Prague has it all: beautiful architecture, street art, great food and beer, a bridge of a million Instagram pics and a huge castle. Take a tour to see the best of the city.
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Prague in the nineties was a relatively untouched Eastern European gem. But then interrailing students brought back tales of beer for 40 cents and beautiful buildings that felt like Paris 100 years ago. The tourist stampede didn’t do the Czech Republic city any favours, with stag dos tumbling out of no frills flights, wrecking the place and then stumbling home. Thankfully, partly due to a number of crack downs on drunken behaviour, Prague has settled into being a thoroughly cosmopolitan city, full of authentic pubs, high-end restaurants and incredible museums, architecture and galleries to enjoy. Here are five of the Best Sightseeing Tours in Prague.
3-Hour Walking Tour of Old Town & Prague Castle
One of the best ways to get a feel for a city is on foot. This top-rated tour is a fantastic starting point to any visit to Prague, taking in the main landmarks over three hours. The guide meets you on Maiselova Street—a few minutes from the Astronomical Clock which is the first stop – and gives you an overview of the Old Town. Next it’s off to Charles Bridge, lined with statues and sculptures, and then hop on a tram to head up to Prague Castle. It’s fascinating stuff and really good value considering how much you see over three hours. Highly recommended. From €26.
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Prague Highlights 3-Hour Bus and Walking Tour
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For anyone not wanting to walk so much this tour is a good option. It is largely by bus, passing the National Museum, the famous Dancing House, the National Theater, the magnificent Charles Bridge and the panorama of Hradčany, before heading to Prague Castle with the famous St. Vitus Cathedral. The next stop is the city’s Old Town where the tour goes on foot to see the Astronomical Clock, the Church of Our Lady before Týn, the St. Nicholas Church and many other architectural and historic monuments. The tour lasts three hours. From €32.92.
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Steps Through Centuries: A Private Prague Walking Tour
For a more personal experience a private walking tour is always recommended. The knowledgeable guide shows you around the city’s rich history and cultural treasures over three hours, taking time to answer questions and focus on what the group is interested in. You’ll see the Gothic architecture of the Church of St. James, the Astronomical Clock at the Old Town Hall, as well as the Church of Our Lady before Tyn and the Old-New Synagogue, both iconic landmarks. From € 289.
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Alternative Prague Walking Tour
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For a different take on Prague, this tour heads away from the oldy worldy buildings and into the city’s coolest neighbourhoods. Yes, we’re talking graffiti, underground subcultures, street art, and fancy coffee with pictures on the top. There’s an old barracks where locals go for a good beer, film, and cultural events in the old swimming pool. Or how about a unique steam-punk underground club where you can chill with the guide? It’s all well away fro the tourist traps normally associated with Prague and the guide is a local, born and raised in the city. From € 26.
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Full-Day Prague Tour with Prague Castle, Lunch and Vltava Cruise
This comprehensive tour is the best way to see the city if you have a full day to spare. It packs in everything most people would do in a week, including a lovely lunch, most of the sights and a relaxing Vltava River cruise. It begins with a panoramic city coach tour and guided walking tour around the exterior of UNESCO-listed Prague Castle. Then there is a three-course lunch (included) at a luxury restaurant before walking it off with a stroll to Charles Bridge. The tour, which combines walking and jumping on the bus throughout the day, also includes the Jewish Quarter and Old Town, and finishes with the 55-minute boat trip from Vltava. After packing everything there is to do into one day, all that’s left to do is sit back and enjoy the rest of your holiday. From €62.50.
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