Prague: Segway Tour & Strahov Brewery Beer Tasting

Ride Through Prague's Hidden Hills & Monastery Breweries

You'll glide through Prague's hillside neighborhoods on a guided Segway tour, visit the 12th-century Strahov Monastery with its 600-year-old brewery, and see Prague Castle from panoramic viewpoints without fighting downtown crowds. The 2-hour tour includes the monastery. The 3-hour private option adds Břevnov Monastery and a beer tasting. Safety training and all gear are provided, and the route avoids the restricted old town center entirely.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Prague Castlepass by
2. Strahov Monastery10m

Segway tour behind Prague Castle

• Meet at Maltezske square
• View Prague Castle from outside
• Ride through Beverly Hills of Prague
• See Muller’s Villa
• Visit Church of St. Norbert
• Explore Strahov Monastery
• Visit 15th century brewery
• Ride in green park area
• Pass by Great Strahov Stadium

The experience

You step onto the Segway at Maltezske Square in Lesser Town, and after a quick safety briefing (about 10 to 15 minutes of supervised practice) you're gliding uphill through Prague's quieter neighborhoods. The routes run behind Prague Castle because of local restrictions on downtown riding, but that's actually where the real Prague lives: tree-lined streets, villas that locals call the city's Beverly Hills, and the kind of views you don't get from the main tourist drag. Your guide points out Müller's Villa and the Church of St. Norbert as you roll past, and the momentum of the Segway makes the whole thing feel less like sightseeing and more like you're actually moving through the place instead of being herded through it.

The Strahov Monastery hits different when you arrive on two wheels. It's been brewing beer for over 600 years (monks' recipe, still secret), and depending on which tour length you pick (2 or 3 hours), you'll either taste it there or just see the brewery from outside. The 12th-century complex sits high enough that you get proper views of Prague Castle across the valley, the kind with all those towers the description keeps mentioning. If you book the 3-hour private option, you'll also swing through Břevnov Monastery, another Benedictine place founded way back in 993, and its brewery too. That's a lot of medieval architecture and fermentation history in one afternoon.

The ride itself is the point. You're not walking, not in a bus, just balanced on this thing that feels weird for five minutes and then becomes natural. The green parks around the monasteries are perfect for it, and the guide keeps the group small enough that you're not waiting for anyone. Helmets are mandatory (all sizes provided), and if it rains, they hand out raincoats free. Winter tours run on special snow tires, so the season doesn't really stop you. You finish back at the office with unlimited tea, water, or coffee, and your legs haven't done the work your feet would have done on a regular walking tour.

What’s included

• Live guide throughout the tour.
• safety training and supervised test-drive (10–15 minutes).
• helmet and safety gear.
• unlimited tea, water, and coffee at the office.
• views of Prague Castle from multiple panoramic points.
• Strahov Monastery (12th century) and its 600-year-old brewery.
• Břevnov Monastery and brewery (3-hour private tour only).
• beer tasting at Strahov (3-hour private tour only).
• raincoats if needed.

Options for this experience

6 options

Guide in 26 languages15:00

Guide in English or Spanish09:30 and 15:00

Guide in English or Spanish09:30 and 15:00

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Guide in English, Spanish or German09:00

Guide in English, Spanish or Russian09:30 and 15:00

Guide in English or Spanish09:00 and 15:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 09:30 and 15:00

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Prague On Segway

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to cover Prague's hilltop landmarks and monasteries without the downtown crowds or the walking. The Segway does the legwork and the guide handles the timing, so you just show up and ride.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

In English and Spanish, at 09:00, 09:30 and 15:00. In French, Italian, Portuguese, Serbian, Hungarian, Danish, Punjabi, Slovak, Ukrainian, Finnish, Norwegian, Vietnamese, Polish, Czech, Swedish, Turkish, Dutch, Romanian, Hindi, Malayalam, Hebrew and Persian, at 15:00. In German, at 09:00 and 15:00. In Russian, at 09:30 and 15:00.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years). Under 7: they can't be included in the booking.

Can you ride a Segway if you've never done it before?

Yes. The tour includes 10–15 minutes of safety training and supervised practice before you start, so beginners are welcome.

What's the difference between the 2-hour and 3-hour tours?

The 2-hour tour covers Prague Castle views, Strahov Monastery, and the surrounding neighborhoods. The 3-hour private option adds Břevnov Monastery and its brewery, plus a beer tasting at Strahov if you choose it.

Is the beer tasting included?

Beer is optional and only included in the 3-hour private tour option. Other tour lengths visit the brewery but don't include drinks.

What if it rains or snows?

Light rain tours run as planned with free raincoats provided. Winter tours use special snow tires. Extreme weather may result in rescheduling or a full refund.

Where does the tour start?

At Maltezske Square 479/7 in Prague 1, Lesser Town. Public transportation is nearby.

What's the weight and age limit?

Minimum weight is 35 kg (77 lbs), maximum 135 kg (297 lbs). Minimum age is 8 years old.

Why does the tour go behind Prague Castle instead of downtown?

Local restrictions prohibit Segway tours in downtown Prague, so the route runs through the hillside neighborhoods behind the castle, which actually offer better views and fewer crowds.

Is a helmet required?

Yes, helmets are mandatory. The operator provides all sizes free of charge.