Prague Free Tours

Are you ready to see Prague like a local? Join us on the Prague Free Walking Tour, led by a team of certified, Prague-born guides who know the city like the back of their hand.

• Starting Time: Every day at 10 AM and 3 PM (in Summer also at 5 PM)
• Area: Old Town, Jewish Quarter, and Charles Bridge
• Language: English
• Meeting point: Powder Gate, red umbrella with 100 on it (please make a reservation, it's for FREE and will secure your spot on our free walking tour)
• Ending point: John Lennon Wall (finishing below Prague Castle)
• Tour duration: 3 HOURS (incl. coffee break)

Here are six reasons why you don't want to miss this free walking tour:

1. We mix history with fun facts and a dash of famous Czech humor.
2. Tripadvisor approved: Travelers have rated us the best free walking tour in Prague, hands down! ⇓ See our reviews below ⇓
3. Our Prague Free Walking Tour covers Old Town, Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the John Lennon Wall all in one tour. This way you will see all the main sights of the historic center except for Prague Castle. Think of this tour as a perfect kick-start to your visit.
4. We keep our group sizes reasonable size so you can hear your guide loud and clear.
5. As Czech locals, we bring a unique perspective and sense of humor that you won't find anywhere else.
6. “Czech out“ our YouTube channel Real Prague Guides!

After you finish our Prague Free Walking Tour you will be all set to explore the Czech capital. You will know what are the best things to do in Prague, which tourist scams to avoid, and mainly what are the amazing stories behind every monument which is what makes Prague such a magical place to visit.

Join our SUMMER EVENING FREE TOUR at 5 PM

From the 1st of June till the 31st of September, we also offer a free tour of Prague's historic center at 5 PM. To keep things cool in the hot summer weather!

 MAIN SIGHTS:  ► John Lennon Wall ► Old Town Square ► Astronomical Clock ► Charles University ► Charles Bridge ► Municipal House ► The Estates Theatre ► Jan Hus Monument ► Powder Tower ► Jewish Town Hall ► High Synagogue ► Old-New Synagogue ► Old Jewish Cemetery ► Tyn Church  ► Paris Street ► and more...

Ready to explore Prague? Great! Click on the Free Reservation and we will see you soon!

WHAT IS A FREE WALKING TOUR?

A tour of Prague, where you are FREE to decide on the value of your own choice at the end of the tour. You can tip your guide in any major currency, or pay by card, we carry portable terminals.

Choose one of our two Free Prague Castle tours. Explore the largest ancient castle in the world with fun locals and certified experts!

• STARTING TIME: Every day at 11 AM and 2 PM (they are a little different, please read below)
• AREA: Prague Castle and Castle District
• MEETING POINT: Klarov, Malostranska metro exit (red umbrella with 100 on it)
• ENDING POINT: Prague Castle (near the vineyard of St. Wenceslas)
• TOUR DURATION: 2 hours 15 minutes (incl. 10 min. break for photos and toilets)

Our 11 AM tour includes the big change of guards with music, which is the main ceremonial change that takes place only once a day. The 11 AM tour is perfect for those who would like to buy tickets for Prague Castle's attractions. After the tour is over you will still have around 3 hours to explore different museums within the Prague Castle complex.

Our 2 PM tour includes Golden Lane, Prague's most picturesque street. Golden Lane opens for free after 4 PM in winter and 5 PM in summer. We finish the tour at Golden Lane, so you can explore, take beautiful pictures or shop for souvenirs.

Both of the tours cover the same sights otherwise.

We start the tour directly below Prague Castle and take a tram to the Castle District from where it's a few minutes walk to Prague Castle - downhill 🙃. We think that is the most comfortable way to see Prague Castle.

• You will enter the FREE part of the St. Vitus Cathedral.
• You will visit all of the courtyards of Prague Castle and will see all of the historically important buildings which are in the free area of Prague Castle.
• Watch this YouTube video which explains what you can see in Prague Castle for free and what you can see with tickets.

Things to know before visiting Prague Castle Free Tour

• There are metal detectors positioned at every entrance to Prague Castle. Do not bring any weapons (knives, pepper sprays, etc.), there is no place to store these at Prague Castle.
• You will need a public transport ticket for 30 CZK (1,2 EUR). You can purchase the ticket at the beginning of the tour.
• In winter, it gets pretty windy in the castle. Multiple layers of clothes are the way to go. Wear comfortable shoes.

Our Free WW2 & Communism Tour runs at:

• Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10 AM.
• Wed and Saturday at 2 PM (check our availability in the booking calendar)

On this Free Prague WW2 & Communism Tour, we delve into the city's darkest period in history, but also highlight tales of resilience and hope.

Discover why Prague was spared from destruction during WWII, learn about the significance of the Prague Uprising, and see landmarks such as the place where the communist party's victory was announced in 1948 and the square where Jan Palach self-immolated in protest of the Warsaw Pact army's invasion in 1968. We'll also take you to the site of the Valentine's Day bombing, walk from the Dancing House to the Church of St. Cyril and Methodius, which served as a WWII museum and where Czech paratroopers made a valiant stand against Nazi soldiers during the Anthropoid Operation.

During the tour, you will gain insights into:

• How was Czechoslovakia founded and why did Hitler consider it to be originally a German territory?
• What was the Munich agreement and how did the Second World War really start for Czechoslovakia?
• Did the Czechs fight? What was the form of resistance?
• Who was the Butcher of Prague and how was he killed?
• When did the Prague Uprising take place and what role did it play at the end of the war?
• What was the fate of Jewish people during the Nazi occupation?
• Who were the best Czech fighters?
• How did communism start in Czechoslovakia?
• Why did Jan Palach set himself on fire?
• Why was Czechoslovakia invaded in 1968?
• Why do we call the end of communism the Velvet Revolution?

Where do we meet?

• At Klarov, in front of the Malostranska metro exit. We will send you a picture of our meeting point and more information about how to find us in the confirmation email.

When does the tour start?

• The tour starts at 10 am & 2 pm and runs every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

WW2 SITES WE COVER  ► Wenceslas Square ► Narodni Street ► Neogothic Wing of Old Town Hall ► Maisel Synagogue  ► Pinkas Synagogue ► Stumbling Stones ► Winged Lion Memorial ► Memorial to Second Resistance Movement ► Dancing House ► Hlavka College ► National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror ► and more...

WHAT IS A FREE WALKING TOUR?

A tour of Prague, where you are FREE to decide on the value of your own choice at the end of the tour. You can tip your guide in any major currency, or pay by card, we carry portable terminals.

Explore Prague's dark stories and legends on the Free Ghost & Legends Tour. Walk the hidden streets and alleyways of Mala Strana and uncover Prague's mysteries.

• Free Ghost & Legends Tour runs every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday at 7 PM or 9 PM. (Tour schedule varies depending on the time of the year, and when the sun sets. Please check availability in the booking calendar)

Experience Prague like never before on our unique tour that explores the city's untold history. Forget about typical sightseeing and join us as we delve into the legends and stories that have been passed down for centuries.

We'll start in Novy Svet, one of the city's most beautiful areas that also has a dark history. The former slums located at the city walls have seen the most destruction from wars and fires, and now hold secrets and captivating legends.

We'll also visit a place where people gathered during the plague epidemics, a grim reminder of the horrible disease that killed one-third of Prague's population in the 18th century. And near this site, there was a secret meeting place for two lovers. What happened to them?

These are the stories of ordinary people that shape the city and make it what it is today. Join us to discover the legendary and dark side of Prague and truly get to know the city.