Alchemy and Mysteries of Prague Castle Walking Tour
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Prague, Czech Republic
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Prague Castle at its most magical time, at night—the best time to explore without the jostle of tourist crowds. Hear stories of alchemy, astrology, and lesser-known legends related to the castle as you explore the exterior of the structure in the company of a local guide. Explore spots such as Strahov Monastery, New World, and Golden Lane—all while gaining context you'd miss if exploring independently.
- A local guide reveals spots that many travelers miss out on
- Enjoy the quiet and calm atmosphere of the castle complex at night
- See Prague's skyline from a unique vantage point thanks to the castle's location
- An evening tour is the perfect fit for travelers with packed daytime schedules
What's Included
- Professional English or German speaking guide
- Small-group walking tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- No entry into interiors or buildings; exterior tour only.
- Public transportation€1.50 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Czech Republic, Týnská 627/7, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia
Attention: the meeting point is in front of the house, Tynska 627/7, not Tynska ulička 627/8
End point
- MalostranskáMalá Strana, 118 00 Prague 1, Czechia
next to the entry to the subway A line, or tram station
Itinerary
1
Mcgee's Trips & Tickets
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Staromestske namesti
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Church of Our Lady before Tyn (Pass By)
Kinsky Palace (Pass By)
Jan Hus Monument (Pass By)
3
Parizska Street
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
The Old-New Synagogue
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Jewish Cemetery (Pass By)
Faculty of Arts (Pass By)
Rudolfinum (Pass By)
5
Manesuv Most
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Malostranske namesti
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Strahovsky Klaster
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Strahov Monastery Brewery
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Cernin Palace
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Loreto
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Klášter kapucínů Hradčany
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Novy Svet
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
Prague Castle
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
15
Garden Na Baste
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
16
Mihulka Powder Tower
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
17
St. Vitus Cathedral
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
18
St. George's Basilica
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
19
Golden Lane
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
20
Daliborka
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
21
St. Wencesla's Vineyard
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This tour does not enter the interior
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children up to 6 years of age are free of charge
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 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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Reviews
4.8
based on 237 reviews
alwyn_j, Mar 2026
Very interesting, our guide Oliver was very friendly and informative, made the experience really fun and interesting
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks! We’re really glad you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon :)
Lori_H, Oct 2025
Our excellent guide, Pavlov, was both entertaining and informative. Seeing Prague at night was wonderful.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your nice review!
Molly_W, Jul 2025
My family (kids 15,11,8,5) had a very nice tour with Martin! We liked the tour focused on interesting facts about rulers and his scientists and advisors. My children thought the stories were very interesting and stayed entertained the whole time. Martin had a wealth of knowledge and a smooth delivery! We learned a lot of interesting stories! The cathedral view at night was well worth it too!
*caveat this was pretty hilly walking and stairs. We took my 65 yo mom who has had a knee replacement and she struggled. In retrospect, we should not have taken her.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks so much for the lovely review! We're really glad you and your kids had a great time with Martin. Totally hear you on the hills and stairs; it can definitely be tough for anyone with mobility issues. We’ll make sure to flag that more clearly for future guests. Looking forward to seeing you all on the next tour!
Karen_R, Apr 2025
This was a very interesting tour. Seeing the Prague Castle at night gives off a totally unique experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and had great historical stories. This was a small group tour which made it more personal.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your review!
Jodie_W, Jan 2025
The tour was great for seeing the town at night. Hearing about the history and touring the castle which gave us an opportunity to see Prague under lights. Pavel and his knowledge made the tour worth every dollar spent.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed experiencing Prague at night and touring the castle. Pavel's knowledge truly adds something special to the experience. We’re glad you found it worth every dollar and hope to welcome you back soon!
Samantha_M, Jan 2025
Wonderful tour walking around to major historical sites in Prague. You do not go in any of the buildings but the tour has wonderful stories and done at night there are hardly any other tourists around so it’s peaceful and the picture opportunities are endless.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
It sounds like you had a truly memorable experience! Exploring Prague's major historical sites at night, with fewer tourists around, must have made it feel even more magical and peaceful. Prague’s charm at night is truly something special!
Ryan_W, Oct 2024
Our tour guide, Martin B, was excellent. Very educated and very enthusiastic. He also spoke English very well
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for your review! We're delighted that you enjoyed your tour with Martin. His passion and expertise are definitely key to a great experience, and we’re pleased to hear his English communication was helpful. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
AC_B, Oct 2024
Pablo did an amazing job! He kept the group engaged, informed and was extremely knowledgeable. His knowledge of off the beaten path routes was truly a remarkable informative experience!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We're so glad to hear that Pablo made your experience memorable. His expertise and enthusiasm for exploring unique routes really shine through, and it’s wonderful to know that you found the experience both engaging and informative. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon!
Melanie_K, Aug 2024
Pablo was a great guide who told interesting stories and was very knowledgeable. He played the part well, even wearing a cool cape. He ended the tour by giving us suggestions of further things to do, including the Senate Garden and the Alchemy museum. We did both of these things and they were great.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you very much and we appreciate your feedback! :)
Asta_A, Jul 2024
The guide and story telling was very good and interesting. Justbit was really a pity that we did't visit alchemy museum.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the guide and storytelling. We would like to clarify that our tour is an outdoor walking tour and we rarely go inside buildings. This information is mentioned in the tour description. We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you on another tour soon!
