Czech Republic / Prague
Castle Tour with Local Guide
Tour Category : Historical Tours , Landmark Tours
Prague Castle Guided Tour with a Local
Tour Duration
150 Minute
Tour Location
Castle Tour with Local Guide - Prague
Cancellation Policy
- A full refund can only be given if tickets are cancelled at least 7 days prior to your entry time and date
Tour Highlights
- Hear expert commentary from your local guide using headphones
- Enjoy the convenience of skipping the ticket line and using the short security line
- See St. Vitus' stained glass, tombs and chapels
- Explore the Old Palace and see the Vladislav Hall
- Choose from either a small-group or private guided experience
Tour Details
Visiting Prague Castle is like walking into a fairy tale. See the highlights of the castle complex including St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, and the Golden Lane.
The Castle contains an overwhelming amount of history and art, but thanks to your local expert guide, you'll navigate the castle grounds with ease.
Meet your guide in front of the Malostranská metro station near the Mánes Bridge. From there, take the tram up to Prague Castle. Once inside, your guide will give you headphones so that you can easily hear their commentary throughout the tour.
Marvel at St. Vitus’ Gothic architecture. Spot the gargoyles that adorn the exterior of the church. Be dazzled by the Art-Nouveau stained glass window made by Czech artist Alfons Mucha. Admire the 14th-century mosaic of the last judgment.
See the tombs of St. Wenceslas and Charles IV, the baroque tomb of St. John of Nepomuk, and the Chapel of St. Wenceslas. Next, enter the Old Royal Palace. Stand under the massive vaulted ceiling of the Vladislav Hall.
Enter the chamber where the Defenestration of Prague occurred. Here the Czech Protestant aristocrats threw the Catholic governors of the Habsburg emperor and their secretary out the window, starting the Thirty Years War.
Visit the Basilica of St. George. The stone walls and design of the basilica offer a counterpoint to the grandiosity of the castle. See the fragments of 12th-century frescoes and then walk up the double staircase where the remains of St. Ludmila lie.
Walk along the Golden Lane. The cottages in this alley were originally built for the castle’s sharpshooters, but later housed goldsmiths. In later centuries artists like Franz Kafka lived there.
Examine the reconstructed workshops and homes of the Golden alley. See how the working people of Prague lived in the shadow of the castle.
Tour Include
- Tram ticket
- Admission ticket to Prague Castle (including St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and the Golden Lane)
- Expert local guide
- Commentary
- Use of short security line
- Headphones
Tour Exclude
- Reception and travel
Important Notes
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- Please note, on occasions of state visits, parts of the castle might be closed to visitors
- Cathedral of St. Víta will be closed all day on 8/12/2023 and 9/12/2023 for operational reasons.
- Children aged 5 and under go free of charge
Meeting point
- Make sure to check your email for instructions and credentials to access the tour
The tour is not suitable for
- Children under 3s are not allowed.
- The tour is not recommended for individuals aged 60 and above.
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