PRAGUE · CZECH REPUBLIC
The best of the city, sorted.
Our pick of the 15 best historical tours in Prague, each with its price, how long it runs and the platform you book it on. Honest write-ups from a city we know well, so you know exactly what you are getting before you commit.
Prague Old Town above and medieval underworld below—cellars, an alchemy lab, and the dungeon history of Hangman Jan Mydlář in 80 minutes.
Most Popular“The tour was interesting, but it was our guide that really made it special. I believe her name was Victoria. She was knowledgeable and hilarious, which made the tour fun.”
Prague Old Town meets medieval underground and dungeon: 90-minute English guided walk with entry tickets and stories of plague, fires.
“The tour guide was knowledge and entertaining. She did a wonderful job working with low rate content. The rooms underground were nothing but one level lower and all artificially recreated. Was quite disappointed”
Prague’s communist history tour with a real 1950s nuclear bunker 50 feet underground, cold war exhibits, and a hands-on gas mask workshop.
“It was very enjoyable and informative. Our tour guide was very helpful he built on his past reviews, wasn’t too serious which was nice.”
A 2-hour open-top bus tour that gets you panoramic Prague views plus a practical Castle-area break and audio commentary in 26 languages.
“Very interesting and excellent value money. I would highly recommend this trip.”
Prague walks through Cold War streets and secret-police sites, then drops four floors underground into a nuclear bunker museum.
“We really enjoyed the tour with L. Hearing the past through someone who actually grew up under the communist regime and escaped made the experience powerful and real . His honesty, insight and personal stories brought history to life in a way no textbook ever could. A fascinating and memorable tour .”
Ride Prague’s vintage Line 42 tram for 24 hours. Hop on and off at major sights like Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and the National Theatre.
“the best way to see around the city, all of the staff were so helpful.”
A 3-hour Prague walk with local guides, Old Town and the Jewish Quarter, plus hands-on lessons for the Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge photos.
“Very good lots of interesting info, more than worth it”
Taste Prague in 3.5 hours: Old Town sights, Charles Bridge, and four historic pubs with one included drink at each stop.
“Gabriela was fantastic, very knowledgeable about both the history and the beer!”
Plague Doctor Old Town tour in Prague: 90 minutes with a 1713 costumed guide, PPE lessons, and St. Francis stops.
“Our guide, David, was excellent. He was engaging and really knew his stuff. We spent a thoroughly enjoyable time with him. Thanks David!”
Private 6-hour Prague walk tying 20th-century history to Charles Bridge, Prague Castle courtyards, the Lennon Wall, and Jewish quarter exteriors.
“Ottima scelta del tour, si riesce a visitare un bel po' della città vecchia. Tutto questo dovuto soprattutto ad una guida PREPARATA, ATTENTA e DISPONIBILE un grazie ad Alessandro, veramente persona gradevole ed educata. Lo consiglio vivamente a tutti.”
Follow smartphone clues on a private 2.5-hour quest from Wenceslas Square through Prague. Fun puzzles for families, teams, and couples.
“An excellent experience from start to finish. The city hunt activity was very well organized, ran perfectly on time, and was genuinely enjoyed by everyone who participated. The team was wonderful to work with - professional and clearly experienced at creating engaging activities. Highly recommended for teams looking for something fun, seamless, and well-executed.”
A 2.5-hour walking tour linking Prague’s WWII occupation and Communist rule to the Velvet Revolution, with key landmarks and stories.
“Very good tour taking you out of the rather crowded old town, skirting the old Jewish area and into the “new” but historically still old town. Our guide was Tony who is English and he captured the stories very well.”
A 2-hour Prague walking tour with expert guide and VR scenes that recreate major Czech moments from 120 years ago to WWII.
“This event takes a typical city tour and gives its so much more life and atmosphere with its use of VR head sets. Tour guide was very nice and very informed on the history of the city. Highly recommend to those trying to decide between the many tour events out there in Prague.”
A 3.5-hour Prague food history walk with small tastings at local spots, beer and drinks, and a final dessert in a First Republic café.
“We really enjoyed our three hours visiting a wide range of Prague's most interesting places to eat. Not just restaurants, but a brewery (who doesn't like Czech beer?), a deli, and a bakery. Our guide put some real thought into the locations, and shared lots of Czech history on our walk.”
A 3-hour English walking tour through Prague’s squares, memorials, and river views, ending in Old Town with a literary-historical story.
“We had a lovely tour with Fergus. It was insightful, interesting and enjoyable. We would recommend this tour to everybody, who's interested in history, literature and culture and who wants to attend a unique tour off of the mainstream tourism.”
From the Castle and the Old Town to the Vltava, the beer halls and the day trips into Bohemia, here is every way to spend your time in the city.
