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Half-Day Sightseeing in Prague

Price From €172 per person
Duration 3 hours
Group Up to 8 people
Difficulty Easy
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Tour Overview

Explore Prague’s most popular historical sites and landmarks on a personalised tour with your personal local driver/guide.

Get the most out of your time in Prague by not only visiting the most popular sites but also exploring the hidden gems of the city only the locals know about. The best part is that every aspect of your tour is customizable, so you can see Prague your way.

At each, stop your driver will answer any questions you may have and share local knowledge with you about each destination, so you can walk the streets of Prague with the confidence of a local.

  • Hotel pickup and dropoff from a professional English Speaking driver / local guide
  • 100% Customisable & Private

Let your local English-Speaking driver show you around and introduce you to his city. Prague's intact historical center covers an area of 900 ha including 4000 monuments, which makes it into the largest urban historical centre registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List!

Every aspect of your tour is customizable, and points of interest can be added or taken away as you wish. But you can follow the below-suggested itinerary. Start your day with a small walk in the historic Prague Old Town. Walk on the Charles Bridge over the Vltava river to see a series of Prague's Kings in line. Continue your stroll to the other side of the river and let your driver take you to the Strahov Monastery & Library to admire this magnificent modern library ner the Prague Castle area. After a small history lesson from your local driver, enter the huge castle and meet your driver on the other side to take you to your next stop. Take a memorable photo of your tri to the John Lennon Wall! Then your tour will continue to the famous Dancing House, a modern work of architecture and one of the most amazing buildings in the city of Prague. 
Then your driver will take to you to the other side of the city to visit the Vyšehrad castle and its fabulous garden. Finish off your tour with a visit to the new centre of the city at Wenceslas Square – the scene of Velvet Revolution, the modern Národní Muzeum, and the Municipal House.

You can always include more to the experience like the Jewish Quarter of the city, the St. Vitus Cathedral, Kampa Island and a stop for a traditional street food after your driver's recommendations. 

After a tour full of historical significance your private driver/guide will transfer you back to your hotel or you can choose to be dropped off to the centre of the city where you can continue your stroll now like a local.

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling chargesFree wifi onboardWell-maintained car with an English-speaking driver / local guidePickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Official tour guide (our drivers are local guides and very knowledgable of the places visited)Entrance fees to attractionsGratuities (optional)Food and drinks, not specified in tour itinerary

Your Itinerary

1

Prague Old Town

Despite a number of foreign invaders, Prague's Old Town Square has remained virtually untouched since the 10th century.

2

Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge is a historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV.

3

Strahov Monastery & Library

Strahov Monastery is a Premonstratensian abbey founded in 1143 by the Bishop John of Prague, and Vladislaus II. Inside you can find the most magnificent library.

4

Prague Castle

One of the biggest Castle complexes in the world Prague Castle has been an important symbol of the Czech state for more than a thousand years.

5

John Lennon Wall

Wall that, since Communist days, has been covered in graffiti, often politically focused messages.

6

Dancing House

Dancing House is set in a fine location by the Vltava River in Prague. Its design is unique, and especially striking in the city.

7

Vyšehrad

Vyšehrad is a historic fort built around 1350 and offering panoramic views of the Golden City of a Thousand Spires.

8

Wenceslas Square - the scene of Velvet Revolution

Wenceslas Square is one of the main city squares and the centre of the business and cultural communities in the New Town of Prague.

9

Municipal House

Municipal House it's located on Náměstí Republiky square and it's a civic building that houses Smetana Hall, a celebrated concert venue.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Additional Info

  • Book in advance 1 day before
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Starts 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00
  • Language English
  • Group size Up to 8 people
  • Operated by Welcome Pickups

Tags

  • Private Car Tour
  • Minivan Tour
  • Family Friendly
  • Group Friendly
  • Private Activity