Jennifer_N, Jul 2024
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour with our guide Pavel. He was informative, entertaining, and seemed to really enjoy bringing the stories of Prague to life for us. A guide who takes pride in his job makes all the difference. I would definitely recommend the tour and highly recommend requesting Pavel. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you Pavel!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled that you and your husband enjoyed the tour with Pavel. He truly loves bringing Prague's stories to life, and your kind words mean a lot. We’ll be sure to pass on your compliments to him. We hope to see you again on another tour! :)
Greta_S, May 2024
Pablo was delightful. He was very organized about the trip and stops. He took us to some beautiful photo op spots!!! We learned about the castle and church. The “stories” were superfluous… but somewhat entertaining.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for your review!
Anonymous, May 2024
Even though we were dead tired from having just arrived in Prague that morning, this was a GREAT tour! Allen was very informative and his tour gave us great insight on what we needed to dive deeper into while in Prague that week as well as what we could check off our list. Allen is so knowledgeable about Prague and gave us great tid bits. To boot, he's entertaining, personable, easy to follow/understand and we simply had a great time! I highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you so much for such a nice review! We are glad you had a goodtime:)
nariman_m, May 2024
Observing some hidden parts of Prague with Pablo was amazing. The weather was not very much in favor and I was the only one in tour, but they didn't cancel it and I am glad that I did in my last day.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you so much for your nice review, we are glad you had a good time! :)
sandy42bb, Apr 2024
The tour guide was fun an knowledgeable. The group was small and intimate which made the experience more fun and personal.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for your nice review, we appreciate it :)
Frances_S, Apr 2024
An evening full of magic science and history all told by walking around Prague. Our guide Allen was both knowledgeable and fun.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
hank you for choosing to spend your evening with us, and for sharing your positive feedback. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to Allen, as they serve as a great encouragement for his hard work and dedication. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another adventure in the future maybe a Ghost and Legends of Old town tour with Allen!
Cheri_A, Apr 2024
Highly recommend the tour! Martin was our guide and was extremely knowledgable. We went from Old Town to the Castle and while there is a lot of walking the sights are beautiful. Martin showed us many viewpoints, explained the history and told many good stories. His knowledge of the sites was superior and his presentation was flawless. Prague is so beautiful and he really brought the history to life! Loved seeing Prague at night! Great tour!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for your nice review! We are glad you had a good time and enjoyed the tour with Martin :)
Eric_J, Mar 2024
Pablo was a great guide. He was informative and quick to point out interesting facts along the way. Enjoyed the tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your nice review, we are glad you had a good time! :)
Andrew_M, Dec 2023
Excellent tour from Martin. Meeting place was as advertised and name checked off the lost without issue. We were a small group of about 8 so were able to hear everything said and follow along on. Martin's knowledge was excellent and gave great information and facts throughout the tour along with anecdotes, so I learned a lot. It covered a lot of areas and was a good way to see some of the sights of Prague at night whilst feeling safe and knowing where to go. It is a walking tour and there is a lot of walking so don't underestimate the distance that will be covered. The tour finishes at a Tram/Metro stop near the castle so have a think about how to get back to your hotel afterwards ahead of time.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you for the review!
Charli_H, Jul 2023
Sophia was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable! We loved all the stories about the Astronomers and Alchemist. Oh and the Golem. Prague is beautifully lit at night and it was nice to see things when they aren't so crowded. This was a great experience with teens. Thank You again!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your nice review! We are glad you had a good time :)
Maggie_D, Oct 2022
This was a great tour filled with a lot of historical information about Prague. While it is a full 3 hours of walking (definitely wear comfy shoes), I felt like the time passed by pretty quickly.
Sofia was our tour guide and she is such a great story teller and kept everyone engaged and entertained. We stopped at many points between Old Town and within the castle grounds, and she explained the significance of the each stopping point.
I would definitely recommend taking this tour, especially within the first few days of Prague, so that you can learn the history of the city and country while you continue to explore throughout your trip!
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you so much for your nice review, we appreciate it! :)
Mike_W, Oct 2022
We had a "trainer" guide on our tour. The trainer spent more time smoking away from the tour than with the group. She was there more for the $ than for the experience. the guide spent more time speaking czech with the trainer than with the group.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
We are deeply sorry that you did not enjoy the tour. You were the only attendants on this tour, so basically you got a private tour for the price of a regular one. The guide answered all your questions you had and gave you an extra infromation about Prague and its history in the tram and after the tour, because that is our standard. Yes, we sometimes schedule a new guides on our tour, so the senior guide sometimes answers the question of the trainee during the transitions between stops. On the whole 3 Hour tour the trainee politely went aside you both to have a cigarette.
Destination222094, Sep 2019
Our guide Tomas was amazing. I learnt more on this tour than a 7 hour tour the next day.
Also much less tourists at night.
Absolutely recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2019
Hi, thank you very much for your nice review. We are happy you enjoyed the tour with Tomas. Best regards, McGee's Entertainment team
Annett P, Apr 2017
Leider kam die Tour in Deutsch nicht zustande, aber wir konnten ohne Probleme an der englischen Tour teilnehmen. Danke an die tolle Gruppe - jederzeit wieder. Kristin - unser Guide war toll und hat uns sehr gut abgeholt. Die Tour in kleiner Gruppe war genau richtig. Sehr zu empfehlen!
Viele Grüße Annett
GILLES B, Sep 2016
très décu. aucunne visit à l'intérieur du château.rue pas très bien éclairé
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