Hilltop monasteries, minus the steep hike. This small-group Segway tour by PragueWay takes you out to Strahov and Brevnov—two big landmarks most people skip because walking there is a workout. You still get the stories, the viewpoints, and the feeling of Prague outside the postcard center, just with wheels.

I especially like the mix of major sites and local texture. Strahov isn’t only a monastery stop; you also get time around the Strahov Library and Gallery area, plus the strange-fascinating scale of the Strahov Stadium. The second thing I like is the human pace: a max group size of 15 means training is real, and guidance stays close when you need it. One guide name you may see attached to this experience is Ivan, noted for staying supportive throughout the ride.

The only drawback to plan around is that it depends on weather and decent riding comfort. You’ll be on a Segway for about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, and the experience won’t run in poor conditions—though you’ll be offered another date or a full refund if the tour is canceled for weather.

Key things to know before you ride

• A small group (up to 15) keeps the pace calm and the instructor available.
• Free taxi transfer connects Malá Strana to the riding area and back, so you’re not guessing logistics.
• Real training time includes helmet, plus rain gear in wet weather and winter gloves.
• You cover hilltop monasteries (Strahov and Brevnov) that are otherwise a hike away.
• Stop mix is unusual: monasteries plus Strahov Stadium and Ladronka’s long illuminated skating track.
• Segways are allowed in Prague 6 here since Prague 1 restricted them in 2016.

Why this Strahov–Brevnov route feels smarter than walking

Prague has a way of making you choose between “see a lot” and “arrive with energy.” Walking up to Strahov and Brevnov from the center can be steep and time-consuming, especially if you’ve already done the main sights earlier in the day. This tour solves that tradeoff with a Segway ride that keeps you mobile without turning the trip into a nonstop sprint.

What makes the route work is how the stops layer on each other. You start with Strahov, move through landmarks that show different sides of Prague, then finish in Brevnov and the wider Prague 6 area. That arc helps you understand the city as more than the historic core.

The other smart part is that the ride isn’t just transportation. Your guide shares the why behind each place—so the monasteries aren’t only photo backdrops, and the stadium isn’t just a trivia fact.

Price and logistics: what $70.94 actually buys you

At $70.94 per person, you’re paying for a bundle: equipment, instruction, guide time, and the ability to reach hilltop sites without tiring yourself out. It’s not the cheapest activity in Prague, but it’s also not just “rent a toy and go.” You’re getting training plus an English-speaking guide, and you’re also covered with helmet and seasonal gear.

One practical value point: the tour includes free taxi transport from the meeting point to the Segway starting point and then back again. That matters in Prague, where cobblestones, hills, and parking situations can turn a simple plan into an awkward scramble.

Another small cost-saver: water and coffee are unlimited at the meeting point. That’s the kind of detail that keeps your energy steady while you’re getting checked in and fitted.

Meeting at Mostecká 53/4: easy start, fewer headaches

You meet at Mostecká 53/4, Malá Strana (Prague 1). It’s a convenient area to start from if you’re already staying near the Vltava or the Malá Strana side. The tour also notes you’re near public transportation, which helps if you don’t want to rely on taxis for the whole day.

Because the taxi transfer is included, you shouldn’t need to solve the problem of getting from the meeting spot to where the Segways are used. You’ll typically do the paperwork, get suited up, then head out with the group.

Tip: wear comfortable shoes. You’re not doing a long hike, but you will be walking a bit at stops and around viewpoints.

Training on Segways: quick safety basics that make the ride feel doable

Segways are friendly once you learn the rhythm, and the tour is set up for that. You’ll get training and the essentials: helmet, plus a raincoat if it’s wet, and gloves in winter season. That’s a surprisingly big comfort upgrade, since Prague weather can change fast even when the forecast looked fine earlier.

You also get restrictions listed clearly: children under 8 can’t ride, pregnant women can’t ride, and you have a weight limit (over 264 pounds / 120 kg isn’t allowed). If you’re over that limit, don’t gamble with it—equipment and safety rules are part of why this tour works smoothly for most people.

