Prague Old Town and Top Attractions Private Tour by Car
Description
Fall in love with the Golden City on the best sightseeing tour by car - avoiding tired feet and large crowds. See the best attractions of the UNESCO-listed Old and Lesser Towns. Extended options: visit the Prague Castle complex and the Vysehrad fortress. 3-hour: Old Town Highlights Explore Prague’s historic sites and monuments by car. See the Church of St Nicholas, the Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, the Hradcany Square and more. 7-hour: Old Town, Vysehrad & Prague Castle Explore Prague’s historic sites and monuments by car. Visit the Vysehrad fortress with Basilica of St Paul and Peter, and the Prague Castle with St Vitus Cathedral. With so many valuable architectural and cultural monuments to see, there is no more efficient way to sightsee the historic centre of Prague than from the comfortable seat of a private car driven by a Professional Guide. Embark on an exciting adventure in the beating heart of Czech Republic.
Tour Options
Itinerary
A car tour of Prague, with pickup and drop-off directly at your accommodation. Don't worry about being tired after such an intense day of sightseeing, as your 5-Star Driver will drive you back to your accomodation after the tour.
See the best selected highlights of Prague, starting with the Powder Tower, which served as the medieval city gate.
Admire the Municipal House and head to the Old Town Square to admire the 12th century St Nicholas’ Church, Kinsky Palace and the magnificent 14th century Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn.
You will also see a former Kafka residence (the House at the Minute), and the iconic 600-years-old Astronomical Clock on the facade of the Old Town Hall.
At every stop, your Private Guide will entertain you with amazing facts and legends of the city. You will explore one of the best preserved Jewish Quarters in Europe
See important Jewish heritage sites such as the Jewish Town Hall and the Spanish, New-Old and Maisel Synagogues.
Another point of interest will be the enduring 19th century Rudolfinum cultural hall.
Across the scenic Vltava River you will discover the best highlights of the Lesser Town, such as the Sternberg Palace, the Column of the Holy Trinity and the stunning Baroque St Nicholas Church.
You will also admire the ‘front yard’ of the Prague Castle, the charming Hradcany Square, featuring many architecturally interesting buildings, such as the Schwarzenberg Palace, the Hradcany Town Hall, and the Archbishop’s Palace.
See even more amazing sights, such as the iconic Lennon Wall, the Krannerova kašna tower, and the Dancing House.
During the extended tour you will explore the historic Vysehrad fortress, its green areas and monuments such as the Spire and the Brick Gate.
You will also visit the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, which features elaborate medieval paintings, frescoes, carvings and mosaics in the style of Czech-Gothic.
The main attraction will be a visit to the Prague Castle complex and its most prized jewel, the Cathedral of St Vitus. Thanks to skip-the-line tickets, you can jump ahead of the queues. Hear the story of Bohemian kings and their quest for power and influence.
Marvel at the wonders of St Vitus Cathedral, with its beautiful stained-glass windows and several outstanding chapels like the St Wenceslas Chapel and the Chapel of Virgin Mary. See the old royal palace, the art gallery of St George's Basilica and the Golden Lane.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Air-conditioned car transportation with a pickup and drop-off service to your accommodation in Prague
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to Prague Castle (including St Vitus Cathedral) and the Basilica of Saint Paul and Peter (with free admission to Vysehrad) are not included in the basic 3-hour tour.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Prague Castle include access to St Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace. St George’s Basilica and the Golden Line. This ticket allows you to skip the queue to the ticket office but not the line to the security check, which is compulsory to enter the castle grounds.
- Church, basilica and cathedral tours during scheduled events (such as the daily, Sunday and holiday masses) are limited, so parts or the entire buildings may be closed on your visit.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a large van for groups of 5 people and more. If you're travelling in a smaller group but prefer to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a tour for 5 people to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
