Private Vyšehrad Castle Tour with Casemates and Gorlice
Description
Discover this beautiful, but lesser known castle, in Prague and avoid the crowded tourist sights! The original medieval residence, set on a rock above the Vltava River, was later converted into a Baroque fortress surrounding a peaceful park that offers spectacular views of the city. Visit the neo-Gothic Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to witness the beautiful Art Nouveau decor, walk through the adjoining Vyšehrad Cemetery - where the most prominent personalities of Czech culture, science and politics have been buried - and explore Vyšehrad’s hidden underground casemates.
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Itinerary
Enter the gates of the baroque fortress and walk through the spacious park area which holds hidden treasures including the Romanesque Chapel of St. Martin from the late 11th century.
Visit the Collegiate Church of Saints Peter and Paul (attached to Vyšehrad’s Royal Collegiate Chapter) which was radically rebuilt in neo-Gothic style in the late 19th century and is decorated with Art Nouveau frescoes.
Continue walking through the adjoining cemetery where you can see the graves of some of the most notable Czech artists such as Antonín Dvořák and Bedřich Smetana, Alfons Mucha, and Karel Čapek. Slow down and find out who they were and what was special about their lives. Take your time enjoying the stunning views of the city.
Enter the underground casemates inside Vyšehrad’s fortification walls housing some of the original Baroque statues from Charles Bridge!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up in a hotel or private address in Prague area. Our guide will have orange umbrella.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
We enjoyed this tour very much. As a classical music nerd, I wanted to see the Vyšehrad Castle described in Smetana's Má Vlast (a piece banned for two years by the Nazis during WW2), and to see the graves of Dvořák and Smetana, both of whom are buried in the national cultural cemetery on the grounds. We were treated, in addition, to fine views of Prague, a beautifully decorated neo-gothic church with an amazing interior painted in the art nouveau style, a tour of 14th century Czech history, some Czech folklore, and fortress that evolved over centuries. It was a Monday, and the grounds were not at all crowded. Our tour was unhurried, and our guide, Anna, was charming and informative, conveying lots of interesting history regarding the castle, as well as Czech history in general. We also toured the casemates of the fortress with Tomasz as our guide. We explored the tunnels within the walls of the fortress, and saw six of the original statues from the Charles Bridge, stored there to prevent further erosion (the statues you see on the bridge are copies). Tomasz was well prepared, had a fine sense of humor, and patiently answered all of our questions. Anna picked us up at our hotel, and we took the tram to the castle. We took the tram back to Charles Square near our hotel, which proved very easy (and free for those of us over 65!). All told, it was an excellent way to spend an afternoon. Highly recommended. Thank you Anna and Tomasz!
Thank you for your detailed review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the visit to Vyšehrad, the rich cultural and musical history, and the guided experience with Anna and Tomasz. It’s great to hear the day was both informative and enjoyable. Fun in Prague team
