Prague Castle Free Tour, Prague - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Prague Castle Free Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 9.5 (247 reviews)

Kamil was great! Lots of history lessons. Great tour

Antonio González

Visit the largest ancient castle in the world on our Prague Castle Free Tour. We'll visit the religious buildings, courtyards and palaces within this complex and take a journey through a millennium of Czech history.

Details

Duration

2 hours 15 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English speaking guide

Not included

Tips
Public transport ticket.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

Meeting point

Malostranská Metro Station

Reviews of our customers

9.5

Exceptional 5,906 Travelers·247 reviews

August 19, 2026
Antonio González
México City, Mexico
Kamil was great! Lots of history lessons. Great tour
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August 4, 2026
Silvia
Italy
David has been the best guide, funny and informative. I had the feeling we really did the best tour than anyone else. Highly recommended!
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June 22, 2026
Gonzalo Pulido
Spain
Very interesting tour, out guide Jakub was very nice and funny, provided a lot of historical informations and tips regarding Prague
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May 31, 2026
Anonymous
United Kingdom
great.
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May 11, 2026
Diego Marcovecchio
Spain
James is a fantastic guide and the tour was very nice and informative.
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May 11, 2026
Anonymous
Australia
Fun and informative. Elias, our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
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April 8, 2026
Adriana
Barcelona, Spain
My daughter and I enjoyed the Prague Castle tour with guide Lucie. We learned a lot and had a good walk despite the weather.
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April 7, 2026
Eva
Croydon, United Kingdom
Very informative. Lucie is a very knowledgeable guide with excellent English. We were a big group but she was loud and clear so I did not miss any i...
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March 6, 2026
Edward
St Catharines, United States
The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the castle.
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February 25, 2026
Laura Castelblanque
Valencia, Spain
James was really good. We really liked it
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Prague Castle Free Tour

At the indicated time, we'll see you at the Malostranská Metro Station. We'll hop on the tram to Pohořelec and start our free tour of Prague Castle.

Once we've arrived, we'll begin by pausing at the statue of the astronomers Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler. We'll then admire Strahov Monastery in the distance and explain the history behind this 12-century abbey.

Next, we'll discuss the impressive Czernin Palace, which is the largest Baroque palace in Prague. Those among us who are interested in religious history will be fascinated by Loreto, a nearby pilgrimage destination surrounded by chapels.

Afterwards, we'll head to the vast Castle District Square to learn about the Toscan Palace, the Carmelite Church of St. Benedict and the Schwarzenberg Palace. While we're here, we'll also discuss the Salm Palace, the Archbishop Palace and the Sternberg Palace. In addition, you'll see beautiful views of the city of Prague.

When the clock strikes 12 noon, we'll see a unique spectacle: the Changing of the Castle Guards. After watching this daily routine, which is accompanied by music, we'll see the castle's first courtyard from outside before visiting the fourth, second and third courtyards as well.

It'll then be time for one of the highlights of our free tour. We'll head inside the part of St. Vitus Cathedral that allows visitors to enter for free. This Roman Catholic Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Prague and is a breathtaking example of Gothic architecture.

Following our visit to St. Vitus Cathedral, we'll visit the outside of the Old Royal Palace and St. George's Basilica. The latter boasts the status of being the oldest surviving church building in the Prague Castle complex, as it was founded in the year 920.

Finally, our tour will take us to Rosenberg Palace and Lobkowicz Palace. In winter, we'll discuss Lobkowicz Palace before admiring the Southern Gardens from outside in the charming Golden Lane, as well as seeing the iconic Black Tower. In summer, we'll be able to visit the Southern Gardens instead of observing them from outside.

We'll then say our goodbyes and conclude our private tour of this fascinating castle complex about 2 hours after meeting. If you're joining us in the summer, we'll conclude our cultural experience at the Southern Gardens with an explanation of the 3rd Defenestration of Prague. Should you be joining us in the winter months, we'll bid farewell by the Castle Steps next to the 10th-century Wenceslas Vineyards, which boast amazing views of Prague.

Summer and Winter Visits

Some of the places we'll visit on this tour vary depending on the time of the year due to seasonal closures. Our summer and winter seasons are as follows:

Summer season: 1 April to 31 October.
Winter season: 1 November to 31 March.

Prague Castle Closures

As Prague Castle is the seat of the president of the Czech Republic, there are occasional closures due to important visitors. If this happens, the tour will be cancelled, and we'll let you know well in advance.

Prague Castle Free Tour

At the indicated time, we'll see you at the Malostranská Metro Station. We'll hop on the tram to Pohořelec and start our free tour of Prague Castle.

Summer and Winter Visits

Some of the places we'll visit on this tour vary depending on the time of the year due to seasonal closures. Our summer and winter seasons are as follows:

Summer season: 1 April to 31 October.
Winter season: 1 November to 31 March.

Prague Castle Free Tour