Prague: 2 Hours Segway Tour with Hotel Pickup

Prague looks different from the top of a hill, away from the Old Town’s crowded lanes. This two-hour Segway ride starts at Strahov Stadium, then heads to Petřín Hill viewpoints and the Smíchov district, offering a brisk look at a more local side of the city.

I like two things in particular: the route combines wide city views with neighborhood sights, and the included lesson gives first-time riders a chance to get comfortable before setting off. Guides also share context about the communist period and its effects on life in Prague.

The main consideration is the vehicle itself. A Segway is not suitable for everyone, and you need to be comfortable balancing and steering it. The route also includes hills, so if you would rather explore on foot or prefer a slower pace, this may not be your best fit.

• Start at Strahov Stadium: See the huge sports complex before riding into the surrounding hills.
• Practice before the ride: A guide gives you a short training session, and a helmet is provided.
• Take in Petřín Hill views: The route includes several viewpoints over Prague.
• Explore Smíchov: See a less central district and hear about the Staropramen brewery.
• Finish with riverfront landmarks: The route includes the river and the Dancing House.
• Get hotel pickup: A taxi takes you from city-center accommodation to the meeting point and back.

From your hotel to Strahov Stadium

This tour begins with a taxi pickup, not a ride from your hotel. The pickup is scheduled 20 to 30 minutes before the Segway tour’s start time, so allow for that extra time when planning the rest of your day. You’ll receive confirmation with the taxi details.

The meeting point is Strahov Stadium, described as the biggest stadium in the world. Its scale gives you a striking first stop, and the stadium helps explain why this tour begins outside the usual Old Town circuit. You’re starting near the hills, with room to get used to the Segway before exploring more of the city.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for accommodation within the city center. At the end, the taxi takes you back to your hotel or another place in the city center. If you have plans immediately after the tour, keep the return transfer in mind rather than assuming the full outing will take exactly two hours from your front door.

Getting comfortable on a Segway

Before you ride, your guide provides a brief training session and a helmet. You’ll use a Segway i2 or X2, and there’s a bottle of water for the ride. A raincoat is available if the weather turns wet.

That lesson matters. A Segway can feel unfamiliar at first, and being able to practice before setting off makes the experience more approachable for beginners. One family group with riders ranging from 25 to 63 got the hang of it quickly, including a participant who described having a poor sense of balance. That’s reassuring, but it is not a guarantee that everyone will feel at ease. Take the practice time seriously, ask the guide for help, and don’t feel you need to rush.

Patience from the guide can make a real difference here. Matej, one guide associated with the tour, was praised for being informative and encouraging; he has blue hair, which may help you recognize him. Guides can vary, so don’t count on getting a particular person, but English- and German-speaking guides are available.

Strahov Stadium and the ride toward Petřín

Once you’re ready, the tour sets off from Strahov Stadium. Its vast size is the unusual opening act: this is not simply a ride between famous central monuments. You begin with a large sports complex and then head toward green spaces and viewpoints.

The route continues to Petřín Hill, where you can look out over Prague from above. This is one of the main reasons to choose the tour. If you’ve spent time in the dense center, the change of scale is welcome: rooftops, river and city come into view, and you get a different sense of how Prague fits together.

Views depend on the weather and visibility, neither of which is guaranteed. Still, the itinerary is built around several viewpoints, not just one quick stop. The Segway lets you cover ground between them without turning the outing into a long walk uphill.

Downhill into Smíchov

After the Petřín viewpoint, the route heads down the hill and continues toward Smíchov. You’ll see more viewpoints along the way, then get a look at a district that many first-time visits miss when they stay near the Old Town and the main central sights.

The ride offers a change from Prague’s best-known historic core. Instead of concentrating only on monuments, you’ll hear about the area’s everyday character and the communist regime’s impact on life in the city. The route also passes the Staropramen brewery, giving your guide a local landmark to discuss.

The tour includes the river and the Dancing House as well. Those sights add a more familiar point of reference after the less central neighborhood stops. Don’t expect a full architectural visit or a brewery tasting: the experience is a guided ride past places, not a museum or food tour.

