Prague gets a new angle on two wheels. I love how this tour pairs Strahov Monastery views with old-beer stories as you glide through Prague’s parks and monastery grounds. In a few hours you get the feel of a different Prague—less center-street, more local hillside calm.

I also like the slower, teach-you-first pace, including a practice run and an attentive guide. One consideration: you’re mostly riding around parks and monasteries, not cruising through Prague’s busiest streets, and local rules can sometimes limit where Segways are allowed.

Key Things You’ll Notice on This Tour

• Free taxi to the start so you don’t waste your morning wrestling with uphill logistics
• Two of Prague’s oldest monasteries in one smooth loop with big viewpoint moments
• Strahov Stadium at the top, then a downhill glide to monastery views
• Beer culture tie-in, including the fact that monks brewed beer since 1142 (tasting extra)
• Practice run + helmets + optional raincoat, which makes the ride feel less intimidating
• English live guide with stops for local history and practical advice for the rest of your Prague days

Segwaying Past Monasteries: Why This Tour Works So Well

This is the kind of Prague tour that makes sense when you’ve already seen the postcard parts or when you just don’t want to shuffle around in crowds for hours. The route is built around a simple idea: get you up high for views, then let you roll between sites where the history actually shows up in everyday places—parks, monasteries, and breweries.

You don’t get museum-room explanations the whole time. Instead, you get motion, fresh air, and frequent chances to stop and look. That matters in Prague because the city’s best moments aren’t always inside a building. They’re often from a terrace, a hill, or a viewpoint where the city spreads out below you.

The value here is also practical. For a set price, you get the equipment, the guide, and the help getting to the start point. That’s not “just a ride.” It’s a guided, timed sightseeing loop built around a Segway’s strengths: easy uphill approach, smooth downhill control, and plenty of stops for real views.

Getting There From Hotel Grandior: The Free Taxi Game Plan

The meeting point is simple: the office is on the 1st floor of Hotel Grandior. From there, the tour includes free taxi transport to the Segway starting area.

Here’s why that’s a big deal. If you’re doing Prague on foot, the hills around Prague Castle and the monastery district area can eat your time fast. Taxi transport means you arrive at the start without turning your first hour into a workout.

The tour also mentions an option: instead of taxi, you may be taken by E-scooter if it’s available and you want to try it. That can be fun, but use it as a heads-up rather than a guarantee. One practical consideration is that scooters can feel different on rough or cobblestoned surfaces, so if you’re sensitive to that kind of ride, the taxi may be the smoother bet.

Before You Go: Practice Run, Helmet, and Real Safety Comfort

A strong Segway experience starts before you move. This tour includes a practice run before the tour and provides a helmet. Optional raincoats are included too, which is useful in Prague when the sky can’t decide what it wants to do.

What I like about tours that start with instruction is this: you don’t feel rushed into sightseeing. You get time to learn the controls in a low-stress setting. When a guide takes that part seriously, the rest of the ride goes much smoother—less wobble, fewer nervous stops, and more time to actually enjoy what’s ahead.

Also, the guide isn’t just there to hand you equipment. You’re encouraged to ask for advice during the ride—things to see and do in Prague, where to shop, and what to do in the evening. That’s where the guide becomes more than a driver for your Segway. You leave with a plan, not just photos.

The Top of the Hill Moment: Biggest Stadium, Then Downhill View Magic

The tour route begins by getting you to the biggest stadium in the world (the climb is part of the payoff). From the top of the hill, you’re in prime territory for looking out over Prague.

Then you descend toward Strahov Monastery, and this is where the Segway route earns its keep. Riding downhill is fun, yes, but more importantly, it puts you in the right position to take in views without needing to hike between viewpoints. Your body is doing less work. Your eyes are doing more.

You’ll also pass into a sightseeing rhythm: move, stop, look, then move again. It keeps the tour from feeling like one long line of staring at signs. You get the visual payoff in segments.

If you’re coming from central Prague expecting a “city streets” Segway tour, adjust your mindset. This one is built for parks and monastery areas. That’s why it tends to feel calmer and why the views can be so good.

Strahov Monastery: The Best View Stop and the Beer-Since-1142 Story

Strahov Monastery is the star for many reasons, and the tour is timed so you hit it when the perspective matters. The route is designed around the best view over Prague, with the monastery positioned so you can see across the city.

And then there’s the beer connection. The tour highlights that monks have brewed beer at this site since 1142. Even if you don’t drink much beer (or you just like the story more than the liquid), this detail gives the place a practical kind of history. It’s not just about architecture. It’s about daily life, work, and long-term tradition tied to the monastery.

One useful thing: if you want to photograph Prague Castle and the Lesser Town, this segment is where that kind of shot planning starts to pay off. The tour’s viewpoints aren’t random. They’re linked to where you ride and stop.

Riding Through Prague District 6 Parks: A Break From Crowds

After Strahov, you head through the parks of Prague’s district 6 toward Břevnov Monastery. This part is important because it changes the feeling of the day.

Instead of being pulled through the busiest tourist corridors, you get a more local rhythm. Parks also mean you’re often moving across smoother, more open spaces—exactly where a Segway tour feels at home.

That said, a real-world note: Segway rules in Prague can be tricky. In some places, Segways are not allowed on certain paths, and you might get stopped or redirected to comply with local rules. That doesn’t mean the tour is doomed, but it does mean you should expect that the “route” can be adjusted. If you’re the type who gets stressed when plans shift, keep your expectations flexible and focus on the viewpoints and the monasteries rather than any imagined perfect line on a map.

