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Prague Castle is one of the largest in the world and a private tour lets you explore at your own pace and enjoy the undivided attention of your guide. On this 3-hour walking tour, visit the magnificent St Vitus Cathedral, see the Old Royal Palace, Wladislav Hall, and the Basilica of St George; and stroll down the atmospheric Golden Lane.

Get to know Prague’s historic center and take a river boat cruise on the Vltava on this group tour. In the company of a local guide, explore the area around Charles Bridge and learn about the history. Get on a boat and enjoy an audio guide on board as you float down the river. Enjoy snacks and alcoholic beverages during the tour.

Experience food, music, and beautiful views on a leisurely dinner cruise down Prague’s Vltava River. After your complimentary welcome drink, enjoy an open buffet of both Czech and international cuisine. Relax as live music accompanies your dinner. The cruise offers unobstructed views of the city’s illuminated attractions, which you can appreciate from inside or on the outside deck. Ideal as a standalone activity or the start of a night out.

Discover Český Krumlov’s historical center — designated a UNESCO World Heritage site for its 13th-century castle surrounded by Gothic, Renaissance and baroque architectural landmarks. On this day trip from Prague you’ll set off with your guide on foot to wander the town’s medieval streets, located along the Vltava River.

Visit Terezin Memorial, a former military fortress and WWII concentration camp, during this 5-hour historical tour from Prague. With your local guide, you'll walk through the impressive edifice, originally built in the 18th century by Emperor Josef II. Learn about its later role as a holding camp for Europe's Jewish population through your guide's informative commentary. Visit, too, the Small Fortress, a prison that held captives in extreme conditions throughout several centuries. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Prague are included.

Escape Prague for an afternoon on a trip to Kutná Hora. Check out the incredible Sedlec Ossuary, made of over 40,000 human bones, as well as Kutná Hora’s majestic town center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the history and culture of this town from your guide as you travel for a better understanding than you’d get touring alone. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation are included.

See a different side of Prague when you explore after dark—and learn all about the city's spooky history—on this ghostly walking tour through the Old Town. Wander down cobbled lanes and through intimate squares without the risk of getting lost, stopping at landmarks including the Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia and the Church of the Holy Ghost. Listen to frightful stories about the city's unexplained happenings and macabre events.

There’s so much to see and do in Prague, it can be easy to miss things if you only have one day to explore. Learn the city’s storied history as you take in some of Prague’s most visited landmarks on this all-inclusive full-day tour including lunch. Starting at Prague Castle, you’ll meander through the city, seeing more than 30 different tourist hotspots, with convenient hotel pickup included.

Delve into Prague’s World War II and Cold War history when you embark on this 2-hour walking tour through the city center. Visit the hideout of paratroopers from Operation Anthropoid, explore New Town and the Jewish Quarter, and learn about key events. This is a tip-based tour meaning you pay what you feel the tour is worth at the end.

Trace Prague’s rich history through its cobblestone streets on a 2-hour walking tour of the city’s important World War II and communist-era sites. Hear stories about life during Nazi occupation and Russian invasion, and the changes after the Velvet Revolution in 1989. Stand on the sites of fierce fighting and iconic historic moments, and discover the stories that linger on every corner of this centuries-old city.

First-time visitors to Prague who want to explore many of the city’s most beautiful places—such as Prague Castle, the Old Town Square, and the Jewish Quarter—will appreciate this private walking tour. Enjoy personalized attention, hotel pickup, and the ability to travel at your own pace; your guide will ensure you don't miss a thing. Benefit from commentary tailored to your interests and time to ask questions.

Explore Kutná Hora's UNESCO-listed landmarks on a private tour for your group of up to seven people with hotel pickup and drop-off in Prague. Visit the 14th-century Church of St. Barabara, the Royal Mint, a medieval silver mine, and the Bone Church, whose interior is decorated with bones from thousands of human skeletons.

