Classic Prague Castle Tour, Strahov Monastery & Castle District
Description
This tour is tip-based (the small reservation payment is for admin purposes). The largest castle in the world awaits us! Founded over a thousand years ago, Prague Castle has been the seat of prosperous kings and mad emperors. It is now occupied by the Czech president. We will start our tour taking the famous tram 22 to the very top of the Castle District (Hradčany). We will cover the Strahov Monastery and its amazing view then make our way down to the Prague castle explore every courtyard & monument within it, St. Vitus Cathedral & all the most beautiful views the city has to offer. You will need a tram ticket for this tour (30kc). Your valid 24h or 72h passes are valid as well. To get your ticket use the metro station near the meeting point (Staroměstská) or we can do it together on a mobile app at the meeting point.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will use this lovely park to explain how to use the public transport in Prague.
Visit the stunning monastery at the top of the Castle District hill.
See the Monastery Brewery
Find out all the stories about the library and the odd curiosities they have inside.
Walk through the beautiful Castle District.
Learn about the most recent defenestration of Prague
Admire the main square of the Castle District
Admire the Stunning Sgraffito Architecture
Before we enter we will learn about the Castle complex and its founding over 1000 years ago. all while looking at the impressive ornate main gate.
Learn about the final touches made to the castle in the 20th century.
Learn about the final touches made to the castle in the 20th century.
See the amazing Cathedral, built by the famous king Charles IV. Learn about all the history some of which hiding in plain sight.
See where the Czech presidents office is and have a look at the cathedral from its best angle.
This palace has been upgraded by every palace, see the evolution in architecture all within one building
(Only in during the summer season mar- oct) Best views of the city are located in these gardens, as well as the location of the defenestration of Prague of 1618.
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What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(226)
Very nice and informative tour, the guide was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. The views are breathtaking.
Lyle was a great guide. I actually couldn’t believe how much information he had. Great talking points. I fell more in love with Prague after this tour. Thanks Lyle!
Nice guide, has a lot to tell and knows the little things you often overlook
Lyle, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and informative on our tour. He gave detailed information about the history of Prague and threw in a few jokes to peek our interest. This was a great experience. It was also good to learn about monuments and the Old Town castle.
Our guide, Anna, was delightful and extremely knowledgeable. A really lovely day! Luckily the weather was perfect and we had bathroom breaks.
We booked the Old town tour for the 1st day we arrived. It was so fantastic and Mike is a natural story teller. We loved it so much that we booked The Castle Tour with Mike again today!!
It was a really good tour with Mel. She is very knowledgeable and passionate. The only bad thing is that you pay the site Viator some amount of money to book a place and give tip to the guide later as it is a tip base tour. The tour guide also give money to the site Viator to have us as her guest so Viator are charging us and the guide as well. The tour guide itself is very well recommended but not the site
Not as interesting as it could’ve be. Guide was not very knowledge and experienced. She even did not know about some special service in cathedral and we miss procession that would be nice to see. Also first 40 min was to cross bridge and use a tram to get to castle. Why not do meet near castle and save us some time. I do not need guide to take a tram...
Zach originally from Colorado with a 9 week old baby did our tour. He was clear , informative , knowledgeable , patient and funny ! Got around all the main areas and kept the interest going all the time. Very highly recommended. Anne Moran.
Paul was excellent. Knowledgeable and fun Made the time fly by
