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Free Walking Tour Prague

Experience the best of Prague with our professional guides.

EXPLORE PRAGUE

Discover the most famous sights and hidden gems of Prague on our unique free tours in English & Spanish.

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Prague Old Town & Josefov

Discover the most interesting sights of Prague Old Town & Jewish Quarter and hear fascinating local legends!

Prague Castle and Charles Bridge

Explore Europe’s most romantic bridge and learn all about the largest castle complex in the world!

Prague New Town: 20th Century Tour

Step into History: Uncover the Secrets of Prague's Historical New Town!

Small group Old Town tour (Paid)

Discover the enchanting Old Town of Prague and Jewish Quarter in a small group.

Private Tours

Need a tour for a bigger group or a more personalized experience?

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What people are saying!

„ I thoroughly enjoyed Michal's Free tour of the New Town because it was really considered and carefully put together with a deep love of the city and its people. More reviews “

Kath , United Kingdom

„ We went on the New Town and the Charles Bridge/Castle tour with Michal. It has been a lot of fun, Michal has quite a wide knowledge on Prague! More reviews “

Sophie , Germany

„ Whether you choose Old Town woth its legendary sights or New Town with amazing cubist architecture, you will habe a great time. More reviews “

Ana , Serbia

„ Michal's well-crafted free tour was a great way to see the city and peppered with interesting legends. More reviews “

„ I loved these tours! I went two of them during my five days in Prague and met some wonderful people, learned a lot about the city's history, saw special secret spots, and really had a great time. More reviews “

Kimya , Spain

„ My daughter and I really enjoyed the walking tours of the beautiful historic city of Prague with Michal. More reviews “

Jeannette , USA

„ Great well-prepared tour and guide. Michał shared interesting facts and stories about city and each seperate district. More reviews “

Pawel , Poland

„ I recommend to all who visit Prague, take this tour first, Michal took us to know a bit more of the stories and beliefs of this wonderful city. More reviews “

Vito , Argentina

„ One of the best walking tours I had in Europe! More reviews “

Thaís , Brazil

„ We did the Old town and Charles Bridge tours and both where full of history, legends and really fun! More reviews “

Lucía , Spain

„ Just completed two tours and have been amazing, a great way to see "the best of Prague". More reviews “

Eli , Macedonia

„ Michal's tours were very interesting, I recomend them warmly ! Plus he always has good advices on restaurant and nice place to go More reviews “

Thibaud , France

„ Mischa is a very positive and informative guide. It was a pleasure of having a tour with him. More reviews “

Nataliya , Ukraine

„ Great tour. Great people. Great fun. Best value for money and a great tour guide. More reviews “

Stephan , South Africa

„ This walking tour was so much fun, informative and our guide Michal was so personable. I would definitely recommend this tour! More reviews “

Kelly , USA

„ So personable and knowledgeable. I'd recommend it to anyone More reviews “

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Prague Free Walking Tours

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.

Prague is a very walkable city. In fact, many historic areas in the city are accessible only to pedestrians.

There are 5 types of free walking tours in Prague, and below, we explain your options, provide schedules, and go over what you will see on each tour.

We are a group of local walking tour guides who lead daily tours of this enchanting city.

And, in the video below, Valery, Nico, and Vaclav, guides with 100 Spires City Tours, take you on a virtual walk through the Old Town and Jewish Quarter.

We hope to see you on one of our tours.

OVERVIEW AND SCHEDULE

Below is a calendar of some of the great walking tours available in Prague, all from local guides.

The tours listed here are all in English. Typically they are between 2 hours to 3 hours long.

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More Tour Options?  More tours are available in the individual tour sections below.

• Old Town+ Jewish Quarter Tours
• Prague Castle Tours
• WW2 + Communism Tours
• New Town Tours
• Night and Ghost Tours

This model of "free" tours is tours that are free to take. There's no need to pay at the end, but you can if you want.

Engaging locals adds to the experience by offering understanding and insights.

You can pay what you think the walk was worth at the tour's end, even nothing.

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.

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 )

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 Attractions on the Old Town and Jewish Quarter Tour

• 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.

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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 and 15:00 (3 pm).

The meeting point of the tour is Powder Gate and the tour guide will hold a red umbrella with 100 in their hands.

