Prague does beer like a religion. This VIP Segway tour lets you roll with a guide between two ancient monastery brewing sites, with tastings and major landmarks along the way. I like that you get a hands-on Segway practice run before you set out, so the tour feels confident, not chaotic. I also like the focus on the monastic side of beer, from Břevnov’s long brewing tradition to the Strahov area’s landmark architecture. One possible drawback: the Břevnov Monastery stop may not go exactly as planned if access is restricted.

You’ll spend about 3 hours in a small group, with the ride doing much of the work for you. That matters in Prague, where streets can be cobbly and uphill in patches, even on a “short” half-day. Beer sampling is part of the idea, but the tour data also notes beer itself is not included, so expect to buy any alcoholic pours on site.

If you want a “see sites plus drink something” tour that still feels grounded in place, this one is a strong match. Just keep your expectations realistic: you’re touring real religious sites and historic buildings, so hours and access can affect what you experience that day.

Key things to know before you go

• A practice run first: you learn the Segway moves before the tour starts
• Two monastery brewery stops: Břevnov Monastery and the connected Břevnov brewery site
• Strahov Stadium as a cultural monument: concrete grandstands listed since 2003
• Strahov Monastery stop: Premonstratensian roots, founded in 1143
• Small-group feel: maximum 10 travelers, so you are not swallowed by crowds
• Comfort beats style: you still need comfortable walking shoes for short sections

Why a Segway tour makes sense for Prague’s monastery breweries

A Segway changes how you experience a city like Prague. You still see the neighborhoods and landmarks up close, but you are not constantly stopping, starting, and catching your breath on every street change. That’s especially useful on a route that mixes monastery areas, parks, and a major viewing stop at Strahov.

The most practical part is that you do not start cold. You get an orientation and a practice run before the tour. So if you have never ridden one, you can get comfortable with basics like slowing down, turning, and staying balanced before the group starts moving through real sightseeing areas.

Also, this is a tour built around short visits that fit a half-day pace. You get time to enter and look around, then you move on without losing the flow. For many people, that is the key value: you pack more “where the story happened” into less fatigue.

Price and what you truly get for $91.92 per person

At $91.92 per person for about 3 hours, you are paying for more than a guide. You are paying for the Segway equipment, helmet, and the structure that keeps you moving safely with a professional escort.

Here is the value breakdown that matters:

• Segway included: you do not have to rent, figure it out, or hunt for gear
• Safety gear included: helmet is provided
• Guide included: you get context connecting monasteries, beer, and Prague sights
• Tastings built into the stops: you sample local beer as part of the experience
• Beer not included to buy: alcoholic drinks, specifically beer, are not included, so you may pay on site

So you should budget for at least some drink purchases if you want to taste more than what is built into the tasting moments. If you are the type who likes one or two pours and then stops, this price still feels reasonable for what you get. If you want to drink heavily, plan extra spending.

One more planning note: this tour is commonly booked about 36 days in advance on average, which suggests it is a popular way to do beer-and-sightseeing without lining up all day.

Finding your way to Mostecká 53/4 in Malá Strana

Your tour start is Mostecká 53/4, Malá Strana, Praha-Praha 1. The tour also ends back at the same meeting point, which is convenient. You do not need to figure out how to get across town at the end while you are tired.

The location also helps the logistics. The tour data says it is near public transportation, so you can get there without a complicated transfer plan.

Bring your patience for weather. You will be outdoors riding and walking briefly. The tour includes a raincoat (optional), which is good to know because Prague weather can change fast.

Stop 1: Břevnov Monastery and the Benedictine tradition

The first stop is Břevnov Monastery, with about 30 minutes on the ground. The focus here is the monastic life tied to the Order of St. Benedict. Even if you are not a church architecture person, this stop helps you understand why brewing ended up where it did in Europe.

Břevnov is one of Prague’s places where religion, education, and everyday labor overlap. The information you get on this tour centers on how monks worked to maintain their way of life over centuries, not just in legend but through ongoing practice.

