15 Best Tours in Prague: Exploring History and Culture

When I think of Prague, I can’t help but think of its nickname the City of a Hundred Spires. The Czech Capital is known all over the world for its unique, spiraled architecture that makes you feel like you’ve been whisked away into a fairytale land. You can’t help but explore Prague wide-eyed at the brilliance of this gorgeous city.

Sure, Prague is known for its cheap beer, its statue bedecked Charles Bridge, and the shimmering Vltava River. But getting to know Prague beyond its Insta-worthy aesthetic is half the fun. Taking one of the best tours in Prague with a local guide is our preferred way to get to know the city on a more intimate level without spending the day reading pamphlets and signs.

And don’t worry; we’ll help you avoid tourist traps throughout the city too. The general rule of thumb for avoiding these traps in Prague is to recognize price gauging and red flag signs that say things like “authentic Czech beer.” For example, if beer costs more than bottled water, you’re overpaying, and if the tours are getting average online scores, they should be avoided.

Here we’ve outlined the best tours Prague has to offer to help you make the most of your visit to the Czech Capital city. Whether it’s your first or fiftieth visit to The Golden City (yes, Prague has a lot of nicknames), there is always more to see.

TL;DR

Prague is one of our favorite cities here at ViaTravelers, and you can see some of the highlights from one of our recent trips below, or on our YouTube Channel.

Our Top Prague Tours

As someone with a deep-rooted Bohemian heritage (Prague was formerly the capital of Bohemia) getting to know the city was really important to me. Like anywhere I go in the world, I always love getting to know local tour guides to understand the inner workings of a place. Whether you go on a free tour or some paid tours, these are valuable excursions.

I’ve found that guided tours and walking tours are some of the best things to do in Prague, and if you’re not sure where to start, we’ve listed a few of our favorites below.

Perhaps you’ll even make friends along the way! I’ve befriended quite a few tour operators around the world, some of which are good friends to this day. I hope these Prague tours help you fall in love with the city as I did.

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