City Tour with Prague Castle with Live guide
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Join this 3.5-hour guided tour of Prague by bus and by foot. Travel through New Town, Old Town, and Mala Strana, walk over the Charles Bridge, and see such landmarks as Prague Castle, the State Opera, and the National Museum before finishing up at the famous astronomical clock in Old Town Square.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Stare Mesto (Old Town) - Old Town Square (Czech: Staroměstské náměstí [ˈstaroˌmɲɛstskɛː ˈnaːmɲɛsciː] or colloquially Staromák [ˈstaromaːk] (About this soundlisten)) is a historic square in the Old Town area of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It lies between Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge.
  • Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock - The square showcases buildings of various architectural styles, including the Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn, the main church of this part of the city since the 14th century, with its iconic 80-meter-high towers. The Baroque St. Nicholas Church is another notable church in the square.

The Prague Orloj is a medieval astronomical clock mounted on the Old Town Hall. Installed in 1410, it is the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest still in operation. The Old Town Hall tower is open to the public and offers panoramic views of the Old Town.

An art museum of the Czech National Gallery is housed in the Kinský Palace.

  • Charles Bridge - Charles Bridge (Czech: Karlův most [ˈkarluːf ˈmost] (About this soundlisten)) is a medieval stone arch bridge that spans the Vltava (Moldau) river in Prague, Czech Republic. Construction began in 1357 under King Charles IV and was completed in the early 15th century. The bridge replaced the Judith Bridge, built between 1158 and 1172, which was severely damaged by a flood in 1342. Originally called Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) or Prague Bridge (Pražský most), it has been known as “Charles Bridge” since 1870.

As the only way to cross the Vltava river until 1841, Charles Bridge was the most crucial link between Prague Castle and the city’s Old Town and surrounding areas. This connection made Prague a significant trade route between Eastern and Western Europe.

A UNESCO World Heritage site, the bridge is 516 meters (1,693 ft) long and nearly 10 meters (33 ft) wide, modeled after the Stone Bridge in Regensburg.

  • Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti) - In 1348, Bohemian King Charles IV founded the New Town of Prague, which included several market areas, the second largest being the Koňský trh, or Horse Market (the largest was Charles Square). At the southeastern end of the market was the Horse Gate, one of the gates in the New Town walls.

The Statue of Saint Wenceslas originally stood in the middle of Wenceslas Square, near Grandhotel Evropa, but was moved to Vyšehrad in 1879. During the Czech national revival in the 19th century, a more dignified name for the street was sought. The square was renamed, and a new Statue of Saint Wenceslas was erected in 1912.

  • Lesser Town - Malá Strana (Czech for “Little Side (of the River)”, German: Prager Kleinseite) or more formally Menší Město pražské (English: Lesser Town of Prague) is a district in Prague, Czech Republic, and one of its most historic neighborhoods.

In the Middle Ages, it was a major center for the ethnic German (and from the 16th century, also Italian) residents of Prague. It also housed many noble palaces, while the right-bank towns were more bourgeois and Bohemian Czech.

  • Prague Castle - Prague Castle (Czech: Pražský hrad; [ˈpraʃskiː ˈɦrat]) is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, built in the 9th century. It serves as the official office of the President of the Czech Republic. The castle has been a seat of power for Bohemian kings, Holy Roman emperors, and Czechoslovak presidents. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept in a hidden room within the castle.
  • New Town - The New Town (Czech: Nové Město) is a district in Prague, Czech Republic. It is the youngest and largest of the five independent towns that now make up the historic center of modern Prague. Founded in 1348 by Charles IV just outside the city walls to the east and south of the Old Town, it covers an area of 7.5 km², about three times the size of the Old Town.
  • Vltava River - The Vltava (/ˈvʊltəvə, ˈvʌl-/ VU(U)L-tə-və,[1][2][3] Czech: [ˈvl̩tava] (About this soundlisten); German: Moldau [ˈmɔldaʊ]) is the longest river in the Czech Republic, flowing southeast along the Bohemian Forest and then north across Bohemia, through Český Krumlov, České Budějovice, and Prague, before merging with the Elbe at Mělník. It is often called the “Czech national river”.
  • Republic Square (Namesti Republiky) - The Powder Tower is one of the original 13 city gates in Old Town, Prague. Construction began in 1475. The tower was meant to be an attractive entrance to the city rather than a defensive structure. The foundation stone was laid by Vladislav II, and the city council gave him the tower as a coronation gift. Initially called the New Tower, its design was inspired by Peter Parler’s work on the Charles Bridge.

Vladislav II had to leave due to riots, halting construction. He returned in 1485 to live in Prague Castle, where he and subsequent Bohemian kings resided. The tower and Royal Court were not used again until coronation ceremonies resumed in 1836, with kings passing through the tower to St. Vitus Cathedral.

  • Narodni Muzeum - The National Museum (NM) (Czech: Národní muzeum) is a Czech institution dedicated to systematically establishing, preparing, and publicly exhibiting natural scientific and historical collections. Founded in 1818 by Kašpar Maria Šternberg, historian František Palacký was also instrumental in its establishment.

The National Museum houses nearly 14 million items in the fields of natural history, history, arts, music, and librarianship, spread across dozens of buildings. The main building was renovated from 2011 to 2019, with permanent exhibitions gradually opening from spring 2020.

  • Obecni Dum - The Royal Court palace once stood on the site of the Municipal House. From 1383 to 1485, the King of Bohemia resided there. After 1485, it was abandoned and demolished in the early 20th century. The current building’s construction began in 1905 and was completed in 1912. It was designed by Osvald Polívka and Antonín Balšánek.

The Municipal House was where the Czechoslovak declaration of independence was proclaimed.

