Best Castle Prague Tours

Prague Castle, known under the name of Pražský Hrad, is a large architectural ensemble that includes several buildings of great historical importance such as churches, palaces, as well as gardens and courtyards for a pleasant stroll. For this visit it is highly recommended to book a tour in order to get to know all the details of the history and architecture of the surroundings.

There is a wide variety depending on the means of transport and whether the experience is offered with other activities such as a cruise on the Vltava River or a visit to other sites in the Czech capital. Here are the best options.

Before reading on, don't hesitate to read all the information about Prague Castle tickets and what to see and do in Prague and find out the best plans for your trip.

One of the best ways to explore the grounds of Prague Castle and explore St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Basilica, Golden Lane and the Golden Lane is with a two and a half hour guided tour with a local guide. This tour starts at Charles Bridge and the journey to the monumental complex will be made by tram. Once there, the guide will give you all the details about Prague's history, architecture, customs and city life.

The tour, priced from €35 per person, includes admission to the monumental ensemble, as well as the accompaniment of a guide throughout the whole experience.

• Price... From €39.
• Duration... 2.5 hours.
• What's included... Entrance to Prague Castle and guided tour in English, German, Italian, French, Russian, Czech or Spanish.
• Means of transport... Tram and on foot.

One of the favourite options for visitors is a tour which, in addition to a guided tour of the main sights of the city, including of course Prague Castle, also includes a cruise on the Vltava River.

On the bus tour you will have the opportunity to admire the Dancing House, the National Museum and Prague Castle. Once in this monumental complex with more than 10 centuries of history, the visit will continue on foot to the Lesser Town, the Charles Bridge, Kampa Island, the Old Town, the Jewish Quarter, the National Theatre and Hrdcany, among other places. This will be followed by a one-hour boat cruise on the Vltava River. The tour ends on the banks of the Dvorak River.

On this 40-hour tour, you will not have the opportunity to visit the various museums and monuments of Prague Castle, but only to stroll through the monumental complex.

In the post Boat trips on the Vltava River you can find out more about all the proposals for cruises through the city of Prague.

• Price... From €60.
• Duration... 5.5 hours.
• What's included... Hotel pick-up, bus tour, guided tour in English, Czech, German, French, Russian, Spanish or Italian, cruise on the Vltava River, coffee and cake.
• Means of transport... Bus.

An inexpensive way to learn all about the history of Prague Castle, as well as the sights that surround it, is with a guided tour lasting approximately three hours. This gives you the opportunity to explore the Malá Strana district and the Hradčany area, as well as to get to know all the details of the monumental complex: St. Vitus Cathedral, Mozart's house, the Garden of Eden, the Strahov Monastery and the brewery, St. George's Basilica, the Wallenstein Palace, the Deer Moat, while an expert guide will give you all sorts of details about certain episodes and historical figures. Rudolf II, the Velvet Revolution, Kafka's nightmares will be some of the protagonists of this visit. The tour will end in the castle gardens.

The price of this tour starts at €12 per person.

• Price... From €16.
• Duration... 3 hours.
• What's included... Tour with a guide in English or Spanish.
• Means of transport... On foot.

Another tour available is a six-hour midday tour of the Lesser Town, Prague Castle, the Jewish Quarter and the Charles Bridge, which you will have the opportunity to visit the museum. It also includes a boat cruise on the Vltava River.

Throughout the tour, an expert guide will give you all the details about the different places of interest and to immerse yourself in the Czech tradition, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a typical lunch with beer.

Note that you can also take a dinner cruise on the Vltava River. In the post Best dinner cruises you can find out about all the options available.

• Price... From €55.
• Duration... 6 hours.
• What's included... Tour with local guide in German, Russian, English, Spanish, French or Italian, public transport tickets, one hour boat trip, entrance to the Charles Bridge Museum, lunch with drink.
• Means of transport... On foot.

On this two-hour e-Kickbike experience you will have the opportunity to ride through the most emblematic places of Prague such as Petřín Hill and Petřín Tower, Charles Bridge, the Jewish Quarter, the Old Town, Kampa Island, Johm Lenon Wall, Strahov Monastery Gardens and, of course, Prague Castle, from where you can take magnificent snapshots of the city of Prague and the Vltava River.

And if you don't usually take a scooter, don't worry because you will have a practical test run beforehand.

Don't forget that if you are lucky enough to coincide with the time of day, you can watch the changing of the guard on your way up to the castle.

