3 h · Walking
Prague Castle and Old Town private walking tour
Three hours with a licensed guide, from Prague Castle down through the Lesser Town and across Charles Bridge to Old Town Square.
First time in Prague: private tours for your first visit
The sights you came for, in the right order and at the right time of day, with a licensed guide who answers the questions a first visit brings.
The first visit to Prague sets the tone for every visit after it. The castle, Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square are famous for good reason, but they are also where most of the crowds are. A private tour takes you to them in the right order and at the right time of day, and it leaves you knowing your way around for the rest of your stay.
The classic sights, done well
The best first walk starts at the top: Prague Castle in the morning, then down through the Lesser Town and across Charles Bridge to the Old Town Square. Add the Jewish Quarter, a ghost walk after dark or a boat on the Vltava, and you have seen the heart of the city with someone who explains it. With a licensed guide you also learn the practical things: where to eat, how the trams work and which tourist traps to avoid.
How to use your days
With two days, spend one on the castle and the Old Town and the second on the Jewish Quarter, the river and an evening out. With three or four, add a day trip to Kutná Hora, Karlštejn or Český Krumlov. Our guide to how many days to spend in Prague has sample plans.
Arrive the easy way
A driver waiting at arrivals makes the first hour in a new city simple. We arrange your airport transfer with meet and greet, your hotel and your tours in one itemised quote, and our guide to avoiding taxi scams covers the rest.
Tours that fit
6 h · Walk and ride
Prague in a day: private car and guide
Six hours with a licensed guide and a private car: the castle, the bridge, the Old Town, the Jewish Quarter and the best viewpoints, with lunch in between.
3.5 h · Walking
Prague Castle complete: interiors and gardens, privately guided
Three and a half hours inside Prague Castle with a licensed guide: the cathedral, the royal palace, Golden Lane and the gardens, with tickets booked in advance.
2.5 h · Walking
Jewish Quarter (Josefov) private tour
Two and a half hours in Josefov with a licensed guide: the synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery and a thousand years of Jewish life in Prague.
2 h · Walking
Ghosts and legends of Prague: a private evening walk
Two hours after dark with a licensed guide, through the lanes of the Old Town and the Jewish Quarter, where almost every corner has its legend.
1.5 h · Walk and boat
Private boat trip on the Vltava
An hour and a half on the river for your group only, past Charles Bridge and below the castle, with the Devil's Channel if you choose a small boat.
2 h · By car
Prague by vintage car: a private open-top ride
Two hours in a classic open-top car with your own driver, from the Old Town across the river to the Letná viewpoint, Prague Castle and the Lesser Town.
3.5 h · Walking
Czech food and beer tasting tour
Three and a half hours of Czech food and beer with a local guide, in pubs and bistros where Prague people actually eat.
3 h · Walking
Communism and WWII history tour
Three hours through twentieth-century Prague: occupation and resistance, the Prague Spring, the Velvet Revolution and everyday life under communism.
4 h · By car
Prague layover tour from the airport
For a long layover: your driver meets you at the airport, a licensed guide shows you Charles Bridge and the Old Town, and you are back in good time for your next flight.
3 h · Walking
Prague Christmas markets: a private walk with a local guide
Three hours with a licensed guide from the Old Town Square to Wenceslas Square and a local market, with Czech Christmas food and traditions explained.
Tips from our team
- Start at Prague Castle early in the morning and walk down to the river, so the hill is behind you.
- Cross Charles Bridge at sunrise or late in the evening, when it is calm.
- Two full days cover the main sights. Three or four leave time for a day trip to Kutná Hora or Český Krumlov.
- Book your airport transfer in advance, so your first hour in Prague is easy.
- Keep one evening for the river or a concert: Prague is at its most beautiful after dark.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best tour for a first visit to Prague?
Our Prague Castle and Old Town walk covers the castle, the Lesser Town, Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square in three hours. With a full day, Prague in a day adds a private car, lunch and more sights.
How many days do I need in Prague?
Two full days for the main sights, and three or four if you want a day trip as well. Our travel guide has sample plans for every length of stay.
Should I book tickets in advance?
For Prague Castle and the Jewish Quarter it saves time. We book the tickets with your tour and list them in your quote.
Is Prague safe for first-time visitors?
Yes, Prague is a safe city. Watch your bag in crowds and on trams, use a booked transfer or a licensed taxi, and change money only where the rate is shown clearly.
Tell us about your trip
Dates, group size and what you have in mind are enough to start. We reply with a plan and a written, itemised quote.
We reply by email the same business day (Monday to Saturday, 9:00 to 18:00 Prague time).