The roof of the building was featured in the INXS music video for their hit “New Sensation”.

  • State Opera - The State Opera (Czech: Státní opera) is an opera house in Prague, Czech Republic. It is part of the National Theatre of the Czech Republic, founded by the Ministry of Culture in 1992. The theatre originally opened in 1888 as the New German Theatre and was known as the Smetana Theatre from 1949 to 1989. It was later renamed the Prague State Opera and currently hosts around 300 performances a year.
  • St. Nicholas Church (Kostel svate Mikulase) - The Church of Saint Nicholas (Czech: Kostel svatého Mikuláše) is a Baroque church in Prague’s Lesser Town. Built between 1704 and 1755 on the site of a former 13th-century Gothic church also dedicated to Saint Nicholas, it is considered the finest example of Prague Baroque.
  • Tadu Dancing House Gallery - The Dancing House (Czech: Tančící dům), or Fred and Ginger, is the nickname for the Nationale-Nederlanden building on the Rašín Embankment in Prague, Czech Republic. Designed by Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić and Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, it was built on a vacant riverfront plot. The design was completed in 1992, and the building was finished in 1996.

The unconventional design was controversial because it stands out among Prague’s Baroque, Gothic, and Art Nouveau buildings. Former Czech president Václav Havel, who lived next to the site for decades, strongly supported the project, hoping it would become a cultural hub.

Gehry initially named the building Fred and Ginger (after dancers Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, as the house resembles a pair of dancers), but this nickname is now rarely used.

  • Martin Tour Prague - First and last stop
What's Included
  • Bus transportation and walking tour
  • Live guide commentary
  • Centrally located meeting point
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • An adequate amount of walking is involved
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Location
Martin tour Prague-city tours
Pařížská
Directions: The departure point is a bus stop/ticket booth/kiosk marked “Martin Tour”, located on the corner of Parizska Street No. 1 and the Old Town Square (Staromestske namesti). The nearest metro station is "Staromestska" (line A), a 3-min. walk down Kaprova Street. GPS: 50.0879793
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Davidwk1134mr
Nov 12, 2019
Brilliant - Fantastic tour and guide very informative amazing value for money. Only small group which made it better, lunch was included and boat trip on a very modern boat. Pity it wasn't dry but we were dressed for the weather, don't know how anyone could fault it. Thoroughly recommend
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Gloriettaugpo_b
May 8, 2017
our tour guide Dianna was brilliant... - <p>our tour guide Dianna was brilliant! really enjoyed the tour.</p>
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Linda
Dec 11, 2016
The tour was interesting. The guide... - <p>The tour was interesting. The guide did a great job of keeping it going in 2 languages. The only bad thing was caused by a few of the other participants who were unaware of the physical requirements of the tour. Probably need to make it more clear that there is a lot of walking and some climbing of stairs. We were slowed down by these people. The guide did well in keeping it together.</p>
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Hasan
Oct 30, 2016
Very knowledgeable staff and spoke very... - <p>Very knowledgeable staff and spoke very clear english/german language</p>
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Steveksjk
Feb 19, 2020
Nice little tour - Nice little tour around the Prague landmarks. Earphones provided for a tour in over 20 languages. Stops at Prague Castle for 45 mins and then takes you back to the pick up point in the old town - good value.
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Kotek1985
May 16, 2019
Great introduction to the city - I did Tour 3 - Grand City Tour of Prague and really enjoyed it. Make sure you have comfortable shoes because there is a fair bit of walking on very uneven streets but most is downhill.
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Guidesabina
Dec 8, 2017
City tour - If you want to get the most out of the tour then take the single language one. Expect walking -almost 5km - not suitable for wheelchairs, small children in strollers, etc. (it is not like walking in the mall!) -it is on the cobblestones and hilly area..for travelers with walking difficulties they offer more comfortable yet informative and pleasant tours😉
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Louiezk
Apr 8, 2019
Very poor tour with unmotivated guide - We did this 3 1/2 hour tour at the end of March 2019, leaving the Old Town Center. The guide, while knowledgable, had to do the tour in both English and French and that got old, really fast. Additionally, the guide was just rattling off historical data with no interest in what she was doing. We left early. I do not recommend this particular tour. The all-day Cesky tour was much better.
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Maria
Oct 5, 2018
Full city tour - AVOID tour operator - Avoid this tour operator (Martin Tour Prague), guides are rude, requested an english tour but were put on a double language tour, we did not mind, except that the tour guide wanted to cut essential things from the tour, such as the crossing of the Charles Bridge, because she was always in a hurry, when complained, she said she DID NOT TAKE complaints. We did not see anything new we had not seen on previous walk by ourselves. Did include meal and river cruise, which we also complained because she wanted to place us in a boat inside on a gorgeous blue sky day in order to avoid waiting for the next boat, when everybody complained, she managed to get us another boat immediately. Too expensive, not worth it for the way being treated.
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Ik_0727
Oct 24, 2017
Guide good but do not book online- tour operators are rude - We booked Martin tour - 'Grand city tour' online,obtained voucher on email,18 euros was deducted from our bank account and debited to Martin tours. On reaching Parizka 1 kiosk on 21-Oct-2017 at 09:45 am for the tour the lady in kiosks refused to recognize/acknowledge the voucher or the money that was deducted. We were asked to either pay the complete tour fee again or not do the tour at all! The bus driver and helper standing next to the bus was very rude and misbehaved by shouting at us. Since we were keen to see the city and had a short stay in Prague we paid complete money again and completed the tour. The tour guide was very good though. Thanks to the guide there was some redemption. This left a bitter taste to otherwise beautiful city of Prague.People- it is good to be good!
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