This three hour tour includes a walk from the Old Town Square to the famous Charles Bridge, a short Vltava River cruise with lovely views of Prague and refreshments on boat, tram ride to Prague Castle and walk inside the Prague Castle area.
The tour starts with a short walk from the Old Town Square through the Clementinum complex – formerly a Jesuit college and Prague’s second largest building complex (after Prague Castle) – which is home to Baroque churches, the Mirror Chapel, and a branch of the National Library.
By Charles Bridge, a boat will await you and take you on a relaxing cruise along the river. Whilst listening to the commentary and taking in the magnificent views, you will be served with drinks and refreshments. After disembarking, a wonderful finishing touch to this leg of the tour is a visit to the Charles Bridge Museum.
Your guide will then take you across Charles Bridge and tell you about its intriguing history. From there you will walk to Malá Strana (Lesser Town), a part of Prague renowned for its red clay-tiled roofs and beautiful Baroque buildings. You will also see Kampa Island, one of Prague’s secret jewels, where the beloved Lennon Wall is located.
From Lesser Town, you will ride on one of Prague’s iconic trams to the top of Castle Hill where Prague Castle overlooks the entire city. You will then have the opportunity to walk around the many palaces and other buildings that make up this expansive, historic castle.
The sites include the awe inspiring St. Vitus Cathedral and the Romanesque St. George Basilica, a favourite among visitors for its classical music concerts and numerous cultural displays. The tour concludes in the castle grounds in the city's oldest vineyard where you can capture stunning panoramic photographs of Prague. The journey on foot provides plenty of time for an entertaining and informative talk about Prague's famous sites.