Once the crowds are gone and the daylight fades, our guides will lead you from the historic Old Town of Prague across the river Vltava and into the world’s largest castle complex. You’ll explore the monasteries, churches, palaces, and monuments of Prague Castle, walking in the footsteps of kings, emperors, invaders, and alchemists. You’ll visit the monastery where ‘Holy Beer’ is brewed, see the palace whose grounds are home to the ‘Hole to Hell’, learn about Prague’s Alchemist Emperor and the scientists and magicians he brought to the city.
You’ll have the chance to see the castle and its surroundings in a quiet, magical atmosphere, without the crowds, and you’ll visit the Golden Lane, once home to the famous author Franz Kafka. Your tour ticket includes a tram ride from the Mala Strana to the Castle area.
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 played an important part in history. 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.
Professional guide
Tour in English or German (depending on the option selected)
Small-group walking tour
Tram ticket
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
No entry into interiors or buildings; exterior tour only.
Minimum age: 7
Minimum per booking: 1 person / Maximum per booking: 30 person
Minimum per booking: 1 person / Maximum per booking: 30 person
Minimum per booking: 1 person / Maximum per booking: 30 person
Minimum per booking: 1 person / Maximum per booking: 30 person
Minimum per booking: 1 person / Maximum per booking: 30 person
Minimum per booking: 1 person / Maximum per booking: 30 person
The tour begins in front of the building Tynska 627/7, Prague 1
Hear about Prague’s alchemists and their noble discipline.
Enjoy the narative about the wasteful lifestyle at the glorious court of Rudolph II. Who financed the extravagant life full of luxury?
Hear the legend of Golem - one of the most famous Prague's legends and you should not leave Prague without hearing it.
Admire the Charles Bridge by twilight. Charles IV consulted top astrologers 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.
Take a tram to the Prague Castle District.
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?
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 and a stolen treasure by the Swedish army.
Enjoy medieval Prague from above. The earliest history, cultic and political significance of the hill where Prague Castle was built.
See the exterior of this pilgrimage destination with its precious treasure and listen to the legend od Santa Casa where baby Jesus was born.
This former gate to Hell - is it still accessible? Where are the roots of this legend?
See the remains 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 1600.
See the monumental Prague Castle at night!
The highlight of the tour - St. Vitus Cathedral and its construction that lasted 1000 years.
See the Golden Lane with its picturesque houses, painted in bright colours, without tourists!
Walk through the oldest vineyards in Prague that were 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.
In front of the building No. 7, address Týnská 627/7
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