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 tour 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.

And, in the video below, local guide Valery takes you on a virtual walk through the Old Town and Jewish Quarter.

Notable Attractions on the Prague Castle Tour

• 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).

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 meeting point of the tour is Klarov, Malostranska metro exit. The tour guide will hold the red umbrella with 100 written on it.

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.

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.

Notable Attractions on the Prague New Town Tour

• New Town Hall
• Charles Square
• Dancing House
• National Theatre
• Jungmann Square

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, Monday and Friday starting at 10:30 am.

The tour duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Check their calendar to see when the next New Town tour begins.

Book this tour or learn more .

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.

Notable Attractions on the Prague WW2 and Communism Tour

• National Museum
• Communist Party HQ
• Gestapo Party HQ
• Jan Palach Monument

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, the Second Resistance Memorial, the Pinkas Synagogue, and other notable sites.

The WW2 and Communism tour is offered every Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and every Wednesday and Saturday at 14:00 pm.

The tour lasts for around 3 hours and the meeting point of the tour is Klarov , in front of the Malostranska metro exit.

Other Options

Whether you are looking for a later start time or a slightly different experience, there are several paid tours you can take that 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, whose 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 Tue, Fri, and Sat and the tour lasts for around 1 hour and 45 minutes. View the calendar above . 

The tour starts at Klarov and ends at Charles Bridge. Reservations are required .

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Prague Free Walking Tours

Now you can choose from 3 different free tours daily!

  Verneus Tours offers the best Prague free walking tours in English. Look for our white and green umbrellas in front of the Rudolfinum!

Prague’s Essential Free Tour: Old Town + Jewish Quarter

🕙  Every day at 10AM – 11AM & 2:30PM

Free Tour: Prague Castle & Charles Bridge

🕑   Every day at 11AM & 2PM

Dark side of Prague with Craft Beer

🕙   Thu, Fri, Sat & Sunday at 6PM

NEW! Travel back in time! Guided tour with virtual reality

🕙 Every day at 10AM & 3PM

Why should you do a Free Walking Tour in Prague?​

Free tours have become popular in many cities across the world, they are the most convenient and affordable way to discover a new city. 

Tour guides can directly share their love for their city with you, via a tour provided completely free of charge, so you can relax and enjoy the sights. At the end, you are asked to place a value on the tour you have received and pay what you think is fair. This contribution allows our guides to continue doing what they love.

During our tours, the professional guides will show you all the important monuments and the history behind them. We will also take the time to show you some of the more local sides of the city so you can have a glimpse into the life of a local living in Prague.

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Frequently asked questions.

A free tour is a tour for which we charge you nothing upfront. At the end of the tour, you are asked to place a value on the tour guide’s time and expertise, whatever amount you think is fair for what you have experienced.

Yes, tours can get fully booked. We keep our tours at a reasonable size so that the tour is enjoyable for all travelers.

Every day, all year.

The sooner the better! Most people like to join the tour early in their stay. This gives you the chance to ask your guide for further recommendations, so you can find out about all of the best things to do in Prague.

On the steps of the Rudolfinum, on Jan Palach Square. (nam. Jana Palacha). Look for our green and white umbrellas.

This depends on the time of year. We follow set quality standards and make sure we keep the groups at a respectful size for the travelers and our guides.

Yes, all our guides have a native level of English. We do also have a Spanish team if you would prefer the tour in Spanish.

We do lead the tours no mater what the weather. If the weather conditions are very critical and endanger the participants, we will have no choice but to cancel the guided tour. In that case we will give you early notification and provide you with other options.

No, the tour of the castle is a free tour so we make sure that everyone can join. The castle grounds are an open, public area. Only the museums within it are paying, so don’t worry – you are not missing out! During the tour, we will cover the courtyards, see inside the cathedral, visit the castle guards, and more. The paid zones will be discussed also, and each individual can decide whether or not they would like to enter in their own time.

Absolutely, children are always welcome on our tours. We welcome all members of the family, from the youngest to the furriest.

No, our free tours are free of charge so everyone can join. We will take you to important monuments which have no admission fees. We will also discuss paid buildings from the exterior, which you can of course enter in your own time.