Prague Lesser Town Tour, St Nicholas, Prague Castle Tickets
Description
Immerse yourself in Bohemian history and cultural heritage as you explore the Lesser Town (Mala Strana). See the Hradcany Square and other highlights. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Lesser Town Highlights Choose this option to see highlights of the Lesser Town, such as St Nicholas (outside), Sternberg Palace, the Senate, Hradcany Square, Archbishop Palace, and Prague Castle (outside). 3-hour: Lesser Town & St Nicholas Church Choose this option to visit St Nicholas Church and see highlights of the Lesser Town, such as the Sternberg Palace, Senate, Hradcany Square, Archbishop Palace, and Prague Castle (outside). 5-hour: Lesser Town, St Nicholas & Prague Castle Choose this option to visit St Nicholas Church and Prague Castle, including St Vitus Cathedral, and see highlights of the Lesser Town, such as the Sternberg Palace and Hradcany Square.
Tour Options
Itinerary
meet your guide In front of the Column of the Holy Trinity, Malostranské nám., 118 00 Malá Strana, Czechia
Basic walking tour and discover the best selected highlights of the Lesser Town, starting with the charming Lesser Town Square. You will meet your Private Guide by the Column of the Holy Trinity and admire the exterior of the Baroque pearl of Prague, St Nicholas Church. This 18th century structure has an eye-catching green dome with golden accents and a bell tower. You will also see the Senate of the Parliament building, behind which is the fabulous Wallenstein Garden full of statues depicting Greek mythology heroes and an artificial cave with stalactites (grotto).
An interesting thing you'll notice as you explore Prague’Lesser Town is that among the pretty colourful burghers' houses, embassies, restaurants and cafes, there are also many historic palaces, such as the Liechtenstein Palace and the Sternberg Palace. On the charming Hradcany Square, you will see the gorgeous Archbishop Palace with its Baroque and Rococo-style architectural details, the National Gallery, and the main entrance to the Prague Castle complex, which is the largest ancient castle in the world.
Step inside the St Nicholas Church. It is one of the best examples of High Baroque interiors, featuring artificial marbles on columns, pilasters and cornices, marble and copper statues, and most outstanding frescoes and paintings. The dome is covered by a picture of an open celestial space in which Christ and God the Father are glorified by the congregation of saints, and the altar painting portrays the Archangel Michael.
Enhance your experience with a visit to Prague's top-rated tourist attraction - the Hradcany Royal Castle. Entrance tickets to the Prague Castle complex are included in this half-day tour. Take in the sights and sounds of this ancient fortress, hear legends about the Bohemian kings, and discover the national treasures housed in St Vitus Cathedral. Explore the medieval houses and artisan shops of the Golden Lane, visit the Old Royal Palace and the Vladislav Hall, and admire a collection of 19th century Bohemian art inside the 10th century Romanesque St George’s Basilica.
Highlights
What's included
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 for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to St Nicholas Church and Prague Castle are not included in the 2-hour option.
- Tickets to Prague Castle include admission to St Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and the Golden Line. Admission to St. Vitus Tower is not included.
- Admission to churches during masses and scheduled events are restricted, so parts of or the entire building may be closed at the time of your visit.
