Prague Castle: Power, Glory & Destruction Private Tour

Name: Prague Castle: Power, Glory & Destruction Private Tour
Brand: Insight Cities Prague
SKU: 1ba60670-90a0-4240-8087-eb2d9a4fc4d2

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Summary

Meet your guide in Prague’s Lesser Town and ride the tram (tickets included) to Prague Castle, perched atop Hradčany Hill. Listen as your guide fills you in on the castle’s long history, and learn how the castle complex is the largest in the world. Discover the remarkable variety architectural styles as you stroll around the castle buildings, and spot examples of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Rococo, Renaissance, and Neoclassical style. Admire the grand castle moat and gardens, visit the magnificent St Vitus’s Cathedral, and peek inside St. George's Basilica, which dates back to the 10th-century. You’ll also have chance to see the picturesque Golden Lane and enjoy spectacular views over Prague. Along the way, listen as your guide brings history to life, with stories of attacks, marauding armies, and royal residents.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Enjoy a private 3-hour walking tour and discover the largest castle complex in the world. Visit the ancient buildings in the company of an historian guide and learn about Prague's rich and vibrant past.

What’s included?

Historian guide
Prague Castle entrance (adults CZK 350, students & seniors CZK 175)
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entry/Admission - Prague Castle
Entry/Admission - St. Vitus Cathedral
Entry/Admission - Old Royal Palace
Entry/Admission - St. George's Basilica
Entry/Admission - Golden Lane

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Insight Cities Prague

About operator:

The guides at Insight Cities are a network of local historians in Europe, mostly with MA and PhD-level degrees. As brainy guides, we look for the crucial detail, the vital, quirky fact that illuminates local cultures while also revealing global contexts. We care passionately about good storytelling and good hosting and crafting engaging tours that reveal centuries of history to you in insightful ways. We’re proud to have helped thousands of travelers to get the most from their time in our wonderful cities.