Tour Details
Duration
3 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
- St. Vitus's Cathedral
- Strahov Monastery and Library
- Prague Castle
Photos & Highlights
- Visit one of the world's most beautiful libraries and learn its colorful history
- Explore Prague Castle with a passionate expert at your side
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Tour Description
The world’s largest coherent castle complex, Prague Castle, has inspired awe in visitors and residents alike for hundreds of years. This three-hour Prague Castle District tour explores the history and striking architecture of the Castle itself, as well as the surrounding Castle District—including the world-famous Strahov Library. With a local historian serving as our guide, we'll delve into varied architectural styles, lush gardens, and the complex history of the world-famous landmark.
- Visits Prague Castle & Castle District
- Prague Castle District tour by a local historian
- Come face-to-face with one of the world’s most beautiful libraries at Strahov Monastery
Prague Castle Tour
Prague Castle is said to contain nearly every architectural approach of the last millennium. From the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral to the Romanesque Basilica of St. George, Bohemian baroque buildings to early 20th-century renovations, the complex runs the stylistic gamut and provides the perfect backdrop for exploring the history of the city and its many layers. This in-depth Prague Castle District tour takes us on a journey to discover key sites and hidden treasures of the ancient, labyrinthine area. During summer, we will also take some time to visit one or more of the many landscaped gardens that punctuate the district.
Strahov: One of the World’s Most Beautiful Libraries
The Strahov Monastery was founded in 1143 by Bishop John of Prague and Duke Vladislav II. Thanks to numerous renovations it remains strikingly well-preserved, perched atop a hill with magnificent views of the cityscape. During our time together, we’ll visit various buildings that make up the Strahov Monastery, including the Basilica of Assumption of Our Lady. We’ll also visit the Strahov Library, considered one of the world’s most beautiful libraries.
FAQ
Does this walking tour include skip-the-line tickets to Prague Castle?
Tickets are included, and our experts will facilitate a speedy entry into the Castle. There is, however, a mandatory security check, and this line cannot be skipped.
Do we see the Strahov Library?
We visit the Strahov Library, but we are not able to actually go inside the special Library rooms, as this requires a special booking that is very hard to get. We go inside the Library building and view the magnificent Library rooms from the corridor.
Is the visit to Charles Bridge or the National Gallery included during this tour?
No, in this case, we recommend you check out our other Prague tours.
Can we take this tour with our kids?
Yes, we can adjust the content of this tour to families with kids.
Can I take this tour if we have mobility issues?
This walk includes a fair bit of walking in a hilly area over uneven ground. Also includes stairs up to the Strahov Library, so it is not recommended for people in wheelchairs. Please let us know if you have mobility issues.
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215 Reviews
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We got more than a guide for our 3h tour of the castle and monastery. Katerina peppered out tour with expert narratives of Czech history, arts and architecture. Not only was she courteous, professional, and smart, she raised the bar by being generous with her knowledge and passion about art and architectural history. That shouldn’t be a surprise because she has a PhD in the field and is actively teaching them at the Charles University. She also answered all our questions, some of which weren’t even relevant to our tour. But we got a local perspective about the lives of Czech citizens. We are extremely grateful to have her as our guide. She speaks perfect English with barely a hint of it not being her mother tongue.
Duane
Reviewed on:
Dec 8, 2025
Elen was just a great guide and is also a lovely and kind person. Her knowledge of the Castle area is excellent and her love for art and history infectious.
Chris
Reviewed on:
Nov 23, 2025
Ian was great! We really enjoyed our tour of the Prague Castle District. Very informative and interesting…easy to be around.
Floyd
Reviewed on:
Nov 11, 2025
