Prague Full-Day Walking Tour: Charles Bridge to Petrin Tower

A 1000-year-old castle and a baroque church sit on the same hillside walk, both stops on the same afternoon.

A 7-hour guided walking tour of Prague covers the city's landmarks and lesser-known spots, starting at Wenceslas Square and ending at Charles Bridge. You'll walk through the Jewish Quarter, climb to Petrin Tower for city views, pass through Strahov Monastery (where you can try monastic beer during lunch), and see St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle, and St. Nicholas Church. A guide leads the route in English, and a city map and bottled water are provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day walking tour of Prague

• Meet guide at St. Wenceslas statue
• Enter Lucerna passage and learn history
• Walk through Franciscan garden
• Learn about Church of Our Lady of the Snows
• See Prague Astronomical Clock and learn history
• Visit former Jewish Quarter and sights
• Enjoy views from Letná Park
• Walk through Royal Garden
• Visit Prague Castle and courtyards
• Peek inside St. Vitus Cathedral
• Lunch break at Strahov Monastery and try monastic beer
• Walk up to Petrin Tower and optional climb
• Zigzag down to Lesser Town and learn history
• Visit St. Nicholas Church and learn features
• See John Lennon Wall and learn story
• Arrive at Charles Bridge and learn history

Stops and time spent at each 12 stops

1. Wenceslas Square 15m
2. Church of Our Lady of the Snows 10m
3. Prague Astronomical Clock 10m
4. Letná Park 20m
5. Prague Castle 20m
6. St. Vitus Cathedral 10m
7. Strahov Monastery 1h
8. Petrin Tower 15m
9. Lesser Quarter passing by
10. St. Nicholas Church 10m
11. John Lennon Wall 10m
12. Charles Bridge 10m

What’s included

• Your guide leads the full route in English.
• a city map is provided.
• bottled water is included.
• and you'll have a lunch break at Strahov Monastery where monastic beer is available to order.

Times

• Every day 09:30

Last departure this season: 30 Dec

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Before you book

Group Up to 15 1 private ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts. 1 with pickup ›

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Ages Adult (18 and older) · Child (1 to 17 years)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Stroller-friendly Pets welcome Public transport nearby

Operated by Explore Prague

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The experience

The tour starts at the statue of St. Wenceslas and moves through the city center on foot, picking up details most visitors miss. You'll enter Lucerna passage to learn about its architecture and the work of Czech designer David Černý, walk through the Franciscan garden tucked into the Old Town, and stand in front of the Prague Astronomical Clock while your guide explains how it works. The Jewish Quarter section covers the former neighborhood's history through the Jewish Town Hall, Old New Synagogue, Klausen Synagogue, Ceremonial Hall, and Old Jewish Cemetery.

The route climbs toward Prague Castle, taking you through the Royal Garden (built in the 16th century) and past St. Vitus Cathedral, whose construction stretched across 600 years. At Strahov Monastery, the oldest in the city center, you'll have a lunch break where you can order monastic beer brewed on-site. After lunch, the walk continues uphill to Petrin Tower, the highest point of the day. The climb is optional, and the descent zigzags back down through Lesser Town. Along the way, you'll stop at St. Nicholas Church, a baroque landmark, and the John Lennon Wall before finishing at Charles Bridge, where your guide walks through its history and significance.

Letná Park offers a local hangout spot with views over the city, and you'll pass through it as part of the route. The tour requires moderate fitness for the walking and climbing, and comfortable shoes are essential. A minimum of two people must book together, and children from age 1 are welcome.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 17 years).

What is the Prague Astronomical Clock and why does the guide explain it?

The Prague Astronomical Clock is one of the main symbols of Prague, located in the Old Town Square. Your guide will explain how the medieval mechanism works and tell its history as part of the city center walk.

Can I skip climbing Petrin Tower if I don't want to?

Yes, the climb up Petrin Tower is optional. You can walk around the base or choose not to go up, and the group continues down the other side of the hill toward Lesser Town afterward.

What happens at Strahov Monastery during the lunch break?

Strahov Monastery is the oldest in Prague's city center, and its terrace overlooks the city. During the lunch break there, you have the chance to order and try monastic beer that is brewed inside the monastery.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

No, hotel pickup is not included. You'll meet your guide at the statue of St. Wenceslas in Wenceslas Square, where the tour begins.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes a professional English-speaking guide, a free city map, and bottled water. Food and drinks beyond what you order during the lunch break at Strahov are not included, and gratuities are separate.