2 h 30 min
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Charles Bridge & Kampa Island tour

Bobby – the guide who’ll show you a side of Prague you’ve never seen
A stone bridge, 31 statues (yep, not 30), hidden streets, and corners full of soul. Discover Malá Strana and Kampa Island beyond postcards. In small groups – so you can truly enjoy it.

On this tour:

  • 📍 Meeting point: Nám. J. Palacha 79/1, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha, Czechia (🗺️ View on map)
  • Mánes Bridge – over 110 years of history
  • Franz Kafka Museum and the narrowest street in Prague
  • Kampa Island and the John Lennon Wall
  • Charles Bridge and the secrets behind its statues
  • Old Town Bridge Tower
  • A viewpoint with the most beautiful view of Prague

Charles Bridge – stories, legends, views, and a few surprises

This isn’t just a walk across a stone bridge. It’s a journey through centuries of stories – wars, revolutions, floods… and quiet moments left behind by people history forgot.
Charles Bridge has stood here for centuries.
And even though it’s been through a lot – water, regimes, change – it’s still standing.
Calm, solid, and maybe a little tired of everyone trying to “figure it out.”

On this tour, you’ll hear about the bridge that came before it – swept away by the river.
About the saint who was thrown into the Vltava – and whose statue is now one of the most touched in Prague.

You’ll stop by statues everyone photographs but few understand, pass through a medieval alley so narrow it needs a traffic light, and stand in front of a wall of colour and poetry where John Lennon left his mark… without ever setting foot here.
By the time we step onto Charles Bridge itself, it won’t just be “that famous bridge from Instagram.”
You’ll see it through stories that breathe life into every stone.

We finish with a view that belongs on a postcard – the castle, the bridge, and the river all in one perfect line.
And when I tell you that everything we just walked through was under water in 2002…
you might never look at this city, or this river, the same way again.

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What our walkers say

Tour reviews 🌉

Lucky me ☺️ had a chance to have a vip tour with Bobby! 😁 Such a cool, bubbly and very informative tour guide. Highly recommended 👍
Gay
Traveled alone
Bobby was kind, funny and informative.
Scott
Traveled as couple
Bobby was an awesome guide! He chose a route that included not only the tourist spots, but also some smaller parks with peacocks and showed us some nice photography spots. On top, he recommended us a lot of cafes, bars, Good restaurants and warned us...
Anne
Traveled as couple
Honestly this was one of the best walking tours I’ve ever done!! Bobby was a great tour guide, full of knowledge, very personable, funny, interactive and made it really feel like we were just on a walk with a friend. Not like most of the other tours ...
Heather
Traveled alone
I highly recommend doing this tour. Learning about the conventional and non-conventional history of Prague was super fun with Bobby. He definitely has done all the research and you can definitely see his passion for his country. Thanks again!! 🙏
Andy
Traveled in group
We had an amazing walking tour of Prague with our tour guide Bobby. He was a passionate local who had an in depth knowledge of the history and showed us a range of interesting sites with stories to match. Fantastic tips and recommendations as well!
Belinda
Traveled as couple
Great way to explore the area around Charles Bridge. Very interesting and lots of fun.
Lisa
Traveled in group
Keep it up man, only love and good vibes. Friendly personality that is all I needed. The tour was entertaining, I spent a good moment, thanks
Julien
Traveled alone
One of the best trips and walks I have ever participated in. A friendly, communicative guide. Impeccable English. A trip to non-obvious and obvious places. I definitely recommend it for a morning in Prague.
Damian
Traveled as couple
It was a Great experience with Bobby. He was really happy to show us some part of the old town and the Charles Bridge. We enjoyed a lot hearing his stories :) I would definitely recommend it ☺️
Emelie
Traveled as couple
Amazing ! Highly recommended!
Nagehanerkus
Traveled with family
We had a great tour with Bobby. Bobby was charismatic, personable and very knowledgeable of Prague. We had a fantastic time and learned a lot. Highly recommended
Serguei
Traveled as couple
Exceptional thank you, highly recommended as local tour guide
Henan
Traveled in group
Bobby was a very unique tour guide. From what we have experienced before, most tour guides are either very enthusiastic or very informative. Bobby was both. He was able to make us feel very welcome and we left the tour knowing information that won’t ...
Victoria
Traveled in group
Great tour, some really interesting information about the city I hadn't heard on other tours and some really good personal anecdotes and recommendations - thanks for the time Bobby
Luke
Traveled alone

Frequently Asked Questions

The word “free” doesn’t just mean “gratis”; it also means freedom—to choose what you pay at the end of the tour. CzechTours guides don’t earn a fixed salary. They go above and beyond to give you an amazing experience and earn your recommendation. It’s not about money—your satisfaction matters most. Most guests leave €10 or more per person.

Simply choose your preferred tour and time, then fill out the short reservation form. You’ll get a confirmation email right away – no payment needed in advance.

👉 After booking, you can also view, modify, or cancel your reservation anytime through our
tour panel.
If you ultimately cannot attend, we would greatly appreciate it if you could cancel your reservation in advance. That way, we give other travelers the opportunity to join the experience! 😊

Comfortable walking shoes, a bottle of water to keep you going, and plenty of enthusiasm for a great time. Optional: An umbrella, in case the sky decides to get dramatic. ☁️🌧️

Don’t worry—just let us know. You can cancel or change your date at any time, and our guides will truly appreciate the heads-up (honestly!). You can easily manage your booking in the Tour Panel.

Running a few minutes late? No problem—we can share the group’s real-time location so you can catch up during the tour. It’s not ideal… but it’s better than missing out on all the history and juicy communist gossip! 😉

After two and a half hours exploring the city with our guide, you’ll realize that putting a price on this experience isn’t so easy.

Many people show up with just €10 in their pocket… but by the end (after laughing, learning, and comparing with other tours) they choose to support what we do a little more. And we appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts. ❤️

If you’ve spent any time in Prague, you know how much a good meal or a few beers cost… or even a tour that doesn’t give you half the value. So if you enjoyed the tour, thank us in whatever way feels right. 😄

We accept Czech crowns, euros, dollars—and we’re on PayPal and Revolut too.

Bobby

Your guide is Bobby

A Czechoslovak native with a London accent, after 12 years in the UK. He’s the kind of person who always has energy to spare and doesn’t know what a bad mood is.

He loves history, food, music – and that strange chemistry between a city and its stories.

Meeting point

Nám. J. Palacha 79/1, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha, Czechia

Need any help?

Got questions about your booking, meeting point, or what to bring? We’re here to help – just reach out and our guide team will point you in the right direction.
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