REVIEW · PRAGUE
Prague Highlights: Segway & E-Scooter Tour with Taxi Pick-Up
Book on GetYourGuide →Operated by Ecotours.cz · Bookable on GetYourGuide
Segway, then scooters, then Prague at speed. I love the mix of taxi pickup and hands-on practice, because it turns a busy city into something you can actually cover without feeling rushed, and the variety of vehicles keeps things fun the whole way. One trade-off: you’re on wheels most of the time, so this is not the best pick if you get nervous on a new ride or you can’t handle the walking bits that come with getting on and off.
The big consideration is suitability. This tour is not suitable for pregnant women, and intoxication isn’t allowed, so you’ll want to choose a day and condition that keeps you comfortable and safe.
In This Review
- Key highlights you’ll care about
- Taxi pickup from your hotel and the meeting point
- Get comfortable fast: practice, safety gear, and tour pacing
- eScooter and e-bike first, Segway at Great Strahov Stadium
- Letná Park to Prague Castle: the uphill part you’ll actually enjoy
- Strahov, Loreto Sanctuary, and the John Lennon Wall
- Charles Bridge, National Theatre, Wenceslas Square, and the Powder Tower
- Petrin Hill, the Vltava River, and an Old Town finale
- What’s included in the $90 value
- Guides, languages, and the “right pacing for your group”
- Who should book this Segway and electric ride
- Should you book this tour?
- FAQ
- How long is the tour?
- Is taxi pickup included?
- Where do we meet if we don’t need pickup?
- What vehicles will I ride?
- Are tickets or entrance fees included?
- Is this tour suitable for kids?
- Is the tour suitable for pregnant women?
- Are there any rules about alcohol?
Key highlights you’ll care about

- Hotel taxi pickup coordinated for distance and traffic, with a clear meeting point at Na Poříčí 42 (hotel Grandior)
- Multiple electric vehicles, including Segway plus e-scooter or e-bike on different parts of the day
- Two-phase sightseeing, starting in Letná and moving up toward Prague Castle and Strahov
- Segway at Great Strahov Stadium, a huge inactive stadium with a capacity of 250,000
- Photo service and a free bottle of water, plus safety gear like helmets and rain protection if needed
Taxi pickup from your hotel and the meeting point

This tour is built for people who don’t want to play transportation games. Your day starts with a comfortable taxi pickup from your accommodation in Prague, then a transfer to the meeting area at Na Poříčí 42 (hotel Grandior). Pickup timing can be 10–45 minutes before the tour, depending on how far you are and what traffic looks like, so it helps to plan a calm morning and keep your phone handy.
If you’re staying close to the meeting point (within 1 km), you may not need a taxi. In that case, the guide can walk with you to the meeting point instead. For your sanity, confirm pickup details no later than the day before, and if anything goes sideways on the day, there’s an emergency phone you can use by call, SMS, or WhatsApp.
One practical note: drop-off isn’t included. The tour ends after the final riding segment, so I’d plan your return to your hotel with a little buffer.
You can also read our reviews of more tours and experiences in Prague
Get comfortable fast: practice, safety gear, and tour pacing

Even if you’ve never ridden an e-scooter or e-bike before, the format is designed to get you moving without guesswork. You’ll start with a supervised setup plus a safety training and test-drive before you head out, but that practice time is mentioned as not included in the tour time. Translation: arrive on time, expect a quick onboarding, and don’t treat this like a “walk up and go” activity.
You’ll be provided with helmets. If weather calls for it, you can also get raincoats or gloves. That matters in Prague, especially when you’re riding near the castle areas and along hills—those breezes can feel sharper than you expect.
Also keep the vibe calm. Intoxication isn’t allowed, and this isn’t positioned as a rowdy party tour. Minimum age is listed as 8, but separate info says it’s not suitable for children under 12, so you’ll want to follow the stricter rule for your group.
eScooter and e-bike first, Segway at Great Strahov Stadium

