VIP Prague Segway Tour Around Monastic Breweries

Old Prague gets a two-wheeled twist. This three-hour outing combines a short Segway lesson with monastery visits, historic neighborhoods, parks, and the chance to buy Czech beer at Břevnov Brewery. I love the small group size of no more than 10 people, and I like the route’s mix of old religious sites and open urban parks rather than one long ride through the city center. The main concern is that the beer portion is less clear than the title suggests, since beer is not included in the price and one recent experience found Břevnov Monastery closed despite being told it was under reconstruction.

You begin at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana and return there at the end. A professional guide supplies the Segway, helmet, practice session, and an optional raincoat. The route includes Břevnov Monastery, its brewery, Strahov Monastery and Stadium, Ladronka Park, Park Hvězda, and other parts of western Prague. Check the brewery access on your tour day if beer tasting is a major reason for booking.

Key points at a glance

• A 10-person maximum keeps the tour fairly personal: You are less likely to get lost in a large convoy, and the guide can focus on basic Segway handling.
• Břevnov connects beer with Czech monastic history: The monastery dates to 993, and brewing resumed there in 2011 after several interruptions.
• Strahov Stadium is an extraordinary sight: Its huge grounds once held 250,000 people, including 56,000 seated spectators.
• The route reaches parks and districts beyond central Prague: Ladronka, Park Hvězda, Břevnov, and Strahov give you a broader view of the city.
• Beer costs extra: The tour price is $91.92 per person, but alcoholic drinks are not included.
• The cancellation terms are generous until 24 hours before departure: After that point, you cannot receive a refund or make changes.

Learning to ride before leaving Malá Strana

The tour starts at Mostecká 53/4, a central meeting point in Malá Strana. You receive a personal Segway, helmet, and safety instruction, followed by a practice run before the group heads out.

That practice matters. A Segway is easy to operate once you understand how your body controls the machine, but it does not feel exactly like walking or cycling. You should arrive in comfortable walking shoes and allow yourself time to settle into the controls. The route is listed as suitable for most participants, and service animals are allowed.

The included equipment is practical rather than fancy. A raincoat is available if weather turns wet, which is useful in Prague, where a gray afternoon can arrive without much warning. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included unless you select an option that adds them, so you need to reach the meeting point on your own.

The mobile ticket makes entry simple. You should still save the meeting address and check the start time carefully, since the cancellation deadline uses local Prague time.

Břevnov Monastery and a brewery dating to 993

Břevnov is the historical heart of the beer portion of the route. The monastery was founded in 993 and remains associated with the Order of St. Benedict. Its religious role gives the stop more substance than a standard brewery visit. You are not simply stopping for a drink. You are seeing a place where monastic life and brewing traditions have long been connected.

The planned monastery visit lasts about 30 minutes, with no separate admission charge listed. That is enough time for a look around and a guide’s explanation, but not enough for a long museum visit or a leisurely architectural study. If you want to explore every building at a slow pace, you may find this stop brief.

The nearby Břevnov Brewery of St. Adalbert is tied to the oldest documented brewery in the Czech Republic. Brewing stopped and restarted several times over the centuries, with production resuming in 2011. That pause and revival give the brewery a modern story as well as an old one.

Here is the key practical point: beer is not included in the tour price. The tour description refers to tastings and local brews, but the included-services information says alcoholic beverages are excluded and that you can buy beer at Břevnov Monastery. Plan to pay separately for any beer you want. If you book mainly for included samples, confirm the current arrangement before departure.

There is also an important access warning. One person was told that Břevnov Monastery was closed for reconstruction, then returned two days later and found the restaurant and other buildings open without visible reconstruction. That does not prove the site will always be open, but it tells you to ask for a clear explanation if the stop is changed or skipped. The experience is much less appealing if the brewery and monastery are replaced by a quick outside view.

Strahov Monastery and the historic district

Strahov Monastery was founded in 1143 and is the oldest Premonstratensian monastery in Bohemia. It is one of Prague’s major architectural and religious sites, so it gives the tour a strong second historical anchor after Břevnov.

The route description makes clear that Strahov and its surrounding district are part of the sightseeing experience. The exact time inside the monastery is not stated, so you should not assume that admission to every interior room is included. The attraction here is the setting, the old monastery complex, and the chance to hear context from your guide while moving through western Prague.

I like this pairing of monasteries because they tell different parts of the same story. Břevnov is linked directly to the brewery tradition, while Strahov adds a larger view of Bohemian religious history and architecture. You get more than a pub crawl, but beer enthusiasts should remember that the drinks are purchased separately.

The ride also gives you a reason to leave the most crowded central streets. From the meeting point in Malá Strana, the tour heads toward districts that many short city breaks overlook. You see how Prague extends beyond Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, and the usual postcard route.

Strahov Stadium and Prague’s enormous sporting past

The Strahov Stadium is one of the route’s most unusual stops. Its stated capacity was 250,000 people, with 56,000 seats, making it the stadium with the largest area in the world according to the supplied description. Its concrete grandstands have been listed as cultural monuments since March 6, 2003.