Climbing back to the stadium

From Smíchov, the route goes back up the hill to Strahov Stadium. That uphill return is worth factoring into your decision. You’ll be riding for two hours, and the tour is not simply a flat cruise along the river.

The Segway is useful here because it carries you between separated viewpoints and neighborhoods in a compact amount of time. But it still requires attention and control. If hills, balancing or riding in a group make you uneasy, consider whether you’d enjoy the journey as much as the views.

Once you’re back at the stadium, the taxi takes you to your city-center accommodation or another city-center drop-off. The tour’s organization is handy: you don’t need to arrange your own transport to the starting point or make your way back after the ride.

What the communist-era context adds

This is a sightseeing ride, but the guide also talks about the communist regime and its effect on life in Prague. That historical layer helps the less central route feel more meaningful than a string of viewpoints. You can connect the city’s neighborhoods and landmarks to the changes people lived through, rather than seeing only a scenic backdrop.

The tour does not promise a detailed political history lesson, so treat this as an introduction woven into the ride. If you want a long, in-depth account of the period, you may want a dedicated walking tour or museum visit as well. Here, the subject is part of a broader, mobile overview of Prague.

Is $67 a fair price?

At $67 per person, this is more than a simple sightseeing walk, but the price covers several useful pieces: a two-hour guided ride, the Segway, helmet, brief training, water, raincoat if needed, and taxi pickup and drop-off within the city center. You also cover multiple areas and viewpoints in one outing.

The value depends on how you like to explore. If you enjoy trying a new way to get around and want to see beyond the central streets, the combination of transport, guide and varied stops can make the cost worthwhile. If you mainly want an in-depth look at a few monuments, a walking tour may give you more time at each place for less money.

Food is not included, and tips are not included either. A 10 to 15 percent tip for the guide is recommended, so include that in your budget if you plan to tip. At the same time, there is no need to buy a separate helmet or arrange a taxi to the starting point.

Who should book this ride?

This tour is a good match if you’ve already seen the main city center, want a view from the hills, and are curious about neighborhoods beyond the standard sightseeing loop. It can also suit families with teenagers: one family group included teens and adults across a broad age range, and found the ride worked for the whole group.

The two-hour format offers more time than a quick introductory ride, but there is also a one-hour option for people with a tighter schedule. One group chose the shorter version because they had other plans that afternoon, and would have extended the ride if time had allowed. If you want the full route through Smíchov and its viewpoints, choose the two-hour option.

There are firm limits. You cannot ride if you are pregnant, under eight years old, over 120 kilograms, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The tour information gives slightly different pound equivalents for the weight limit, so use 120 kilograms as the clearest figure. Anyone who feels unsure about balance should make the training session count and decide honestly whether the vehicle feels comfortable.

Should you book?

Book this tour if you want to see Prague from Petřín Hill, explore Smíchov and cover more ground than you could on foot in two hours. The included training and hotel-area taxi transfers make the outing easier to arrange, while the guide adds local and communist-era context.

Skip it if you’re uncomfortable on a Segway, want a slow walk with long stops, or have already planned a full day around the central sights and don’t have room for the transfer time. For the right rider, this is a practical and playful way to see a different side of Prague, with the views as the main reward.

FAQ

How long is the Segway tour?

The ride lasts two hours. Check availability for the starting times.

What languages do the guides speak?

Live guides are available in English and German.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are included for accommodation within the city center. A taxi collects you 20 to 30 minutes before the start time.

Where does the Segway ride begin?

The taxi takes you to the meeting point at Strahov Stadium, where the guide provides a training session before the ride.

What sights are included on the route?

The route includes Strahov Stadium, Petřín Hill viewpoints, the Smíchov district, the Staropramen brewery, the river and the Dancing House.

Is training provided for first-time Segway riders?

Yes. The guide gives you a brief training session before you start the tour.

What equipment is provided?

A Segway i2 or X2, helmet, 0.5-liter bottle of water and a raincoat in case of bad weather are included.

Can children ride?

Anyone younger than eight years old cannot ride.

Who is not allowed to ride?

The tour is not suitable for pregnant women, anyone over 120 kilograms, or anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Is food included in the price?

No. Food is not included. A 10 to 15 percent tip for the guide is recommended but not included.