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.
- Duration
- 6 h
- Format
- Walk and ride
- Group
- Private, only your party
- Start
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Prague
- Walking
- Easy
- Guide languages
- English, Spanish, Turkish
Tour code: PP-T02
Highlights
- The view over the city from the Strahov Monastery terrace
- Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral
- A walk through the Lesser Town and across Charles Bridge
- Lunch at a traditional Czech restaurant, reserved in advance
- Old Town Square and the streets of the Jewish Quarter
- A final panorama from Letná park above the river
Route and timing
0:00By car
Pick-up at your hotel
Your driver and guide meet you in the lobby. A short drive takes you up to Strahov for the first view over the roofs.
0:30Ticket needed
Prague Castle
St Vitus Cathedral, the courtyards and, with tickets, the Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane.
2:00
Lesser Town and Charles Bridge
Walk down to the river and across the bridge while the car waits on the other side.
3:00Food stop
Lunch
A table at a traditional restaurant or a lighter café stop, as you prefer.
4:00
Old Town and the Jewish Quarter
Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock and the historic synagogues from the outside, with time to go in if you wish.
5:15By car
Letná and back to the hotel
A last look at the bridges from Letná park before the drive back.
See the stops in order on Google Maps. The final route follows your pace and your wishes.
About this tour
If you have one day in Prague, or simply prefer to see the city without long walks between the sights, this is the most efficient way to do it. The car handles the hills and the distances; the guide handles the stories and the timing.
A route built around the city's geography
Prague sits on both banks of the Vltava. The castle district and the Lesser Town are on the left bank and uphill; the Old Town and the Jewish Quarter are on the right bank and flat. Starting at the top with the car and ending on the flat side means you see everything in a natural order, with the walking done downhill.
Lunch without the tourist trap
We reserve a table in advance at a place that serves proper Czech food, or at a café if you prefer something light. You pay the restaurant directly for what you order. Tell us about any diet or allergy and we pass it on.
Good to combine with
This tour works well on the first full day of a stay, followed by a free afternoon, or on a layover when you have a few hours in the city. We can also add an evening river cruise or a dinner reservation the same day.
Is this tour right for you?
Walking: Easy
Short walks on mostly level ground, with breaks.
- About 3 km on foot
- Some steps
- Partly suitable for wheelchair users: tell us your needs and we check each place.
- Possible with a light stroller, although a baby carrier is easier.
- A private car can take the uphill or longer parts.
Important to know
- Best time
- Morning
- Season
- All year
- Prague Castle has security checks at the entrances: travel light and leave large bags at the hotel.
- Churches and synagogues ask for covered shoulders and knees.
- Cobblestones and slopes: wear comfortable shoes with a good grip.
Busy dates (May to September, Christmas and New Year) book up early, so write as soon as you know your dates.
What can be added
Tick what you would like in the form below. We check availability and list each item separately in your quote.
- Entry tickets booked in advance
- Lunch reservation
- Dinner reservation
- Boat ride on the Vltava
- Airport transfer
- Child seats in the car
Meeting and drop-off
- Your guide or driver meets you in your hotel lobby or at the meeting point, with a sign showing your name.
- It ends where it suits you in the centre, or a car takes you back to your hotel.
- Your confirmation includes the names of your guide and driver and a contact number for the day.
Your guide and driver
A licensed guide with the Czech National Guide Card leads your tour. The guides we work with speak English, Spanish and Turkish, and other languages depending on availability.
Guides, drivers and venues are specialist partners we have worked with for years. You receive their details 24 hours in advance.
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Frequently asked questions
How much walking is involved?
Short walks between the car and each sight, about 3 kilometres in total. We can reduce it further for seniors or guests with limited mobility.
Can we change the route?
Yes. Tell us what matters most and we adapt the plan, for example more time at the castle or a stop at Vyšehrad instead of Letná.
Is this suitable for a group?
Yes. For larger groups we use a van, a minibus or a coach and add guides so everyone can hear and ask questions.
- Licensed guides only
- Experienced local teams
- Licensed transport partners
- One written, itemised quote
- Reply the same business day
Ask about this tour
Send your preferred date and group size. We confirm availability and send a written quote.
What happens next
- 1
Tell us
Fill in the short form or write an email: dates, group, interests and anything we should know.
- 2
Get your plan
We reply the same business day with a proposed programme and a written, itemised quote.
- 3
Enjoy Prague
Confirm by email and we take care of every booking. You get your driver and guide details 24 hours before.
We reply by email the same business day (Monday to Saturday, 9:00 to 18:00 Prague time).
Asking costs nothing and commits you to nothing. The cancellation terms of each service are written in your quote. Cancellation policy