Charles Bridge

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Take in fantastic views from the river and discover the beauty of one of the most popular cities in the world. From your Vltava River boat trip you’ll see the Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, and other iconic sights. Cruising along the Vltava River is probably the best way to view Prague. The boat is air-conditioned and has a roof over the sundeck. Audio guide commentary is available in Czech, English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Polish, and Russian.

Save time and money in Prague, and discover the city’s sights and attractions at your own pace with a 2-day, 3-day or 4-day Prague Card. Treat the card as your own personal passport to the city, with free entrance to more than 60 attractions and 50% discounts on tours and shows. Cruise along the Vltava River, and enjoy panoramic views on a complimentary bus tour. Learn more about the imperial city at the Prague Castle complex and world-class Jewish Museum. Prague Card Benefits: • Free entry to Prague Castle - St. Vitus Cathedral, Royal Palace, Golden Lane, and St. George's Basilica • Free entry to the Jewish Museum - synagogues and Old Jewish Cemetery (7 sites) • Free entry to the National Gallery (7 sites) • Free entry to the National Museum (9 sites) • Free entry to Prague Zoo (the 4th best zoo in the world) • Free entry to Prague City Gallery (5 sites) • Free entry to Prague City Museum (6 sites) • Free entry to Vyšehrad Fortress (4 sites) • Free entry to Petřín View Tower and Petřín Mirror Maze • Free entry to the Observatory, Powder Tower, Pedagogical Museum, and Police Museum • Free entry to the castles and chateaux of Troja, Ctěnice, Roztoky, and Nelahozeves • Old-New Synagogue • Loreto Prague • Lobkowicz Palace • Charles Bridge Museum • Free Sightseeing Tour • Free River Boat Cruise • Discounted entry to another 40+ attractions • Up to 50% discounts on tours, cruises, concerts, and restaurants • Detailed printed map and mobile app - Prague Cool Pass - your free interactive guide around the city

Make your way to the dock at Čech Bridge (Čechův most) in Prague and go to pier 5 to board your boat to the Devil's Channel (Čertovka). The Devil's Channel is said to have been named in the 19th century after a woman of devilish character. Originally built as a millrace, today it divides Malá Strana from Kampa Island. You will cruise along the Vltava River to the Devil's Channel, enjoying views of Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge along the way. See medieval houses that seem to grow out of the water and listen to the clatter of the mill wheel as in days gone by. Admire the Grand Priory Mill, one of the most famous of Prague's preserved mills and explore the mysterious Devil's Channel up close.

See the best of Prague from an open-top bus, and enjoy panoramic views of all the most famous sights. Depart from near the Old Town Square, where you can admire the Astronomical Clock. Continue through the oldest part of the city, admiring the cobblestone streets that radiate in all directions. Highlights of the Old Town include the Municipal House on the site of the old Royal Court. Marvel at the mosaics on its façade, considered by many to be the most beautiful building in the city. See the sights of the Josefov district, the former Jewish Ghetto of Prague. Completely surrounded by the Old Town, its landmark monuments include the Old-New Synagogue and 19th-century Spanish Synagogue with its Moor-inspired exterior. Pass Prague’s oldest surviving Gothic building at the St. Agnes Monastery. See national monuments, such as the State Opera House and New Town Hall. Admire the bridges over the Vltava River, including the famous Charles Bridge. Upon arrival in the Prague Castle district, enjoy a 30 or 40-minute break for a short stroll around the famous landmarks. Go to the Loreta pilgrimage site. Marvel at the extraordinary architecture of the Dancing House. Other landmarks you will pass on the tour include the National Museum, Rudolfinum Music Hall, and Powder Tower. Along the way, you will learn the history of the city and its famous landmarks from a pre-recorded commentary in your native language, available in 26 different languages (Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, and Vietnamese).

Sit back, relax and take in views of Prague’s top attractions on a 2-hour Vltava River sightseeing cruise. Discover the many gems of this stunning European capital. You’ll see the Charles Bridge and have panoramic views of the Prague Castle area, Vyšehrad Rock Castle and many more landmarks and monuments. The boat will take you through the Smichov water lock, one of 4 lock chambers in the city. This is the perfect activity for families with children. There is also a bar on board where you can purchase snacks and the world-famous Czech beer.

