Prague Castle and Old Town private walking tour
Three hours with a licensed guide, from Prague Castle down through the Lesser Town and across Charles Bridge to Old Town Square.
- Duration
- 3 h
- Format
- Walking
- Group
- Private, only your party
- Start
- Your hotel in central Prague or Hradčany Square
Highlights
- St Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane at Prague Castle
- The view over the red roofs of the Lesser Town from the castle ramparts
- Nerudova street and the Lesser Town square with St Nicholas Church
- Charles Bridge and its statues, timed to avoid the thickest crowds when possible
- Old Town Square, Týn Church and the Astronomical Clock
Route and timing
0:00
Hradčany and the castle courtyards
We start at the castle gates, catch the hourly changing of the guard when the timing works, and walk through the courtyards to St Vitus Cathedral.
1:00
Castle interiors or gardens
With tickets we visit the Old Royal Palace, St George's Basilica and Golden Lane. In the warmer months the castle gardens are a quieter alternative.
1:45
Down to the Lesser Town
Via the Old Castle Stairs or Nerudova street, depending on your pace, to the baroque Lesser Town square.
2:20
Charles Bridge
The fourteenth-century stone bridge, its thirty statues and the best views of the river and the castle behind you.
2:45
Old Town Square
Týn Church, the Old Town Hall and the Astronomical Clock. The tour ends here, close to good restaurants, or we arrange a car back to your hotel.
About this tour
This is the classic first walk through Prague, done the unhurried way. Starting at the top means the hill is behind you after the first hour, and the city opens up in the right order: the castle district first, then the Lesser Town with its baroque palaces, then the river and the Old Town.
Why a private guide makes the difference
Prague's centre is compact but layered. The same few hundred metres hold a Gothic cathedral, a Renaissance palace, baroque churches and the street where a novelist lived. A licensed guide turns that into one story, answers the questions you actually have and knows where to stand so you are not in the middle of a group of fifty.
Because the tour is private, you set the pace. Families take more breaks, photographers stop longer on the bridge, and history lovers can spend twice as long in the cathedral. If you already know what you want to see, tell us and we build the route around it.
Tickets, timing and crowds
The castle grounds are free to walk through, but the main interiors need a ticket. We buy tickets in advance when you ask, which saves time at the busiest entrances. Early starts are the easiest way to enjoy Charles Bridge before it fills up, and your guide will suggest the best order on the day.
Make it part of a bigger plan
Many guests combine this walk with an airport transfer on arrival, a dinner reservation on the same evening or a day trip to Karlštejn or Kutná Hora. Send us your dates and we arrange everything in one itemised quote.
Combine it with
Frequently asked questions
Are Prague Castle tickets included?
No, entry tickets are separate. We can buy them in advance and add them to your quote, so there is no waiting at the ticket office.
Can the tour start at our hotel?
Yes. Your guide meets you at any hotel in central Prague. If your hotel is far from the castle, we suggest a short car transfer to the start.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes. The guide adapts the stories and the pace, and there are good places for breaks. For younger children, see also our Prague for kids tour.
How far do we walk?
About 3 to 4 kilometres with plenty of stops, mostly downhill from the castle to the Old Town.
Ask about this tour
Send your preferred date and group size. We confirm availability and send a written quote.
We reply by email the same business day (Monday to Saturday, 9:00 to 18:00 Prague time).