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Date:	February 26, 2020 \| 09:30 (Wed)
Venue:	Prague Castle
Duration:	270 minutes
Status:	Not available

Passionate about art? See the artistic highlights of the Prague Castle area with your private guide!

This is your chance to explore the Prague Castle grounds with a highly educated private guides enthusiastic about art and history. We recommend this tour as an initiation meeting with the capital of the former Czech kingdom.

Highlights:

Hradčany, the Strahov Library, the Saint Vitus Cathedral
The Royal Palace, Saint George´s Basilica, the Golden Lane

Hradčany:
The Hradčany hill is a calm place with almost no traffic, so the tour in this quarter is a relaxing and quiet walk in lovely historic surroundings, enriched by visit to some beautiful interiors.
The Strahov Library
One of the world´s most beautiful historic libraries: you can explore two halls, one dedicated to theology and one to philosophy. Both halls host richly adorned Baroque libraries, astonishing frescos and impressive stucco ceilings. The oldest book deposited there is from the ninth century, a time when the Czech state hadn´t even existed..
The Saint Vitus Cathedral
The main shrine of the country. Inside it shelters the most sacred place in the Czech lands – the Saint Wenceslas Chapel, a jewel of Gothic architecture. Inside the cathedral you can also see the Baroque tomb of Saint John of Nepomuk, made of more than three tons of silver, or Art Nouveau window created by Alfonse Mucha.
The Royal Palace
Will catch your eye not only because of its graceful Late Gothic architecture and star vault, but also because of its Renaissance halls. One of them is the former Diet, another the Land Rolls Hall and finally the Bohemian Chancellery Hall famous for the act of defenestration.
Saint George´s Basilica
This Romanesque basilica from the 10^th century is the embodiment of Middle Ages and one of the oldest churches in the entire Czech Lands. Saint Ludmila, the grandmother of Saint Wenceslas and the most honoured patron of the Czech Lands, is buried there.
The Golden Lane
The lane is one of the most picturesque places in Prague. Parts of medieval fortification have been preserved there too. The area inspired one of the most famous writers - Franz Kafka rented one of the houses for his sister and used to write there at nights...

Included:

Guide (English, French, Spanish)
Hotel pick up

Meeting Point:

See the meeting point on the map.

Important:

Entrance fees not included within the ticket price
Children from 4 - 16 years go FREE OF CHARGE (except for the entrance fees)

This tour is suitable for the mobility impaired who can rent a scooter for the tour.
If you choose renting a scooter (please see gallery), it will be delievered to the meeting point for you. You will be able to visit the Prague Castle but the Strahov Library only if you can go up a few stairs on your own (about 30 minutes inside).
In case you prefer to meet in your hotel, please call or text your guide in advance in order to change the meeting point (please find her phone number on your voucher)

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Prague Castle

Really delightful combination of great Prague jazz music, delicious food and drinks in the immediate vicinity of Mala Strana (Lesser Town).

Address:	Prague, Czech Republic
Capacity:	0
Type:	In Prague
Winter heating:	No
Wheelchair access:	Yes

Venue photo gallery

The Prague Castle is the biggest castle complex in the world. You will get captivated by its splendor.

Feel the historical and magical atmosphere of this major symbol of the Czech land. The biggest castle complex in the world covers over 7 hectares (18 acres). Take a walk around the overwhelming St. Vitus Cathedral, ancient St. George´s Basilica, explore the castle courtyards, palaces, museums and gardens.

We reckon you can spend here easily all day and admire the astonishing beauty of place which has been the seat of Czech kings, emperors and presidents for thousand years.

St. Vitus Cathedral

the whole castle grounds are dominated by magnificent St. Vitus Cathedral, which is said to be one of the most stunning churches in Europe. You can admire the breathtaking Gothic architecture of the first temple in the country and discover the important symbols of Czech statehood - the Czech Crown Jewels.

St. George´s Basilica

just behind the St. Vitus Cathedral is the hidden pearl of Czech Romanesque architecture and the second oldest Prague church, beautiful St. George´s Basilica. Follow your path and find the hidden Golden lane with its small colorful houses offering many souvenirs and Czech traditional handmade crafts. It used to be a "Goldsmith's Lane" due to many goldsmiths residing in the houses. And finally, relax and enjoy wonderful views at St. Wenceslas Vineyard or at the Royal Gardens.

Charles IV.

the beloved and famous Czech king and Roman Emperor Charles IV. had the Castle rebuilt for him and his wife. The castle became a seat of the Holy Roman Emperor and the construction of the St. Vitus Cathedral started. Since then there were many reconstructions, the last one in the 20th century.

Present

nowadays, the Czech president governs the Czech country from the Prague Castle. After the Velvet Revolution and fall of the communist regime, Václav Havel, the first Czech president opened the castle to citizens. Before, the entry to most of castle sites was restricted. You are now free to visit the sites including the Royal Garden, Ballgame Hall, the South Gardens, or the Imperial Stables.

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