Prague Castle Walking Tour

Description

Uncover the secret of the magical Golden Lane, gain insight into the St George's Basilica ancestral convent, and learn about the Black Tower on this walking tour of the renowned Prague Castle! Discover one of Europe's largest medieval castles on a 3.5-hour historical walking tour with your expert guide. Visit the Royal Palace, St Vitus Cathedral and more!

This outstanding walking tour takes you inside the Prague Castle walls to see the best of this massive complex. Discover the masterpiece of medieval urbanism with your expert guide and hear the folklore and scandal behind the castle on a guided walking tour.

First, your guide will take you from the city center to the Royal Gardens (during the summer season), founded on the site of old vineyards and famous for its beautiful floral ornaments. During the winter, you’ll head to the Lion’s Court, an attractive Renaissance building once used to keep wild animals.

Then, explore the Castle Square, Prague Castle’s main gate, the Court of Honor and the Castle Guard. See St Vitus Cathedral, the seat of the archbishop of Prague. Discover the Old Royal Palace, the seat of Czech rulers and Bohemian princes centuries ago, and visit the Basilica of St George’s, which features one of the oldest convents in Prague.

Then, see Golden Lane , famous for its picturesque houses and stories of alchemists transforming metals into gold. You'll also discover the story of the Black Tower, one of the oldest buildings in Prague, located near Prague Castle's eastern gate.

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Schedule details

Departure point

Central Prague

Departure time

11:30am

Return details

Tour concludes at Charles Bridge