Walking tours over Charles Bridge compared
The standard group walk across the bridge runs in English and in German. It starts at the Old Town Hall, crosses Charles Bridge and ends in Lesser Town. Both language versions cost CZK 600 per person in 2026 and take 1.5 to 2 hours.
The walk is an outdoor tour. Tickets for towers, museums and the castle are not part of it, so add them to your budget if you want to go inside. Group tours, private guides and combined boat trips differ in length, price and meeting point, so check these three details for each product before you pay.
Our picks: walking tours
A walk at the bridge with a boat ride, one through Old Town and the castle, and one with the astronomical clock.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Charles Bridge walk with river cruise
A guided walk around the bridge, a boat ride with audio guides, a Charles Bridge Museum ticket, a small snack and a drink. Hotel transfer is not included.
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Old Town, astronomical clock and underground tour
An English-speaking guide on a walk of two to three hours. The underground, town hall interiors and clock tower entry are included only with the underground option; food and drink are extra.
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Old Town and Prague Castle walking tour
Three hours with a guide and a tram ticket. Admission tickets are not included.
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Old Town and Charles Bridge walks, castle visits and river cruises, with live prices and availability.
How the standard group walk runs
Meeting point, route and what you should bring money for.
Meeting point and end
You meet at the Guides&Tours desk on the ground floor of the Old Town Hall, Staroměstské náměstí 1. The walk ends at Malostranské náměstí in Lesser Town, so plan your onward trip from there. Trams 12, 15, 20, 22 and 23 stop at that square.
Getting there →The route
The English walk goes from Old Town Square to Small Square and through the Klementinum passage to the Old Town Bridge Tower. It then crosses Charles Bridge to Na Kampě, passes the Lennon Wall, Our Lady under the Chain and Maltese Square, and continues along Karmelitská to Lesser Town Square.
Kampa Island →Language and dates
The German walk costs the same, CZK 600, and takes 1.5 to 2 hours from the same meeting point to the same end point. You choose a date online, and the choice depends on the dates and the capacity on offer. Departures are not the same every day.
What is not included
Interior visits are not part of the walk. The German product states that admissions are excluded, and the English route lists no interior stops. Tower tickets, the Old Town Hall and the castle circuits are bought separately.
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What a walk costs next to the other options
Adult prices in 2026. Each row is a separate product.
| Option | Length | Adult price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group walk in English | 1.5 to 2 hours | CZK 600 per person | Outdoor route, no interior visits |
| Group walk in German | 1.5 to 2 hours | CZK 600 per person | Walk only, admissions excluded |
| Old Town Bridge Tower | – | CZK 250 | 138 steps, no step-free access |
| Sightseeing cruise | 50 to 120 minutes | About EUR 18 to 28 | Price depends on the product and date |
| Dinner cruise | 180 minutes | About EUR 69 to 79 | Higher seat categories cost more |
Cruise prices are in euros because the boat operators price in euros. A group price is never a price per person, so read the product page to see which one you are looking at.
Tour or on your own?
The bridge is free, the extras are not.
Walk the bridge yourself
Crossing the bridge costs nothing and needs no booking. If you want stories and context, a guided walk adds them. If you want photos, go early in the day.
Charles Bridge at sunrise →Combine a walk with a tower
The first opening hour of the bridge towers is half price. A tower climb fits well before or after a walk that ends in Lesser Town.
See the bridge from the water
A river cruise passes under the arches and shows the bridge from a different side. Small boats can also enter the Čertovka channel.
Vltava cruises →Add the castle
A walk across the bridge and up to the castle can fill half a day. The castle circuits are priced separately and have their own opening hours.
Prague Castle →Before you book
Details that differ from tour to tour.
Date, language and meeting point
Choose the date in the booking form and check that the language and the meeting point match your plan. A walk that starts at the Old Town Hall is a long way from a hotel in Lesser Town if you are late.
Group size and cancellation
Group size, cancellation terms and what is included change from product to product. Read them on the product page before you pay.
Shoes and weather
The bridge and the streets around it are paved with historic cobbles, and the walk is mostly outdoors. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
Prague walking tours: frequently asked questions
How much does a walking tour over Charles Bridge cost?
The standard group walk in English or German costs CZK 600 per person in 2026. Private guides and combined products with a boat or a museum cost more and are priced differently.
How long does the walk take?
The group walk takes 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at the Old Town Hall and ends at Malostranské náměstí.
Are tower or castle tickets included?
No. The walk covers the route outdoors. Tickets for the bridge towers, the Old Town Hall and Prague Castle are separate.
Is the German tour different from the English one?
The price, the length and the meeting point are the same. You book a date online, and dates and capacity decide what is available. Departures are not the same every day.
Do I need a guide to see Charles Bridge?
No. The bridge is free and open to everyone. A guide helps if you want the history and the stories behind the statues, which you can also read on the history page and the statues page.