You will start in front of the First Courtyard of Prague Castle. The first courtyard of Prague Castle is one of the four courtyards of Prague Castle. It has the form of an honorary court and forms the ceremonial western entrance from Hradčanské náměstí (Castle District marketplace) to the Castle.The guide will lead you to the Second Courtyard of Prague Castle. The courtyard acquired its present appearance under the reign of Maria Theresa of the House of Habsburg after the middle of the18th century. Here you can find the Prague Castle Picture Gallery, Chapel of the Holy Cross, Imperial Stables and the Office of the President of the Czech Republic.Third courtyard of Prague Castle. It is the oldest part of the castle. The dominant feature of the courtyard is the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert.The interiors of the Cathedral you will visit with a guide.The Old Royal Palace served as the seat of Czech princes and kings from the 10th to the 16th century. The interiors of The Old Royal Palace you will visit with your guide.The Basilica of St. George at Prague Castle is one of the oldest Czech churches and burial grounds of the Premyslids (the first ruling dynasty of Bohemia), were the first Czech monastery of St. George was founded.Its interiors you will visit with your guide.The Golden Lane at Prague Castle is the part of its northern fortifications.The houses built into the niches of the wall built from the end of the 16th century. At present, there are galleries, gift shops and exhibitions.At the old castle staircase you will end your guiding tour. But for you it is not the end of an attraction. Here you can visit St. Wenceslas Vineyard, which offers wonderful views of the Old Town and Prague around the Vltava, including most of Prague's bridges. You will also have one more opportunity to ask your guide questions or get some recommendations how to spend the rest of a day.
Czech Republic · Castles & Palaces
Small-Group Tour of Prague Castle with a local guide
The journey
- 01 Explore Prague Castle with a local guide
- 02 Visit St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, and Golden Lane
- 03 Walk through the historic courtyards of Prague Castle
- 04 Learn about Czech monarchs and centuries of castle history
- 05 Enjoy included entrance tickets to the main interiors
- 06 Small-group experience for a more personal visit
- 07 End near the old castle staircase with views over Prague
Discover the highlights of Prague Castle on a small-group guided tour through one of the largest castle complexes in the world. Explore the historic seat of Czech rulers and admire centuries of architecture, art, and royal history as you move through its courtyards and landmark interiors.
With your local guide, visit St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, and Golden Lane. Along the way, learn the stories behind this remarkable monument and finish near the old castle staircase, with time to enjoy the views and ask for local recommendations for the rest of your day.
Discover the highlights of Prague Castle on a small-group guided tour through one of the largest castle complexes in the world.
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- Entrance Fee to visit: St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, Golden Lane
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- WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Wheelchair accessible
- Our Prague castle tour with a local guide is a “skip the ticket line” tour. It means you will get your admission ticket before the tour starts, or during the tour. Unfortunately, to visit the interiors, all guides and their tourists have to stand in a common line. There is no special entrance for guides. Fortunately, the line moves quickly enough. We will do our best to make sure you don't get bored in line. Our guides will tell you interesting facts and legends that you will not find in guidebooks or answer your questions.
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