Prague Castle Walking Tour (Tip-based tour)

4.9
(23 reviews)
Prague, Czech Republic

2 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore all 4 courtyards of Prague Castle + gardens (summer) with certified Prague guides.

**What You'll Discover:**
- St. Vitus Cathedral: Czech Republic's architectural gem, why it took 600 years to build and what plan Charles IV had with it
- Old Royal Palace (exterior): Defenestration of Prague courtyards & summer gardens hidden gems
- **11am tour**: Main Changing of the Guard with music (daily highlight!)
- **3pm tour** (2pm winter): Magical Golden Lane—alchemists & Kafka's house

**Why Choose Us:**
Licensed Prague guides sharing insider stories with laughs.

**Key Details:**
- Tip-based: €3 booking; tip for castle mastery
- Max 25 guests
- 2h30m moderate pace + interiors
- Start Malostranská → End Castle courtyards

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What's Included

Certified Guides
Tram Ticket - cost is 30 CZK/1.2 EUR (per person)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

❗️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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    St. Vitus Cathedral

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Old Royal Palace

    Hear the story of the Second Prague Defenestration as you admire the Gothic exteriors of the Old Royal Palace.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    See the beautiful view of St. Vitus Cathedral from the Third Castle Courtyard and the building where Czech President works.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    St. George's Basilica

    Admire the exteriors of the oldest still-standing church in Prague. Hear the story of its two towers.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Golden Lane

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    See where the Czech president receives foreign diplomats. We'll tell you about Leopold's Fountain and the Presidential Flag.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will be joining the pay-what-you-wish tour. You pay 3 EUR per person upfront to secure your spot and decide how much you would like to tip the guide at the end of the tour, only after you've experienced the tour. Our guides are highly motivated to give you the best tour possible.
  • 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.
  • Only groups of max. 8 travelers per booking are allowed to join this tour. Larger groups need to book our private tour.
  • Group size can be up to 30 people max.
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