Prague Old Town (Staré Mesto) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Prague Old Town. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Prague Ghost and Legend of Old Town Walking Tour

• The Prague Tour All-Inclusive With Pickup, Boat Trip, and Lunch

• Prague's Top Sights---Old Town, Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge (Tip-Based Tour)

• Prague Essential Tour Old Town and Jewish Quarter

• Iconic Prague Tour Old Town, Jewish Quarter, and Charles Bridge

There’s no cost to visit Prague’s Old Town independently, although various attractions and buildings have admission fees. Guided tours vary in price—some half-day group walking tours operate on a donation or tips system, costing as little as US$4 per person, while private tours including the Old Town and other city highlights can cost up to US$350 per group.

Inclusions vary on Prague Old Town walking tours. Some group or private tours offer only a professional guide, while others may include hotel transfers, a boat ride, meal, snacks, and admission to attractions including churches and museums. There are options to suit all needs and preferences, so read the particulars carefully to pick a tour that’s best for you.

Many Prague Old Town tours are wheelchair accessible, but if they include visits to historical buildings it’s important to check whether these buildings are accessible before booking. The streets in the Old Town are generally accessible, but some cobbled streets are bumpy, and wheelchair users may require assistance.

November–February (excluding the Christmas period) is the best time of year to visit the Prague Old Town to avoid crowds. Prague is a very popular tourist destination and the Old Town contains many of the city’s top attractions, so it can get congested at other times of year, especially summer.

Walking tours of the Prague Old Town typically range from 90 minutes to 6 hours. Shorter tours focus specifically on this compact neighborhood, perhaps also visiting the neighboring Jewish Quarter (Josefov). Longer tours may include the Old Town alongside the Lesser Quarter (Malá Strana), Hradčany (Castle Hill), and the New Town (Nové Město).