Prague has a way of making old stories feel close. This VIP Segway tour mixes smooth glide-time with two monastic brewery stops and beer tastings in the Strahov/Břevnov area. You start with a short practice so you’re not fighting the machine, then you roll out with a guide to places tied to brewing going back centuries.

I especially like that this tour feels built for people who want both movement and meaning. You get to see major viewpoints and historic districts without doing a long, on-foot slog, and you spend focused time at the monasteries themselves. Another win for me is the mix of beer tradition and Prague landmarks—so it’s not just one museum stop after another.

One thing to consider: access can be unpredictable. If a monastery brewery area is closed for something like maintenance or reconstruction, you may end up seeing fewer brewery buildings on the day and shift more of your time to the other monastery sites.

Key highlights to know before you go

• A practice run before you leave so the Segway isn’t intimidating right at the start
• Břevnov Monastery and the long brewing tradition linked to a brewery founded in 993
• Břevnov Brewery production history, including a modern restart in 2011
• Strahov area sights, including the monastery founded in 1143
• Strahov Stadium photo stops with huge scale and cultural-monument status
• Park breaks along the ride, including Park Hvězda and Ladronka

Segway training in Prague: the part that makes the whole tour easier

The biggest practical plus here is that you don’t hop on a Segway and hope. You get a practice run before the tour begins, plus a helmet and optional raincoat. That matters because you’ll be spending the next few hours moving through a real city—curbs, turns, and busy pedestrian stretches—so you want your control to feel automatic.

This is also a small-group experience, capped at 10 travelers, which usually keeps things calmer and helps you get quick attention from the guide if you’re still finding your balance. You’ll still want comfortable walking shoes, even if most of your time is rolling. Prague cobblestones can be slippery if you’re wearing the wrong soles, and you may end up stepping off for short photo pauses or guided segments.

If you’re coming with zero Segway experience, you’ll still have an advantage by simply paying attention during that training. Treat it like a short lesson in body posture—feet planted, gentle turns, and smooth speed changes—then you’ll spend your energy on the views and the tastings instead of learning how to steer.

Břevnov Monastery: the beer story starts in the Benedictine rhythm

Your first real site time centers on Břevnov Monastery (Břevnovský klášter), a place connected to the Benedictine Order and a long tradition of monastic life. You’re not just looking at architecture here; you’re stepping into a setting where brewing and daily routine historically shared the same world.

One detail I like for context: Břevnov is first mentioned in the 10th century, and its main historical building is also a center of education. The tour frames it as more than a pretty stop, which helps if you care about why these monasteries mattered to the surrounding region.

From a practical standpoint, this stop is timed at about 30 minutes and includes free admission via the ticket. That’s a nice amount of time for photos and a guided understanding without dragging the tour into “waiting around” territory. You’ll have enough room to absorb the vibe, then you roll onward to the brewery side of the story.

The Břevnov brewery where tradition meets modern restart

Right after the monastery, the route connects you to the brewery area: Břevnov brewery (Břevnovský klasterní pivovar sv. Vojtěcha). This is where the tour’s theme turns from history into something you can taste.

Here’s the timeline that makes the stop more interesting than a generic brewery visit. The Břevnov monastery is linked to the oldest documented brewery in the Czech Republic, founded in 993. Beer production wasn’t steady through all centuries—production was interrupted several times—and then brewing resumed in 2011.

I like how that “old roots + modern comeback” story makes the whole experience feel real. You’re not pretending everything has run continuously for a thousand years. Instead, you’re seeing how monastic brewing survived in fragments and then returned strongly enough to still matter today.

The stop is also about 30 minutes with free admission. And while the tour includes tastings, alcoholic beverages aren’t included. The practical takeaway: if you want to buy additional beer, plan to do it on site in the monastery brewery area rather than assuming your tour price covers everything in liquid form.

Strahov monastery and the Premonstratensian link you can actually picture

Next, you head toward the Strahov side of the story. Strahov Monastery—officially the Royal Canonry of the Premonstratensian Order in Strahov—has a founding date of 1143, which makes it one of the major early monastic sites in Bohemia. Even if you’re not a medieval architecture expert, you’ll likely feel how important this place is as soon as you’re in the area.

The tour also ties Strahov to brewing tradition going back to around 1142. Even if you treat that as a “close to the founding era” type of claim, it still gives you a powerful sense of time depth: this is a beer story rooted in the monastery world, not just a modern craft marketing pitch.

Your time at Strahov is framed with short sightseeing segments, which helps keep the pace smooth on a Segway day. You’re moving between viewpoints and monuments, and the monastery stop gives you a moment to slow down and take it in.

One more note that can matter for your expectations: if a Břevnov brewery component is closed on the day (for example, due to reconstruction or maintenance), you may spend more time at Strahov instead. That doesn’t ruin the experience—it just changes how much brewery-building time you get.

Strahov Stadium: the “big scale” stop that works even in a short burst

After monasteries, you get a jolt of sports-meets-history. You’ll pass the Strahov Stadium, which is known for its massive scale: a capacity of 250,000 seats, with 56,000 for seating specifically. The rest is the kind of open-area setup that helps explain why it’s often described in terms of area, not just seats.

