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Prague Hidden Gem Vysehrad Castle & Historic Fort with PragueWay
(36) Reviews
Praha 1
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please note - there is one solid set of stairs to walk up to Vysehrad, the rest is mostly flat surface walking and down stairs. We walk around 3.5 km, the activity level for this experience is Moderate.
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Please note - this tour ends at "Vyton" tram stop, very easy to get back to the meeting point.
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❗️To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start. Late arrivals create confusion and it may not be possible to locate the group afterward. *Please note that late arrivals will not be refunded.
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Please note - do not expect to see a fancy castle halls and interiors - Vysehrad used to be a medieval castle, later rebuilt into a baroque fortress
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Escape the crowds and uncover Prague’s best hidden gem — the "High Castle" Vyšehrad, a historic hilltop fortress filled with legends, stunning views, and over 1000 years of Czech history. Just a 10-minute tram ride from the city center, this peaceful site was once a royal seat and later a mighty baroque fort. Today, it’s a symbolic and mysterious place beloved by locals.
On this 2.5-hour small-group tour, guided by a passionate local expert, you’ll visit the breathtaking Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, the 11th-century Rotunda of St. Martin, the Czech National Cemetery, and the mythical Devil’s Column. Learn about Princess Libuše and her prophecy of Prague: “I see a great city whose glo...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Around the middle of the tour, we stop and rest a bit, buy you a drink at local café / beer garden.
Around the middle of the tour, we stop and rest a bit, buy you a glass of wine or beer at local café / beer garden.
Tram ticket - a short tram ride from meeting point to Vysehrad
BASILICA ENTRANCE: The neo-Gothic Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul entrance ticket
Meeting Points
Departure
Charles IV statue
King Charles IV statue located right next to Charles Bridge on the East side (Old Town), your guide will be right under / next to the statue. This is a very central location. Please make sure to arrive 10 minutes before the start.
Return
Výtoň
This is only 10 minutes tram ride from the meeting point (or a nice walk), no worries your guide will provide you with the necessary directions.
Prague Hidden Gem Vysehrad Castle & Historic Fort with PragueWay
(36) Reviews
Praha 1
About
Escape the crowds and uncover Prague’s best hidden gem — the "High Castle" Vyšehrad, a historic hilltop fortress filled with legends, stunning views, and over 1000 years of Czech history. Just a 10-minute tram ride from the city center, this peaceful site was once a royal seat and later a mighty baroque fort. Today, it’s a symbolic and mysterious place beloved by locals.
On this 2.5-hour small-group tour, guided by a passionate local expert, you’ll visit the breathtaking Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, the 11th-century Rotunda of St. Martin, the Czech National Cemetery, and the mythical Devil’s Column. Learn about Princess Libuše and her prophecy of Prague: “I see a great city whose glo...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Around the middle of the tour, we stop and rest a bit, buy you a drink at local café / beer garden.
Around the middle of the tour, we stop and rest a bit, buy you a glass of wine or beer at local café / beer garden.
Tram ticket - a short tram ride from meeting point to Vysehrad
BASILICA ENTRANCE: The neo-Gothic Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul entrance ticket
Meeting Points
Departure
Charles IV statue
King Charles IV statue located right next to Charles Bridge on the East side (Old Town), your guide will be right under / next to the statue. This is a very central location. Please make sure to arrive 10 minutes before the start.
Return
Výtoň
This is only 10 minutes tram ride from the meeting point (or a nice walk), no worries your guide will provide you with the necessary directions.
Itinerary
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Vysehrad National Cultural Monument
Discover Vysehrad fortress - just 10 minutes from the city center, this peaceful hilltop site is packed with history, legends, and stunning views.
1 hour and 25 minutes
2
Vysehrad Park
Since the late 19th / early 20th century, Vysehrad was re-adjusted to today’s green park area where locals like to come to relax and find peace.
10 minutes
3
Vysehrad Cemetery
Visit The Czech National Cemetery, final resting place of cultural giants like Dvořák, Smetana, and Mucha, or the Communist regime’s heroic victim Milada Horakova.
15 minutes
4
Vysehrad City Walls
We walk along the baroque fortification walls to enjoy panoramic views over the Vltava River, Prague Castle, and other Prague neighborhoods.
20 minutes
5
St. Peter And Paul Church
Enter the majestic neo-Gothic Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, including entry to its extraordinary Art Nouveau interior, adorned with Alfons Mucha–inspired frescoes.
15 minutes
6
Rotunda of St. Martin
See the 11th-century Rotunda of St. Martin, Prague’s oldest surviving church.