What I like here is that the tour is designed for “most travelers can participate,” which usually means you’re not expected to already know how to balance. You’ll still need to pay attention during training, but the setup isn’t intimidating.

Stop 1: Strahovsky Klaster and the monastery-library atmosphere

Your Strahov stop is at Strahovsky Klaster, the Royal Canonry of Premonstratensians. This place is old—founded in 1143—and it’s described as the oldest premonstratensian monastery in Bohemia. That age shows in the scale and the way the complex sits in the landscape.

A big reason this stop lands well on a Segway tour is timing. You’re arriving with fresh energy rather than arriving sweaty. You get a focused window (about 10 minutes listed here) to take in the main monastery setting and connect it with what’s inside.

The monastery’s restoration after 1990 also matters for context. You’ll see that it isn’t only a relic; it’s maintained as a living cultural site. It houses the Museum of National Literature, along with the famous Strahov Library and the Strahov Gallery—so even if you’re not going deep into exhibits, you understand why Strahov is such a major stop in Prague.

Potential drawback: 10 minutes can feel short if you want to linger on every door, arch, and display. If you love slow museum time, consider pairing this tour with a separate visit later.

Stop 2: Strahov Stadium and the surprise scale of Sokol gymnastics

Next comes the Great Strahov Stadium (also called Masaryk Stadium). This is one of those places that sounds like a sports fact until you realize how huge it is. It’s described, according to some resources, as the largest stadium in the world, with a capacity of 280,000, including about 96,000 seats.

The tour also flags its status as a national cultural monument since 6 March 2003, which helps you read it as heritage rather than a forgotten field. You’re also given a sense of footprint—total surface area around 63,000 m², roughly equivalent to nine football pitches.

The origin story makes the stadium more interesting than most “big sports venue” trivia. It was built for gymnastics festivals of the Sokol movement. The tour notes that in the early days, it was mostly sand exercise area, earth banks, and wooden stands. Later, it was reconstructed and completed in phases, including the west stands.

Why it works in a Segway tour: you’re moving between major sites without losing the thread. This stop adds a “Prague isn’t only churches” angle, and it’s easy to take photos that show the stadium’s scale from the right perspective.

Potential drawback: if you’re not into sports history, you might see this as more of a visual pause than a “must” experience. Still, the sheer size tends to grab people.

Stop 3: Park Ladronka and the 4.2 km illuminated skating track

Park Ladronka is a different kind of stop—less monumental, more local-life. Ladronka is described as one of Prague’s popular homesteads, and the adjacent park supports pedestrians, cyclists, and especially inline skaters.

The standout detail here is the 4.2 km long illuminated track, which is among the reasons Ladronka is so well known for skating. If you’re traveling in the off-season for skating, you might not see the same crowd energy, but the fact of the track still gives you something to picture.

The tour also points out cultural events held at Ladronka, including Ladronkafest and Čarodějnice na Ladronce (The Witches in Ladronka). Even if you’re not there during those dates, it’s a helpful clue that this park isn’t just greenery—it’s part of the city’s event calendar.

You also get a story about vineyards. The tour shares that Charles IV wished vineyards were all around, and it explains how the homestead got its name from a landowner whose surname was simplified into Lacrone/Ladrone, leading to Ladrone.

Why this stop is a smart contrast: after monastery gravity and stadium scale, Ladronka adds “Prague as everyday place.” It helps you feel less like you’re only sightseeing and more like you’re passing through parts of the city people actually use.

Stop 4: Brevnovsky Klaster, Saint Margaret Basilica, and Benedict-style beer culture

Brevnov Monastery is presented as the oldest Czech monastery, founded in 993. It’s located in Brevnov, a Prague quarter that feels farther out than many tourists expect.

This stop is rich in specifics that you can actually picture. The complex includes the Saint Margaret Basilica and the Margaret Garden. It’s protected as a national cultural monument, and the tour highlights three main things you can notice:

• a baroque Saint Margaret Basilica
• a Romanesque crypt dating back to the 11th century
• a baroque prelature with the Terezian Hall

Then there’s the fun Prague twist: Brevnov has the oldest beer brewing tradition in the Czech Republic, with a beer called Benedikt brewed there. Even if you don’t taste it, the idea makes the monastery feel human and practical, not only sacred and distant.

