’re not guessing,
• an English-speaking guide with local stories,
• free taxi transport to reduce the “start and end scramble,”
• rain gear support, including a raincoat,
• winter gloves in the colder season,
• plus audio guides available in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian.

That last part is practical if you’re traveling with mixed language comfort. And if you’re traveling with kids or a partner who processes info better with audio, it can help you keep the whole group moving at a similar pace.

Also worth noting: admission is listed as free for the main stops. That matters in Prague, where “small” tickets can stack up fast.

So the value math isn’t only the price. It’s how much of the logistics you avoid and how much the route feels like a guided circuit rather than random sightseeing on rented wheels.

Riding Smart: Comfort, Weather, and Dealing With Pushback

This is a Segway tour, so you need to show up like you’re doing an activity, not just a city walk. Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately. The tour includes guidance that you should take an ID/passport, and there are restrictions: children under 8 aren’t allowed, pregnancy and alcohol or drug use disqualify riders, and there’s a 120 kg / 264 lb weight limit.

What I find useful is the way PragueWay handles cold and wet conditions. Rain jackets are provided, and gloves are supplied in winter season. In real-world terms, that can make or break your mood when Prague weather decides to change.

One consideration: segways are controversial in parts of the city, and you may encounter pedestrians who don’t love them. Even with careful driving, you might hear negative reactions. The good news is you’re not doing this alone; you’re doing it with a guide who knows how to handle the situation and keep you safe and on course.

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

This tour is a strong fit if you:

• want a fun way to cover ground without tiring out your legs,
• enjoy parks, neighborhoods, and monastery areas more than just the Prague 1 postcard route,
• like guided context more than solo wandering,
• and are okay trading some “must-see Old Town stops” for a smoother riding experience.

It’s also a great choice for beginners because training is part of the deal. In past experiences with this kind of setup, the first minutes can feel intimidating, but you usually get the hang of it quickly once you’re guided through basics.

You might want to skip or choose a different style of tour if your whole plan is centered on Old Town monuments and you don’t want District 6 at all. This route is built around the Prague 1 segway ban, so it naturally won’t match a strictly Old Town wishlist.

Should You Book This Segway Tour with PragueWay?

I’d book it if you want Prague with less friction. The included taxi transport, training, and the fact that the route is built for Segways in Prague 6 makes the whole experience easier than it sounds.

If you’re chasing classic Old Town landmarks only, you’ll likely feel like you’re not seeing the items you expected. But if you’re open to parks, monasteries, and big local landmarks like Strahov, you’ll come away with a route that feels like you covered real Prague, not just tourist edges.

FAQ

How long is the Segway tour?

The tour runs about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours.

How much does it cost?

It costs $73.80 per person.

What’s included in the price?

Training, an English-speaking guide, free taxi transport to and from the Segway point, raincoat (if needed), gloves in winter season, unlimited water and coffee at the meeting point, and audio guides in multiple languages.

Is beer included?

Alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour price. Beer is mentioned as available to buy separately.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts at Mostecká 53/4, Malá Strana (Prague-Praha 1) and ends back at the same meeting point.

What language is the guide?

The tour is offered in English, and audio guides are available in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian.

Who can ride?

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