PRAGUE · CZECH REPUBLIC
The best of the city, sorted.
Our pick of the 15 best old town walking 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“was very good tour . our guide Natalie was so full of energy and explained so well . she knew her history and was so involved”
Skip the Old Town Hall Tower lines in Prague for quick entry and unforgettable views over Old Town Square, rooftops, and the astronomical clock.
“The option to take the lift is good but expensive, customers with disabilities should not be charged or at least there should be a concession applied. Other then that the experience was wonderful you get a great view of the Old Square and see the inside of the old Astronomical Clock Tower”
See Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle exteriors in 3 hours with a tram ride and legend-filled guiding for $30.
“Jan was a great guide and provided a local perspective into learning about this beautiful city. We got to see and learn lots in 3 hours. Highly recommend!”
3-hour German guided tour of Prague’s Old Town, Jewish Quarter, and Prague Castle exteriors with a tram ride uphill for $36.
“Those 3 hours flew by in no time! Marcela was super nice and didn't make the tour feel like a long and exhausting history lesson. It was a tour filled with interesting facts, humor and since the group size was rather small everyone felt seen and comfortable. We ended the tour by the castle and…”
50-minute Vltava canal cruise from Charles Bridge with 19-language audio, free drinks and snacks, plus museum entry for $25.
“Really warm and cozy river cruise experience. Ideal length of time for a tour. Wide range of languages can be listened to and nice refreshments too. Highly recommend and it comes with access to the Charles Bridge museum too.”
Prague Old Town meets medieval underground and dungeon: 90-minute English guided walk with entry tickets and stories of plague, fires.
“We had an amazing tour in Prague, and our guide Tomas was outstanding. His depth of knowledge was incredible, and he shared so much rich history throughout the tour. What really stood out was how he connected each story to the exact area we were standing in—it made the city come alive. Tomas was engaging,…”
German guided walk through Prague Old Town and Josefov: Astronomical Clock, Kafka birthplace, Jewish Quarter. Small group, ends on Charles Bridge.
“Our guide was fantastic. She took us on a tour of Old Town Prague through little shortcuts away from the crowds, gave us historical details and made it fun for the teenagers in our group. Her German was perfect.”
A 90-minute Prague Old Town ghost-and-legends walk with dark, true-feeling stories, expert guides, and zero jump-scare gimmicks.
“The tour was really great! We loved learning about some legends of Prague that were really interesting. Our guide Anna was really nice, she made the tour exciting and very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend if you want really want to get to know Prague from a different perspective.”
90-minute guided walk of Josefov and Old Town with Jewish heritage stories and the Astronomical Clock, exteriors only.
“Magdalena was amazing so informative and gave us helpful tips for after the tour. I loved the small group size and 1.5 hours was enough to give use a real feel for the history of Prague.”
Prague Ghost and Legend of Old Town walk after dark: 90 minutes, UNESCO Old Town landmarks, and real legends for $21.77.
“Really disappointing. We left part-way through. The guide was not engaging, his banter was boring and not funny.”
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.
“A great way to sit and take in the sights for a couple of hours (& get warm!). Was great to see all the sights.”
Prague highlights by bus, boat, and foot: Old Town, 75-minute Prague Castle walk, Vltava cruise with Charles Bridge views, plus Jewish Quarter.
“Excellent tour and value for money. This tour covered all the highlights of Prague. We did it as a family with 2 kids so the walk and in between breaks was just enough to rest. Tatiana ,our tour guide was simply brilliant, so knowledgeable and knows history really well. She was polite and able to…”
A 2.5-hour private Old Town walk in Prague, led by an English guide, hitting Cubist, Mozart, Charles IV, the Clock, and the Jewish Quarter.
“The four of us had a wonderfully intimate tour of Old Town Prague with our guide Via. She was extremely knowledgeable and lead us with a focus on the political history of Prague and the Old Town. Can not express enough the benefit of touring as a small, private group!”
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.
“I had such a great experience on the walking tour with Hana! She is incredibly informative, and the way she explained everything was clear, engaging, and easy to follow. You can really tell she knows her stuff, but she shares it in a way that keeps it interesting the whole time. I also really appreciated…”
Prague’s Old Town tour ties together Charles Bridge, the Astronomical Clock, Josefov, and optional Old Town Hall underground and tower views.
“Johanna was very knowledgeable and insightful. The tour was very interesting and Johanna answered all questions”
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.
