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We had a great tour with Johana
We had a great tour with Johana
Prague Castle Grounds & Exteriors Small-Group Tour with PragueWay
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $31 / person
- Location
- Prague, Czechia
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 92 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- PragueWay Tours
- Meeting point
- We are located in Mala Strana historical district of Prague. The address is Mostecka 53/4. You will find us in the Charles Bridge Economic Hostel’s Tourist info office just 20 meters from bridge tower. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start, as the guide can only wait five extra minutes. (!)
Description
Discover Prague Castle without spending hours in ticket lines or crowded interiors. This small-group experience focuses on the castle's most impressive courtyards, viewpoints, gardens, and exterior landmarks. Together with a local PragueWay guide, you'll explore the highlights of the world's largest ancient castle complex while learning over 1,000 years of Czech history, royal stories, and local legends. See the exterior of St. Vitus Cathedral, enjoy spectacular panoramic views over Prague, and visit the Royal Gardens during the spring and summer season. Please note: this tour focuses on Prague Castle's grounds, courtyards, viewpoints, gardens, and exteriors. Entry tickets and interior visits are not included. Perfect for travelers seeking a shorter, easier alternative to lengthy castle interior tours. The most time-efficient way to experience Prague Castle! *This tour is conducted in English.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 3:00 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 10
- Adult (ages 18–75)
- $31
- Senior (ages 76–90)
- $31
- Youth (ages 15–17)
- $31
- Child (ages 3–14)
- $29
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Mala Strana (Little Quarter)
MEETING POINT: Mostecka 53/4 - West side - We meet right next to Charles Bridge and then head up hill together (short tram ride).
Prague Castle
ON THIS TOUR: Meet your local expert guide and hear the story that spans over one thousand years. From the tribal foundations and medieval fortification, through the age of imperial city, world wars and communism dark age, all the way to the so-called Velvet revolution and today’s governmental democracy. This walk aims to provide you with a historical context and a tailor-made source of information. The castle complex is so large it is easy to lose a precious time here - therefore, this tour was designed to show you “the best of”, we walk through the castle GROUNDS & EXTERIORS. Thanks to the afternoon time of our visit, we avoid the bigger crowds. Our tour is perfect in case you do not want to / do not have time to dedicate 3-4 hours to explore the castle, but still want to visit, learn and spend a quality time here. We start in the Lesser Town district, right next to the iconic Charles Bridge. We take a short tram ride to get to the side gate of the castle.
St. Vitus Cathedral
St. Vitus Cathedral is the largest and the most important temple in Prague. Apart from religious services, coronations of Czech kings and queens also took place here. The cathedral is a place of burial of several patron saints, sovereigns, noblemen and archbishops.
Old Royal Palace
The original residence building, mostly wooden, was built at Prague Castle already at the turn of the 9th and 10th century. Its exact location is not documented. It was prince Soběslav in the 12th century who had a stone Romanesque palace built right next to a new fortification wall. Remains of it have been preserved in the underground till the present times. The palace was adjoined on its eastern side by All Saints' Chapel, which was consecrated in 1185.
St. George's Basilica
St. George's Basilica originated as the second church at Prague Castle. Only parts of the building, founded about 920 by Prince Vratislav I have been preserved. When the convent of Benedictine nuns was founded in 973, the church was enlarged and reconstructed.
Zahrady Prazskeho
As a seasonal bonus and as per the guide’s decision, we might add a walk through the Castle gardens.
What's included
Included
Tram ticket - short ride to get up the hill
Local licenced expert English speaking guide
Rain poncho - on request at the meeting point
Not included
Circuit B castle interiors ticket - please note, this is the castle grounds and exteriors tour
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
92 reviews
How it compares in Prague
- Rated higher than 78% of 564 reviewed tours in Prague
- Starting price $31 is 46% below the typical $57 for tours of similar length in Prague
Excurgo comparison of 1,945 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour starts at the Prague Tourist Information Center (Mostecká 53/4), near Charles Bridge—not at Prague Castle.
- This tour focuses on Prague Castle's grounds, courtyards, viewpoints, gardens, and exterior landmarks.
- Entry tickets and interior visits to Prague Castle buildings are not included.
- The tour is designed as a shorter and more relaxed alternative to the full Prague Castle interior circuits.
- During the spring and summer season, the route includes the Royal Gardens (subject to opening hours and special events).
- ❗️To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start. Late arrivals create confusion and it may not be possible to locate the group afterward. *Please note that late arrivals will not be refunded.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Prague Castle Grounds & Exteriors Small-Group Tour with PragueWay lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $31 per person for this Prague experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 3:00 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–14 pay from $29, adults from $31.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We are located in Mala Strana historical district of Prague. The address is Mostecka 53/4. You will find us in the Charles Bridge Economic Hostel’s Tourist info office just 20 meters from bridge tower. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start, as the guide can only wait five extra minutes. (!). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 92 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by PragueWay Tours.
Reviews(92)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Great experience
We had a great tour with Adam. He was an excellent guide, explained a lot and was very, very motivated.
M
Interesting & fun tour
We selected this tour from the GoCity attractions. Easy to book & excellent communication from PragueWay Tours. Our guide Johana was punctual, fun & very knowledgeable. We learnt so much about Prague and the grounds. Most enjoyable. We did 3 tours through PragueWay and all were fantastic. Definitely recommend this tour & this company.
9
Amazing Castle tour
Great tour, super educational - thank you Jakub!
D
Great tour experience with Klara
Klara was our guide and she did a great job of explaining the history of the city from all different perspectives. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
C
Visit to Prague Castle
Excellent visit with the guide Erik. I recommend taking the tour with him to learn more about the Castle and about Prague. Also recommended us other sites to visit and get to know the culture.
M
Jardas mexican besties
Amazing tour! Admission feed were absolutely worth it! It was a médium long tour with a great guide called Jarda. Such a sweetheart! My group was awesome, we were all nice and excited for the tour. Jarda was great explaining everything and we had such a comfortable and good time!
D
Awesome tour
Jakub did an excellent job! The castle tour is very impressive. Highly recommended.
M
Fantastic guide
Our tour guide Lucie was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable about Czech Republic, the city of Prague, and the castle grounds and all of its monuments. She answered all of our questions, was very friendly and kind, and gave us a fresh perspective on the history of Czech Republic. 12/10 highly recommend!
V
A great visit to the Prague Castle
Thanks to Lucie! We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Prague Castle and grounds. She was a fount of knowledge and was invested in our questions. She amazingly walked backwards most of the time (scary!) but seemed to have mastered the skill.
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