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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.

What people are saying about us...

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Rohan Manoj
22:54 27 May 25
This was my first walking tour, and it was a phenomenal experience. Mike, our tour guide, was an excellent story teller and an orator. In 2.5 hours he was able to explain, in great detail, numerous interesting historical facts across various popular tourist locations in Prague. The manner in which he engaged our tour group, kept us eagerly waiting for the next piece of historical facts. The entire tour was interesting, educational and enjoyable, and the 2.5 hours seemed to just breeze by in an instant.I would highly recommend this walking tour for any tourist who wants to visit Prague.
Michelle Fleming
15:24 19 May 25
I wanted to share our experience with you regarding Ian on the castle tour yesterday.He made it so worthwhile and was full of energy and enthusiasm for our group.I would like to say we immensely enjoyed the tour although the weather was cold.Ian is a very wonderful tour guide and we wanted to say thanks again to him.Warm regardsMichelle from Glasgow Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Chris Pike
12:51 11 May 25
Absolutely fantastic tour, Mike was a brilliant guide. I was slightly nervous about 2.5 hours but I was fully engaged the whole time. My only regret is going on the last day of our trip, I recommend making it the first day of your trip because Mike had so many recommendations for places I'd love to have time to go visit.
Anna Safian
17:47 05 May 25
Our guide Paul was great, very intellectual and with good sense of humour. Offered good hints for local experience.The tour overall was informative, well structured and interesting. The Old Town tour took about 2.5 hrs incl. a short break. Thanks
Dan T
11:35 15 Apr 25
We had two walking tours with Ian, old town and the castle. It was a great experience! He told us some very interesting historical facts without the boring part, with a touch of a great humor and not too much of walking.Highest recommendation! Great city to visit and a great walking tour experience!
Michael Wulff
16:11 12 Apr 25
We did the city tour, and tall Paul was our guide. His ability to connect and communicate with the entire group was a testimony to his character and knowledge. Although American, he is a university graduate of history, and it showed. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and the information imparted during our time with Paul.I would highly recommend you spare the time for a tour.
Dayna Tooley
15:00 04 Apr 25
If you're visiting Prague and want a guide who is equal parts knowledgeable, engaging, and just plain fun, look no further than Mel! From the moment we met her, it was clear she had a deep love for this city—and after spending a day with her, we understand why.Mel took us through the Jewish Quarter, Old Town, and New Town, weaving history, humor, and fascinating insights into every stop. Her storytelling makes the past come alive, and her recommendations (for food, sights, and hidden gems) were absolutely spot-on. Plus, she has a super handy Prague website full of tips, so you’re never left wondering where to go next.And of course, no tour with Mel would be complete without hearing her favorite saying:"Prague never lets you go… this dear little mother has sharp claws." – Franz KafkaBy the end of the tour, we felt those "sharp claws" pulling us in too!Whether it’s your first time in Prague or your tenth, Mel is the guide you want. She doesn’t just show you the city—she makes you feel like you belong here. Highly recommend!📍 Check out her website: Mel’s Prague Guide
Sammy
15:01 02 Apr 25
Would highly recommend the Prague Castle Tour - was so great getting to know the complex in a little bit deeper detail and figure out what we wanted to have a proper look at. It's a good way to avoid large crowds and also learn how to use public transport in Prague. Thank you to our amazing tour guide Anna! So entertaining and approachable, her passion for and love of Prague is contagious! Looking forward to potentially a tour of the Old Town next 🤩
Heather Chadwick
12:40 07 Mar 25
Anna was amazing. So knowledgeable and a great storyteller. Best walking tour ever in beautiful Prague
Lauriane Martins
12:10 07 Mar 25
Anna is so kind. Amazing city tour and goods explanations about the city and the astronomy clock.
Fernando Tusi Bastiani
12:10 07 Mar 25
The guide was amazing, she is called Anna, wonderful, knowledgeable, lovely woman. This was my second guided tour and really recommend them.
Charlotte Foltin
16:36 06 Mar 25
Had our castle tour with Aris today and I must say, it really was a great tour! Aris undoubtedly loves sharing all the interesting information about Prague as a city, historic events, the sights and the culture and you could sense his passion for all the little details. We were more than happy with the tour and can recommend it to anyone! Thank you Aris and all the best 🙂
Adina Stern
15:56 05 Mar 25
Debbie Z
16:15 04 Mar 25
Took the old town tour with Aris - brilliant guide, fun & interesting tour. Overall a great experience and highly recommended 🙂
Jan Wischweh
15:32 04 Mar 25
Did the Prague Castle Tour with Mike and it was excellent and fun. It is very well done and covers so many aspects of Prague and its history.Mike is a highly energetic guide and a very good storyteller. I saw the final minutes of another tour he gave the other day and decided to join his next tour the other day officially and did not regret it.
Angela Maniarasan
19:36 03 Mar 25
Andy was amazing and helpful. He really took his time to explain the history of the castle. He was very helpful in recommending us a great pub to eat as wellHighly recommend!
Carolin Lengwenings
15:14 03 Mar 25
After the free walking tour through the old town, we booked the second tour to the castle straight away. We traveled with Mike and we really liked his humorous manner and his extensive knowledge of the city. We will always remember Prague fondly thanks to his insider information!
Max Glenister
09:56 03 Mar 25
Great tour from Mel yesterday!
So Lo
07:46 03 Mar 25
