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title: "Mysteries and Alchemy at Prague Castle: Myths & Legends"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Prague
country: Czechia
price: 18
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.77
reviews: 64
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 17 of 26 (Prague Castle Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/czechia/prague/tours/mysteries-and-alchemy-at-prague-castle-myths-legends/
---

# Mysteries and Alchemy at Prague Castle: Myths & Legends

In our comparison: #17 of 26 in Prague Castle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Take a 90-min mystery evening walking tour in the Prague Castle district. This evening walk led by a lantern carrying elegant storyteller, takes us on a journey through mystery and magic. Discovering on the way many unknown places of esoteric charm where masters of the dark arts of Alchemy, would toil by candlelight late into the night.
Follow your narrator as they will show you the most hidden corners of the castle district and tell you mysterious stories of alchemists and Prague legends.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: At the tram stop POHOŘELEC - in front of…
- Starts 18:00: one departure a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €18 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.77/5 from 64 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Mysterium Tours (Prague)
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 18:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.77 from 64 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 60 of 64.

- 5 stars: 55 (86%)
- 4 stars: 5 (8%)
- 3 stars: 3 (5%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (2%)

## What's included

- Charles IV and the astrologers
- Charles Bridge Legends
- Tram ticket
- Professional artist and historian guide

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Interiors buildings (over closing time)
- Jump scare actors
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Strahovsky Klaster** (15m) - Visit one of the biggest Jesuits college in Europe
2. **Cernin Palace** (10m) - The Czernin Palace is the largest of the baroque palaces of Prague. Come with us to learn the legends of the area.
3. **Novy Svet** (15m) - Follow our guide in a period outfit, along one of the most hidden streets of old Prague... the New World where one of the most famous alchemists used to live.
4. **St. Vitus Cathedral** (15m) - Admire the iconic Saint Vitus cathedral by night, be impressed about this majestic gothic building, adorned with hundreds of gargoyles.
5. **Prague Castle** (20m) - Visiting the courtyards of the castle and the exterior of the cathedral

## Schedule

- Runs: Thu, Sun
- Departures: 18:00
- 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

At the tram stop POHOŘELEC - in front of the statue of Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler look for your narrator who will be wearing a gothic outfit, carrying a lantern, waiting to take you on this journey through mystery and legends.

Ends: Ending on the lesser town beneath the Prague castle

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is informative and educational - does not include interiors nor actors to try to scare you.
- A moderate amount of walking is involve approx 2,8 km; comfortable shoes are recommended and umbrella in case of rain.
- Tour runs with min. 4 people.
- Tram ticket included on the way up the castle
- Taking photos during the tour is encouraged but any video/audio recording during the walking tour is prohibited

## Compared with other Prague Castle Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #17 of 26** | €18 | 1h 30m | 4.77 (64) | 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 #17 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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