Břevnov Monastery and the Oldest Brewery in Bohemia

Next up is Břevnov Monastery, where the tour includes the chance to taste local beer. The tour’s framing is clear: this is linked to production by the oldest brewery in Bohemia.

Here’s the key detail for your budget: beer at the breweries is not included in the price. So you’re paying for the Segway experience, the guide, and the monastery stops. The beer tasting is an optional add-on.

I like this setup because you can decide on the spot. If you want a quick taste and you’re curious, go for it. If you’re not in the mood, you can still enjoy the monastery grounds, the conversation with the guide, and the viewpoints.

In Prague, tasting beer at a monastery-brewery connection can feel like more than a souvenir. It’s one of those rare experiences where the city’s present connects to its long timeline in a way that’s easy to understand.

What You Learn From the Guide (Beyond the Ride)

A Segway tour can be either informative or just mechanical. The best ones do both, and this one is built to encourage questions.

The tour specifically calls out that the guide will offer advice on things to see and do in Prague, where to shop, and what to do in the evening. That matters because Prague can be a “too many choices” city. A guide who can point you toward a good evening plan can save you hours of wandering.

The guiding quality seems to be a big part of why people rate this tour highly. Some guides are described as supportive and careful with safety—taking time to ensure everyone can ride confidently. That type of calm instruction makes a difference when your group includes people with different experience levels.

Guide names you may hear include Matej and Thomas. One guide is also joked about for having a standout moustache, which is a reminder that good guiding is often personal, not robotic. If you get someone that takes their time, you’ll likely find the stops more meaningful and the pacing more comfortable.

Price and Value: Is $78 Worth It?

At $78 per person for a 3-hour tour, you’re paying for more than the Segway. You’re getting:

• free taxi transport from the meeting point to the start
• a professional guide
• the Segway equipment, helmet, and a practice run
• an optional raincoat

That combination is what makes the price feel fair. You’re not just renting a device and hoping you figure out the rules on your own. You’re also not paying separately for the uphill/hard-to-reach start location.

The only extra you might add is beer tasting. Since beer is not included, you control that cost. If you do want beer, set aside extra money in your mind. If you don’t, you can still enjoy the full experience without buying anything beyond the tour price.

Compared with many “3 hours, one site” tours, this one has more moving parts—two monasteries, a big stadium viewpoint moment, and a guided rhythm that keeps you from wasting time.

Weather, Surfaces, and the Real-World Segway Factor

Prague weather can be unpredictable. The tour includes a helmet and an optional raincoat, which is practical. You won’t feel like you need to bring gear that doesn’t fit your day plan.

Surface and route matter more than you might expect. Segways can feel very different depending on the ground quality. If you’re sensitive to rough surfaces, the optional E-scooter transfer to the start can be the part that feels less smooth. The main Segway route is still mostly about parks and monastery areas, which should generally be more forgiving than tight city streets.

Also, keep in mind the instruction and pacing can make or break comfort. When the guide takes time to teach and you ride at a safe, steady pace, the experience feels relaxing. If the briefing is too short, people can get tense. The good news: this tour includes a practice run, so you’re not starting from zero.

Tips to Get the Most Out of Your 3 Hours

A few simple habits will make the ride more enjoyable:

• Arrive ready to learn controls during the practice run, not just ready to “go sightseeing.”
• If you care about views, ask the guide when to stop for photos so you don’t miss the best angles.
• Bring a question for the guide. The tour’s advice piece is part of the value, especially for evening plans and shopping ideas.
• If you want beer at either monastery connection, keep in mind it’s not included, so you’ll pay separately.

If you’re pairing this with other Prague highlights, think of it as your “outside-the-center, viewpoint and monastery day.” It complements walking tours well because it adds viewpoints and movement without repeating the same central streets.

Who This Tour Is Best For (and Who Should Skip It)

This tour is a strong fit if you want:

• an active sightseeing day that still includes history stops
• views from higher ground without a long hike
• a guided plan that helps you decide what to do after the tour

It’s also ideal if you like practical storytelling—how a monastery connects to beer brewing since 1142, and how Prague’s districts look from the hills.

You might skip it if:

• you only want to ride through the main city center on streets (this tour is mostly parks and monastery areas)
• you hate any chance of route adjustments due to where Segways are allowed
• you dislike any “rules and rerouting” scenarios, even when the guide handles it politely

Should You Book This Segway Monasteries Tour?

I’d book it if you want a smart mix of Prague views + two historic monasteries + an efficient use of time. The free taxi and included practice run make it feel easier than many self-guided options, and the monastery beer culture angle gives the stops more meaning than a quick photo.

Skip it only if you’re set on center-street riding or you get stressed when plans can shift based on local rules. If you’re flexible and focus on the hillside viewpoint experience, this tour is one of the more memorable ways to see Prague beyond the main walking loops.

FAQ

How long is the Prague Segway tour with Oldest Monasteries?

The tour lasts 3 hours.

What does the price include?

It includes taxi transport to the Segway starting point, a professional guide, the Segway personal transporter, a helmet, an optional raincoat, and a practice run before the tour.

Is beer included at the monasteries?

No. Beer at the breweries is not included in the price.

Where do we meet for the tour?

The office is on the 1st floor of Hotel Grandior.

What language is the tour guide?

The live tour guide is English.

Is free cancellation available?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.