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title: Alchemy and Mysteries of Prague Castle Walking Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Prague
country: Czechia
price: 28
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.85
reviews: 277
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [de, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 16 of 26 (Prague Castle Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/czechia/prague/tours/alchemy-and-mysteries-of-prague-castle-walking-tour/
---

# Alchemy and Mysteries of Prague Castle Walking Tour

In our comparison: #16 of 26 in Prague Castle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

During this 3-hour night walking tour you will have the chance to see Prague Castle and its surroundings in quiet without the crowds. Hear how scientists and magicians were attracted to Bohemia during the unique reign of Rudolf II, and how alchemy, magic and astronomy have placed an important part in history. Wander through streets filled with legends, including the stories of the Golem and the Devil’s Bible (Codex Gigas) – both featured in Dan Brown’s The Secret of Secrets. Enjoy the castle grounds and famous ‘Golden Lane’ as you avoid the daytime crowds and distractions, and as night falls enjoy the spectacular views the city has to offer from the largest castle complex in the world. This tour is a mixture of legends and historical facts, taking you to one of Prague’s most enchanting areas.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Attention: the meeting point is in front…
- Starts 18:00, 19:00: 2 departures a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €28 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.85/5 from 277 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: McGee's Trips & Tickets
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, English
- Start times: 18:00, 19:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.85 from 277 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 268 of 277.

- 5 stars: 251 (91%)
- 4 stars: 17 (6%)
- 3 stars: 3 (1%)
- 2 stars: 5 (2%)
- 1 star: 1 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Tour | €28 / person | German | Public German Tour |
| English Tour | €28 / person | English | Public English Tour |

## What's included

- Professional English or German speaking guide
- Small-group walking tour

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- No entry into interiors or buildings; exterior tour only.
- Tram ticket is not included

## Itinerary

1. **Mcgee's Trips & Tickets** (5m) - The tour begins in front of the building Tynska 627/7, Prague 1
2. **Staromestske namesti** (5m) - Hear about Prague’s alchemists and their noble discipline.
3. **Church of Our Lady before Tyn** (pass by, no stop) - One of the most impressive Prague churches
4. **Kinsky Palace** (pass by, no stop) - Rococo building of National Gallery in Prague
5. **Jan Hus Monument** (pass by, no stop) - One of the most important Czech monuments. Jan Hus became a symbol of dissidence and a symbol of strength against oppressive regimes.
6. **Parizska Street** (3m) - Enjoy the narative about the wasteful lifestyle at the glorious court of Rudolph II. Who financed the extravagant life full of luxury?
7. **The Old-New Synagogue** (3m) - Hear the legend of Golem - one of the most famous Prague's legends, a mythical figure that inspired the story of Dan Brown's ''The Secret of Secrets''
8. **Pass by the most impressive part of Jewish Ghetto** (pass by, no stop)
9. **See one of the original four faculties of Charles University in Prague and it...** (pass by, no stop) - See one of the original four faculties of Charles University in Prague and its historical building.
10. **Rudolfinum** (pass by, no stop) - Neo-renaissance Czech culture center
11. **Manesuv Most** (5m) - Admire the Charles Bridge by twilight. Top astrologers were consulted by Charles IV. to make the bridge survive centuries. Enjoy the most beautiful panoramic view of Prague Castle, the best location to take a photo of the entire Prague Castle.
12. **Malostranske namesti** (5m) - Take a tram to the Prague Castle District.
13. **Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler** (3m) - Hear the story of two famous astronomers Jan Kepler and Tycho Brahe. What brought them to Prague during the reign of Rudolf II? Was Tycho Brahe murdered?
14. **Strahovsky Klaster** (10m) - Visit the Strahov Monastery, the Library and a brewery where the monks were brewing “Holy beer” devoted to their patron St. Norbert. Listen to dark stories of the Devil´s bible (Codex Gigas) and a stolen treasure by the Swedish army.
15. **Strahov Monastery Brewery** (2m) - The 12th century monastic brewery. You can buy the “Holy beer”
16. **Cernin Palace** (3m) - Current Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the history of the building. In front of the building is a place, supposedly the former gate to Hell - is it still accessible? Where are the roots of this legend?
17. **See the exterior of this pilgrimage destination with its precious treasure an...** (3m) - See the exterior of this pilgrimage destination with its precious treasure and listen to the legend of Santa Casa where baby Jesus was born.
18. **The oldest Capuchin monastery in the Czech Republic** (2m) - The monastery was a thorn in the side of Prague´s Protestants from the start, including Tycho Brahe, whose observatory lay not far from the monastery. What happened next?
19. **Novy Svet** (8m) - See the remainders of baroque ramparts and the only preserved timbered house in the historical part of Prague. Pass by the house where Tycho Brahe lived and worked in the year 1600.
20. **Prague Castle** (30m) - See the monumental Prague Castle at night!
21. **Garden Na Baste** (3m) - Go and climb up to the centre and stand in the middle… It is possible to project one’s voice like never before.
22. **Mihulka Powder Tower** (3m) - It is one of the most important buildings besides the Summer Palace for alchemists in Emperor Rudolf’s era.
23. **St. Vitus Cathedral** (5m) - The highlight of the tour - St. Vitus Cathedral and its construction that lasted 1000 years.
24. **St. George's Basilica** (2m) - The basilica is the final resting place of St. Ludmila, one of the first Christian martyrs in Bohemia.
25. **Golden Lane** (8m; admission included) - See the Golden Lane with its picturesque houses, painted in bright colours, without tourists! Hear the legends of alchemists or famous prisoners residing in here.
26. **Daliborka** (2m) - Here we can see the late gothic tower, and it’s called Daliborka. It was built as a prison. According to legend, there was once imprisoned a knight named Dalibor of Kozojedy who had revolted against serfdom.
27. **Walk through the oldest vineyards in Prague that was reputedly cultivated by ...** (5m) - Walk through the oldest vineyards in Prague that was reputedly cultivated by the patron saint of the Czech nation, Duke Wenceslas. The area is exceptional because it is a piece of land in the middle of the city that has been preserved in its original appearance.

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 18:00, 19:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Attention: the meeting point is in front of the house, Tynska 627/7, not Tynska ulička 627/8

Ends: next to the entry to the subway A line, or tram station

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour does not enter the interior
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children up to 6 years of age are free of charge

## Compared with other Prague Castle Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #16 of 26** | €28 | 3h | 4.85 (277) | shared |
| [Prague Castle Walking Tour with a Licensed Local Guide](/czechia/prague/tours/prague-castle-walking-tour-with-a-licensed-local-guide/?format=md) | €18 | 2h 15m | 4.97 (265) | shared |
| [Complete Prague Castle Tour – Small Group / Interior Tickets Incl](/czechia/prague/tours/complete-prague-castle-tour-small-group-interior-tickets-incl/?format=md) | €53 | 3h | 4.98 (204) | shared |
| [ONE PRAGUE TOUR: The Castle Side with Czech Food & Beer](/czechia/prague/tours/one-prague-tour-the-castle-side-with-czech-food-beer/?format=md) | €58 | 3h | 4.99 (166) | shared |

Ranked #16 of 26 in Prague Castle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €3 to €555, median €48; typical length 3h. 6 of 26 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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