What I like most is that the tour doesn’t force one “vehicle for everything” solution. The first quarter is on an e-scooter or e-bike, which is ideal for getting your legs and balance under control while you’re moving through big park areas. Then you switch vehicles later to do the Segway portion when the route gives you a stage to practice with confidence.
The Segway moment happens at Great Strahov Stadium, described as the largest inactive stadium with a capacity of 250,000 spectators. You’ll access it so you can see its size and enjoy viewpoints from there, then do a ride through nearby areas that the tour characterizes as hidden neighborhoods. The adrenaline factor is real here, but the tour includes safety instructions before you start, so you’re not just handed a Segway and wished luck.
After the stadium, you switch back again and continue sightseeing on the electric scooter or e-bike. That back-and-forth isn’t a gimmick. It’s a smart way to match the ride style to the setting—parks and climbs feel different than stadium paths and city streets.
Letná Park to Prague Castle: the uphill part you’ll actually enjoy

The tour’s rhythm is built around starting with smoother riding and then working toward the famous viewpoints. Early on, you’ll glide through Letná Park, which includes a beer garden area, and pass major landmark points like Expo 58, the Metronome, and Queen Anne’s Summer Palace. Even if you don’t know every one by name, you’ll feel the purpose: this is where you get space, wide sightlines, and a real sense of Prague’s layout.
From there, you head toward Prague Castle and the Strahov districts. This is where electric vehicles shine for practical reasons. You still get the excitement of climbing into the castle area, but you’re not doing it with sore calves and slow steps. It’s one of the best ways to cover ground efficiently while keeping your energy for photos and short stops.
I’d also treat this section as your “camera check” time. Once you’re up in the castle/Strahov area, the angles can change fast, and you’ll want to be ready when your guide points out where to look.
Strahov, Loreto Sanctuary, and the John Lennon Wall

You’ll hear stories along the way as your guide leads you through several iconic points. Stops and segments include Loreto Sanctuary, Strahov Monastery, and the route toward the John Lennon Wall. That Wall has a special pull because it’s a living, changing spot you can sign your name to and get a very Prague photo without hunting for it on your own.
What’s valuable here is the way the guide strings together meaning while you’re moving. You’re not just collecting landmarks. You’re getting the “why this place matters” thread in between the fun parts.
There are also other famous city-center sights you’ll reach later, but I like that this tour doesn’t shove everything into one dense hour. You get a climb and a release, with the Lennon Wall and sanctuary/monastery areas giving you a more human, story-driven pause.
Charles Bridge, National Theatre, Wenceslas Square, and the Powder Tower

Once you leave the castle/Strahov side, the tour shifts into classic Prague highlights. You’ll ride past Charles Bridge, see National Theatre, and roll through areas including Wenceslas Square, Municipal House, and the Powder Tower.
These places are famous for a reason, but they can also be confusing on your own. A guided electric route helps because you’re not constantly stopping to reorient, and you’re not stuck walking the hardest sections if you’d rather keep the energy for the viewpoints.
This is also where the “small group or private tour” structure matters. Smaller groups tend to mean fewer start-stop delays, and if you’re on a private tour, you can discuss your wishes and which sights to prioritize before you set off. That can be especially helpful if your group has one must-see (like the Lennon Wall) and one “we can skip it if time is tight” preference.
Petrin Hill, the Vltava River, and an Old Town finale

In the last part of the ride, you switch back to e-scooter or e-bike and head toward Petrin Hill and its park, then toward the Vltava River, and finally into the Old Town area. This section tends to feel like a “wrap-up loop,” where the goal becomes stitching together your earlier impressions of the city with your final views.
Petrin Hill is often the kind of place you can overdo with hiking if you don’t manage your time. Doing it by electric ride helps you stay mobile without turning the day into a leg workout. Then the river and Old Town finale gives you that postcard Prague feeling—without needing hours of walking to earn it.
When the tour ends, you’ll have a guide’s perspective on what to do next. The tour includes time at the end to ask for tips and recommendations for activities, restaurants, and interesting places to visit in Prague.
What’s included in the $90 value

