2 h 30 min
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Prague Castle Tour

Bobby – your guide local with energy that’s truly contagious (in the best way possible)
A thousand years of history on a single hill: cathedrals, palaces, gardens, and unforgettable views.
Explore Prague Castle at an easy pace, in a small group, with zero boring speeches.

On this tour:

  • 📍 Meeting point: Nám. J. Palacha 79/1, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha, Czechia (🗺️ View on map)
  • Mánes Bridge & park with two monuments related to WWII
  • Climb to Prague Castle and the Deer Moat
  • Southern Gardens, Black Tower and Daliborka Tower
  • Golden Lane – free entry after 5:00 PM
  • St. Vitus Cathedral and Royal Palace
  • Spanish Hall (a great story about one of the largest art collections in the world, from Rudolf II)

About this tour

The tour is entirely in English – clear, engaging, and refreshingly unscripted.
Expect 2.5 hours to fly by… or at least to find yourself secretly hoping it never ends. 😉

The tour begins in two parks that already have stories to tell:

One is a reminder of World War II, the other reflects the communist era – complete with miniature socialist buildings that have now become quirky retro landmarks.

Here you’ll learn how Prague’s landscape and spirit have changed over the last century – what was lost, what survived, and what still echoes in the city today.

Rudolf II: The Mad Collector Who Turned a Castle into a Legend

Inside the castle complex, Bobby takes you through tales of kings, saints, spies, and alchemists. One figure, in particular, stands out: Rudolf II – the most eccentric ruler in Czech history.

An obsessive collector of art, astrology charts, and all things strange… but also a man with mental health issues who lived in seclusion and indulged in his own peculiar world.

His castle felt more like a museum, a laboratory, or at times, a madhouse. Thanks to him, we now have countless bizarre legends – and Bobby delivers them with humor, respect, and passion.

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What our walkers say

Tour reviews 🏰

Bobby is one of the best tour guide I had. He is chatty, caring and most importantly he knows his stuff. I have been on another tour where tour guide would just dump some facts and leave us. You would have the entire opposite with Bobby! He told us t...
Ethan
Traveled alone
It was fantastic time we spent with our guru! He knew what he was talking about, he also gave us plenty tips and tricks for our stay. Definately recommend!
Viktória
Traveled as couple
Such a great afternoon walking around the castle and gardens with Bobby. The tour was full of interesting historical information and personal insights - it was like being shown around by a good friend. This is how all Guru Walks should be! Thanks so ...
Denise
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
Bobby was a fabulous tour guide .Excellent communicator, great personality, lots of knowledge and related personal family history that added the extra touch! Highly recommend!
Gillian
Traveled in group
Exclent
Ravit
Traveled in group
Bobby was extremely engaging, entertaining and knowledgeable. The route was easily walkable and highlighted many places that would have otherwise been missed. Bobby also provided a number of excellent recommendations for reading, drinking and visitin...
Gareth
Traveled in group
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
Fabulous tour guide with great local knowledge and a fun attitude!
Martina
Traveled as couple
Great tour. Guide was enthusiastic and went out of his way to answer questions and meet our needs. He showed up even though there were only 2 people signed up. Was like a private tour!
JOAN
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
Bobby was very friendly, knowledgeable, good sense of fun, and we truly had a great experience, he even messaged a list of restaurants he recommended, and took us to a delicious chocolate shop. He gave a great advice on staying safe. We definitely re...
Louise
Traveled as couple
He was definitely one of a kind. Thank you Bobby. You are the first guide whom I have ever written a comment. The tour was super fun with all of the fun facts that (I am %100 sure) only Bobby and his dear friend Pedro know about, in the whole city. W...
Ipek
Traveled in group
Bobby was enthusiastic about his love for Prague and it showed in the way he went about the tour. And we had a lovely time walking around the castle as Bobby pointed things out and segued into other interesting stories :)
Priya
Traveled as couple

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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