Free Tour: Classic Prague Castle Tour, Strahov Monastery & Castle District
What to expect on the tour
Details:
– Approximately 2.5 hours long
– We take public transport (tram), so a 30czk ticket is needed. We can help you buy this.
– There is a break for coffee, snacks, bathroom, selfies, etc!
– Scroll down for a map to the meeting point (Jan Palach Sq).
– Final stop: Southern Gardens / Castle ramparts near Old Castle Steps
– In exceptional circumstances, like presidential events, access to one of two of these sites may be restricted.
This tour runs daily at 10.30 am & 2:30 pm in English.
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Highlights of the Castle Tour
Strahov Monastery
St. Vitus Cathedral
Prague skyline viewpoints
Changing of the guards
Černín Palace
Hradčanské Square
Castle courtyards
Old Royal Palace
Prague Castle ramparts
Southern gardens (for tours April 1st – October 31st)
And more…
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Why choose a free tour in Prague?
How many opportunities do you get to explore the largest castle complex in the world? Only when you’re in Prague – well, until Dubai builds a bigger one.
For this tour, we start by the river but hop on a tram for a very short journey uphill to Prague’s Castle District, a famed UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll see the city in a new light, maybe literally! Explore, learn, and take pictures of the city from unrivalled viewpoints.
This immersive tour weaves royal tales with mysterious histories of this capitals.
Want to see more of Prague? After you join this tour, check out our Iconic Free Tour of Prague: Old Town, Jewish Quarter & Charles Bridge.
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FAQs about this Prague free tour
What is a free tour?
There is no compulsory payment upfront for a free tour. At the end of the tour, your guide asks you to place a value on your experience, and you get to decide what you think is a fair price. This ensures your guide will always give you the best tour possible.
What forms of payment do we accept?
You can pay with card! We also accept Czech Crowns and Euros (although we ask you to refrain from Euro coins, as we are not able to exchange them).
Will the weather affect the tour?
Our tours run in rain, wind, or shine. If the tour is cancelled due to exceptional extreme weather, we will let you know. Please do come in adequate clothing, the tours are outside, and Prague can be very cold in winter and very hot in summer!
Do I really need a ticket for the tram?
Yes, controllers often check tickets on trams. Don’t worry – tickets are very affordable, and we will help you purchase.
Will we enter the St. Vitus Cathedral?
This is currently under construction for the foreseeable future.
We usually do enter the first half of the cathedral (which is open to the public). However, this monument is sometimes closed to the public due to construction or ceremonies.
Are strollers, wheelchairs, or pets allowed on the tour?
Yes, everyone is welcome on the tours. For this tour, however, you will need to bring a muzzle for your dog, and you cannot enter the gardens or the cathedral. Don’t worry, you can still come on the tour, but you and your furry friend will just have to miss a couple of stops!
Prague is not the easiest city for wheelchair users, but our guides will always help you where necessary.
Can I join the tour after the start time?
Our guides will always remain at the meeting point for 5 minutes after the start time. After this, each guide takes a slightly different route and are not contactable during the tour. For this reason, we ask you to be at the meeting point on time or to please reschedule your tour for another time slot.
Why am I being charged for a free tour when I book for 9+ people?
The free walking tour concept is designed for small group bookings. For the sake of our guides, we ask groups of 9+ to either book a private tour or to join our free tour with an upfront payment. This payment can be viewed as the minimum spend to pay the guide.
These rules are in place with all free tour companies.
Where can I get a tram ticket?
You can get the ticket from the app PID Litacka or at any metro station. For this trip, you only need a 30-minute ticket. If you cannot buy a ticket prior to the tour, please come to the meeting point early so the guide can explain it to you in person.
Will we enter the Prague Castle?
Yes, we will walk through the Prague Castle! You do not need to buy a ticket to access the castle complex.
The only buildings you need to pay for are the museums. The tour finishes close to these, so you can easily return and visit them afterwards.