What to Do in Prague: Your Ultimate Travel Guide

Prague one‐hour cruise

Enjoy Prague's highlights from a unique perspective, while relaxing on a cruise down the Vltava River. Get on board, choose your seat and order a drink or a small snack to get comfortable. During the sightseeing cruise, you will see iconic Charles Bridge, Prague Castle with its unforgettable panorama, the Straka Academy, the Civic Swimming Pool and Letná Park to mention just a few. You can learn more about each of these sights and about Prague in general from the audio guide provided.First, the cruise will head upstream the Vltava River around the Rudolfinum and the Old Town before floating under Charles Bridge, where you can have a close look at its 600‐year‐old stone pillars. The boat will then turn back and you will have a spectacular view of Prague Castle where there'll be time for photo opportunities of this iconic panorama. Your cruise will continue around Kampa Island with its picturesque architecture before passing The Straka Academy on the left, where the Czech Government Office is located. You will continue past the, you will see Letná Park with the Prague Metronome and EXPO 58 Building. At the last turn, you will pass by Štvanice Island and the complex of historic buildings of the Na Františku Hospital before returning back to the dock.

Prague Castle Small‐Group Walking Tour

One of the largest medieval castles in the world, Prague Castle can be a formidable challenge for visitors to navigate. This small‐group walking tour will help you find your way around, taking you to see each of the complex’s courtyards, St. Vitus Cathedral, and other essential sites. The tour starts at Charles Bridge, so you’ll have an opportunity to learn the history of another of Prague’s famous landmarks as you make your way to the castle.

Prague In a Day: Private Full‐Day Walking Tour with Prague Castle

Discover the best of Medieval and modern Prague on this full‐day private walking tour of the city’s most iconic sites including tickets and a guided tour of the fairytale castle, and a relaxing scenic river cruise along the Vltava at the end of the day. On your private tour your will:  Discover the fairytale magic of Prague Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to some of the Czech Republic's greatest artistic and cultural treasures;  Explore the rooms of the Old Royal Palace, including the opulent Vladislav Hall; Hear the stories of Prague’s kings and queens, emperors and saints – in particular the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV; Step inside the resplendent St. George’s Basilica and magnificent St. Vitus Cathedral and see the famous chapel and tomb of Saint Wenceslas – prince and patron saint of Bohemia, assassinated by his own brother in the early middles ages!; Walk along Golden Lane and experience what daily life was like within the castle walls; Enjoy watching the ceremony of the changing of the guard; Exit the castle, walk by Nerudova and the famous John Lennon Wall before crossing Charles Bridge, and take a well‐earned lunch break at a delicious local eatery; Spend the afternoon exploring the rest of beautiful Prague, beginning with the historic Jewish Quarter, highlights include the Maisel Synagogue and the Hebrew Clock; See Wenceslas Square, the Old‐New Synagogue, and Jerusalem Synagogue; Visit the Old Town Square and see the amazing Astronomical Clock and the Powder Tower; Learn all about the Art Nouveau scene in Prague;  End the tour at the dock where your guide will drop you off for your beautiful river cruise ride. Prague is the beautiful, fairytale capital city of the Czech Republic, famous for its medieval gothic architecture, colourful baroque buildings, spectacular royal castle, and the River Vltava running through its city centre – the longest river in Bohemia and the lifeblood of the city. Nicknamed the ‘City of a Hundred Spires’ for its breathtaking beauty, on your day‐long private walking tour of Prague, you will explore the city’s iconic highlights, including a fully guided tour of the splendid medieval castle, a UNESCO world heritage site, including St George’s Basilica, and St Vitus Cathedral — with the changing of the guard ceremony in the morning. After a delicious local lunch, you’ll explore the Old Town, Jewish Quarter and famous monuments – both old and new – including the John Lennon Wall and the astounding medieval Astronomical Clock dating to the 1400s. You’ll walk through Wenceslas Square, across the old Charles Bridge built in 1402 and lined with Catholic saints, and marvel at the famous Jewish places of worship, including the Maisel, Jerusalem and Old‐New Synagogues and the Hebrew Clock. Your guide will regale you with stories of the rogues and royals of the past, the development of Gothic architecture, the emergence of Art Nouveau and the history of the Jewish community in this fascinating and beautiful city. At the end of your walking tour, your guide will take you to the river for your relaxing, scenic cruise along the mighty Vltava.

Prague Castle: Entry Ticket

Reserve your ticket in advance to skip the long ticket queues and enter the Prague Castle, an ancient symbol of the Czech lands and one of the most important cultural institutions in the Czech Republic. Once the heart of the Holy Roman Empire, Prague Castle is now home to the Czech president and crown jewels. Meet your representative directly in front of the St. Vitus Cathedral and you are free to explore the castle interiors, the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, the delightfully quaint Golden Lane, and the stunning stained glass windows of St. Vitus Cathedral. Get a brief introduction in English from the staff before your visit and a map to help guide you through the castle complex.

Prague: main touristic points

During a combined bus+walk tour you will enjoy all the main attractions of Prague with the comments of our guide. The first hour you will explore city by bus. Our way will start in the New Town of Prague (Wenceslas square, Dancing House) and ends at Prague Castle. Then a thorough examination of the courtyards of Prague Castle with an enter at St. Vitus Cathedral The third part of the trip includes acquaintance with the Lesser part of Prague, inspection of Charles Bridge. City‐tour ends with an amazing story about Prague’s pearl – the Old Town square with a unique astronomical clock.