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.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Prague Castle Walking Tour with a Licensed Local Guide lasts about 2h 15min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $21 per person for this Prague experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
Children aged 0–15 pay nothing, adults from $21.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is ❗️IMPORTANT❗️We meet at the Malostranska metro exit (there’s only 1) right below the board OFFICIAL MEETING POINT. Look for a RED UMBRELLA with white 100 logo. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Nor recommended for wheelchair users, and kids in strollers as not all trams we take are accessible
Nor recommended for wheelchair users, and kids in strollers as not all trams we take are accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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The guide Elias was very friendly and helpful! Thank you for an amazing tour!
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad to hear that Elias was friendly and helpful throughout the tour. It’s wonderful to know he helped make your visit to Prague Castle such a great experience. 😊🏰 Thank you for joining us and for your kind words! We hope to welcome you back for another Prague adventure. 🇨🇿✨
The Prague Castle Tour was the highlight of our day! Elias brought the perfect combination of fun and education. We loved the tour and his attitude.
Thank you for your review! We’re delighted to hear that the Prague Castle tour was a highlight of your day and that Elias found the right balance between fun and history. 😊🏰 It’s great to know you enjoyed his energy and approach to the tour. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again on another Prague adventure! 🇨🇿✨
Elias was infatuating with his commentary and explanations
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that Elias’s commentary and explanations kept you captivated throughout the Prague Castle tour. 🏰😊 Thank you for joining us and for sharing your experience! We hope to welcome you back for another memorable Prague adventure. 🇨🇿❤️
Elias was an incredibly entertaining tour guide!
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that Elias made your Prague Castle tour so entertaining. 🏰😊 Thank you for joining us and for sharing your experience! We hope to welcome you back for another memorable Prague adventure. 🇨🇿❤️
Elias is a wonderful and very knowledgeable guide. He made the whole experience wonderful.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that Elias’s knowledge and warm approach made the whole Prague Castle experience so enjoyable. 🏰😊 Thank you for joining us and for sharing your kind words! We hope to welcome you back for another memorable Prague adventure. 🇨🇿❤️
Fun and incredibly interesting visit with Elias.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that Elias made your Prague Castle visit both fun and incredibly interesting. 🏰😊 Thank you for joining us and for sharing your experience! We hope to welcome you back for another memorable Prague adventure. 🇨🇿❤️
He told us so much facts about the city, reccomend!
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Elias was an amazing guide!! Very nice anecdotes and a lot of sense of humor! I really recommend it 10/10!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear that Elias’s anecdotes and sense of humor made the Prague Castle tour so enjoyable. 🏰😊 Thank you for joining us and for your recommendation! We’re glad you had such a memorable experience and hope to welcome you back for another Prague adventure. 🇨🇿❤️
Fun tour! Elias was a great guide!
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that you had a fun time and that Elias made your Prague Castle tour such an enjoyable experience. 🏰😊 Thank you for joining us and for sharing your kind words! We hope to welcome you back for another memorable Prague adventure. 🇨🇿❤️
Elias explained historical aspects and very funny facts in an interesting way. Very recommend him! :)
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that Elias made the history of Prague Castle interesting with his engaging explanations and sense of humor. 🏰😊 Thank you for joining us and for your recommendation! We’re glad you enjoyed exploring the castle with Elias and hope to welcome you back for another memorable Prague adventure. 🇨🇿❤️
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