• Price... From 59€.
• Duration... 2 hours.
• What's included... Tour with professional guide in English, Spanish, French, German or Russian, e-Kickbike, helmet, mackintosh, free drink, electric scooters, pre-run practice.
• Means of transport... Electric scooter.

This tour is unique in that it is at night, so you can enjoy the beauty of Prague after sunset, as well as the illumination of its main monuments without crowds and with all the comfort possible, while an expert guide will tell you the darkest stories, mysteries and legends of the city.

The Prague Castle complex is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the visit. You will have the opportunity to admire St. Vitus Cathedral, the Wallenstein Palace, the Powder Tower and the St. Wenceslas vineyards. The tour also takes in the Old Town and New Town, Charles Bridge, Paris Street, the synagogue, Manés Bridge and Strahov Monastery.

This tour, from €21, has an estimated duration of three hours and does not include access to the various monuments of Prague Castle.

• Price... From €21.
• Duration... 3 hours.
• What's included... Tour guide and tram ticket.
• Means of transport... On foot.

Another favourite way to explore the city is with a guided Segway tour. On this tour, from €49, you can discover the most important historical areas of the city such as Prague Castle, Beverly Hill, Villa Müller... You will also visit St. Vitus Cathedral and the Strahov Monastery where you will find a historical brewery dating back to the 15th century with a repertoire of incredible beers. Don't hesitate to ask for one!

• Price... From 49€.
• Duration... 1-3 hours.
• What's included... Tour with guide, test drive, helmets, mackintosh, gloves (in winter), photo, water and coffee, postcard.
• Means of transport... Segway

On this two-hour guided tour of the Prague Castle complex and Charles Bridge, you will visit the royal gardens, as well as the most emblematic monuments such as the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, the former Royal Palace and St. George's Basilica. In addition, you will be able to enjoy dreamlike views of the city from which you can take unforgettable photographs.

If you want to know more about other observatories, read the post the best views of Prague.

• Price... From €18.
• Duration... 2 hours.
• What's included... Two-hour guided tour and tram ticket.
• Means of transport... On foot and by tram.

On this three-hour tour, in addition to the Prague Castle complex, you will also have the opportunity to visit the main sights of the capital, such as the Charles Bridge, the Astronomical Clock on the Old Town Square and Hradcany.

During the visit to the castle, the guide who will accompany you will give you all the details about the architecture and history of the monumental complex. You will also be able to take some magnificent photographs from the top of the hill.

• Price... From €25 per person.
• Duration... 3 hours.
• What's included... Tour with tour guide in Czech, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian and a tram ticket.
• Means of transport... On foot and by tram.

This option is ideal for those making a short trip to Prague, as it lasts for one hour, and includes priority access to Prague Castle with an accredited guide who will give an introductory tour with all the details about the complex, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Basilica and the former Royal Palace. And if the tour is too short, don't worry, you can have the opportunity to visit it at your own leisure afterwards.

In addition, you will become aware of all the beauty of the Hradčany district with a full tour of the district that will take in the Černinsky Palace, Schwarzenberg Palace and Loreto, among other destinations.

• Price... From €22 per person.
• Duration... 1 hour.
• What's included.... Admission without queuing at the ticket office, multilingual guide (English, French, Italian, German, Czech, Russian), guided tour, Fast-GET ticket and entrance to circuit B.
• Means of transport... On foot.

Another option available is to discover the grounds of Prague Castle and enjoy a 45-minute cruise with refreshments on the Vltava River where you will have the opportunity to delve into the Devil's Stream just a few metres from the Charles Bridge.

In the castle grounds you will be in awe of St. Vitus Cathedral and the Romanesque Basilica of St. George, and you can stroll through the vineyards. On this tour you will also get to know all the details about the Kampa Island where John Lennon's wall is located. You can finish the tour with a visit to the Charles Bridge Museum.

• Price... From 28€ per person.
• Duration... 3 hours.
• What's included... Tour with German or English speaking guide, cruise on the Vltava River with snack and tram ticket.
• Means of transport... On foot and by cruise.

Before choosing your tour I recommend that you find out about the different options for getting to Prague Castle. And once you have finished your visit, bear in mind that there is a wide range of things to do in the castle district. Visit the post What to see and do in the Prague Castle district. But first, get your strength back, and here are the best options for eating next to Prague Castle.