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Best of Prague Private Walking Tour (Left and Right Riverbank)

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Prague, Czech Republic

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

This custom-tailored private walking tour was developed after many years of guiding experience and is especially designed for those who have only one day to see all the major sights in Prague in a relaxed way.

On this tour, you will explore the most famous areas of Prague: the Old Town, Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, Lesser Town (Little Quarter), and Prague Castle.

This is a private walking tour, so you set the pace. If you wish, you can also take a break for coffee, lunch, or even a boat trip (not included). Your tour guide will also provide you with tips for the remaining days of your stay.

If you are spending more than one day in Prague, we recommend splitting the Best of Prague tour over two days by booking the right riverbank and left riverbank tours.You can find those tours on Cool Destinations under the following titles:
- Prague Castle Private Walking Tour (Including Castle Tickets)
- Prague’s Old Town, Jewish Quarter and Charles Bridge Private Tour

What's Included

  • Recommendations for restaurants, shops, hidden gems and photo spots
  • Pick up at your hotel reception or other location in the city center on foot (not by car).
  • Charity: We regularly support local children’s homes
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Admission (you can pay for admission on the spot by card)
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Meeting and Pickup

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The tour guide will pick you up at your hotel reception or outside your apartment building so please provide your address in Prague when booking the tour.If you wish to start the tour in the Old Town you can meet our tour guide at the entrance to the Municipal House (next to the Gothic Powder Tower), address: Náměstí Republiky 5, Old Town - Staré Město.Return point: Our tour guide will tailor the tour in such a way so that you finish the tour where you wish.

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Prague Castle

Prague Castle, the largest castle complex in the world, is a highlight of any tour of Prague. This stunning architectural achievement, which took centuries to complete, reigns supreme from a hill above the rest of the city. The Castle, founded in 870, is also the seat of the Czech president. Dominating the complex is the breathtaking, mostly Gothic Saint Vitus’ Cathedral, which took a staggering 1,000 years to build. Under Emperor Charles IV, Prague Castle was the seat of the Holy Roman Empire. During darker days, Adolf Hitler occupied it. In rosier times, first democratic president Tomáš G. Masaryk and dissident-playwright-turned president Václav Havel ran the country from here.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lesser Town (pass by)

Prague’s Lesser Quarter has had an interesting past. The area, located below Prague Castle and extending along the Vltava River, was originally a series of small settlements outside the castle fortifications. At that time, the population was mostly ethnic German, merchants who had been invited by King Přemysl Otakar II. The town was ravaged by fire in a Hussite battle in 1419, then again in the fire of 1541, which also damaged St. Vitus’ Cathedral. In the year 1257, these settlements were consolidated, and a separate royal town was formed. Originally called Malé Město Pražské (Prague Lesser Town), the name eventually changed to Malá Strana (Lesser Quarter). The quarter houses many magnificent buildings once owned by the nobility, such as Valdštejn (Wallenstein) palace.
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St Nicholas Church (pass by)

St. Nicholas Church is the most beautiful Baroque church in Prague and dominant of the Liitle Quarter. W.A.Mozart liked to practise on the organ here because of excellent acustics.
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Lennonova zed

The visitor to Prague who wanders the small streets near the river in the Malá Strana district may turn a corner and discover a long wall covered in graffiti. These days, it can be difficult to tell at first what the purpose is. Upon closer examination, the scrawls and paintings come together, and it is clear that this is a tribute to John Lennon. Graffiti started appearing on this wall (the property of the Knights of the Maltese Cross) during the Communist era. The Beatles, and Lennon, had a wide following in the former Czechoslovakia, and when news of Lennon’s death in 1980 reached the country, some of these fans were determined to pay tribute to him. This was no small task; Western music was banned at the time, and the fans risked imprisonment for openly stating their admiration for John Lennon.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Charles Bridge

The Charles Bridge is arguably the most beautiful gothic bridge in the world. Commissioned by King Charles IV, Holy Roman Emporer and King of Bohemia, the bridge has served as an essential link between Prague’s Old Town and the Lesser Quarter and Prague Castle, for hundreds of years. The bridge features 30 saintly Baroque statues, mostly made of sandstone and added in the 18th century. Most of the statues you see today are replicas. The first statue to be erected on the Charles Bridge is made of bronze. This is the statue of St. John of Nepomuk, the patron saint of Bohemia. According to legend John of Nepomuk refused to reveal the confessions of the wife of King Wenceslas IV, and was thrown off the side of the bridge to his death. On that same night, five stars appeared in the sky above the place of his death, which is why there is always a five-starred halo above any statue of St. John of Nepomuk. Charles Bridge provides some of the most beautiful views of Prague´s historical center.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Klementinum (pass by)

Founded as a Jesuit collage the Klementinum is home to the National Library and many valuable collections of books can be found here.
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Pinkas Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague (pass by)

Built in the 16th century the Pinkas Synagogue is part of the Jewish Museum and its walls are covered with names of Jews who perished during second world war. The synagogue also provides entrance to the famous Old Jewish Cemetery.
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The Old-New Synagogue (pass by)

The Old-New Synagogue is the oldest serving synagogue in Europe. Completed in 1270 in gothic style, it was one of Prague's first gothic buildings.
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Staromestske namesti

The Old Town Square is probably the most famous square in Prague surrounded by ancient palaces and churches. Many decisive events of the country took place here.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock

The impressive Old Town Hall, with a 60-meter tower at one end, was built in 1338. On its earthy orange façade stand out a Renaissance window from 1520, the inscription Praga Caput Regni and the Old Town coat-of-arms. Crowds gather on the hour to watch the 15th century astronomical clock, as Death tips an hour glass and rings a bell before the 12 apostles march by, the cock crows and another bell rings.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Theatre Des Etats

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart enjoyed visiting Prague and he chose the Estates Theatre for the wold premier of his opera Don Giovanni which he conducted himself in October 1787.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Karolinum

The emperor Charles IV founded the Charles University in 1348. It is the oldest university in the country and one of the oldest universities in Europe.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vaclavske NamEsti

Wenceslas Square is part of the New Town founded by emperor Charles IV in 1348. Originally called the Horse Market, the Wenceslas Square witnessed many decisive events, e.g. the Velvet revolution in 1989 which put down the Communist regime.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Prasna brana

The Powder Tower, also known as Powder Gate, is a Gothic tower which serves as a gateway to the Medieval Royal Route, and is currently one of the most iconic buildings of Prague.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Obecni Dum (pass by)

The Municipal House (Obecni dum) in Prague was built at the place of the former Royal Court in 1912 to celebrate the Czech nation. This representative building belongs, for its famous concert hall and beautiful decorations, among the jewels of Prague architecture.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of Prague Private Walking Tour (Left and Right Riverbank)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Recommendations for restaurants, shops, hidden gems and photo spots
  • Pick up at your hotel reception or other location in the city center on foot (not by car).
  • Charity: We regularly support local children’s homes
  • Local, licensed, experienced and fun tour guide
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Admission (you can pay for admission on the spot by card)

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult.
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