Prague Castle Free Tour (incl. Big Change of Guards or Golden Lane)
Overview of the tour in Prague
Explore the Guinness Book of World Records' largest ancient castle with us! Learn about the magnificent St. Vitus Cathedral and how it fits into Charles IV's plan to prepare Prague for the apocalypse and the Last Judgment. You can also take a picture of the Old Royal Palace and see where the famous defenestration of Prague occurred, an event that was a catalyst for the beginning of the 30 Years' War.
IMPORTANT!
You will need a tram ticket.
Please be there at least 10 minutes before the start! If you are late, you won't find the group close to the meeting point because they take a tram uphill.
11 AM TOUR INCLUDES CHANGE OF GUARDS WITH MUSIC
AFTERNOON TOUR INCLUDES GOLDEN LANE
The tours cover the same sites otherwise.
We do not accept groups of more than eight people; even with an active reservation, those who refuse to split or prepay will not be admitted.
Our groups are limited to 30 people.
We cannot arrange alternate meeting points or assist latecomers in locating the guide, even if they message us via chat. Guides cannot send messages while waiting for customers or conducting tours.
Please note that this activity is not recommended for people with mobility challenges.
This activity includes:
- Statue of Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler
- Prague Castle
- Change of Prague Castle Guards with Band of Castle Guards
- Chapel of Holy Cross
- Presidential Palace
- Statue of Johannes Kepler and Tycho Brahe
- Castle District
On arrival
We meet in front of the Malostranska metro exit. Your guide will have a large red umbrella with big white 100 written on it.
To get to the meeting point you can either walk from Old Town (max. 20 mins from Old Town Square, cross Mánes Bridge and you are there).
Or take a tram or metro to Malostranska station.
Things to note
- You will need a public transport ticket. You can purchase it at the beginning of the tour.
- There are metal detectors at the entrance to Prague Castle. Do not bring any knives, pepper sprays, etc.
- PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE TOUR STARTS! Sadly, this tour has NO flexibility for late arrivals (5 min or later) as we have to take a tram shortly after the start. The guide won't be able to navigate you via chat or answer calls, so please CANCEL or reschedule if you are running late!
- LOOK FOR RED UMBRELLA WITH SYMBOL 100 ON IT (There is a huge amount of red HOP ON HOP OFF umbrellas, we do not cooperate with HOP ON HOP OFF)
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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