Best of Prague Private Tour with PersonalPragueGuide
Description
Follow the steps of the travel guru - Rick Steves - and see Prague "through the back door". Our company is honoured to cooperate with Rick Steves and his company since 2004. We have guided many of their European group tours. You can book the "Best of Prague tour" with us. We do this tour for Rick whenever he comes to Prague to upgrade his book. You can try it too! :-) Rick is always very friendly and allowed us to use his name for our business. He never asked for any money. The only rule he expressed was that he is very uncompromising regarding the quality of the books delivered to Rick`s bookholders! This walking tour offers professional and friendly individual care + "a SURPRISE LOCAL TREAT". Every client gets something very local, that you would otherwise miss. We pay attention to the local details ... just as Rick likes. :-) Select the number of people in your group (1, 2, 3, etc.) in the “Select date and travelers” menu to ensure you book the correct number of tickets.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Prague Castle is a seat of the Czech kings and later presidents. It has been an important symbol of the Czech state for more than a thousand years. The castle, one of the largest complexes in the world, is made up of historical palaces, offices, church and fortification buildings, gardens, the great Gothic Cathedral of Saint Vitus and many and picturesque spots. It covers an area of 45 hectares. The panoramic view of Prague Castle is one of the most spectacular in the world. During our tour we will walk through the Prague Castle yards, enter some parts that are free of charge, but we will not enter all the interiors (1/4 of the cathedral is usually Accesible for free, Golden lane is for free after 17:00. (You can either decide to add some extras and extend this basic tour with us, or visit the interiors later on your own.)
Valuable late Gothic entrance gate to the famous bridge. Enjoy the rich Gothic sculptural decoration including some gargoyles, beasts and even the protecting witch.
This charming street is characterized by ancient burgher houses, mostly now transformed into quaint hotels, restaurants and small shops. Nerudova is a part of the Royal Way of Prague. Nerudova is named after the 19th century Czech writer and journalist Jan Neruda. It is one of the “must see” places of Prague. Enjoy the romantic house signs above the main door e.g: At the Two Suns, Three Little Fiddles, At the Turnip ...
We will promenade across the oldest bridge of Prague, the Charles bridge, decorated with 30 old picturesque statues and the most beautiful gothic bridge tower in Europe. The bridge has been standing since 1357, thanks to - legend says - eggs mixed into the mortar. If you touch the magic five star sign you can make a wish and the power of the saints will help you … Here, you can really breathe in the true atmosphere of Prague, get back into the times of golden Prague. Very romantic!! Maybe you will recognize the scenery from the first Mission Impossible movie. Near the bridge you can also see the area called Prague Venice with the side channel called Devil stream and the famous painted anti-communist John Lennon Wall. At the end of the bridge you can see the gigantic Klementinum, a former Jesuit College which serves as the National Library today.
The extensive grounds of the Clementinum is the third largest Jesuit college in the world. Build in 16th -18th centuries in the Baroque style. In its Astronomical Tower, meteorological measurements have been collected since 1775. The most beautiful hall of the complex is the Baroque Library with beautiful frescoes and historically valuable globes. The Mirror Chapel with its richly designed interior and unique installation of mirrors is a place where classical music concerts take place regularly. (You can either decide add some extras and extend this basic tour, or on your own visit the interiors.)
Strolling through the oldest streets, we will reach the charming Old Town Square, the 3D textbook of many architectural styles. There are many important sights: the baroque, gateau-like St. Nicholas church, the Kinský Palace - the city’s finest rococo facade, the gothic House at the Stone Bell, the spiky-topped Church of Týn and much more. The Square is dominated by the Jan Hus Statue and the Old Town Hall (damaged by Nazis in W.W. II). Everybody just "wow" at the truly amazing Astronomical Clock with the hourly show - 12 apostles appearing in two windows and the skeleton ringing the bell.