This stadium also has a cultural-monument status tied to the concrete grandstands, registered since March 6, 2003. That’s a helpful detail because it turns what could be just a photo opportunity into something you can remember as a protected piece of Czech heritage.

The tour timing includes short photo time blocks here—about 5 minutes for the first stadium mention and another longer pause around 10 minutes. In practice, that means you’ll want to be ready to shoot quickly. If you’re the type who takes 30 photos of one angle, this is the moment to choose two angles and move on, because the day stays “rolling forward.”

Park Hvězda and Ladronka: why these stops feel like a reward

Between the bigger monuments, the route includes park and viewpoint energy. You’ll pass or stop at Park Hvězda and Ladronka. The specific itinerary timing for these parks isn’t laid out in detail, but the point is clear: these breaks give you a breath of open-air space and a new view angle on the city.

On a Segway tour, parks are more than scenery. They’re also a pacing tool. After time near stone buildings and historic sites, a park break can help you reset your concentration and keep the ride enjoyable.

If you’re traveling with someone who gets tired of “more monuments,” these green stops give them something lighter. And if you’re the one who loves photo angles, you’ll find that park edges in Prague often give you a clean line of sight that streets sometimes block.

Price and value: what $91.92 actually buys you

At $91.92 per person for roughly three hours, you’re paying for a guided Segway experience plus hands-on time at two major monastic beer settings. The value case gets stronger because the essentials are included: a professional guide, the Segway personal transporter, helmet, raincoat optional, and that practice run.

What’s not included is also important. Beer/alcoholic beverages aren’t included. Instead, you can buy beer at Břevnov monastery if you want to keep sampling beyond the built-in tastings. So if you picture yourself ordering flights and sticking with multiple pints, budget a bit extra.

The other value lever is the group size. With up to 10 travelers, the guide can keep things organized without turning the tour into a long line at every stop. That matters most when you’re coordinating Segway riders through narrow streets and when you’re trying to hear explanations while still staying safe.

In short: this is a good deal if you want the Segway element for transportation and fun, and you care about monastery-era brewing as part of a sightseeing story. If you only want beer tasting and don’t care about the riding portion, you might feel like you’re paying for movement more than flavor.

Practical tips so your Segway day stays smooth

Bring the right gear. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, and you’ll likely appreciate grippier soles than you’d use on a museum-day city stroll. If rain is in the forecast, the tour includes a raincoat option, but you should still dress for the weather because you’re outdoors for multiple segments.

Show up on time at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana. It’s a great neighborhood to start from, but you don’t want to rush the first practice moment. The tour ends back at the meeting point, so plan your next plan around that return.

Use the mobile ticket: it’s part of how you’ll access the experience. Also, service animals are allowed, and most people can participate—so if you’re uncertain about whether the Segway portion is a good match for you, ask directly rather than guessing.

Finally, keep your expectations aligned with the day’s tempo. This is a half-day experience, so you’ll spend time at the key monastery areas and brewery-linked sites, then you’ll move on to the stadium and parks. It’s sightseeing with a theme, not a slow, deep monastery lecture marathon.

A note on access: what to do if Břevnov is affected

Here’s the key “be smart before you book” point. Access to the Břevnov brewery/monastery component can be affected by closures for reconstruction or maintenance. If that happens, the tour may shift toward Strahov’s monastery stop and related sightseeing instead of giving you the full brewery-building experience you expected.

This doesn’t mean the tour is bad. It means you should decide whether your priority is:

• Monastery + Segway sightseeing with beer culture in the background, or
• A very specific two-brewery, full building visit checklist

If your priority is the second one, it’s worth checking in with the operator a bit before you go—especially if your schedule is tight and you’d be unhappy with a reduced Břevnov stop.

Should you book this VIP Prague Segway Tour around Monastic Breweries?

Book it if you want a fun way to connect two of Prague’s monastic beer stories with real sightseeing. You’ll get the Segway training, a small group day, and structured time at Břevnov and Strahov. It’s also a good pick if you like the idea of learning a timeline—993 for the earliest documented brewing link, and a modern restart in 2011—then seeing how that tradition plays out in real places.

Skip it or think twice if you’re the type who needs guaranteed access to every brewery room and building at a specific moment. Monastery-related sites can have closures, and in that case you may see more Strahov and less of the Břevnov brewery complex than planned.

If you want an easygoing, scenic, beer-culture day where you ride more than you walk, this tour fits the bill.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at Mostecká 53/4, Malá Strana, 118 00 Prague-Praha 1, Czechia, and it ends back at the same meeting point.

How long is the VIP Prague Segway tour?

The duration is approximately 3 hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The price is $91.92 per person.

What’s included in the tour price?

Included are a professional guide, an original Segway personal transporter, a helmet, an optional raincoat, and a practice run before the tour.

Are hotel pickup and drop-off included?

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

Is beer included?

Alcoholic beverages are not included. Beer is available for you to buy in the Břevnov monastery.

What stops does the tour include?

You’ll visit Břevnov Monastery and the Břevnov monastery brewery, plus the Strahov area including Strahov Stadium, Strahov Monastery, and park stops such as Ladronka and Park Hvězda.

How big is the group?

The tour has a maximum of 10 travelers.

Is the tour ticket mobile?

Yes. It uses a mobile ticket, and confirmation is received at booking.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed.