Prague Free Walking Tours

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Join 100 Spires City Tours and explore Prague with knowledgeable, friendly, and funny local guides. See Prague on the best-rated Prague Free Walking Tour according to TripAdvisor! 
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  • With four different free walking tour options to choose from, each exploring a different part of the city and period of history, you can customize your Prague experience to suit your interests. If this is your first time visiting Prague we recommend starting with the: Old Town & Jewish Quarter Free Tour. 
  • All of our free tours are in English language only!
  • For the best possible quality, we limit our tour group size to 30 people max.! Only customers with active reservations are guaranteed a spot on our free tour. Choose the "Book Tour" section in the page menu and proceed from there.

Let us show you the city we grew up in and that we love! We can't wait to see you at our meeting point!

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.


OUR PRAGUE FREE WALKING TOURS SCHEDULE

Would you like to see it all in just one day? We have a 2-hour break between the 10 AM Old Town Free Walking Tour and the 3 PM Prague Castle Free Walking Tour.

Learn how to read the Prague Astronomical Clock, hear the legend of the Prague Golem, and cross Charles Bridge on the Free Old Town, Jewish Quarter, and Charles Bridge Tour.

  • Starting Time: Every day at 10 AM, 11:15 AM and 3 PM (at 5 PM in June-September)
  • Area: Old Town, Jewish Quarter, and Charles Bridge
  • Language: English
  • Meeting point: Powder Gate, look for our 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
  • Tour duration: 2 hours 45 minutes (incl. coffee break)

This tour is a perfect kick-start to your visit! We will cover Prague's top sights (except for Prague Castle - you can join our castle tours for that!) and give you tips for your visit so you will be all set to explore the Czech capital further. We keep our groups reasonably sized (30 people max) so you can hear your guide.

Things to know before joining this free walking tour:

  • We only accept customers with active reservations! If your reservation is for a different time slot, or a bigger number of people, or if you haven't made a booking, we will ask you to wait till the beginning of the tour and see if there is an available spot for you.
  • Like all our other tours, we do not accept large groups (more than 8 people) on this tour, even with separate reservations. Groups of less than 15 people can be accommodated only if they prepay the deposit. Please, check out our FAQ for more info.
  • This tour has a moderate level of walking difficulty (we walk about 4 km with few breaks and seating opportunities), which could pose challenges for elderly individuals or customers with mobility issues. Please consider booking a private tour if this applies to you.
  • We do not visit the interiors of synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery because it requires an admission fee and a special guiding permit. Additionally, if you are interested in the WWII history of the Jewish Quarter, please join our Free WWII and Communism Tour, where we dedicate more time to this topic.

Sights we cover:

  • Municipal House
  • Powder Gate
  • House at the Black Madonna
  • Charles University (Carolinum)
  • The Estates Theatre
  • Old Town Square
  • The Church of Our Lady before Tyn
  • Jan Hus Monument
  • Astronomical Clock
  • Franz Kafka Statue
  • Spanish Synagogue
  • Paris Street
  • The Old-New Synagogue
  • The Jewish Town Hall
  • The Old Jewish Cemetery
  • The Ceremonial Hall
  • Charles Bridge
  • The John Lennon Wall

Do you still have questions? We've answered them here.

And if you need even more guidance, check out our YouTube channel Real Prague Guides!


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.

 

Join our daily Prague Castle free tours and see the famous Guinness World Record-winning castle yourself!

  • STARTING TIME: Every day at 11 AM and 3 PM (2 PM in winter, please read below)
  • MEETING POINT: Klarov, Malostranska metro exit (look for the 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, a unique event that takes place only once a day. After the tour, you will still have around 3 hours to buy tickets and explore different museums within the Prague Castle complex.

The afternoon tour includes Golden Lane, Prague's most picturesque street. Golden Lane opens for free after 4 p.m. in winter and 5 p.m. in summer.

Both tours cover the same sights otherwise!

We start the tour directly below Prague Castle and take a tram there, saving us at least 15 minutes of walking uphill.

  • 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 that are in the free area of Prague Castle.

Things to know before joining the Prague Castle Free Tour

  • 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.
  • Please, arrive at the meeting point 10 min before the starting time of the tour, as your group will be taking a tram to the castle and it's not possible to find them after.
  • Due to the castle's location and the absence of suitable facilities, this tour is not accessible for wheelchair users and those with large strollers.
  • We only accept customers with active reservations! If your reservation is for a different time slot, or a bigger number of people, or if you haven't made a booking, we will ask you to wait till the beginning of the tour and see if there is an available spot for you.
  • Like all other tours, we do not accept large groups (more than 8 people) on this tour, even with separate reservations. Group bookings will be canceled unless you contact us before making a reservation.
  • You cannot bring pets, or luggage to this tour.

Still have a question? Check out our FAQ.

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Our Free WWII & Communism Tour runs at:

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

On Free Prague WWII & Communism Tour, we discover why Prague was spared from destruction during WWII, and learn about the significance of the Prague Uprising. 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 serves as a WWII museum and where Czech paratroopers made a valiant stand against Nazi soldiers during the Anthropoid Operation.

During the Free Prague WW2 & Communism Tour, you will gain insight 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 does the tour start?

  • 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.

Things to know before joining the Free WWII and Communism tour:

  • Like all tours, we do not accept large groups (more than 8 people) on this tour, even with separate reservations. Please, check out our FAQ for more info.
  • This tour has a moderate level of walking difficulty (we walk about 4 km with few breaks and seating opportunities), which could pose challenges for elderly individuals or customers with mobility issues. Please consider booking a private tour if this applies to you.
  • We only accept customers with active reservations! If your reservation is for a different time slot, or a bigger number of people, or if you haven't made a booking, we will ask you to wait till the beginning of the tour and see if there is an available spot for you.
  • We do not visit the interiors of synagogues because it requires an admission fee and a special guiding permit.

Still have a question? Check out our FAQ.

 

Explore Prague's dark stories and legends of Mala Strana on the Free Ghost & Legends Tour.

  • Free Ghost & Legends Tour runs every Tuesday, 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, 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. 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.

Things to know before joining the Free Ghosts and Legends tour:

  • You will need a public transport ticket for 30 CZK (1,2 EUR). You can purchase the ticket at the beginning of the tour.
  • We only accept people with active reservations! If your reservation is for a different time lot, bigger number of people, or if you haven't made a booking, we will ask you to wait till the beggining of the tour and see if there is an available spot for you.
  • In winter, it gets pretty windy in the castle. Multiple layers of clothes are the way to go. Wear comfortable shoes.
  • Please, arrive at the meeting point 10 min before the starting time of the tour, as your group will be taking a tram to the castle and it's not possible to find them after.
  • Due to the castle's location and the absence of suitable facilities, this tour is not accessible for wheelchair users and those with large strollers.
  • Like all other tours, we do not accept large groups (more than 8 people) on this tour, even with separate reservations. Group bookings will be canceled unless you contact us before making a reservation.

Still have questions? Check out our FAQ.

 

 

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