At $90 per person for about 4 hours, the value really comes from what’s bundled, not just the vehicle. You get:
- Taxi pickup from your accommodation (with timing coordinated for where you’re staying)
- A local guide for the sightseeing
- Use of Segway plus e-scooter or e-bike
- Safety training and supervised test-drive (not counted in the tour time, but still part of the onboarding flow)
- Photo service
- A free drink: 0.5 liter bottle of water
- Helmets and rain gear if required
What’s not included is also important: drop-off, lunch, and entrance to buildings or tickets. So if you’re hoping to walk into paid attractions during the ride, you’ll need to plan that separately.
Here’s how I’d think about it as a money choice: if you’d otherwise spend your day bouncing between taxis, metro confusion, and long stretches on foot, this tour packages the hardest “getting around” parts into one paid block. It’s not a budget option compared to free walking, but it can be a strong value if you want maximum sights with less physical strain.
Guides, languages, and the “right pacing for your group”

You’ll have a live local guide in English, German, Czech, Spanish, French, or Russian. Private tours are available in multiple languages too, and before you start, you can discuss what you want to see with your guide.
The vibe is often described as conversational and flexible. I like that the tour explicitly builds in guide recommendations at the end, because that’s when you can turn a sightseeing block into a full itinerary. If you’re visiting Prague for the first time, the guide’s “what to do next” suggestions can save you time later.
Group size can be either small group or private. For me, that’s a quality-of-experience factor: smaller groups tend to keep the pace smooth, and private options let you tailor the route without compromise.
Who should book this Segway and electric ride
This tour is best for you if you want to see major Prague sights with less walking and more motion. It’s ideal if you’re tired of staircases and long museum queues but still want a guided structure that connects the dots between viewpoints and neighborhoods.
It also fits well if your group includes at least one person who’s new to scooters/Segways and benefits from the test-drive setup. The combination of helmets, safety instructions, and practice time makes it a more approachable “learning while sightseeing” day.
Skip it if you’re pregnant, if your group can’t handle riding most of the time, or if you’re traveling with intoxication expectations. And if anyone in your group is under 12, note the “not suitable” guidance for younger children.
Should you book this tour?
I’d book this tour if you want big-sight Prague in one afternoon, with taxi pickup, photo support, and the fun factor of riding more than one electric vehicle. The route covers everything from Letná and the castle approach to the John Lennon Wall and classic central landmarks like Charles Bridge and National Theatre, so it works as a first-or-second-day orientation.
I’d hesitate if you prefer slow, on-foot exploration or you’re planning to rely on paid building entrances during the same window, because tickets aren’t included and the tour ends without drop-off. For most people, though, the $90 price makes sense when you compare it to the cost of getting around plus the value of a guided, pre-planned route.
FAQ
How long is the tour?
It lasts about 4 hours (starting times vary by availability).
Is taxi pickup included?
Yes. Taxi pickup from your accommodation is included, typically 10–45 minutes before the tour depending on distance and traffic.
Where do we meet if we don’t need pickup?
The meeting point is Na Poříčí 42 (hotel Grandior). If your accommodation is within 1 km, the guide may walk with you to the meeting point instead of sending a taxi.
What vehicles will I ride?
You’ll ride an e-scooter or e-bike for the early part of the tour, then you’ll switch to a Segway, and later switch back to the e-scooter/e-bike for the remaining sightseeing.
Are tickets or entrance fees included?
No. Entrance to buildings or tickets isn’t included.
Is this tour suitable for kids?
The tour lists a minimum age of 8, but it also says it’s not suitable for children under 12.
Is the tour suitable for pregnant women?
No. It’s not suitable for pregnant women.
Are there any rules about alcohol?
Yes. Intoxication isn’t allowed, and persons under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to participate.






