The stop itself is short, listed at five minutes in one place and 10 minutes in another. Either way, treat it as a viewpoint and photo stop rather than a full stadium visit. The sheer scale is the point. You can look across a sports complex that feels oversized by modern standards and consider how different mass events once worked.

The stadium is also useful because it breaks up the religious and brewery stops. You move from monasteries to a vast piece of 20th-century public architecture, then onward through parks and residential districts. That variety makes the Segway format worthwhile.

Do not expect a detailed stadium tour. No interior admission or dedicated guided visit is included in the information provided. You get a brief stop, historical context, and a chance to see the concrete structure.

Břevnov, Ladronka, and Park Hvězda

Břevnov itself reaches back to the 10th century. It was promoted to town status in 1907, reportedly by mistake under Emperor Franz Joseph I, and remained independent until 1921, when it became part of Prague. That story gives the district a bit of character. It was not always simply another Prague neighborhood.

The ride continues through Ladronka Park and Park Hvězda. The route details do not give exact stop lengths for both parks, so you should think of them as part of the moving sightseeing route rather than guaranteed long walks or formal visits.

This is where the Segway can save energy. Prague’s western districts cover ground, and the machine lets you see more within a three-hour window than you could comfortably cover on foot. You still need to stand, balance, and handle the vehicle, but you avoid spending the entire afternoon walking between separate sights.

You will also want to keep your expectations practical. A Segway tour is not the same as a slow stroll with time to read every plaque. The benefit is range and variety. You cover more ground, see several distinct areas, and return to the starting point without arranging separate public transport.

What the $91.92 price really buys you

At $91.92 per person, this is not a cheap way to visit Prague’s monasteries. The value comes from combining equipment, instruction, a guide, a three-hour route, and transport between spread-out sights in one booking.

You are paying for the Segway itself, helmet, practice session, professional guide, and optional rain protection. You are not paying for beer, hotel transfers unless selected, or any separately charged admission. The listed monastery stops have no admission ticket cost, which helps, but drinks remain an extra expense.

I think the price makes the most sense for someone who wants a guided overview of western Prague and prefers riding to walking. It is harder to justify if your main goal is serious beer tasting, because the drink costs are separate and the Břevnov stop may be affected by access conditions.

The fact that the tour is often booked about 36 days ahead suggests you should not leave it until the last minute if your schedule is tight. The group limit of 10 is a useful feature at this price. You get a more manageable outing than a large vehicle tour, with a better chance to ask questions during the ride.

The overall rating is 4 from three reviews, so the sample is small. One especially negative experience focused on the missed Břevnov visit and the explanation given for its closure. That issue deserves more weight than the rating alone. Ask before departure whether you will actually stop at both Břevnov Monastery and the brewery.

Who will enjoy this three-hour ride?

You are a good match for this tour if you want:

• A guided introduction to Segway riding
• A small-group outing with no more than 10 participants
• Monasteries, parks, districts, and unusual sights in one route
• A way to cover western Prague without walking the full distance
• The option to buy local beer at Břevnov
• A short experience that fits into a busy sightseeing schedule

You may want another plan if you need a dedicated beer tour with tastings included. You may also prefer a walking tour if you want long interior visits, quiet time at each monument, or detailed architectural study.

The tour requires comfort with the Segway and with standing for much of the three-hour period. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Most people can participate, but the information does not describe special vehicle adaptations or a reduced-mobility option, so ask the operator directly if that matters to you.

Booking, weather, and cancellation advice

A mobile ticket is provided, and public transportation is nearby. You meet at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana and finish at the same location. Hotel pickup and drop-off are only part of the booking if you choose an option that includes them.

Free cancellation applies when you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. A cancellation within 24 hours receives no refund, and changes within that period are not accepted. That is generous enough for normal schedule changes, but you should check the weather and your plans before the final day.

Because the route includes parks and outdoor monuments, poor weather could affect the mood even with a raincoat available. If the tour goes ahead in wet conditions, the Segway may still let you cover ground, but the outdoor stops will be less comfortable.

Should you book the VIP Prague Segway Tour?

Book it if you want an active, small-group way to see western Prague and you like the idea of linking two old monasteries with Czech brewing history. The route gives you Břevnov, Strahov, Strahov Stadium, Ladronka, Park Hvězda, and the broader Břevnov district in roughly three hours.

I would book only after confirming two details: that Břevnov Monastery and its brewery are open on your date, and that you understand beer is purchased separately. At $91.92, the tour is best viewed as a guided Segway sightseeing experience with a brewery stop, not an all-inclusive tasting tour.

If those conditions suit you, the route offers good variety and a useful change from Prague’s central walking circuit. If included beer samples or guaranteed interior access are essential, choose a different experience.

FAQ

How long is the VIP Prague Segway Tour?

The tour lasts approximately three hours.

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana, Prague 1.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point in Malá Strana.

Is beer included in the tour price?

No. Alcoholic beverages are not included. You can buy beer at Břevnov Monastery.

What equipment is provided?

The tour includes an original Segway personal transporter, helmet, practice run, professional guide, and an optional raincoat.

How many people can join the tour?

The tour has a maximum of 10 participants.

Are hotel pickup and drop-off included?

They are not included unless you select an option that provides them.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations and changes made within 24 hours are not accepted for a refund.