Prague Castle and Canal River Boat Tour: A Leisurely Afternoon of Historic Exploration

Embark on a relaxing afternoon journey to Prague’s notable historical landmarks, which comprises a forty-five minute river cruise and an exploration of the Prague Castle complex. The tour primarily revolves around the river’s left bank and serves as an excellent kickoff for those yet to experience this side of the city.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Prague Trips & Tickets - The tour starts in front of the building at Tynska 627/7, Prague 1

  • Staromestske namesti - One of the oldest squares in Prague, featuring the City Hall and the Astronomical Clock. You’ll also see the Jan Hus Memorial, the Kinsky Palace, and St. Nicolas Church.

  • Klementinum - Discover the history of this stunning complex of buildings.

  • Old Town Bridge Tower - A beautiful Gothic tower located on the Old Town side of Charles Bridge.

  • Charles Bridge Museum - Explore original artifacts and delve into the history of the bridge (we stop here only if there’s extra time during the tour). We board a river cruise from this point.

  • Charles Bridge - While crossing Charles Bridge, admire the statue of Charles IV., the Bridge Towers, and baroque statues. You’ll have time to make a wish at the statue of St. John of Nepomuk, one of the country’s patrons.

  • St. John of Nepomuk Statue - Snap a photo and make a wish at the most famous statue on Charles Bridge.

  • The Lesser Town Bridge Tower - These two stylistically different towers, connected by a gate, form the entrance to Lesser Town from Charles Bridge.

  • Lesser Town - Stroll through the captivating streets of Kampa Island, Mala Strana, and its aristocratic palaces as you head to Prague Castle.

  • Kampa Park - Visit the magnificent park in the center of Prague.

  • Lovers Bridge Prague - Walk over the small bridge in Prague with a view of Devil’s Stream.

  • John Lennon Wall - Take a photo at the famous Lennon Wall, a symbol of liberty and freedom.

  • Malostranske namesti - Enjoy the view of the baroque church and historical buildings while waiting for a tram to the castle.

  • St Nicholas Church - A Baroque church in Lesser Town dedicated to Saint Nicholas, described as the greatest example of Baroque Prague.

  • Prague Castle - The largest castle complex in the world and one of the most significant sites in Bohemia. It took 1,000 years to build and has been the seat of Bohemian kings, Holy Roman Emperors, and Czechoslovak presidents. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept in a hidden room inside St. Vitus Cathedral. Learn the history of Prague Castle.

  • Mihulka Powder Tower - A famous Prague tower where gunpowder was stored.

  • Chapel of the Holy Cross - Pass by the Chapel of the Holy Cross in the 2nd Prague Castle Courtyard.

  • St. Vitus Cathedral - See the monumental St. Vitus Cathedral, which is also the burial place of Charles IV.

  • St. George’s Basilica - St. George’s Basilica was the second church established at Prague Castle. Only parts of the building, founded around 920 by Prince Vratislav I, have been preserved.

  • Golden Lane - A charming street with tiny, colorful houses, originally built in the 16th century to house Rudolf II’s castle guards.

  • Lobkowicz Palace - A baroque palace within the Castle area.

  • Daliborka - A late Gothic tower in Prague Castle, known as a famous prison that was in use until the end of the 18th century.

