Prague Devil's Channel Cruise on Vltava River with Commentary
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Prague, Czech Republic
- 50 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Go off the beaten tourist path and discover a lesser-known side of Prague: It's very own mini Venice. Aboard a small board, listen as your captain shares insight into the Devil's Channel as you cruise past the medieval buildings lining the Vltava River. Choose from multiple departure times throughout the day.
- Discover a lesser-known side of Prague missed by most visitors
- Hear enlightening commentary from your captain
- Choose from multiple departure times to best suit your schedule
- See the sights of Prague, and its pretty medieval buildings, from the water
What's Included
- 50-minute guided tour of the Devil's Channel
- Live guided commentary in English
- Printed multi-language guide with landmark photos
- Mobile audio guide app with written guide commentary
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Dvořákovo nábř. 901/6, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia
The cruise departs from the dock at Čech Bridge, pier No. 6 (recommended arrival 15 mins. before departure)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Prague
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Anonymous
Excellent little cruise allows great views of Prague from the river. Our guide was knowledgeable and funny and shared great stories about the city. Highly recommend if you want to just take an hour break from all the walking!
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John_S, Aug 2026
We had a terrific tour along the Vltava River in a comfortable and open boat. Our guide was careful to point out the buildings, bridges, structures & monuments along the cruise with the historical significance of each one.
Gennady_K, Aug 2026
We booked this tour in advance. Arrived and leaned we and few other people are not allowed in. Guess why? Because a group occupied the entire boat and for people who bought tickets in advance no seats available!
Someone should have informed us ahead of time, both Viator and tour operator didn’t bother to send an update!
Estelle_P, Aug 2026
Excellent river cruise with a guide who spoke in czek and English. Told us about the different buildings and history of the river and bridges. Very enjoyable and would definitely recommend
Anthony_P, Aug 2026
This was a very interesting boat ride. Our guide was great. The boat was clean, the guide was very personable
Dana_K, Aug 2026
It was a fun boat trip . Small group on a smaller sized Boat . The Devil’s Canal is small but was cool to see . I seeked the area out the next day . Boat ride was also an awesome way to see Charles Bridge from the water . Captain was professional and informative.
Fraser_M, Aug 2026
Very good detail locations on each way up and down the river cruise, she spoke very well and understood everything she said
Rachel_R, Aug 2026
A wonderful historic overview from the river perspective. A perfect evening on a pontoon with a knowledgeable and fun guide. Highly recommend!!
Courtney_B, Aug 2026
Went to the 8:15pm tour and I saw the most picturesque sunset. Would recommend the latest time offering, earlier in the day may have been more lackluster though
Bethany_C, Jul 2026
The actual boat ride was nice and we had a good view of the city. Unfortunately, the boat was overbooked by about 5 people so the ship captains initially tried to stop us from going on but also did not offer other options such as rescheduling for a different time. They ultimately let us on but it was awkward and frustrating. We were then very uncomfortably crammed into a small space and then were unable to see and hear about the sights very clearly. I’m uncertain why visitor would sell us tickets if there wasn’t space.
Sheila_W, Jul 2026
Easy to find. Good location on the river. Small boat and a small group on board.. Good cover from the sun.
michael_w, Jul 2026
Absolutely brilliant! Patrick was a fantastic host! Exceeded expectations by a mile… just enough time out on boat!
Angela_B, Jul 2026
Calling this the Venice of Prague may be a stretch too far. Most of the tour took place on the river and the guide was very friendly and informative. The boat was a lovely modern small vessel with large comfy leather seats.
Tulika_S, Jul 2026
The Devil's canal is a small offshoot on the Vtlava. Buildings in Prague don't light up so the cruise is not that interesting. The captain made it fun and interesting though.
Trent_D, Jul 2026
Keegan was a friendly knowledgeable and excellent guide. Relevant and fun, Keegan matched informative Prague pitstops with outstanding beer and games. Excellent experience.
Sara_C, Jul 2026
Lovely, relaxing ride down the river. Our host was personable and she had fun stories about about things we saw on our trip.
Wendy_W, Jul 2026
We inquired about which boat to get on and was told to get on the wrong boat. They scanned our tickets and said yes, this is the correct boat. The boat trip we got was 45 minutes and only went under the bridges. When I asked about going up the Devils Canal they said ‘oh, sorry’ did not even attempt to make it right even when I spoke with the manager.
Prague Boats - very poor customer services!!
Helen_G, Jul 2026
It was pretty average really. The guide was nice, but the enthusiasm wasn't there. Mind you it was a very hot day. We did a boat cruise the day before and thought this would be different. Stories differ too with the history.
Jack_L, Jul 2026
The Devils Channel tour was a fun way to see St Charles bridge and spend an hour. Tour guide was knowledgeable and would recommend this!
Nieka_A, Jun 2026
Nice way to see another view of the city. Enjoyed our guide who shared history and stories. Boat was small enough so everyone could see from any seat.
Nicole_A, Jun 2026
Short tour, nothing of interest to see (or is pointed out) and just some smelly water behind a restaurant
Sabreena_T, Jun 2026
The cruise gave a good overview of the river and the city and the commentary was excellent. The name of the cruise is a little misleading as there were only 2 short canals to visit though they were interesting. The cruise could be improved by having drinks for sale. Overall, it was worthwhile and good value.
Michelle_G, Jun 2026
This was a small group tour so it allowed us to ask questions of the tour guide. She was very nice and the experience was lovely! I saw the other larger boats nearby and am very glad we did this one- we were able to navigate in and see more of authentic Prague!
Julia_J, Jun 2026
Guide was super friendly, boat was awesome. We loved our experience, but… we couldn’t hear anything the guide said when the motor was on. It would have been very helpful if there was some kind of speaker so we could hear the information he was sharing.
David_M, Jun 2026
Enjoyable, informative tour on the river. Guide was interactive with the passengers , sharing interesting knowledge. Great hour spent! Easy to find the meeting place.
Nick_H, Jun 2026
Really good experience, not too long. The guide is very informative. A pleasant trip. Definitely, recommended.
Genie_S, Jun 2026
We were unable to go on this tour due to the meeting place not being correct or clear. Our Uber driver took us to the Marina Restaurant on the river, using the address that Viator had sent us that day. We could not get a phone answer or correct address, so we had to Uber back to the hotel. I'd guess it would be a delightful tour, but make sure you know precisely where to go beforehand.
Dave_T, Jun 2026
English was good. Very personable. Don't go on 1 of the big boats. This one goes where the othes can't fit
Lisa_O, May 2026
This was a great tour on a smaller boat. The guide was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Really enjoyed it and glad we fit it into our trip. If you’re trying to cram in a lot of sights, this tour is only an hour and is very relaxing.
Dan_G, May 2026
The Devil's channel is a couple of hundred meters and you can pretty much see all of it from viewpoints not on the water. The rest of the river cruise is fine but if it is nice enough to sit outside the larger river boats have rooftop outside seats which would make Sightseeing and picture taking easier. Finally the larger river boats had lower prices when we went so would have saved some money.
Susan_H, May 2026
This excursion was very enjoyable. It was short and informative with a small group. We saw Prague from a unique perspective and saw a great deal of the city while enjoying the boat ride. We went late in the afternoon. It was lovely!
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