Prague is one of the most walkable cities in Europe, so it makes sense that a fantastic way to see its attractions is on a guided walking tour.
There are 5 types of free walking tours in Prague which we cover below. We explain your options, provide schedules, and go over what you will see on each tour.
- Overview and Main Schedule
- Old Town+ Jewish Quarter Tours
- Prague Castle Tours
- WW2 + Communism Tours
- New Town Tours
- Night and Ghost Tours
- Where to Stay in Prague
A visit to Prague in the Czech Republic is a memorable experience which is why it's so popular with tourists.
The fascinating history and the marvelous Gothic and High Baroque architecture are very special, so much so that the historic center of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Walking tours are the best way to discover all that Prague has to offer. In fact, many historic areas in the city are accessible only to pedestrians.
Fortunately, there are plenty of free walking tours in Prague, though they operate as name-your-own-price tours.
With these Prague tours, you decide at the end of the tour how much the tour was worth or what you could afford, including for free.
There are 5 types of free walking tours in Prague that run regularly. Typically they are between 2 hours to 3 hours long.
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The tours listed below are run through us. More tours are available in the following sections.
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If you enjoyed your tour, it is recommended to give your tour guide between 200-400 Czech Crowns (CZK), which is between €8-15, or whatever you can afford.
These tours are all highly rated (most receive 5 stars on TripAdvisor) and offer tours in English, and a few in other languages such as German and Spanish.
We also offer free self-guided walking tours as well as two GPS-led audio tours, one of Prague's Old Town and one of Prague Castle.
(Click here for tours en español)
Note that tours are offered all year long, though the best times to enjoy the experience are the Spring and Fall (April, May and September, and October) when there will be more sunny days and warm weather.
FREE TOURS OF OLD TOWN AND THE JEWISH QUARTER
Old Town is the central historic district in Prague and it's the neighborhood most visitors expect to explore.
Notable sites in Old Town and Jewish Quarter tours usually include:
- Astronomical Clock
- Old Town Hall
- Mozart Theatre
- Old Town Square
- Powder Tower
- Wenceslas Square
- Prague Castle (from afar)
- House of the Black Madonna
- Church of Our Lady before Týn
- Site of Prague Uprising in WW2
- Old Jewish Cemetery
- Old Jewish Synagogue
- And more (read our guide to the area)
Most companies end their tour at Charles Bridge but the first company also includes a walk across it.
TIP: We also offer a GPS-led audio tour of Old Town and the Jewish Quarter (as well as Prague Castle).
Here's a sample.
100 Spires City Tours
This company offers a 3-hour free walking tour of Prague's Old Town and the Jewish Quarter every day at 10:00, 15:00 (3 pm), and 18:00 (6 pm).
What sets this tour apart from the others in town is that instead of ending at the foot of Charles Bridge, you will walk across it, over the Vltava River, and end at the John Lennon Wall.
They keep groups relatively small (maximum 25 guests), which they say allows them to visit the interiors of some churches and other buildings. Note that they only offer tours in English.
View the calendar above. Reservations are required.
Additional Companies
If the above company's tours schedule doesn't fit with yours, check out some of the other companies offering this tour in Prague.
FREE PRAGUE CASTLE TOURS
Prague Castle is one of the most historic sites in the city, and there are some free walking tours that cover Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and the sites in between.
There is also one company that focuses solely on the castle and spends more time there.
During these pay-what-you-wish tours, you can expect to stop at some of the following locations:
- Church of Saint Nicholas
- Saint Vitus Cathedral
- Old Royal Palace
- Basilica of St. George,
- Prague Castle (public areas)
And several tours make these additional stops:
- Charles Bridge
- The Lennon Wall
Most tours listed below require one tram ride so be prepared for that. You can read our guide to Prague public transport.
Unless otherwise noted, each tour lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes and begins from Charles Bridge and ends at Prague Castle.
TIP: We also offer a GPS-led audio tour of Prague Castle (as well as one of Old Town Prague and the Jewish Quarter).
Here's a sample.
100 Spires City Tours
This free Prague Castle tour concentrates fully on the area of Prague Castle and the Castle District. It runs every day at 11:00 and 15:00 (3 pm).
The 11:00 tour allows you to see the Change of Prague Castle Guards accompanied by the Music Band of the Castle Guards which occurs daily at 12:00 pm.
On this free tour of the castle, you’ll visit the courtyards and the free areas of the castle grounds.
View the calendar above. Reservations are required.
Additional Options
It probably won’t surprise anyone that there are plenty of tour options when it comes to visiting Prague Castle and seeing Charles Bridge.
If the above company's tours don't fit your schedule, check out some of the other companies offering this tour in Prague.
While free walking tours typically cover only areas open to the public, there are a few Prague Castle tours that include admission to some of the more notable nearby sites.
Ticket prices range from 600 CZK (€22) to 1,000 CZK (€37) on average.
Check our post about Prague Castle for more information.
TOURS OF NEW TOWN PRAGUE
Although there aren’t as many tours of New Town Prague, if you’re interested in learning about this area of the city, there is at least one free walking tour you can take.
The tour itinerary usually covers these locations:
- New Town Hall
- Wenceslas Square
- Charles Square
- Dancing House
- National Theatre
- Jungmann Square
- And more!
Free Walking Tour Prague
In addition to their Old Town + Jewish Quarter and their Charles Bridge + Prague Castle outings, this company also offers a tour of Prague New Town.
This tour is available much less frequently than the others, but it typically runs every Sunday starting at 10:30 am.
Check their calendar to see when the next New Town tour begins.
WW2 AND COMMUNISM TOURS
If you’d like to learn about Prague during WW2 as well as the city's response to Communism, there is at least one free walking tour that covers this subject.
While on this tour, you can expect to see the following sites:
- National Museum
- Communist Party HQ
- Gestapo Party HQ
- Jan Palach Monument
- Charles Square
- And more!
100 Spires City
This tour covers many significant locations related to Prague's history during WW2 and life under Nazi Occupation.
You'll see the National Memorial to the Heydrich Terror, Second Resistance Memorial, Pinkas Synagogue, and other notable sites.
The WW2 and Communism tour is offered every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday at 10:00 am.
View the calendar above. Reservations are required.
Other Options
Whether you are looking for a later start time or a slightly different experience, there are several paid tours you can take which cover Prague’s history with Communism and WWII.
Some of these outings are walking tours, but there are also bike tours and combo packages which include admission to the Museum of Communism.
Prices range from around 850 CZK (€31) to 2,000 CZK (€75). Check this list of Prague WW2 and Communism tours to see the full range of options.
NIGHT AND GHOST TOURS
This free tour will take you where no other Prague free tour will -- to the threshold between the real and spectral.
Explore the dark hidden streets, passages, and alleyways of Old Town while learning about the legends and scary stories that are imprinted within its walls and like dark shadows looming over the city and its inhabitants till today.
Hear stories about the Golem, the Headless Horseman, the Templars, vampires, absinthe, and alchemy. Learn more here.
There are also several ticketed tours that you can browse here.
Your guide will take you to the oldest parts of Old Town, near the St. Agnes Monastery.
St. Agnes was a bohemian princess, whose undiscovered grave was for centuries the cause of many disasters that befell Czech lands.
Near her convent is a hospital, which bloodied staircase till today reminds us of one of the largest executions in Czech history.
It's stories like these that are waiting for you. We will see you soon.
The tour usually runs at 19:00 (7 pm) on Wed, Fri, Sat. View the calendar above. Reservations are required.