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Prague Castle Grounds & Highlights
This is Prague Castle in the most time efficient way - explore the complex that spans over a thousand years. The castle complex is so large that it’s 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. The route includes such high-profile sights as the Saint Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George Basilica and more.
Meeting Point
Mostecka 4 (west of Charles Bridge)
Mostecka 4 - start point
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.
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. Here we even visit the entrance hall interior of the cathedral.
First & second courtyard
See the main gate of the castle with the guards in special uniforms, this is also where the VIP foreign delegations enter. We tell you about the presidential flag and much more.
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.
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.
The Golden Lane
The Golden Lane originated after the construction of a new northern wall of the Castle. The area of the northern bailey was used for the building of modest dwellings, which are now the last remainder of the small-scale architecture of Prague Castle. Based on the seasonal hours, we’ll get just outside the street and tell you about its importance, or even walk through.
Back or the main gate - finish point
We finish at the castle, it’s only a 10 minute walk down hill to get to the tram / subway stop.
Ending Point
Mostecka 4 (west of Charles Bridge)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Local expert guide
Tram ticket
Ponchos in case of rain
hotel pick up / drop off
Tour Important Information
* 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.
* This is a guided tour of the castle grounds and covers only EXTERIORS (apart from cathedral entrance hall) - you are able to see the exterior of buildings and the palace grounds. If you wish to visit selected interiors after the tour, we will provide you with instructions.
Important message from the guide
We cover the historical Prague. We operate all year, all week.
Our team currently has 8 expert guides.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Prague Tour Reviews
“Wonderful afternoon!”
Seb did a great job with history and showing us all the best places to have a drink. Would totally do this again someday!
