Prague Castle Walking Tour with a Licensed Local Guide
Description
Explore Prague Castle with a licensed local guide who brings its history, legends, and hidden stories to life. Discover all four courtyards, the castle gardens, and the landmarks that shaped Czech history. What You’ll Discover: - St. Vitus Cathedral: See the exterior of Prague’s Gothic masterpiece and learn why construction took almost 600 years. - Old Royal Palace: Hear the dramatic story of the Defenestration of Prague. - Beautiful Prague views - Castle courtyards: Explore all four courtyards and discover the castle’s changing role in Czech history. - 11:00 departure: See the Main Changing of the Guard ceremony with music. - afternoon departure: Discover Golden Lane and its legends, including its connection with Franz Kafka. Please note: This tour explores the outdoor areas and courtyards of Prague Castle and does not include visits inside the castle buildings. For a tour that includes the castle interiors, search Viator for our Complete Prague Castle Tour.
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Itinerary
You will see the exterior of St. Vitus Cathedral. If you want to visit the paid parts of the cathedral, see our Complete Prague Castle Tour.
Hear the story of the Second Prague Defenestration as you admire the Gothic exteriors of the Old Royal Palace.
See the beautiful view of St. Vitus Cathedral from the Third Castle Courtyard and the building where Czech President works.
Admire the exteriors of the oldest still-standing church in Prague. Hear the story of its two towers.
Hear the story of alchemists who according to legends transmuted metals into gold in the Golden Lane. Visit the house where Franz Kafka wrote some of his books.
See where the Czech president receives foreign diplomats. We'll tell you about Leopold's Fountain and the Presidential Flag.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The 11 AM tour includes the Change of Guards with Music. 3 PM Tour includes the Golden Lane. Otherwise, the tour covers exactly the same sights.
- Group size can be up to 30 people max.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour start! Since the group takes the tram to the castle it won't be possible for you to join if you arrive late.
- A refund can only be issued if you cancel 24 h prior
- Animals and bulky luggage is not allowed
- Nor recommended for wheelchair users, and kids in strollers as not all trams we take are accessible
Reviews(121)
It was a great tour! Elias was s funny and knowledgeable guide.
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Elias is a amazing tour guide, and I got a wonderful experience.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad Elias made your experience so enjoyable and memorable. We’ll be happy to pass your kind words on to him!
Elias is an amazing guide! He communicates clearly and is incredibly knowledgeable, easily answering our questions. I enjoyed the tour immensely and will recommend him to all my friends and family.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad Elias’s clear communication and extensive knowledge made the tour so enjoyable. We appreciate your recommendation and will be happy to pass your kind words on to him!
Elias, our tour guide was excellent, knowledgeable, presented information in interesting and engaging manner
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad Elias’s knowledge and engaging presentation made the tour so enjoyable. We’ll be happy to pass your kind words on to him!
Elias is a great tour guide with really interesting stories and good jokes. Would definitely recommend! :)
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad Elias’s interesting stories and good humor made the tour so enjoyable. We appreciate your recommendation and will be happy to pass your kind words on to him!
Elias is a good tour guide who had a good knowledge. But not so great on a hot summer day.
Thank you for your honest review. We’re glad to hear Elias’s knowledge made a positive impression, and we understand that the heat on a hot summer day made the tour more challenging.
Elias was amazing!! Super passionate and knowledgeable over an array of historical topics. Definitely would recommend!!
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear Elias’s passion and broad historical knowledge made the tour so memorable, and that you would definitely recommend it.
Elias was excellent guide for the Praha castle!
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear Elias was an excellent guide for Prague Castle.
Elias was a great tour guide with a funny sense of humour and very knowledgeable. The two hours went by very quickly!
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear Elias was a great guide with a funny sense of humor and strong knowledge, and that the tour flew by so quickly.
Elias was very very good and energetic and very knowledgeable
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear Elias was energetic, very knowledgeable, and did a great job.