Be picked up from the Tourist Information Center and walk for 45 minutes to the port with your guide. See Charles Bridge, the National Theatre, and Kampa Island while listening to stories about Prague Castle, Lesser Town, and Old Town. Hop aboard a river boat and cruise through Prague's Little Venice on a tour of the waterways of the Čertovka district. Learn the history of the city and its main monuments. Snap photos of Old Town landmarks and listen to your audio guide. Depart from below the Charles Bridge and get an unbeatable view of Prague Castle. Enter the Devil’s Channel which is thought to have been built in the 12th century by the Knights of Malta. Sip on water, juice, mulled wine, tea or a small beer. Get an entry ticket to the Charles Bridge Museum and learn more about the Gothic structure of Prague's oldest river crossing as a bonus.

Spend a day in Prague and experience the centuries-old beauty of the Czech capital by mini-bus, on foot, and by boat. Journey back in time on a visit to 9th-century Prague Castle, one of the largest castles in the world. On your way, you’ll see sights such as the National Theater, the Rudolfinum, Powder Gate, Wenceslas Square, and the Dancing House. Lunch will be at the restaurant U Schnellů. After lunch, your tour continues to lovely Valdstejn Garden before you head down the hill to see Lesser Town, Kampa Island, and the John Lennon Wall. As you continue on your full-day tour, you’ll cross over the Vltava River on the historic Charles Bridge. Take in the incredible history and culture of Prague as you travel in style and enjoy refreshments on a Vltava River cruise. After the cruise, you’ll walk by Jan Palach Square and along Parizska Avenue to Prague's Jewish Town, where your guide will share their local knowledge. Continue to the city’s Old Town Square to see the world-famous Astronomical Clock, dating back to the 15th century. End your incredible day in front of the Estates Theater, which hosted the premiere of Mozart's opera Don Giovanni.

Marvel at the sights of Prague on a brief orientation tour by bus, and see the highlights without getting off. Depart from Old Town Square, located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge, and admire a variety of architectural styles, such as the towers and spires of the Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn and the Old Town Hall. Continue into New Town (Nové Město), built next to the Old Town on the orders of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. Drive into Lesser Town (Malá Strana) where ethnic Germans dominated in the Middle Ages. See architecture predominantly from the Baroque era. Return to Old Town Square for the end of the tour services. Along the way, listen to the on-board audio commentary, available in 26 different languages.

The City of a Hundred Spires is known around the world for its breathtaking medieval views and wild vacations. Explore the historical highlights, such as Prague Castle, Prague Lesser Town, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town on a wonderful trike city tour in either a small group or with a private guide. Start your tour from the unforgettable Old Town area by trike to discover its surroundings. Continue your excursion through the narrow streets to visit a unique viewpoint of 5 bridges. Make a stop in front of Prague Castle and get briefly introduced to the 1000-year-old history of Bohemia. Explore the second and third courtyards of the complex passing through such gems as Saint Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace and the Basilica of St. George. Then, head to a brewery in one of the oldest monasteries of Prague, at Strahov. Move on to the Lesser Town, sign your name on John Lennon Wall, and take a picture of the original bridge of Love. After the visit on Charles Bridge, continue your excursion by enjoying the rich architecture and history of the city with the hundred years of history.

Be led on an exciting self-guided tour around the Old Town Prague while playing an exciting mobile-based quest. Solve clues and discover the fascinating history of the important medieval and new cathedrals, squares, and landmarks. Download the app and begin the adventure in Wenceslas Square. Then, walk to the castle, seeing many major city highlights including Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, and St. Vitus. Follow clues that will take you through grand boulevards, winding cobblestone streets, and up the oldest castle stairs to unlock secret stories of gothic Prague.  Learn about Prague's 14th century history through the eyes of their greatest medieval ruler and builder, Charles IV. Use the clues to lead you from one site to another. Each clue provides you with exact directions so you won't need a map, GPS, or guide. Complete the tour in about 1.5 hours, however, there’s no time limit, allowing you to go at your own pace.  Play as a group or split into smaller groups/teams and compete against the others. Each person can also play on their own, separate from the group, and meet the group at the end of the tour.