To many people, St. Vitus Cathedral is Prague Castle. While the enormous Prague Castle complex includes many fine buildings, St. Vitus is the one that dominates the city skyline and is visible from far and wide.

St. Vitus is the spiritual symbol of the Czech state. A Gothic masterpiece, work on the cathedral was commissioned by Charles IV and began in 1344 upon the site of an earlier 10th century rotunda. In all, it took nearly six centuries to complete.

Its first builders, Matthias of Arras and later Peter Parler, built the chancel with a ring of chapels, St. Wenceslas Chapel, the Golden Portal and the lower part of the main steeple.

The final phase of construction only ended during the period 1873-1929.

As well as being the largest and most important temple in Prague, St. Vitus Cathedral also oversaw the coronations of Czech kings and queens.

In the chancel of the cathedral, in front of the high alter, is the royal mausoleum. Below this, in the crypt, there are the royal tombs. Czech kings and queens and patron saints are interred here.

St. Wenceslas Chapel is decorated with frescoes and semi-precious stones. A door in the south-western corner of the chapel leads to the Crown Chamber in which the Bohemian Coronation Jewels are stored.

Booking information
Dates: Operates all year
Times: Daily 10:00, 14:00
Duration: 3½ hours
Pick up: from your accommodation shortly before the tour – exact time will be stated in your booking confirmation. Alternatively, join us at our meeting point near Wenceslas Square.
Drop off: near the Old Town Square.
Location in Prague, Prague Centre

Prague Sightseeing Tour Boat Trip

Of all our sightseeing tours, the Prague Grand City Sightseeing Tour is our most popular, providing a superb introduction to this beautiful city.

After picking you up from your Prague accommodation, we embark upon a fascinating journey through the history of Prague, an enchanting city with over 4,000 monuments.

This sightseeing excursion is part by air-conditioned coach, part on foot.

We begin on the coach, introducing the major historical areas of the city centre: the New Town & Wenceslas Square, the Old Town and picturesque Mala Strana.

Next is the highlight of the trip, a walk through the Prague Castle complex to discover the major sights within; admire the grandeur of Saint Vitus Cathedral, the ancient architecture of the Old Royal Palace, and enjoy stunning views over the whole of Prague.

From Prague Castle we head for the river, for a short boat trip through the city centre. We enjoy close up views of the waterside attractions, as we sail right under Charles Bridge. The boat provides an ideal opportunity to relax, with a coffee or a beer from the bar. The boat is covered and warm in the winter, so is comfortable all year round.

Back on dry land, we continue our Prague tour with the Jewish Quarter (Josefov), before ending the tour at the Old Town Square. En-route, we learn the origins of one of the best preserved medieval cities in the world.

Tip: the boat trip on this tour covers just the most central area of Prague, whereas our regular river cruises sail much further. If you wish to, you can book both this tour and a dinner cruise and experience totally different things.

Prague Experience sightseeing tours are in English and another language. They are led by professional, licensed tourist guides and use modern, air-conditioned mini-coaches.

If you require a tour in French, German, Italian, Russian or Spanish, please specify on the booking form.

The tour finishes at a convenient point in the city centre, near the Old Town Square. Highly recommended.

Group information

For groups of 10+ people in winter and 15+ in summer, we can arrange at no extra cost:

-a private tour, including a guide and coach exclusive to your group.

-a departure time of your choice.

To reserve, mention it in special requests on the booking form.

Sightseeing Sightseeing Tour

Dates: Operates all year
Times: Daily 11:15
Duration: 3½ hours
Pick up: from your accommodation shortly before the tour – exact time will be stated in your booking confirmation. Alternatively, join us at our meeting point near Wenceslas Square.
Drop off: near the Old Town Square.
Location in Prague Prague Centre

The Tour
Of all our Prague tours, the Prague Grand City Sightseeing Tour is our most popular, providing a superb introduction to this beautiful city.

After picking you up from your Prague accommodation, we embark upon a fascinating journey through the history of Prague, an enchanting city with over 4,000 monuments.

This sightseeing excursion is part by air-conditioned coach, part on foot.

We begin on the coach, introducing the major historical areas of the city centre: the New Town & Wenceslas Square, the Old Town and picturesque Mala Strana.

Next is the highlight of the trip, a walk through the Prague Castle complex to discover the major sights within; admire the grandeur of Saint Vitus Cathedral, the ancient architecture of the Old Royal Palace, and enjoy stunning views over the whole of Prague.

From Prague Castle, we head for the river to walk across the magnificent Charles Bridge. Then, we continue on to the Jewish Quarter (Josefov), before ending the tour at the Old Town Square. En-route, we learn the origins of one of the best preserved medieval cities in the world.

Prague Experience sightseeing tours are in English and another language. They are led by professional, licensed tourist guides and use modern, air-conditioned mini-coaches.

If you require a tour in French, German, Italian, Russian or Spanish, please specify on the booking form.

The tour finishes at a convenient point in the city centre, near the Old Town Square. Highly recommended.

Group information

For groups of 10+ people in winter and 15+ in summer, we can arrange at no extra cost:

-a private tour, including a guide and coach exclusive to your group.

-a departure time of your choice.

To reserve, mention it in special requests on the booking form.