A few details you should keep in mind while you are there:

• Břevnov is first mentioned in the 10th century
• The monastery became an important center of education
• There’s a famous administrative story involving Francis Joseph I, who in legend promoted Břevnov to a town on April 27, 1907, by mistake
• Břevnov remained an independent city until the end of 1921, then became part of Prague

That context matters because it turns the stop from “a pretty building” into a place with real institutional roots. You are not just seeing stone. You are seeing the kind of infrastructure that allowed brewing traditions to persist.

Practical consideration: if you are sensitive to changes in access, keep flexibility. One of the only sour moments in the available feedback is that the Břevnov area can sometimes be affected by restrictions, so you might want to be ready for alternate focus that day.

Stop 2: Břevnov brewery linked to beer brewing since 993

From the monastery grounds, the tour moves to Břevnov Monastery’s connected brewery site, listed as Břevnov Monastery brewery sv. Vojtecha. This is also about 30 minutes.

This stop is the “why this tour exists” moment. The information shared ties Břevnov to the oldest documented brewing tradition in the Czech Republic, with the monastery founded in 993. That is a striking fact because it puts brewing in a timeline that feels way beyond modern beer culture.

It also explains a common pattern in Europe: brewing did not run uninterrupted forever. Beer production was interrupted several times in history. Then production resumed in 2011, which gives you a modern link to a very old claim.

What you should expect for the tasting portion:

• You get sampling as part of the tour experience
• Beer itself is not included, so if you want additional pours beyond tasting, you will likely buy them on site

So if you like to compare flavors, consider bringing a “taste and decide” mindset. Try the tasting flights or whatever is available, then decide whether the beer list is worth your extra spending.

Strahov Stadium: massive scale, cultural protection, and a great Segway pause

The tour includes Strahov Stadium twice, which helps break the ride into understandable segments.

First, you have about 5 minutes there. Then there is a longer 10-minute segment later. The point is not to “sit and watch a game.” It is to take in scale and understand why this stadium is treated as a landmark.

The data you get on site is very specific:

• It is described as the stadium with the largest area in the world
• Capacity is listed as 250,000 seats, with 56,000 seating
• Since March 6, 2003, the concrete grandstands have been registered on the list of cultural monuments of the Czech Republic

That last detail is a big deal. You are not just looking at sports infrastructure. You are seeing a protected piece of concrete architecture that Czech authorities treat like cultural heritage.

This stop also functions as a Segway rhythm reset. Even if you love riding, pauses help. You can regroup, look around, and take in the Strahov area’s bigger shapes before the tour shifts back toward monasteries and parks.

Strahov Monastery: Premonstratensian roots founded in 1143

The tour also brings you to the Strahov Monastery, fully named as the Royal Canonry of the Premonstratensian Order in Strahov. This is one of those Prague stops that tends to stick with people because it feels both historic and grounded.

Key facts you will hear or see included on this route:

• Founded in 1143
• Described as the oldest Premonstratensian monastery in Bohemia
• Listed among the most important architectural monuments in the Czech Republic

This is where your beer story meets the broader monastery story. Břevnov covers Benedictine traditions and brewing continuity. Strahov broadens the frame into a different order with its own legacy.

Also, if you care about value for money, this monastery stop is a practical win. One piece of negative feedback in the available material notes that, in one case, the itinerary ended up focusing more on Strahov Monastery than Břevnov. If Strahov is your priority, that is a comfort signal: the tour’s spine still includes this major site.

Ladronka Park and Park Hvězda: breathing room between monuments

Between your monastery and stadium moments, the Segway route includes park time, specifically Ladronka Park and Park Hvězda.

Even though these are not the “beer” stops, they are part of what makes this tour feel like more than a checklist. Parks give you space to reset during a 3-hour experience. You get a change of pace from stone entrances and stadium structures, and you get some open-air breathing room before the next guided moment.

The tour highlights also mention seeing Park Sacre Coeur. If you have not been to Prague parks yet, this is a good reminder that the city’s calm, green pockets are not an afterthought. They are woven into how you experience the neighborhoods, especially when you are moving by Segway.

