Prague night walk: Charles Bridge to Old Town, 1 hour 45 minutes
You start at the top of Petřín Hill and walk downhill the whole way, ending at the Astronomical Clock.
This guided 1 hour 45-minute night walking tour of Prague starts with a taxi ride to Petřín Hill and descends through quiet nature paths to Charles Bridge and Old Town. You'll see the Petřín Lookout Tower, pause at viewpoints over the city's rooftops and the Vltava River, cross Kampa Island to find the Lennon Wall and David Černý's Babies sculptures, walk the baroque statues of Charles Bridge, and finish at the Astronomical Clock on Old Town Square. The guide speaks English and the tour suits first-time visitors and photography enthusiasts.
Step-by-step itinerary
Evening walk from Petřín Hill to Old Town
- Taxi ride to Petřín Hill
- Visit Petřín Lookout Tower area
- Enjoy panoramic views and nature paths
- Explore Kampa Island and Babies sculptures
- See the Lennon Wall
- Cross Charles Bridge and make a wish
- Walk through Old Town streets
- Visit House with the Golden Well
- Visit House of Ross
- End at Astronomical Clock
- Museum Kampa 10m
- John Lennon Wall 5m
- Charles Bridge 10m
What’s included
- A taxi ride to the top of Petřín Hill to start.
- a live English-speaking guide for the full 1 hour 45-minute route.
- stops at Petřín Hill's viewpoints, Kampa Island, the Lennon Wall, Charles Bridge, and Old Town's architectural landmarks.
- and the tour concludes at the Astronomical Clock on Old Town Square.
Times
- Monday to Friday 20:30
- Saturday and Sunday 17:15 20:30
Last departure this season: 15 Feb 2027
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The experience
The taxi takes you straight to Petřín Hill, where the Petřín Lookout Tower, Prague's "little Eiffel Tower", sits at the top. From there, the walk is all downhill. You'll move through leafy paths with several stops at viewpoints where you can photograph the red rooftops, castle spires, and the winding Vltava River below. The pace is relaxed and the paths are easy to walk.
Reaching the riverside, you enter Kampa Island, an artists' quarter where you'll see David Černý's playful Babies sculptures and the ever-changing Lennon Wall: a colorful symbol of freedom covered in artistic expression. Then comes Charles Bridge itself, Prague's most famous landmark, lined with baroque statues. The guide will tell you about the tradition of making a wish as you cross. The final stretch winds through the Old Town's narrow streets, passing architectural gems like the House with the Golden Well and the House of Ross, each with their own stories of legend and mystery. The tour ends at the Astronomical Clock on Old Town Square.
A live English-speaking guide leads the whole route. Children are welcome from age 4, and infants can sit on an adult's lap. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them after the tour ends.
Is this one for you?At 1 hour 45 minutes, the tour fits easily into an evening without eating up your whole night. You'll be done well before late dinner or drinks, or you can book it early and still have time to explore other parts of the city afterward. The downhill route and relaxed pace mean you won't arrive exhausted.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 17 years); Child (4 to 5 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
What is the Petřín Lookout Tower and why does the tour start there?
The Petřín Lookout Tower is Prague's "little Eiffel Tower," standing at the top of Petřín Hill. The tour begins there because it offers sweeping views of the city's rooftops, castle spires, and the Vltava River, the highest point on the route, and then descends downhill from there all the way to Old Town.
Can I take photos on this night walk?
Yes. The tour includes several stops at viewpoints specifically designed for photography, and the nighttime lighting of Charles Bridge, the Astronomical Clock, and the Lennon Wall are all popular subjects for photographers.
What is the Lennon Wall and where is it on the route?
The Lennon Wall is a colorful, ever-changing symbol of freedom and artistic expression covered in graffiti art. You'll find it on Kampa Island, after descending from Petřín Hill and before crossing Charles Bridge.
Does the tour include entry to any museums or paid attractions?
The tour is a walking route through the streets and public areas of Prague. It passes by the Petřín Lookout Tower and Museum Kampa, but the focus is on the outdoor landmarks, bridges, and squares you walk through, not on paid entry to buildings.
How steep is the walk down from Petřín Hill?
The walk is downhill the entire way from Petřín Hill to Old Town, but it's described as easy and suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll move through peaceful nature paths with pauses at viewpoints, so the pace is relaxed rather than strenuous.
Prague night walk: Charles Bridge to Old Town, 1 hour 45 minutes
1h 45m · EN
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