Prague Castle Walking Tour with a Licensed Local Guide
Description
Explore Prague Castle with a licensed local guide who brings its history, legends, and hidden stories to life. Discover all four courtyards, the castle gardens, and the landmarks that shaped Czech history. What You’ll Discover: - St. Vitus Cathedral: See the exterior of Prague’s Gothic masterpiece and learn why construction took almost 600 years. - Old Royal Palace: Hear the dramatic story of the Defenestration of Prague. - Beautiful Prague views - Castle courtyards: Explore all four courtyards and discover the castle’s changing role in Czech history. - 11:00 departure: See the Main Changing of the Guard ceremony with music. - afternoon departure: Discover Golden Lane and its legends, including its connection with Franz Kafka. Please note: This tour explores the outdoor areas and courtyards of Prague Castle and does not include visits inside the castle buildings. For a tour that includes the castle interiors, search Viator for our Complete Prague Castle Tour.
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Itinerary
You will see the exterior of St. Vitus Cathedral. If you want to visit the paid parts of the cathedral, see our Complete Prague Castle Tour.
Hear the story of the Second Prague Defenestration as you admire the Gothic exteriors of the Old Royal Palace.
See the beautiful view of St. Vitus Cathedral from the Third Castle Courtyard and the building where Czech President works.
Admire the exteriors of the oldest still-standing church in Prague. Hear the story of its two towers.
Hear the story of alchemists who according to legends transmuted metals into gold in the Golden Lane. Visit the house where Franz Kafka wrote some of his books.
See where the Czech president receives foreign diplomats. We'll tell you about Leopold's Fountain and the Presidential Flag.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The 11 AM tour includes the Change of Guards with Music. 3 PM Tour includes the Golden Lane. Otherwise, the tour covers exactly the same sights.
- Group size can be up to 30 people max.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour start! Since the group takes the tram to the castle it won't be possible for you to join if you arrive late.
- A refund can only be issued if you cancel 24 h prior
- Animals and bulky luggage is not allowed
- Nor recommended for wheelchair users, and kids in strollers as not all trams we take are accessible
Reviews(134)
Elias was a very good guide. The tour was fun, covered the most important and interesting things and Elias knows everything about the castle and it's history. When I come to Prague again, I will definitely book another tour with him!
Elias was very helpful, funny and knowledgable
Elias the most amazing entertaining knowledgeable tour guide. We truly enjoyed his level of knowledge and enthusiasm.
We had a wonderful experience with Elias, our tour guide at Prague Castle! He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, and made the history of the castle come alive. He shared fascinating stories and details that we would have never discovered on our own. Elias was also very attentive and made sure we had a great experience throughout the tour. We highly recommend him to anyone visiting Prague Castle!
Elias did a fabulous job today. It was our first day in Prague and we felt so at home with him. Very knowledgeable!
We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Elias as our guide in Prague! He was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and genuinely passionate about the city. He shared so many fascinating stories and historical details that we would never have discovered on our own, and he made everything interesting and easy to understand. Elias was also very attentive, patient, and flexible, making the whole tour feel personal rather than rushed or overly touristy. Thanks to him, we saw Prague from a completely different perspective and enjoyed every minute of it. If you are visiting Prague and looking for an exceptional guide, I cannot recommend Elias highly enough. He truly made our time in Prague unforgettable. 10/10 – absolutely amazing!
The tour was great Elias was our guide and was very funny even made some of the guards at the gate laugh.
ELIAS was very awsome, intuitive, entertaining and kind.
Lucie was amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. It was great to see the castle compound and learn about the Hapsburg Royal Family. It was an easy tour and perfect for our family with a teen and preteen as keeping their attention can be difficult! My 13 year old son liked hearing about the “GOT” like drama and my 11 year old daughter loved hearing about Crown Jewels. They both loved hearing their own voices echo in the garden, very cool! I thought the explanations and anecdotes were just enough. The break for WC and a bite in the middle was brilliant! Everything was gorgeous but my favorite was seeing the golden lane and hearing the real story behind its beginnings. This tour was all exteriors and maybe the interiors are great too but we were very satisfied with seeing the architectural beauty of the buildings and could catch a glimpse of interiors through pictures that Lucie shared. I definitely recommend this tour especially if you have teens with you!
Thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the Prague Castle Walking Tour with Lucie and that it worked so well for the whole family. It’s wonderful to hear that the stories about the Habsburgs, Crown Jewels, and Golden Lane kept both your teenagers and preteen engaged, and that Lucie’s pictures and anecdotes helped bring the castle’s history to life. We’re also glad the break in the middle made the experience comfortable for everyone. Thank you for the recommendation, especially for families with teens! We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Lucie. 😊
We had a great walking tour of Prague Castle with Elias. He was knowledgeable and engaging, keeping the tour interactive while helping us make the most of our time. Highly recommended!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the Prague Castle Walking Tour with Elias and appreciated his knowledge, engaging storytelling, and interactive approach. It’s great to hear that he helped you make the most of your time at the castle. We really appreciate the recommendation and will be sure to pass your kind words along to Elias! 😊
