Ultimate Prague Castle Tour (Prague, CZ)

Highlights
  • Expert and professional local guides
  • Stress-free planning and dependability
  • Insider access and local intel
  • Perfect for first-time visitors
Description

Perched atop a high plateau, Prague Castle reigns majestically over the city below. A guided walking tour of the castle's awe-inspiring interior confirms this mighty compound's reputation as the jewel in Prague's crown

This walking tour leads you along the cool and shady passageways of Prague Castle. As you stroll through the Royal Palace, St. Vitus' Cathedral, St. George's Basilica, Lobkovicz Place and Golden Lane, your guide will narrate the history behind the castle's centuries-old stones. Discover the castle's varied history before walking through the Lesser Town to Charles Bridge. You will be taken to Prague Castle by bus, even though it is a walking tour. Our guide will take you on a tour of the Prague Castle interior, the Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George Basilica, and Golden Lane, acquainting you with all the important historical details of the Castle. the Prague Castle is the largest coherent castle complex in the world, with an area of almost 70,000 m². A UNESCO World Heritage site, it consists of a large-scale composition of palaces and ecclesiastical buildings of various architectural styles, from Roman-style buildings of the 10th century through Gothic modifications in the 14th century. The Lobkovicz Place, the only privately owned building in the Prague Castle complex, is home to the highly acclaimed Lobkowicz Collections. Highlights from the Museum include works by masters such as Canaletto, Brueghel the Elder, Cranach, and Velázquez; an impressive display of family and royal portraits; fine porcelain, ceramics and rare decorative arts dating from the 16th to 20th centuries; an extensive collection of military and sporting rifles from the 16th to 18th centuries; musical instruments, original scores and manuscripts by Beethoven and Mozart, including Beethoven’s 4th and 5th symphonies and Mozart’s re-orchestration of Handel’s Messiah. You will hear important details of European history and the six-hundred-year history of the Lobkowicz family, including the dramatic story of how the family lost everything twice and got it back - twice. This tour will end in the vicinity of Prague Castle´s Eastern gate. No hotel pick up or transfer is available. Price includes admission to the Castle and Lobkowicz palace.

Included / Excluded
  • Professional guides
  • Free cancelation up to 24 hours before the tour
  • Over 100 years of experience
  • Gratuities
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Free cancelation up to 24 hours before tour
  • No hidden fees
  • Local customer service when needed
Know Before You Go
  • Wear comfortable clothes
  • Arrive 15 minutes early
  • Be ready to have fun
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

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About operator:

Gray Line is the largest provider of sightseeing tours on the planet. For more than 100 years, Gray Line has been at the center of creating and operating the best traveler experiences in the world’s most sought after sightseeing destinations. With thousands of tours and experiences in more than 700 locations, spanning six continents, Gray Line is also the largest direct supplier of destination services to online travel sellers, wholesalers and travel agents. Founded in 1910, Gray Line has grown into the most well-known consumer brand in sightseeing tours. Its global network of elite providers operates day tours, airport transfers, hop-on hop-off tours, multi-day packages, walking tours and other specialized destination services.


Basic Information
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Trip difficulty: Easy
  • Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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