Guided Tours

Prague Castle Guided Tour

Name: Prague Castle Guided Tour
Start: 2024-11-19T13:15:00
End: 2024-11-19T15:45:00
Location: Prague

Prague Castle entrance with tourists on a guided tour.

Prague Castle guided tour with visitors exploring historic architecture in Prague, Czech Republic.

Old Royal Palace interior during Prague Castle guided tour.

Tour guide showing a group around the historic Prague Castle, highlighting both interior and exterior architectural features

Skip the lines and explore Prague Castle on a guided tour. See iconic sights like St. Vitus Cathedral with an expert guide in your language.

Highlights

This 2.5-hour guided tour whisks you past the crowds and into the heart of the castle complex, including St. Vitus Cathedral with a scenic tram ride up to the castle.
Marvel at the intricate details of St. Vitus Cathedral and discover the serene beauty of the Basilica of St. George.
Explore the charming Golden Lane, a street lined with colorful cottages that once housed castle residents.
Go beyond the guidebook with a guide in your language to discover fascinating secrets of the past.
Fun fact: The Rolling Stones once paid to light up the entire Prague Castle for their iconic 2007 concert.

Inclusions

2.5-hour guided tour of Prague Castle complex (including the interiors)
English/French/Spanish/Italian/German/Czech-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entry to Old Royal Palace
Skip-the-line entry to St. Vitus Cathedral
Skip-the-line entry to St. George’s Basilica
Skip-the-line entry to Golden Lane
Tram ticket
Headphones
Private guided tour in English/French/Spanish/Italian or German (as per option selected)
Hotel pick-up from Prague (as per option selected)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Alya

5/5

Nov, 2024

I was traveling solo and I'm glad I decided to do this tour. Our guide Rostislav was incredible! Super knowledgeable and accommodating. I got to see and learn a lot in 2.5 hours. I can't imagine doing this on your own since the place is huge and you can easily get lost

Lucia

5/5

Nov, 2024

Bianca, liur guide, is extremely professioanl and knowlegeable, but the major value is that she make the presentation in a simple and involving way. Making all feeling part of the group. we really enjoied the visit.

Ariane

5/5

Nov, 2024

Our guide was really friendly and energized about the castle and the cathedral. She gave us a good impression about the area and it was a private tour with many insights. Really recommend tour!

Kluczny

5/5

Nov, 2024

The guide was very friendly and interesting. We didn't notice the time passing. The explanations were clear. We loved the guide. Many thanks to him.

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Francesco

5/5

Nov, 2024

Extremely positive experience, the castle is very beautiful and the guide who was very knowledgeable explained everything to us as best as he could

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Your experience

Explore Prague Castle’s highlights

Your adventure begins at the Malostranská metro station, where you'll meet your guide. Board a scenic tram ride up to Prague Castle, enjoying beautiful city views as you ascend. Once there, skip the lines and delve into the castle complex with your expert guide, who can unveil its secrets in English, Italian, German, Spanish, or French. In the Old Royal Palace, see the Vladislav Hall, the very site of the infamous Defenestration of Prague that sparked the Thirty Years’ War. Step inside the magnificent St. Vitus Cathedral and look out for the stained glass windows and 14th-century mosaic. See the tombs of revered figures like St. Wenceslas and Charles IV, learning about their significance in Czech history.

A journey through time

Continue to the St. George's Basilica, contrasting its serene atmosphere with the castle's grandeur. Admire the fragments of ancient frescoes and ascend the double staircase, where the remains of St. Ludmila rest. No visit is complete without exploring Golden Lane, a charming alley lined with colorful cottages. Discover the lives of artists and goldsmiths who once resided here, including the legendary Franz Kafka. Throughout your tour, insightful commentary from your guide will bring the castle complex to life, revealing hidden stories and fascinating facts, like the legend of alchemists seeking gold within the Golden Lane's walls.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring along your comfortable shoes for extensive walking on the tour.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional Information

Children must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and over.
Parts of the castle may be closed to visitors on occasions of state visits.
Wear warm clothing in autumn/winter time and bring an umbrella in case of rain.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.