We had the pleasure of joining the Castle tour and were not disappointed! Dylan brought the buildings to life with his anecdotes and stories. He positioned us in the best spot to watch the changing of the guards. Dylan's perfect mix of humour and a deep knowledge about Prague made the tour a highlight of our trip!
Faisal Alhumaidi
16:14 02 Mar 25
Had a lovely time doing the old town tourMel was very impressive of the flow of information and stories she was telling throughout the tour! Definitely recommend 👌🏻
Dimitrios K.
16:00 02 Mar 25
Best tour ever! Mel was a delight. Very informative and articulate, answered all our questions.
Charlotte G.
14:05 02 Mar 25
Mike was a great guide. We got a lot of information and lots to see.Thanks!
Le Tuan Son
10:40 02 Mar 25
Amazing walking tour in Praha, could not ask for more. Shout out to Mel and Andy!
Phong Tuấn
21:57 01 Mar 25
You did a great job Mel.
Elyse Hall
19:43 01 Mar 25
I had a great tour with Mel, she was very knowledgeable about the city and offered many recommendations to enjoy your time in Prague. Definitely would recommend the tour to another!
Kevin van Eekhout
14:59 28 Feb 25
Great tour in the old town of Prague with Anna, a recommendation if you want to get to know Prague’s history, culture, and fun facts.
Maxx Valdespino
12:29 28 Feb 25
Very educational and entertaining. Anna was very accommodating and even provided us with a great list of recommendations on a map. Very convenient, would highly recommend!
Leonie Wiese
12:29 28 Feb 25
Brilliant tour, Anna was very knowledgeable and approachable. Took us to to some spots we wouldn’t have found by ourselves and had great local recommendations!
Anandhi Vivek
17:15 27 Feb 25
Good tour with lots of explanations on history
pedro villar movilla
16:19 27 Feb 25
It was a great tour Paul was really nice with us.I definitely recommended
Ava “Av's”
15:36 25 Feb 25
very entertaining and lovely tour guide Anna
Barry O'Neill
12:43 24 Feb 25
Fascinating and fun historical tour of Prague old town and Charles bridge from our Prague Pulse tour guide Jeremy, who knowledge, humour and vivid storytelling brought the city to life. Thanks Jeremy!
Viola Labate
15:39 23 Feb 25
Amazing guide and super informative
Clarissa Salmon
11:30 02 Feb 25
We did both tours with this company and had a great time.The old town tour is really comprehensive! 2h30 is a great amount of time and you have a break in the middle. Overall we weren’t too exhausted by the walking. There’s so much to unlock about each street in Prague so I strongly recommend doing a tour on your first or second day.We also did the castle tour which is good but a bit longer. Not much uphill since you get the metro to begin with and they use a good route to avoid big crowds. If you go on the 10:30 tour you get to see the changing of the guards which is cool.Paul and Jeremy our guides for the 2 tours were great!! They blended humour and history really effectively. Thanks for the great experiences.
Soledad
18:29 26 Jan 25
A wonderful tour, full of anecdotes and very interesting historical facts. We discovered a whole new side of Prague, and had the chance to experience a gorgeous sunset at the end !Thank you Aris for you knowledge and your energy 🙂
Steve Ryan
18:01 22 Jan 25
This was a very interesting tour of the Prague Castle complex and did much more than focus on the more famous sites, with our guide visiting and describing many off-the-beaten-track places and stories. Jan F. was a great guide who was personable, intelligent and informative, plus conveying a strong and passionate personal side of his life in Prague. Definitely try to get a tour with Jan!
William Bale
12:24 19 Nov 24
Best walking tour I’ve done in 8 months in Europe. Aris was the best and we learnt so much!
Іван Король
16:40 17 Nov 24
Rachel Smyth
15:34 17 Nov 24
Jeremy was a fab guide! Thanks so much
Feyza Ünal
16:03 16 Nov 24
It was a good tour
Martina Maruna Parlov
14:20 16 Nov 24
Thank you for our guide Aris for great toure through Prague. He was so entusiastic and interesting guide. For every recomendation. 🙂
ivan babic
14:09 16 Nov 24
Great guide by Aris, interesting topics and amusing stories. No brainer for sure, this is the guy.
Vjeran Skupnjak
14:08 16 Nov 24
Aris made an effort and made a great impression.
Enrico Bassi
13:31 16 Nov 24
Prakash S
16:08 15 Nov 24
Sure! Here’s a concise review:“Anna was fantastic! She walked us through everything and explained everything very clearly. Her guidance made the process smooth and easy to understand. Highly recommend!”
ojas khewale
15:51 15 Nov 24
Andy was a great storyteller. Enjoy the whole tour it was full of amazing facts and stories. Got to understand more about the Prague and its cultural. A must do tour if your in the city.
Diana Dumitrana
12:08 15 Nov 24
Had a great experience with Andy! Great tour of the Castle!
Ekta Desai
12:07 15 Nov 24
Andy , he was just fantastic n his story telling was awesum.Highly recomend
John McCabe
06:17 15 Nov 24
MEL is highly skilled at her trade of Prague tour guiding, showcasing the city’s rich history and providing a vast insight into Czech culture, always presented in an interesting and entertaining manner. We experienced both her Old Town/ Jewish Quarter and Prague Castle tours and have a far greater appreciation of all things Czech than that we could have achieved left to our own devices. Thanks Mel!
Melissa Tan
10:47 14 Nov 24
Went for two tours, one with Jan and one with Aris. We were actually only planning on going on one tour, but enjoyed it so much that we booked another one! The guides were absolutely lovely and friendly, with an infectious enthusiasm for Prague. I really enjoyed both tours and learnt so much 🙂

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FAQs about this Prague 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.

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).

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!

Yes, controllers often check tickets on trams. Don’t worry – tickets are very affordable, and we will help you purchase.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Looking for something else?
Check out our Old Town Free Tour
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