When you are choosing what to wear, this park mix is a reason to choose shoes that handle both walking and small terrain changes. You do not need hiking gear, but you do need grip and comfort.

What makes the tastings work (and what to budget)

Beer tastings are the draw, but you need to know how to think about the included part.

The tour description frames it as visiting breweries and sampling local brews, which implies you will taste what the stops offer. At the same time, the tour data explicitly says alcoholic beverages are not included, and that beer can be bought at the Břevnov monastery.

So here is the practical way to handle it:

• Plan for at least the tasting moments as part of the tour structure
• Bring extra money if you want more than the initial samples
• If you are the type who wants to try several styles, treat this like an experience that includes tastings but not a full drinking spree

This approach helps you keep the tour value feeling fair, because you are not surprised by on-site purchases.

Group size, pacing, and who it suits best

This tour caps at 10 travelers. That matters more than most people think. In a Segway group, smaller numbers usually mean better instructor attention and fewer slowdowns. It also makes the ride more pleasant, because you are not playing traffic in a dense pack.

The pacing is also designed to fit a half-day without making you commit to a full-day walking tour. You have short stops at:

• Břevnov Monastery
• the connected Břevnov brewery site
• Strahov Stadium segments
• Strahov Monastery
• parks like Ladronka and Park Hvězda

That mix makes it especially good for:

• First-time Segway riders who want the practice run
• People who want an “active sightseeing” day without long walking hours
• Beer curiosity seekers who like beer that is tied to place and tradition
• Travelers who appreciate major Prague landmarks, but do not want museum fatigue

If you hate the idea of riding and would rather do everything on foot, you might prefer a walking tour. But if you want to cover ground efficiently while still getting guided context, this format fits.

Possible snag to watch: Břevnov access can change

Here is the one caution I would give before you book: the Břevnov Monastery segment may not always match the plan if access is restricted. In one disappointing account tied to this experience, the guide cited reconstruction and the tour did not visit Břevnov at the time, though Břevnov appeared open when visited later.

I cannot predict what will happen on your date. But I can help you make a smart decision:

• If Břevnov is a must-see for you, keep flexibility in your schedule
• Have a Plan B mindset for the day, because monasteries are real places with real operations
• If your top priority is Strahov Monastery and the stadium views, this tour still delivers that core

This is not a reason to avoid the tour. It is a reason to go in with a reasonable expectation of how historic sites can affect daily routing.

Should you book this VIP Prague Segway beer tour?

Book it if you want a practical mix of Segway riding plus guided monastery stops, and you like beer tasting tied to real brewing locations. The practice run helps first-timers feel ready. The route also covers major Strahov landmarks and gives you park breathing room, so it does not feel like one long grind.

I would skip or rethink it if you are very strict about seeing Břevnov Monastery specifically, down to the minute. Because that access can potentially shift, your experience could feel less “complete” than you expected.

If you are a planner who likes value, this also makes sense: you pay for guide-led structure, the Segway equipment, helmets, and time-efficient sightseeing. Then you choose how much to spend on extra beer beyond tastings.

If you want, tell me your dates and your riding comfort level (first time Segway or not). I can help you decide whether this is the right match for your Prague day and what you should mentally prepare for.

FAQ

How long is the VIP Prague Segway Tour around Monastic Breweries?

It runs for about 3 hours.

What is the price per person?

The price is $91.92 per person.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts at Mostecká 53/4, Malá Strana, Prague, and it ends back at the same meeting point.

Is a Segway practice run included?

Yes, the tour includes a practice run before you begin the main route.

What is included in the tour package?

Included items are a professional guide, an original Segway personal transporter, a helmet, and a raincoat (optional). The tour also includes tastings as part of the experience.

Are alcoholic beverages or beer included?

No, alcoholic beverages are not included. Beer is not included, and you can buy it at Břevnov monastery.

How many people are in the group?

The tour has a maximum of 10 travelers.

What should I wear or bring?

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, and you may want to use the optional raincoat if weather calls for it.

What is the cancellation window?

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