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Snacks
  • River cruise with refreshments on board
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • The tour doesn´t enter interiors of Prague Castle
Additional Information
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Tour operated in English or German; please specify at time of booking
Location
Týnská 627/7
Týnská
Attention: the meeting point is in front of the house, Tynska 627/7, not Tynska ulička 627/8
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Hilaryo970
Jul 22, 2024
Great tour! - Lucie was super friendly and very knowledgeable. She gave us a great orientation to Prague. The river cruise was an excellent way to see everything.
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Passenger782001
Jun 28, 2024
Amazing - The guide was amazing ! It was our second tour of the castle and the guide had so much new and interesting material. The boat ride captain/guide took the time to clearly indicate the different sites.
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Brianna_s
Jun 14, 2024
Great tour - Martin was an excellent guide. We highly recommend him. He was knowledgeable about the castle and many other places around the area. His English is excellent. He was easy to understand, and answered all our questions. The tour started in the old town where he gave us information about the astronomical clock as we passed and. a few buildings, the library, statues etc. These were just places we passed. We went in the Charles bridge museum and were able to read and look at some artifacts. There we learned about King Charles and the history of the bridge before going on the boat tour. The boat tour told about different buildings, their importance, the bridge, floods, and more. We had a snack and drink as part We walked across the bridge stopping and learned about St John Nepunuk. Then we went up into lesser town and learned a little about the government buildings while we waited for the tram that took us to the castle. We walked the grounds of the castle while Martin pointed out unique features and explained some history. He told us the tour usually ends at the tram station but, since we were staying near the castle we requested to end the tour after the castle. Martin gave us recommendations for restaurants and other activities during our stay. This was a great tour to get oriented and learn a little history.
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Anglianarnold
Jun 9, 2024
Cathedral, castle and canal boat - Allen is a fantastic guide - incredibly knowledgeable, informative and detailed. He clearly has a passion for Prague and this shines through. This is a fantastic tour which takes in everything you’d want in three hours. Allen brings it alive with his expertise and enthusiasm. The canal boat trip is not to be missed - on a beautiful little barge complete with a drink and ice cream. We had a brilliant time.
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Christiana_m
May 29, 2024
Accidental Private Tour - My friend and I were the only ones who had booked during one of the time slots - so we ended up with an accidental private tour. Our tour guide was fantastic and so knowledgeable about the history of Prague. The boat tour was fun, and the walk around the outside of the castle was enjoyable. We even made it right on time for the changing of the guard. Highly recommend if you have limited time in Prague!
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Thorstend802
May 20, 2024
Beautiful afternoon in Prague - We had a private tour, no one else signed up. But the tour still went ahead. Our guide knew a lot and gave us very good information.
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Mark_p
Apr 21, 2024
Informative walking tour worth the money! - Our guide, Allen, was very knowledgeable and shared wonderful insights throughout the tour, whether it be on Charles Bridge, the Prague Castle grounds, or at a particular building we might have been walking by at that time. He was very thorough and informative on everything to the point our 3 hour tour wound up being over 4 hours! The river cruise portion of the tour was a little less informative and harder to follow, but was fun none the less. Plus you get a free beer on board! :) Overall, it was an informative and worthwhile experience well worth the money.
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Mpr276
Feb 27, 2024
Great experience with our guide Vojta - This was a great day and had a really nice experience. The boat trip was great (you get a drink and a snack on it), as well as a really interesting audio guide. Exploring the castle was really interesting and the route in general covered all of the key parts of the city that we wanted to see (main square, library, river, bridge museum, etc). We were lucky enough to have a private tour because we were the only ones to have booked it on the day. Our guide Vojta was very knowledgeable and really engaging and made the tour a memorable experience. He was really proud to share his knowledge and culture with us and this was nice to see. I would definitely recommend and would book another tour.
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225marijanav
Jan 3, 2024
Great tour of the city - A great tour of the most important parts of the city. Our guide Allen was very knowledgable and fun.
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Stanmiller2
Dec 31, 2023
Poor communication and terrible customer service so avoid at all costs - We were extremely disappointed with our experience due to poor communication and customer service. Apparently the trip was cancelled the evening before it was scheduled to depart. The coordinator (pictured right) called me from an unlisted/unidentified phone number the evening prior but did not leave a message. She said she sent a text as well, however I did not receive it. Unfortunately there were no further attempts to follow up the next morning, so we arrived at the designated location and informed of the cancellation. Although this was disappointing, of more concern was the rudeness and disrespectful way she spoke with my partner, claiming it was our fault we missed the call. The coordinator (again, pictured right) could not explain why she did not leave a message when she called nor tried any other method of follow up the next morning when the text she claims she sent was not answered. Her young male colleague (pictured left) intervened when I asked these basic questions about why they did not follow up, driving additional unhelpful and confrontational discussion and again asserting we as the customers were at fault. I’m not writing this review because the trip was cancelled. We quickly found an alternative experience. However I feel compelled to flag the poor customer service, inadequate communication and confrontational attitudes of these two employees. This type of behavior is inappropriate and unacceptable under any circumstances. And there are far too many other options in Prague to patronize a business this unprofessional. You can find better, so please spend your money elsewhere.
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