GOLDEN LANE (ZLATA ULICKA)

Explore spectacular Prague Castle and visit St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George’s Basilica, and Golden Lane. Take a tram ride up to the castle from the city’s Lesser Town, and learn about more than 10 centuries of the Czech capital’s history.

Enjoy a self-guided tour which includes five of Prague’s most important sites, St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, Old Royal Palace, St. Georg's Basilica, and the private museum in Lobkowicz Palace.

During a three-hour guided tour in German, you will visit St. Vitus Cathedral, the old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and the Golden Lane with a historian.

Your adventure begins at the Malostranská metro station, where you'll meet your guide. Board a scenic tram ride up to Prague Castle, enjoying beautiful city views as you ascend. Once there, skip the lines and delve into the castle complex with your expert guide, who can unveil its secrets in English, Italian, German, Spanish, or French. In the Old Royal Palace, see the Vladislav Hall, the very site of the infamous Defenestration of Prague that sparked the Thirty Years’ War. Step inside the magnificent St. Vitus Cathedral and look out for the stained glass windows and 14th-century mosaic. See the tombs of revered figures like St. Wenceslas and Charles IV, learning about their significance in Czech history. A journey through time Continue to the St. George's Basilica, contrasting its serene atmosphere with the castle's grandeur. Admire the fragments of ancient frescoes and ascend the double staircase, where the remains of St. Ludmila rest. No visit is complete without exploring Golden Lane, a charming alley lined with colorful cottages. Discover the lives of artists and goldsmiths who once resided here, including the legendary Franz Kafka. Throughout your tour, insightful commentary from your guide will bring the castle complex to life, revealing hidden stories and fascinating facts, like the legend of alchemists seeking gold within the Golden Lane's walls.