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Prague Castle Tour and Boat
4.2
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Experience the best of Prague in one day with a guided tour of Prague Castle and a free boat ride along the Vltava River. Skip the lines, learn about the city’s history, and enjoy stunning views of Prague’s skyline. Perfect for saving time and money!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Prague Castle - Prague Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is situated atop a hill overlooking the Vltava River. It is one of the largest castle complexes in the world and one of Europe’s most iconic landmarks. The sprawling complex is not only the seat of the Czech president, but also a testament to the nation’s rich history and cultural heritage. Its various palaces, churches, and gardens offer a captivating journey through time for visitors.
- St. Vitus Cathedral - St. Vitus Cathedral is a true Gothic masterpiece located within the Prague Castle complex. It is a breathtaking masterpiece of Gothic architecture, famous for its stained glass windows and towering spires that dominate the city’s skyline. The cathedral has been a symbol of Czech history and culture for centuries, and is now attracting visitors from all around the world to marvel at its intricate design and rich history.
- Old Royal Palace - The Old Royal Palace is a true historical gem nestled within the Prague Castle complex. It once served as the seat of Bohemian monarchs and rulers. With its distinct Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements, this centuries-old palace stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Czech royalty and remains a must-visit attraction for those who want to learn about nation’s glorious regal past
- St. George’s Basilica - St. George’s Basilica is a magnificent Romanesque church, situated within the third courtyard of Prague Castle. This remarkable church boasts a rich history dating back over a thousand years, represented in its beautifully preserved medieval interior, making it a cherished architectural and historical treasure in the heart of Prague. The basilica is also home to the tombs of several important Czech figures, including St. Ludmila, the first Czech martyr.
- Golden Lane - Golden Lane, a charming and picturesque lane tucked away within Prague Castle, is famous for its tiny, colorful houses that once housed castle guards and artisans during the medieval period. One of these houses, number 22, was once home to the famed writer Franz Kafka. Today, the street has been converted into museums and shops, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the past, with each house transformed into a museum or shop.
What's Included
- 1 hour boat cruise: daily from 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance fee: Prague castle-St Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George´s Basilica, Golden Lane
- Guide
- Skip the Line Ticket
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
You‘ll travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus with an guide who will tell you all about the history and culture of Prague and skip the long lines at the Castle. With the entry ticket included, the guide will take you to the interiors Prague castle. After the tour you’ll have an opportunity to take a free boat ride along the Vltava River, with stunning views of Prague’s skyline. You can choose from four different time slots for the boat ride, the one that fits your schedule the best. This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to see the best of Prague in one day. It’s a great way to save time and money, and you’ll get to experience two of Prague’s most popular attractions in one fell swoop. After a guided tour of the castle the tour ends at the Malostranská metro station. You can continue on your own to the boat, the guide will be happy to show you the way (about 15 minutes). You can go on the boat at any of the following times: daily from 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.
- Wear comfortable shoes
- The Old Royal Palace is closed from 10.9.-1.10.2024 due to the exhibition
Location
Na Příkopě 957/23
Na Příkopě
Meet your guide at Premiant City Tour kiosk
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(12 Ratings)
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Ryan_m
Aug 21, 2024
If you like history and not having to worry about missing out... - My son and daughter and I had a great time. Worth it! We're also history lovers and our guide René brought the info all day long - fun time. You'll learn a lot and not have to worry about where to go to see it all.
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Carolyn_h
Jul 16, 2024
Must see in Prague! - The guide was knowledgeable, helpful, and cheeky. It was a great tour; be prepared for walking and staying with the group amongst many other visitors. So much to learn about the architecture, rulers, and city's long and interesting history! It was nice that this tour drove us up to castle on a bus (as guide gave us a city overview); definite plus considering the amount of walking to see all the main sights of the huge palace complex, and then walking back to hotel.
Would highly recommend, and as a history teacher, I was able to take a defenestration photo op without shame...yay!
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Daisynotail
Jun 22, 2024
Best of Prague - There were very few of us on the tour so we had a very personalised tour. Our guide, Sofie, was extremely knowledgeable and answered our questions as we drove around the town.
We then toured the castle grounds on foot (entrance inside not included in the tour).
Collected by the bus we then went on a boat trip, our guide pointed out buildings along the way. Drinks and food can be bought on the boat.
We then walked to the Jewish Quarter and ended at the astronomical clock. So much information was shared, excellent value for money.
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Dale_p
May 30, 2024
Exceeded our expectations - Jana was an excellent guide. The castle tour was enough to give you a feel of the history there, but not overwhelming.
The best part was that you didn’t have to do the included River cruise the same day as the walking part. Delayed the River cruise by a day to have nicer weather to sit outside.
Exceeded our expectations.
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Brian_h
May 29, 2024
Small group with personal attention - Having such a knowledgeable guide Jana.
Being picked up by bus instead of making our own way to the tram as so many other tours do. The bus tour went through fashionable district which was very nice
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Karen_a
May 24, 2024
Memorable Trip - As it was our first visit to Prague, it was really useful to have the coach take us directly to the castle. As there were only three English speaking travellers, we were allocated our own english speaking tour guide. This then became almost a personal tour and Ava was very informative. We also appreciated the free river cruise and we were able to use that on a different day to the tour. This tour is highly recommended.
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Sarah_w
Jul 4, 2024
Guide was very... - Guide was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed the tour. Castle was very grand and was great to hear the history of the architecture and people who lived there. Take good walking shoes (as with most of Europe!)
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Cheryl_m
Jun 5, 2024
Good pricing for Prague Castle and Boat Cruise - I thought it was a good price for a knowledgeable guide and bus to Prague Castle. It was very nice to see inside the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and St. Vitus Cathedral. It was good to hear all the history provided by our guide. The 1 hour Boat Cruise was a nice addition.
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Mary_e
Sep 3, 2024
Prague Castle tour - Our guide Carol, a 30 year veteran guiding in Prague, overloaded us with nonstop, rapid speak history. Full of dates and names and births and deaths and architects and kings and descendants and battles, etc. It was not interesting. She needed to tell us interesting stories and anecdotes in a brief space. She wanted to talk the entire tour. There were only two of us, and we had to stop her and ask her to summarize and stop giving 10 minute lectures. It really didn’t do any good, and we dismissed her after half the tour.
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