Prague Castle District Food and Beer Walking Tour

Your experience

Explore Prague’s castle district and hidden neighborhoods on a founder-led small group walk with Czech food and beer tastings, lasting 3–3.5 hours.

Getting there

Arrive at Mostecká 4, near the Lesser Town end of Charles Bridge, 10–15 minutes before your chosen start time. Here, you’ll meet your local guide, one of the PragueWay founders, who will provide your tram ticket for a short uphill ride to begin the route. The group is limited to 11–12 participants, ensuring a personal and unscripted experience from the very first step.

What to expect

Strahov Monastery and Bellavista panorama

Your walk begins with a tram ride up to Strahov Monastery, a historic complex known for its monastic brewery and sweeping city views.

Features:

• Sample a specialty craft beer brewed on-site, included as part of your two local beer tastings or soft drinks.
• Take in one of Prague’s most celebrated panoramic viewpoints, with your guide sharing stories about the city’s skyline and landmarks.
• If needed, rain ponchos are available on request to keep you comfortable in changing weather.

Loreto and Nový Svět (New World)

Continue through quiet lanes and storybook streets that most visitors miss, exploring the Loreto pilgrimage site and the hidden Nový Svět quarter.

Features:

• Experience the charm of Prague’s residential quarters, away from the main tourist routes.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a founder-led small group, with plenty of opportunities for questions and conversation.

Prague Castle (main gate) and Royal Path

Reach the main gate of Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle complex in the world, and follow the historic Royal Path down Nerudova Street.

Features:

• Your guide explains the castle’s significance and the traditions of royal coronations, though entry to the castle interiors is not included.
• Stroll along Nerudova Street, lined with historic houses and once the route of Bohemian kings.

Czech food tasting and John Lennon Wall

Pause at a favorite local restaurant for a Czech cuisine tasting, with both meat and vegetarian options available.

Features:

• Enjoy a proper meal portion as part of your included food tasting, paired with your choice of local beer or a non-alcoholic drink.
• Visit the John Lennon Wall, a symbol of peace and protest, and hear the stories behind its ever-changing graffiti.

Kampa Island

Conclude your walk through the Kampa Island area, often called “Prague Venice,” before returning to the starting point.

Features:

• The tour covers approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) on mostly flat or downhill cobblestones, so comfortable shoes are recommended.

Wrapping up

Your experience ends back at the starting point, where you’ll receive a local guidebook with curated recommendations from your guides. Use these tips to continue exploring Prague’s neighborhoods, food, and culture on your own.

Highlights

• Experience Prague’s quieter castle district in a small group, guided personally by the founders for authentic stories and local insight.
• Begin with a short tram ride uphill, meeting your guide near Charles Bridge before exploring on foot through historic neighborhoods.
• The route covers Mala Strana, Strahov Monastery, panoramic viewpoints, the New World quarter, Lennon Wall, and Kampa Island revealing hidden corners and lesser-known lanes most visitors miss.
• Enjoy a proper Czech meal with vegetarian options, plus two local beer tastings or soft drinks at handpicked local stops.
• Receive a local guidebook with recommendations and rain ponchos on request to help you keep exploring, rain or shine.