T5 – The Prague Castle Tour (2.5 hours)
Come and explore the Prague Castle which is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest castle complex in the world. For eleven centuries, the Czech country has been ruled over from this Castle. Today, the Czech President works within its gates. Containing a number of churches and palaces, narrow streets and humble houses of Castle servants, the Prague Castle resembles a small, intriguing town with a very rich past.
Highlights of the Tour:
The Prague Castle area
At the beginning of the tour, I will give you a short account on the history of the Castle. Passing the Royal Garden, we will cross the Castle moat and see the Castle Guards in elegant uniforms, keeping the Presidential seat safe from any harm.
The Recent Courtyards of the Casltle
We will walk through the recent part of the Castle built by Habsburg rulers and see the courtyards and buildings which are being used as a representative seat of the Presidential Office. The interiors of this part of the castle open to the public only once a year.
The St.Vitus Cathedral
In the old part of the Castle, we will visit the St.Vitus Cathedral which is the burial site of many Czech Kings. You will be overwhelmed by its uplifting Gothic interior, amazing stained glass windows and numerous works of art. You will see the charming and intimate Chapel of St. Wenceslas where our Patron Saint is buried.
The Old Royal Palace
The ancient house of Czech Kings will show you the beautiful and elegant Late Gothic Vladislav Hall which was finished at the beginning of the 16th century as the largest hall of Europe. The venue of Royal feasts and tournaments, it is still being used for special State events today. You will also see the showplace of the Prague Defenestration.
The Golden Lane
After the visit to the Basilica of St. George, the oldest preserved church of Prague, we will see the Golden Lane. This picturesque tiny street was built upon the castle wall in the 16th century to house the castle guards. Among its brightly coloured houses you will discover the one in which Franz Kafka stayed and wrote some of his books. Walking down the castle hill, we will enjoy marvellous views of the city.
| Duration of the tour: | 2.5 hours |
|---|---|
| Transport: | Walking |
| Interior visits: | The St.Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, the St. George’s Basilica, the Golden Lane. |
Entrance fees (to be added to the price of guiding):
- adults: 10 EUR/ 11 USD/ 250 CZK
- children / students / pensioners: 5 EUR/ 6 USD/ 125 CZK
Price of guiding:
| Amount of people | EUR | USD | CZK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – 2 people | 63 | 68 | 1,500 |
| 3 – 4 people | 75 | 83 | 1,800 |
| 5 – 6 people | 88 | 95 | 2,100 |
| 7 – 9 people | 100 | 110 | 2,400 |
| Bigger groups | On request | ||
Tours
- Prague Walking Tours
- T1 – The Four Towns of Prague
- T2 – The Old Town and the New Town
- T3 – The Castle Town and the Little Town
- T4 – Relaxing walk of Prague with a boat trip
- T5 – The Prague Castle Tour
- T6 – The New Town in Detail
- T7 – The Castle Town in Detail
- T8 – The Little Town in Detail
- T9 – The Old Town in Detail
- T10 – The Jewish Quarter of Prague
- T11 – The Best of Jewish Prague
- T12 – Prague: Fascinating History of Architecture
- T13 – Franz Kafka and Prague
- T14 – Vaclav Havel and the Velvet Revolution
- Prague Special Tours
- Tours out of Prague
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