Best of Prague Private Tour with PersonalPragueGuide

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Receive the magic powers in the castle with PersonalPragueGuide. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

PRAGUE TOUR with local GUIDES who work for RICK STEVES — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Follow the steps of the travel guru - Rick Steves - and see Prague "through the back door".

Our company is honoured to cooperate with Rick Steves and his company since 2004. We have guided many of their European group tours.

You can book the "Best of Prague tour" with us. We do this tour for Rick whenever he comes to Prague to upgrade his book. You can try it too! :-)

Rick is always very friendly and allowed us to use his name for our business. He never asked for any money. The only rule he expressed was that he is very uncompromising regarding the quality of the books delivered to Rick`s bookholders!

This walking tour offers professional and friendly individual care + "a SURPRISE LOCAL TREAT". Every client gets something very local, that you would otherwise miss. We pay attention to the local details ... just as Rick likes. :-)

Select the number of people in your group (1, 2, 3, etc.) in the “Select date and travelers” menu to ensure you book the correct number of tickets.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Personal Prague Guide

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–10 years) · Youth (11–15 years) · Adults (16–89 years) · Seniors (90–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional art historian guide (if option selected)
Included: Individual tour only for you
Included: Local certified guide (top rated on Trip Advisor)
Included: LOCAL TREAT SURPRISE - a little present, typically local, but usually not known by tourist
Included: ILUSTRATED TIMELINE OF ARCHITECTURE and history
Included: We support the charity = your money helps to preserve the monuments!
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Included: ORIGINAL MAP of Prague - designed for independent sightseeing
Included: Flexible itinerary

Itinerary

Prague Castle

one hour Admission not included

Prague Castle is a seat of the Czech kings and later presidents. It has been an important symbol of the Czech state for more than a thousand years.

The castle, one of the largest complexes in the world, is made up of historical palaces, offices, church and fortification buildings, gardens, the great Gothic Cathedral of Saint Vitus and many and picturesque spots. It covers an area of 45 hectares.

The panoramic view of Prague Castle is one of the most spectacular in the world.

During our tour we will walk through the Prague Castle yards, enter some parts that are free of charge, but we will not enter all the interiors (1/4 of the cathedral is usually Accesible for free, Golden lane is for free after 17:00.

(You can either decide to add some extras and extend this basic tour with us, or visit the interiors later on your own.)
Little Quarter Bridge tower

5 min Admission not included

Valuable late Gothic entrance gate to the famous bridge. Enjoy the rich Gothic sculptural decoration including some gargoyles, beasts and even the protecting witch.
Nerudova

10 min Admission not included

This charming street is characterized by ancient burgher houses, mostly now transformed into quaint hotels, restaurants and small shops. Nerudova is a part of the Royal Way of Prague. Nerudova is named after the 19th century Czech writer and journalist Jan Neruda. It is one of the “must see” places of Prague.

Enjoy the romantic house signs above the main door e.g: At the Two Suns, Three Little Fiddles, At the Turnip ...
Charles Bridge

20 min Admission not included

We will promenade across the oldest bridge of Prague, the Charles bridge, decorated with 30 old picturesque statues and the most beautiful gothic bridge tower in Europe. The bridge has been standing since 1357, thanks to - legend says - eggs mixed into the mortar. If you touch the magic five star sign you can make a wish and the power of the saints will help you …

Here, you can really breathe in the true atmosphere of Prague, get back into the times of golden Prague. Very romantic!!

Maybe you will recognize the scenery from the first Mission Impossible movie.

Near the bridge you can also see the area called Prague Venice with the side channel called Devil stream and the famous painted anti-communist John Lennon Wall. At the end of the bridge you can see the gigantic Klementinum, a former Jesuit College which serves as the National Library today.
Klementinum

10 min Admission not included

The extensive grounds of the Clementinum is the third largest Jesuit college in the world. Build in 16th -18th centuries in the Baroque style.

In its Astronomical Tower, meteorological measurements have been collected since 1775.

The most beautiful hall of the complex is the Baroque Library with beautiful frescoes and historically valuable globes. The Mirror Chapel with its richly designed interior and unique installation of mirrors is a place where classical music concerts take place regularly. (You can either decide add some extras and extend this basic tour, or on your own visit the interiors.)
Staromestske namesti

15 min Admission not included

Strolling through the oldest streets, we will reach the charming Old Town Square, the 3D textbook of many architectural styles. There are many important sights: the baroque, gateau-like St. Nicholas church, the Kinský Palace - the city’s finest rococo facade, the gothic House at the Stone Bell, the spiky-topped Church of Týn and much more.

The Square is dominated by the Jan Hus Statue and the Old Town Hall (damaged by Nazis in W.W. II). Everybody just "wow" at the truly amazing Astronomical Clock with the hourly show - 12 apostles appearing in two windows and the skeleton ringing the bell.
Obecni Dum

10 min Admission not included

The most beautiful Art Noveau building of Prague. The Municipal House facade is eye-catching monumental architectural composition. Monumental allegorical figures, displayed all over the facade of the building, which were created by some of the greatest local artists.

Anthropomorphical sculptures are accompanied by decor with Art Nouveau floral ornaments as well as other classical architectural elements.

It is a civic building that houses Smetana Hall, a celebrated concert venue, where The Prague Spring festival is held.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Esprit
AlcatrazPraha
Hotel Essence
Hotel Meteor Plaza Prague
Drunken Monkey Hostel
Prague Season Three Stars
Hotel Nerudova 211
Andel"s Hotel Prague
Hotel Unique
Slavikova Residence

and 582 more pickup points

Select the number of people in your group (1, 2, 3, etc.) in the “Select date and travelers” menu to ensure you book the correct number of tickets.

We will meet you the the reception of your hotel. Or at the street door area of your Prague

apartment. We need to know the name and address of your place where you stay in Prague in

advance.

Using your ticket

Follow the the steps of the travel guru - Rick Steves. Our company PERSONAL PRAGUE GUIDE does this Best of Prague tour for Rick Steves every time when he comes to Prague to upgrade his book. This tour goes through the historical areas, where you can see the best of Prague, the most important sights, restaurants, traditional shops, but also hidden poetic places. + Get the little surprise - a local treat. Your guide will meet at your hotel. Please contact ahead your Personal Prague Guide (by email or phone - [email protected], +420 777 225 205) to set the meeting place and time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Book your tour according to the number of travelers in your group. We do not join people together. We only do private tours. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
TO CONFIRM THE STARTING TIME, itinerary and name of your guide PLEASE CONTACT US ASAP (at least 2 days ahead), by telephone. Thank you!
Wear comfortable shoes.