Best of Prague Guided Tour and Cruise with Authentic Czech Lunch
Description
Perfect tour for all who want to discover the Prague’s most famous sights on a tour by foot, tram and boat! Start with a romantic stroll across the Charles Bridge, enjoy the panoramic tram ride to the Prague Castle, explore the mysterious Jewish Quarter and the medieval Old Town. Taste a traditional Czech dish and finally relax and admire the panorama of “the city of hundred spires“ on a river cruise with free refreshments. All this with a knowledgeable local guide!
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Itinerary
Meet your guide in the very heart of the Old Town at the threshold of the Charles Bridge and set off on a magical journey through time. On this unique tour you will learn the most interesting stories of more than a thousand years of Prague history, admire an extraordinary richness of Prague architecture, the variety of styles and the art of the old masters which will accompany us at every step.
Begin with a romantic stroll across the Charles Bridge enjoying the breathtaking view of the Castle panorama after which you sink into the streets of the Lesser Town.
Take a tram and enjoy the beautiful view on our way up to the Prague Castle.
As you stroll through the ancient seat of the Czech kings and emperors, carried away by the monumental splendor of the gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, your guide will reveal some more from the glorious royal past of the Czech Lands.
Continue to the Jewish Quarter, once the largest Jewish settlement in Europe! Here in the area with unusually mysterious atmosphere we find number of exceptionally preserved synagogues and the ancient Old Jewish Cemetery. The highlight of the walk is the Prague Old Town with the beautiful Old Town Square. This old marketplace, originally built in the 11th century, is Dominated by the splendid Church of Our Lady Before Týn and the Old Town Hall. Here, as a living witness of the history, the Prague Astronomical Clock has been measuring time for more than six centuries.
But now is the time for well deserved rest and refreshment. You are warmly welcome to enjoy an excellent lunch in one of the traditional Prague's pubs. Taste typical Czech food and maybe even a glass of fine Czech beer!
After the lunch you will still have an opportunity to explore some of the most picturesque narrow streets of medieval Old Town on your way to the pier. Now, pleasantly tired, you hop aboard a fully wooden boat built in the tradition of the 19th century and your Vltava River cruise can start! Do not forget to have your camera ready to capture snaps of some of Prague’s legendary landmarks as you go, now from a different perspective! In winter, the guests are kept warm by period stoves and hot wine, in summer they are served cold beer or soft drinks accompanied by a sweet treat.
After your cruise you have a unique chance of a free visit to the Charles Bridge Museum which is located at the very same spot. In front of the Charles Bridge, at Krizovnicke square, by the Statue Charles IV.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- The Museum of Charles Bridge is on 30th November 2023 closed for technical reasons
Reviews(3,902)
Like anything, the guide makes the trip. And our guide talked about nothing. He told us about different restaurants that we couldn’t see, but that they were very good and didn’t tell us about anything that we walked past. He didn’t tell us anything significant about Prague, what happened during World War II, or about the people and customs. He was so overwhelmed with having to run more than one tour at a time that I think he was just very distracted. Additionally, he had just flown in the night before from Asia. So, maybe that’s why the content was lacking.While he did have a llarger than promised group, which was not his fault, the lack of content, however, was his fault.
The tour indicated that the group would be 25 person maximum. Apparently because. another similar tour (our maybe our tour), tour guide called out sick, our tour expanded to 40 people. Quickly it lead you deviations from the expected tour. Our tram ride was not taken either because procuring 40 tram tickets was a problem or the tram was under construction. We heard both reasons. So we had to quickly walk up steep walkways to the top of the hill where Prague cathedral was. Anyway I could indicate other issues. Because of overall organization issues the tour ended with 15 participants. A long disappointing day, although our tour guide was pleasant. Just when you sell a tour with 25 participants max. Keep it that way. These tours aren’t cheap.
Our guide, Katarina, was excellent, especially with her thorough knowledge of Czech history. Note that this tour is lots of walking, with just a short tram ride & separate river cruise (both nice to experience). Wear tennis shoes b/c walking on cobblestones for that long takes a toll on your feet. If you have a short stay in Prague, this is the perfect tour to see the best of Prague, a beautiful, amazingly historic & safe city.
Great overview tour. Not too in depth but that’s only because it covers so much. I suggest doing this early on in your trip so you know what to do more in depth later. Guide and tour company were very accommodating. She even gave me tips about Czech authors and poets books to get.
It is a very good overview of highlights in Prague. We had an excellent guide (Jana). Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes.
Nice comprehensive tour of prague. Lunch wasn’t good but acceptable. Our guide showed us all the important places in prague
An honest description of the cobblestone walking & number of stairs one must fast walk, climb &descend versus the tram & the “boat” ride at the very end of the tour. The description of this tour was rather deceptive/ambiguous. Many people in our group internally complained about the pace & attitude of the guide. We ended up cutting it short after the lunch, forgoing both the museum & the boat as did many others. This was not a great deal, to put it bluntly.
Wonderful introduction to Prague. Tour guide is friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend to solo travelers, couples, and groups.
It was a great tour! I highly recommend it and our tour guide Ross was incredible. Bring water and a fan if you get hot easily.
This tour actually lived up to its name, "Best of Prague." We were lucky to have Ross as our guide, who very well may be the best tour guide in the city. He easily guided our group through many parts of the city, ensuring all participants could engage, and filled every corner with clever and insightful anecdotes that maintained our interest. Ross also effortlessly entwined centuries of history with each region and landmark, adding in some relevant personal details when possible. His tour was packed with information, but was also delivered with just the right amount of lightheartedness to make it enjoyable. He was also happy to answer questions and offer more resources that enriched our greater visit to Prague. I highly recommend this outfit and especially Ross for any kind of tour in Prague.
Thank you! We're thrilled Ross made the tour so memorable. Fun in Prague team
