Prague Walking Tours - Old Town, Prague Castle, WW2 Tour

Explore the interiors of St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, and the Golden Lane on our Prague Castle Tour with Tickets. You will see where the Bohemian Kings are buried, where the coronation jewels are stored, and which window did Czech rebels throw the Habsburg administrators out of during the famous Prague Defenestration.

Why join our Prague Castle Tour with tickets?

Over the years of guiding we have been carefully listening to our customer's feedback in order to design this tour so Prague travelers get the most out of their Prague Castle visit. We love Prague Castle! it is one of our most favorite places on this planet and we think that being a part of a tour group of 30 people being rushed through the complex without a chance to peek inside the buildings is not the way to see it.

Here are the top reasons why to join us:

1. Our tour groups don't exceed the number of 10 people. That way we can easily fit inside the rooms of the Old Royal Palace, you won't feel like a sardine and it will be easier for you to ask your guide questions.
2. We take it chill. (so you won't feel rushed)
3. Our Prague Castle tour is in English only. (not bilingual)
4. Skip the line ticket! Yes! As Prague Licensed Guides we have a priority in the ticket office and don't have to waste time standing in line (be aware though that sometimes there is a line to the St. Vitus Cathedral, which we can not skip).
5. We are funny! Or at least we think we are :P
6. A good rating on Tripadvisor. See for yourself!

Main Sights: ► St. Vitus Cathedral ► Old Royal palace ► St. George's basilica ► Golden lane ► Presidential Palace ► The Coronation Jewels ► The Tomb of St. Wenceslas ► The Chapel of Holy Cross ► Alchemist Laboratory ► Powder Bridge ► Prague Castle Guards ► The Defenestration Room

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Prague's no.1 free tour on Tripadvisor!

Explore Prague's historic city center on 5 different and unique free tours. We are a team of fun Praguers and certified local experts who can't wait to show you around on our free tours!

(Check our schedule in the reservation system. We'll send you all the important information about how to find our meeting point in the confirmation e-mail)

WHAT IS A FREE TOUR?

A tour where you are in charge of deciding your own price. At the end of the tour and only after you have experienced the quality you can choose a value of your own liking.

• Prague Free Walking Tour Every day at 10 am and 3 pm (in summer also at 6 pm)
• Free Prague Castle Tour every day at 11 AM & 2 PM
• Free WW2 & Communism Tour every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10 AM or 2 PM
• Free Prague Ghost & Legends Tour every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 7 PM.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS