The tour is led by a local expert who weaves history and legends with wit and humor. From the creation of the Golem to the mystery of the cursed crown jewels, the stories are vivid, layered, and enjoyable.
Prague Castle dazzles in daylight, but by night, it turns into a realm of shadows, secrets, and legends. A guided night tour takes you through quiet, lamplit courtyards and historic lanes, where legends of alchemists, emperors, and exorcists come alive under moonlight, offering a dramatic, crowd-free alternative to daytime visits and a glimpse into the castle’s most intriguing and mystical tales.
Night tours offer a glimpse of the castle exteriors, but do you want to see what lies beyond the walls? Book a daytime guided tour to step inside Prague Castle and explore its majestic halls, sacred chapels, and royal secrets—brought to life by expert commentary.
It is the historic heart of Prague, surrounded by Gothic and Baroque architecture. It was once a bustling medieval marketplace and site of royal processions and public executions.
Looking to explore more after the tour? Here’s a list of the best things to do in Prague at night:
After uncovering the secrets of Prague Castle, keep the night alive! Join a fun beer experience and taste the city’s legendary brews while exploring its lively pubs, local hangouts, and historic beer traditions.
No, the tour focuses on exterior exploration. The interiors of Prague Castle are closed at night.
Yes, your tram ticket to the Castle District is part of the tour.
Yes, Malostranské náměstí is well-connected by tram and metro. The Malostranská metro station (Line A) is about a 10-minute walk from the tour’s endpoint.
Absolutely. The small-group format is perfect for solo travelers, and the route is safe and social, with plenty of interaction and opportunities to connect with fellow participants.
No, there’s no strict age limit. However, the tour is best suited for ages 12 and above due to the tour duration, extended walking, and the nature of the stories, which may not be suitable for younger children.
No, the route includes narrow and cobbled paths, stairs, and slopes that make it difficult to navigate with a stroller. Consider a baby carrier if traveling with small children.
No, this is a guided walking tour with a continuous flow. However, you’ll finish near attractions and restaurants where you can linger and explore independently afterward.
It was a wonderful city tour through Prague in the evening. The meeting point was easy to find. Our guide Pasquale gave us a very entertaining and comprehensive explanation of the history of the castle and the alchemists. The chosen route was also very beautiful and photogenic. Thank you for this exceptionally enjoyable evening!
The Alchemy & Mysteries tour was very nice. Martin was very kind and a good guide, very knowledgeable and we could also ask questions. He took the time to show us everything and waited while we made pictures. To see the castle and Prague by night is special. Not busy in the evening, so that's a big plus!
We had a great tour with Martin! He was very knowledgeable & his engaging personality kept the whole group having fun. I highly recommend this tour!
Pavel was an excellent guide with great energy throughout the entire tour. I enjoyed every little fact he shared with us as well as the more esoteric parts of the stories. He responded well to all the questions on the tour and handled our group very well :) 10/10
Francesco was an amazing tour guide - such positive energy, knowledge, and enthusiasm! And amazing service - he even walked us to a local restaurant after our tour for lunch. Highly recommend for a high energy, engaging and fun learning experience/tour!
Our tourguide Plami was amazing and explained everything very well. Told us many cool stories about Prague and we loved everything about the tour. Afterwards, our feet were tired but we were happy. Thank you again for the amazing experience
The tour guide was well-prepared, gave detailed explanations and created a spooky, yet funny and charming atmosphere. Personally, I was amazed by her high English-level. She didn't hesitate for a second what to say and how. Moreover, she answered our questions. It was a very well organized tour. Also, the time of the day contributed to the mystery vibe. Me and my friends highly recommend it! (:
The tour was amazing and our guide Plumia was so exciting to listen. She told so many legends and stories that I had to share with friends the next day because I was so pulled in by her knowledge and excitement. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone as I already have.
This was an interesting take on a city we know well. Being in Prague castle after dark was a highlight. Martin's stories were interesting and the opportunity to stop off for a beer at the monastery brewery was very welcome. Only criticism is the walk from the starting point to the tram - Martin could have done more to ensure everyone in the group was keeping up in a very busy part of the city.
Our tour guide was truly amazing (we cannot remember her name but she was so lovely, she spoke perfect English). She was very kind and knowledgeable and we learned many interesting stories about Prague that most people don't usually hear about! We really enjoyed our after dark tour which became a private tour as we were the only customers on the English tour. It was also very nice to experience the castle later in evening when both the crowd and heat were more tolerable. Highly recommend!
Guide took care of us from start to finish. Martin was awesome! Very fun and interesting. Beer brewed by monks on way was great stop.
Fantastische Tour, kompetenter Guide (Levin), der uns viele spannende Geschichten berichten konnte. Die Buchung war problemlos und es hat alles wunderbar funktioniert.
Levin ist eine sehr tolle Reiseleiter! Er hat uns mit seinem humorvollen Art, tolle Erklärungen, interessante-geheimnisvolle Details über Prags Geschichte einen unvergesslicher Abend bereitet. Unsere Kids 10 -13 Jahre waren auch sehr begesitert. Wir hatten so die möglichkeit die bisher unendeckte Seite Prags zu besichitgen. Vielen Dank!
Very knowledgeable guide who was also very passionate about his work... took a little longer than expected but showed us a different view of Prague Castle and its surroundings than what we might have done ourselves. Also... bonus points for being flexible as we were running late!
It was amazing, the tour person went with us through the entire even when we were the only two people and lived up for the name of the tour. Jim, it was great knowing Prague with you, will surely recommend you to family and friends.
It has been a few weeks since me and my friend took this tour but we still wanted to leave a review. We has our tour with David. He was a very nice guy who was very enthousiastic. He gave us a lot of information and answered all of our questions. It was a lovely walk and we highly recommend it. That you for the lovely time David!
Great sights, very interesting and informative. Excellent guide. No problems with ticketing at Headout at all.
Easy and very pleasant experience
Martin was an excellent guide! Prague is so magical in the evening.
From the very good German of the guide and the nice care, we had a pleasant and informative time.
We are very happy with the experience on Headout
Our tour guide did an excellent job! It was the perfect mix of fun, history and experience.
It was great! Our tour guide Pavel was super nice and knowledgeable. We loved it.
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Tram ride
Expert guide
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The guide was friendly, she answered questions, gave a lot of additional information and was also calm and took her time!
Loved this walking tour, Ross was very passionate and knowledgeable about Prague and its history good and bad. He was excellent xx
Praga nunca desilude!! A guia foi muito atenciosa e explicou tudo ao pormenor!! Recomendo a experiência
Excellent guide ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ fantastic visit!
I had an amazing experience on our tour of Prague, thanks to our fantastic guide, Elis. Her extensive knowledge of the city's history and culture truly brought the sights to life. Not only was she incredibly informative, but her charming personality made the tour even more enjoyable. Elis created a warm and engaging atmosphere, making everyone feel welcome. I highly recommend her for anyone looking to explore Prague!
Ross was our tour guide and he's one of the best I’ve had on any tour! We wore headsets so we were able to hear him well and he gave us so much historical information along the entire tour. We started our tour at the Charles Bridge and saw and learned so much before we even got to the castle. We saw the changing of the guards and a few highlights on the castle grounds and were given a pass to tour some of the interior buildings on our own(although some in our group continued into a second tour including a river cruise...my ticket ended afterr 2.5 hrs at the castle) and I purchased an additional ticket at the castle to climb the tower which was well worth the view! Even in the rain this was an excellent tour!
Very knowledgeable guide who handled the waiting time due to the queues well. The castle complex is well worth the visit.
The guide was super nice and friendly, told us a lot and took extra time. We could ask questions at any time and always got a super interesting answer.
It was a nice tour, but really explored more of the city/Charles bridge, and talked only briefly about a few of the buildings etc. in the complex, then left us to explore them alone. Paria was a lovely guide, and steered us in the direction of a great cafe for lunch.
Ticketing was easy. Confirmation email is appreciated. The guide was personable, and answered all our questions. It is so easy to walk the streets of Prague not knowing the context of the buildings and bridges. Our guide added that context, making our time in this beautiful city richer.
The whole tour was great and especially our guide was wonderful.
Great introduction to history of castle. Simon is a very personable and well informed guide.
Everything was good. Our guide was a very pleasant person. Thanks, Olga.
There was no audio guide. With a group walking and guide talking the ones toward the back missed out on a lot of the dialogue. Not everyone travels at the same speed. I feel as if the tour was not as good because we missed so much of the guides information.
Lt. Ticketbeschreibung war die Tour für die Außenanlagen der Burg inkl. Besichtung Goldenes Gässchen, Veitsdom, etc. Die Tour führte allerdings auf Umwegen zur Burg, wo wir nach den 2h die Zutrittstickets bekamen, welche wir dann nicht mehr einlösen konnten, da wir keine Zeit mehr hatten. Guide war gut informiert, konnte die Tour auch nicht ändern. Da die Gruppe aus drei verschiedenen Touren 2h, 4h und 6h zusammengesetzt war. Außerdem war die Gruppengröße mit über 30 Personen viel zu viel. Würde die Tour nicht mehr buchen. Die Beschreibung der Tour ist völlig falsch. Müsste stehen 2h und anschließend können Sie mit dem Ticket noch die Sehenswürdigkeiten betreten.
Although the tuor booked for 10 a.m. on March 28 was skipped, due to the guide's illness, the organizing team offered me, as an alternative, another time and another guide for the same day, with an additional tour of the interior of the Castle, free of charge. The guide was helpful and comprehensive.
Our lovely guide Bua was knowledge and approachable. She spoke to all the group individually and made the history interesting to us all. I would definitely recommend this tour to others. We did the 2 hour tour and tickets to the castle.
My guide was great but the way the tour was structured did not make sense to me. It seemed like we would be guided on the inside of the structures around prague castle as well, but our guide only took us to the outside. That being said, it was still a good time because the guide we had was great.
The quida was friendly and helpful for any of our needs. Excellent knowledge of the language, as well as the preparation demonstrated
Inclusions
Guided tour of Prague Castle complex
Entry to St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica & the Golden Lane
Expert guide available in English, German, Italian, Spanish & Russian for the complex
Public transfer ticket
Use of short security line
Exclusions
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
The tour was great. But headout the company was terrible. After purchasing the tickets (while being at the castle) I was emailed that the start location is in a different part of town. Customer service was poor. It was automated AI junk without a live representative. When the system stated it was getting a live person it never did. Phone support went unanswered as well--literally just kept ringing without an answer.
Easy to book, efficient check out n at Central Prague street kiosk just near our hotel. Informative narration about Prague while driving to the castle in the comfortable air-conditioned transport. Great tours of the history of many churches, buildings and the overall complex. Very excellent experience, and would recommend highly as a great 3 hours spent in Prague. FYI, return transport was not provided back to central, so enjoy the scenic and historic walk back to the origination area.
Our tour guide was very good. He explained everything with such interest
Our guide (Gustav) was very passionate and was trying his best to explain but his English was very hard to understand for all members of the group. It was very hot and he would go into a lot of details but very hard to understand him and feel like we would have been better off just buying tickets and a audio guide elsewhere. There was no audio equipment or microphone for him to speak into. For the price we paid, it felt like a rip off...
I did not love the experience as we could not use the tickets.
Skip the ticket lines at Prague Castle & get bonus access to the Kingdom of Railways after your tour.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to Prague Castle
Entry to St Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica & Golden Lane
Professional English/German-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Transfers in an AC bus
Entry to the Kingdom of Railways in Prague (can be used any time after the tour)
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