Prague Castle: Small-Group Tour with Local Guide & Admission Private Tour in English with Local Guide & Admission
ID: GYG219531-O-702000
Category:
Country: Czechia
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the awe-inspiring splendor of Prague Castle on either a 3-hour group or private guided tour. Breeze through the castle entrance by using the shortest security line and skipping the ticket line.
Visiting Prague Castle is like walking into a fairy tale. See the highlights of the castle complex including St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, and the Golden Lane.
The Castle contains an overwhelming amount of history and art, but thanks to your local expert guide, you'll navigate the castle grounds with ease.
Meet your guide in front of the Malostranská metro station near the Mánes Bridge. From there, take the tram up to Prague Castle. Once inside, your guide will give you headphones so that you can easily hear their commentary throughout the tour.
Marvel at St. Vitus’ Gothic architecture. Spot the gargoyles that adorn the exterior of the church. Be dazzled by the Art-Nouveau stained glass window made by Czech artist Alfons Mucha. Admire the 14th-century mosaic of the last judgment.
See the tombs of St. Wenceslas and Charles IV, the baroque tomb of St. John of Nepomuk, and the Chapel of St. Wenceslas. Next, enter the Old Royal Palace. Stand under the massive vaulted ceiling of the Vladislav Hall.
Enter the chamber where the Defenestration of Prague occurred. Here the Czech Protestant aristocrats threw the Catholic governors of the Habsburg emperor and their secretary out the window, starting the Thirty Years War.
Visit the Basilica of St. George. The stone walls and design of the basilica offer a counterpoint to the grandiosity of the castle. See the fragments of 12th-century frescoes and then walk up the double staircase where the remains of St. Ludmila lie.
Walk along the Golden Lane. The cottages in this alley were originally built for the castle’s sharpshooters, but later housed goldsmiths. In later centuries artists like Franz Kafka lived there.
Examine the reconstructed workshops and homes of the Golden alley. See how the working people of Prague lived in the shadow of the castle.
Highlights
- Hear expert commentary from your local guide using headphones
- Enjoy the convenience of skipping the ticket line and using the short security line
- See St. Vitus' stained glass, tombs and chapels
- Explore the Old Palace and see the Vladislav Hall
- Choose from either a small-group or private guided experience
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note, on occasions of state visits, parts of the castle might be closed to visitors
• Children aged 5 and under go free of charge
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
We’re enforcing extra health and safety measures for GetYourGuide Originals
You are required to bring and wear a mask
• Directly in front of the exit of the Malostranská metro station. There is a also a small water fountain which is covered during winter. Subway directions: after taking the second escalators from the subway, go left. You will see a brown and white sign stating ''meeting point''. Tram direction: after getting off at the Malostranská stop, cross the street and head toward the subway stop Malostranská. You will see a brown and white sign stating ''meeting point''.
• Look for a guide wearing GetYourGuide attire and holding a red GetYourGuide flag
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