Discover the complex history and wild beauty of Bohemia on a full-day tour from Prague. Leave the city behind and pay tribute to victims of WWII with a reflective stop at Terezín Concentration Camp. Continue on to the forests and ancient rock formations of Bohemian Switzerland National Park. Taste Czech cuisine—and beer—along the way, and see where scenes from “Narnia” were filmed. Winter-season tours include time in festive Dresden.

Make the most of your visit to Český Krumlov by exploring the town with a private guide. This tour makes it easy to visit the picturesque medieval town from Prague, with private round-trip transfer from your hotel. Once you reach Český Krumlov, you’ll have plenty of time to learn all about the UNESCO-listed historic center of the town as well as the magnificent castle (entrance fee not included).

Enjoy an extensive panoramic tour of Prague via open-top bus. Listen to historical narrative in your choice of language via a personal headset. The tour includes a hop-on, hop-off portion and visits all the major sites, including Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, the Jewish Quarter, and New Town Hall, among many other sites. This is an ideal introduction for first-time visitors to the Czech capital.

There’s much to explore on both the Czech and German sides of the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland national parks, but self-driving from Prague, and navigating the hiking trails, can be stressful. Simplify your day on a small-group guided tour. After transferring from Prague to the park, enjoy a gentle hike, seeing where “The Chronicles of Narnia” was filmed. Finally, cross the German border to check out the magnificent Bastei Bridge.

If you were hoping to explore Prague’s history-rich Old Town, cruise down Čertovka canal, and discover the medieval delights of Prague Castle, you’d usually have to book three separate tours, but this small-group tour combines them all together. Walk Charles Bridge and spy Prague’s famous Astronomical Clock before hopping aboard a riverboat, then immerse yourself in history as you navigate the castle grounds for over two hours.

A visit to Prague's Jewish Quarter is more enriching in the company of a guide who can illuminate its history. On this private guided tour, exclusive to you and your party, your guide shares insights into the thousand-year history of Prague's Jewish community while taking you to such sites as the Jewish Museum and the Old New Temple, one of the oldest Jewish temples in Europe. Also visit the Old Jewish Cemetery, where Rabbi Loew, creator of Golem, is buried.

Prague Castle is a must-do when visiting the city on vacation, but can be tricky to navigate alone. Instead, opt for this guided tour, which highlights historic gems such as St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, and Golden Lane. Your guide provides context and insight as you marvel at the architecture around you. Once the tour ends, embark on a scenic Vltava River cruise, and snap photos of Prague's picturesque skyline.

Visit the medieval town of Kutna Hora without having to drive or catch public transportation on this day trip from Prague. Led by a guide, travel by comfortable coach to explore the 13th-century town known for its silver mines. See the bones inside Sedlec Ossuary and the UNESCO-listed St. Barbara’s Cathedral, with admissions included. After soaking up the history, architecture, and culture of this unique town, head back to Prague.

Dive into the tragic and complex history of Terezin on this half-day guided tour from Prague. As you explore the site, your guide will fill you in on all of its history, from its founding by the 18th-century Emperor Joseph II to its legacy as a Nazi-run concentration camp during the Second World War.

Pedal through Prague on an electric bike to cover far more of the Czech capital's sights than you could on foot. In a small group that promotes a relaxed cycling pace, you'll meander down the narrow alleyways, across bridges, and along the Vltava River. Pass by some of the main sights in Prague, such as Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Mala Strana, and more.

Immerse yourself in Prague’s party culture on a lively pub crawl through some of the city’s most dynamic bars. Start with an open bar at the first venue (one or two hours depending on the option chosen), then enjoy welcome shots at each of the venues you visit during the evening. Plus, save time with skip-the-line access to the 5-story Karlovy Lazne—one of Europe's most famous nightclubs—heading straight to the dance floor to dance the night away.

Gain a deeper understanding of Prague’s rich Jewish heritage on a 1.5-hour walking tour through the Old Town and Josefov, Prague’s historic Jewish quarter. In addition to offering historical and modern perspectives on the city’s history through your guide’s commentary, your tour features many top Jewish-related attractions, including the Jewish Cemetery, the city’s main synagogues, and the old haunts of novelist Franz Kafka.