Prague Castle District Small Group Walking Tour at Night
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Overview Experience the Prague Castle District when the hot sun is setting and its buzzing streets are cooling down. This tour is designed for people who want to enjoy the city’s greatest area without the constant crowds and explore it via unexpected paths without missing anything. Let’s enjoy evening Prague with its unforgettable views together. Highlights of this tour: Explore the history and architecture of the Prague castle - Stroll through the beautiful and often overlooked New World - Get an overview of Czech history and culture - Enjoy the company of a fun and experienced guide with fluent English - Ideal for people who like calmer city walks - Small groups ensure personal approach
Inclusions
What's included
- Visual materials
- Local licenced guide
What's not
- We offer opportunity to buy some ice cream but on the client's own expense
- No transfers to the meeting point
- Building interiors (tour after closing hours)
Itinerary
Let’s begin with some introduction about the country, the language, its people
Next we will admire the biggest baroque palace in Prague and its history from the cause for bankrupcy of its previous owners to its function as the seat for the Reich Protectorate during WW2, as well as the place of the most mysterious murder/suicide in Czech history.
We will walk through the quiet and amazingly preserved neighborhood of the New World, a place unspoilt by tourist crowds and keeping its authentic charm, and tell stories of some of its inhabitants. There will be a chance to stop by a cute little café to get some ice cream on the way! There will be a chance to stop by a cute little café to get some icecream on the way!
We will get to the impressive square where we will see all of the biggest and most prominent palaces - the Salm, the Schwarzenberg, the Tuscany, or the Archbishop palace. The square is also the gateway to the Prague Castle, so we will talk about its strategic position above the city and its importance as it continues to be the seat of the Czech president. Moreover, we will take a moment to admire the scenic view of the city before we continue to the Castle itself.
Passing through the courtyards, we will see some of the oldest remains of the very first settlement of the Castle and explain how it evolved to the current version with the help of some of the most famous kings and emperors.
We must admire the monumental cathedral dedicated to Saint Vitus - the biggest dominant of the castle and thus of the whole city. We will explain its importance to the Czech people, talk about the two phases of construction and how you can distinguish them, and enjoy its beautiful artwork and decorations.
The Old Royal Palace contains the most important hall of the Castle, the Vladislav hall, the place where the crown jewels are put on display once a year. Moreover, a peculiar historical event took place in the Palace and infamously started one of the bloodiest wars in European history.
Finally, we will be able to enjoy the cute and famous Golden Lane with the tiny houses in bright colours. Depending on the weather, some of the houses might be open, in which case there may be a chance to have a look inside and even buy some souvenirs, such as a book by Franz Kafka written in the very same house.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet on the corner of the streets Keplerova from the North and Pohořelec from the East. I will be standing there with a sign "Tales of Prague" written on it. You can get there by public transport (tram stop Pohořelec), ride sharing apps or on foot, but note that it is on the top of the hill.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Tales of Prague
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Prague
- Its from-price is 77% below the median of the 1953 experiences we list in Prague.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Prague
Prague's skyline of spires rises over the Vltava, with a hilltop castle, statue-lined bridge and a medieval old town that survived largely intact.
Prague Castle, one of the largest castle complexes anywhere, crowns the hill of Hradčany, with St Vitus Cathedral at its centre and the tiny houses of Golden Lane tucked behind. Below, the Lesser Town's Baroque palaces and terraced gardens lead down to the Charles Bridge, lined with statues of saints and busy from dawn.
Top-ranked sights in Prague: Charles Bridge (Karluv Most), Prague Castle (Pražský Hrad), Prague Old Town Square (Staromestské Námestí).
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