Potential drawback: like the Strahov stop, the visit window is brief (listed as about 10 minutes). If you’re a person who could spend an hour just reading every plaque, you may want to treat this tour as the orientation and then go back later on your own.

Stop 5: Praha 6 and why this Segway tour avoids Prague 1

Finally, you get time in Prague 6. This part of the tour is tied to a practical rule: Segways were banned in Prague 1 area in 2016. That means this route can use streets and riding zones that aren’t available in the central zone, letting you experience more of the city’s broader districts.

For you, that can mean two things. First, fewer crowds at the riding sections because you’re away from the tightest historic core. Second, a better sense of how Prague spreads out beyond the most famous streets.

If you like variety, this is a good finishing note. You’re not only leaving the center; you’re also learning to see the city as connected neighborhoods rather than one museum block.

Timing and effort: a hilltop tour that still feels light

Duration is listed as 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. In that time, you’ll cover enough ground to justify the Segway and still have short focused pauses at each stop.

The physical effort is mostly walking during stop transitions—not climbing. That’s the point for most people: you save your legs for enjoying the rest of your day. If you’re doing Prague “by foot” already, this is a smart way to give your body a break without giving up the outskirts.

Two practical reminders:

• You’ll need balance and attention, especially at the beginning during training.
• You might be in outdoor areas, so dress for the weather and don’t skip the rain gear if it’s offered.

The guide experience: small-group attention is the real star

The tour is designed as a small group (maximum of 15), which changes everything. In a large group, instruction gets generic. Here, you should get more direct help when you need it.

This is also where you feel the difference between a Segway tour that’s just about motion and one that’s about understanding places. Your guide ties the stops together with history, culture, and local context, so you’re not only riding to “get pictures,” you’re learning what you’re looking at.

Also, the guiding style is strongly praised, with the name Ivan showing up in feedback tied to friendly, hands-on assistance. Even if your guide isn’t Ivan, that level of support is clearly part of what PragueWay aims for.

Audio guides and language options: useful if you want more control

You’ll have access to audio guides in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian. If you want to move at your own reading pace, audio can help you follow along without needing to interrupt the guide with too many questions.

Since the tour is short, audio guides are a good way to catch details you might miss when you’re focusing on steering. It’s also helpful if your group language is English but you want extra context.

Who should book this Segway tour?

This experience fits best if you:

• want to reach Strahov and Brevnov without a heavy uphill slog
• like tours where you actually get a guide’s explanation, not just a ride
• enjoy short stops that set you up for deeper independent exploring later
• want a small-group feel with real training

It might not be the right fit if you:

• want lots of museum time at each site (the listed stop durations are brief)
• have limited balance or feel uncomfortable on a stand-up personal transporter
• are sensitive to weather changes, since the experience runs only in good conditions

Should you book the PragueWay 1.5h Small Group Segway Tour?

If your goal is to see Prague from hilltop heights while staying efficient, I think you’ll find this tour a solid use of time. The free taxi transfer and provided gear reduce the friction that usually comes with “cool ideas” that are logistically annoying. And the stop mix is strong: monasteries with major cultural references, a stadium with surprising roots, and Ladronka’s practical, local park identity.

At $70.94, you’re not buying the cheapest option. You’re buying comfort, instruction, and access to areas that are harder to reach on foot without spending extra hours. If you book ahead and go on a day with good weather, this is the kind of half-day experience that makes Prague feel bigger than its center.

FAQ

How long is the Segway tour?

It runs for about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is at Mostecká 53/4, Malá Strana, 118 00 Prague.

Is transportation included?

Yes. You get free taxi transport from the meeting spot to the Segway point and back.

What’s included with the tour?

The tour includes training, a helmet, and a raincoat if needed (plus gloves in winter season), an English-speaking guide, audio guides in several languages, unlimited water and coffee at the meeting point, and admission tickets listed as free at the stops.

Who can ride the Segway?

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

What happens if the weather is bad?

The experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.