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Prague Castle Grounds & Exteriors Small-Group Tour with PragueWay

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Prague, Czech Republic
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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Discover Prague Castle without spending hours in ticket lines or crowded interiors.

This small-group experience focuses on the castle's most impressive courtyards, viewpoints, gardens, and exterior landmarks. Together with a local PragueWay guide, you'll explore the highlights of the world's largest ancient castle complex while learning over 1,000 years of Czech history, royal stories, and local legends.

See the exterior of St. Vitus Cathedral, enjoy spectacular panoramic views over Prague, and visit the Royal Gardens during the spring and summer season.

Please note: this tour focuses on Prague Castle's grounds, courtyards, viewpoints, gardens, and exteriors. Entry tickets and interior visits are not included.

Perfect for travelers seeking a shorter, easier alternative to lengthy castle interior tours. The most time-efficient way to experience Prague Castle!

*This tour is conducted in English.

What's Included

  • Tram ticket - short ride to get up the hill
  • Rain poncho - on request at the meeting point
  • Local licenced expert English speaking guide
  • Circuit B castle interiors ticket - please note, this is the castle grounds and exteriors tour
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Mostecká 53/4
118 00 Praha 1-Malá Strana, Czechia

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End point

119 08 Prague 1
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The tour will end in the Prague Castle complex.

What To Expect

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Mala Strana (Little Quarter)

MEETING POINT: Mostecka 53/4 - West side - We meet right next to Charles Bridge and then head up hill together (short tram ride).
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Prague Castle

ON THIS TOUR: Meet your local expert guide and hear the story that spans over one thousand years. From the tribal foundations and medieval fortification, through the age of imperial city, world wars and communism dark age, all the way to the so-called Velvet revolution and today’s governmental democracy. This walk aims to provide you with a historical context and a tailor-made source of information.The castle complex is so large it is easy to lose a precious time here - therefore, this tour was designed to show you “the best of”, we walk through the castle GROUNDS & EXTERIORS. Thanks to the afternoon time of our visit, we avoid the bigger crowds.Our tour is perfect in case you do not want to / do not have time to dedicate 3-4 hours to explore the castle, but still want to visit, learn and spend a quality time here.We start in the Lesser Town district, right next to the iconic Charles Bridge. We take a short tram ride to get to the side gate of the castle.
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1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Vitus Cathedral (pass by)

St. Vitus Cathedral is the largest and the most important temple in Prague. Apart from religious services, coronations of Czech kings and queens also took place here. The cathedral is a place of burial of several patron saints, sovereigns, noblemen and archbishops.
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Old Royal Palace

The original residence building, mostly wooden, was built at Prague Castle already at the turn of the 9th and 10th century. Its exact location is not documented. It was prince Soběslav in the 12th century who had a stone Romanesque palace built right next to a new fortification wall. Remains of it have been preserved in the underground till the present times. The palace was adjoined on its eastern side by All Saints' Chapel, which was consecrated in 1185.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. George's Basilica

St. George's Basilica originated as the second church at Prague Castle. Only parts of the building, founded about 920 by Prince Vratislav I have been preserved. When the convent of Benedictine nuns was founded in 973, the church was enlarged and reconstructed.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Zahrady Prazskeho

As a seasonal bonus and as per the guide’s decision, we might add a walk through the Castle gardens.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • This tour focuses on Prague Castle's grounds, courtyards, viewpoints, gardens, and exterior landmarks.
  • Entry tickets and interior visits to Prague Castle buildings are not included.
  • The tour is designed as a shorter and more relaxed alternative to the full Prague Castle interior circuits.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Prague Castle Grounds & Exteriors Small-Group Tour with PragueWay?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Tram ticket - short ride to get up the hill
  • Rain poncho - on request at the meeting point
  • Local licenced expert English speaking guide
  • Circuit B castle interiors ticket - please note, this is the castle grounds and exteriors tour

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The tour starts at the Prague Tourist Information Center (Mostecká 53/4), near Charles Bridge—not at Prague Castle.
  • This tour focuses on Prague Castle's grounds, courtyards, viewpoints, gardens, and exterior landmarks.
  • Entry tickets and interior visits to Prague Castle buildings are not included.
  • The tour is designed as a shorter and more relaxed alternative to the full Prague Castle interior circuits.
  • During the spring and summer season, the route includes the Royal Gardens (subject to opening hours and special events).
  • ❗️To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start. Late arrivals create confusion and it may not be possible to locate the group afterward. *Please note that late arrivals will not be refunded.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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