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title: Prague Castle Walking Tour with a Licensed Local Guide
lang: en
type: tour
city: Prague
country: Czechia
price: 18
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 265
duration_minutes: 135
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 1 of 26 (Prague Castle Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/czechia/prague/tours/prague-castle-walking-tour-with-a-licensed-local-guide/
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# Prague Castle Walking Tour with a Licensed Local Guide

In our comparison: #1 of 26 in Prague Castle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Explore Prague Castle with a licensed local guide who brings its history, legends, and hidden stories to life. Discover all four courtyards, the castle gardens, and the landmarks that shaped Czech history.

What You’ll Discover:
- St. Vitus Cathedral: See the exterior of Prague’s Gothic masterpiece and learn why construction took almost 600 years.
- Old Royal Palace: Hear the dramatic story of the Defenestration of Prague.
- Beautiful Prague views
- Castle courtyards: Explore all four courtyards and discover the castle’s changing role in Czech history.
- 11:00 departure: See the Main Changing of the Guard ceremony with music.
- afternoon departure: Discover Golden Lane and its legends, including its connection with Franz Kafka.

Please note: This tour explores the outdoor areas and courtyards of Prague Castle and does not include visits inside the castle buildings. For a tour that includes the castle interiors, search Viator for our Complete Prague Castle Tour.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: ❗️IMPORTANT❗️We meet at the Malostranska…
- Starts 11:00, 15:00: 2 departures a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €18 per person
- Duration: 2h 15m
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 265 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Real Prague Guides
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 11:00, 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.97 from 265 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 264 of 265.

- 5 stars: 258 (97%)
- 4 stars: 6 (2%)
- 3 stars: 1 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incl. Big Change of Guards | €18 / person | English | - |
| incl. Golden Lane | €18 / person | English | Golden Lane: The afternoon Prague Castle Tour includes the Golden Lane, which opens for free after 4 pm in winter and 5 pm in summer. |

## What's included

- A 30-minute public transport ticket is included in the tour price.
- Certified Guides
- Fun engaging storytelling

## Itinerary

1. **St. Vitus Cathedral** (20m) - You will see the exterior of St. Vitus Cathedral. If you want to visit the paid parts of the cathedral, see our Complete Prague Castle Tour.
2. **Old Royal Palace** (10m) - Hear the story of the Second Prague Defenestration as you admire the Gothic exteriors of the Old Royal Palace.
3. **Third Castle Courtyard** (10m) - See the beautiful view of St. Vitus Cathedral from the Third Castle Courtyard and the building where Czech President works.
4. **St. George's Basilica** (10m) - Admire the exteriors of the oldest still-standing church in Prague. Hear the story of its two towers.
5. **Golden Lane** (15m) - Hear the story of alchemists who according to legends transmuted metals into gold in the Golden Lane. Visit the house where Franz Kafka wrote some of his books.
6. **Second Courtyard Of Prague Castle** (5m) - See where the Czech president receives foreign diplomats. We'll tell you about Leopold's Fountain and the Presidential Flag.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 11:00, 15:00
- 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

❗️IMPORTANT❗️We meet at the Malostranska metro exit (there’s only 1) right below the board OFFICIAL MEETING POINT. Look for a RED UMBRELLA with white 100 logo. 

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The 11 AM tour includes the Change of Guards with Music. 3 PM Tour includes the Golden Lane. Otherwise, the tour covers exactly the same sights.
- Group size can be up to 30 people max.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour start! Since the group takes the tram to the castle it won't be possible for you to join if you arrive late.
- A refund can only be issued if you cancel 24 h prior
- Animals and bulky luggage is not allowed
- Nor recommended for wheelchair users, and kids in strollers as not all trams we take are accessible

## Compared with other Prague Castle Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 26** | €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 |
| [From Prague: Karlštejn Castle & Caves or Pilsner Brewery Tour](/czechia/prague/tours/from-prague-karl-tejn-castle-caves-or-pilsner-brewery-tour/?format=md) | €159 | 8h | 4.94 (340) | shared |

Ranked #1 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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