Prague: Castle Grounds and Highlights Walking Tour with Tram
ID: GYG407287-739400
Category:
Country: Czechia
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover the outside grounds of Prague Castle on a walking tour with a local guide. Learn all the important historical context of the castle, get a sense of the grandeur of the place and its charms.
Embark on a historical journey of Prague Castle on a walking tour of its outside grounds. Hear how it evolved from its early foundations to its current day standing, listening to stories from your local guide.
Meet your guide and learn about the castle's history, spanning a thousand years. Hear about its tribal foundations and medieval fortification, its life in the age of an imperial city, World Wars, and communism, and all the way to today’s governmental democracy.
Walk by the St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane, and more en route. Learn about famous figures like Charles I., Vaclav Havel, Rudolf II, Franz Kafka, and others.
Highlights
- Take a step back in history as you walk through Prague Castle's grounds
- Learn about the castle's thousand-year-old history from your local guide
- Explore the outside of the world’s largest medieval castle in a fun way
- See the St. Vitus Cathedral with its ornate and tall towers and panels
- Marvel at the Old Royal Palace's warm yellow, beige, and ochre walls
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour does not include a visit inside the castle or any buildings
Meet your guide in the Charles Bridge Economic Hostel’s Tourist info office in the Mala Strana historical district, at Mostecka 53/4, just 20 meters from the bridge towers.
If you're coming from the Old Town, cross over the Charles Bridge towards the Prague Castle side.
If you're coming from the nearest tram stop, "Malostranske namesti", it’s a 5-minute walk through Mostecka Street.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