The most beautiful Art Noveau building of Prague. The Municipal House facade is eye-catching monumental architectural composition. Monumental allegorical figures, displayed all over the facade of the building, which were created by some of the greatest local artists. Anthropomorphical sculptures are accompanied by decor with Art Nouveau floral ornaments as well as other classical architectural elements. It is a civic building that houses Smetana Hall, a celebrated concert venue, where The Prague Spring festival is held.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Select the number of people in your group (1, 2, 3, etc.) in the “Select date and travelers” menu to ensure you book the correct number of tickets. We will meet you the the reception of your hotel. Or at the street door area of your Prague apartment. We need to know the name and address of your place where you stay in Prague in advance.
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
- Book your tour according to the number of travelers in your group. We do not join people together. We only do private tours. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- TO CONFIRM THE STARTING TIME, itinerary and name of your guide PLEASE CONTACT US ASAP (at least 2 days ahead), by telephone. Thank you!
- Wear comfortable shoes.
Reviews(144)
We had a wonderful tour of Prague with Barbora! She was an excellent guide with an incredible depth of knowledge and experience, and we learned so much about Prague’s history, culture, and beautiful city. Barbora was warm, engaging, and incredibly helpful throughout our time together. She even went above and beyond by helping us secure a lunch reservation at a fantastic restaurant, which we really appreciated. Her expertise and personal attention made our time in Prague even more memorable. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Barbora and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and experienced guide in Prague!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We have hired private guides in many cities around the world, and Personal Prague Guide ranks among the very best. Our guide, Sarka, combined deep historical knowledge with outstanding planning and genuine hospitality. She made Prague feel accessible and understandable instead of overwhelming. Every location had a purpose, every story added context, and the entire tour flowed effortlessly. We chose to include a driver, and Sarka coordinated everything perfectly so we covered far more than we ever could have on our own while minimizing unnecessary walking. She even stayed well beyond the scheduled end of our tour because she wanted to make sure we didn’t miss important sights. One of our favorite moments was watching the Astronomical Clock from a reserved second-floor location overlooking the square instead of standing in the crowded plaza. That level of preparation and local knowledge made all the difference. Even after the tour, she continued helping us by recommending restaurants, suggesting how to spend the rest of our time in Prague, and explaining the public transportation system so we could make the most of the remainder of our visit. Professional, personable, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable, Sarka gave us an experience we simply could not have created on our own. We would recommend Personal Prague Guide without hesitation.
Magdalena provided an outstanding experience in Prague. She is incredibly knowledgeable and shared interesting and entertaining stories about Prague. Our trip would not have been the same without her. I would highly recommend this tour. !!
Barbora was an exceptional guide. She made sure we saw the sights we wanted to see plus other interesting spots. Her knowledge of history, architecture, culture, etc were invaluable for a better understanding of Prague.
The one on one experience with Betty was phenomenal! She was so incredibly informative about every question asked. We saw and heard about the history of Prague and the Czech Republic that we wouldn’t have gotten in a large group. We highly recommend Betty!
Was a truly great experience with Lenka! Perfect way to start the trip in Prague. Lenka gave us the lay of the land and helped us plan the rest of our trip. Thank you Lenka!!
Our personal guide was Lenka Pasekova and she was wonderful in every way! She took us to the places we asked answered many many questions, used visual aids and then gave them to us when the tour was over, and timed everything perfectly. For example we got to the astronomical clock 10 minutes before the hour, and during that time she explained the clock plus many other things the old town buildings and we got to see all the apostles! She was extremely smart and professional, and yet she felt like family! We highly recommend her to others!!!
Dagmar was excellent. We had a very informative 4 hour walking tour of the city. The tour company also was very accommodating in re-scheduling due to the excessive heat to a cooler day.
We really enjoyed our tour with Dagmar. She was very knowledgeable and managed to adjust the itinerary based on our desires as well as handling the unusal heat. Would certainly recommend this tour to others.
We truly enjoyed exploring Prague Castle with our guide Jana Gluchman. She made sure that our kids (5 and 8 yr. Old) are comfortable with the pace and that the tour have piqued their interests. We will definitely contact Personal Prague Guide again when we go back to Czech Republic.
