Vltava River

Cruises & boat tours

Enjoy breathtaking views from the Vltava River and discover the beauty of one of the most famous cities in the world during this evening cruise with an audio guide. See majestic sights such as Charles Bridge, and the Dancing House. Hop aboard a comfortable and spacious boat and begin your river cruise. Capture pictures as you sail past sights like the Petřín Tower, and the historic fort of Vyšehrad. Admire the neo-Renaissance concert hall of the Rudolfinum and the biggest castle complex in the world, Prague Castle.  Relax on an air-conditioned boat with a roof over the sundeck. Learn about the main sights with audio commentary that is available in 3 different languages or use the printed guide onboard available in 16 languages. You can also use a mobile app.

See Prague from a different perspective and go on a 45-minute historical boat tour along the Vltava river. Embark a traditional canal boat and explore the waterways of old Prague while listening to an audio commentary. Admire the charming views and listen to the history of Prague. To deepen your knowledge even further you can go to the Charles Bridge museum after the river cruise tour.  Your tour will depart from the Charles Bridge. Enjoy stunning views of Prague Castle and take some great photos. Cruise through The Devil’s Channel (Čertovka) and find out why this area is called the Venice of Prague.

Discover Prague from a different perspective: from the water on a river cruise. Take in stunning panoramic views of Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, and the skyline of the City of a Thousand Spires from the comfort of a boat on the Vltava River. Embark on a relaxing cruise perfect for families with small children or anyone who wants to enjoy an unforgettable experience in a short space of time. Eat light snacks and sip coffee or cold drinks at your own expense on the upper deck as you sail so you don't miss a moment of the action. Head indoors in Winter for a cozy and heated seating experience or air-conditioned in Summer.

Discover Prague by night on a luxurious open-top boat as you feast on a delicious selection of traditional Czech and international dishes from the onboard buffet. See Prague’s iconic structures along the Vltava River and get amazing views of the illuminated Prague Castle on this round-trip cruise. Travel on a unique glass boat with a specially insulated deck that prevents noise and vibrations and a section that has retractable glass walls and ceilings. Enhance your experience by upgrading to the window seat option to be guaranteed being seated in this section. Sip a welcome drink as you board and then glide down the river to the Charles Bridge and admire the neo-Renaissance Rudolfinum. Benefit from free Wi-Fi, listen to informative multi-lingual audio commentary, and follow your route by paper or online map as you go. Continue past the famous Dancing House and admire the panoramic views of Petrin Hill and Old Town Prague while being serenaded by live music on board. Enjoy a buffet dinner, which includes a wide selection of Czech and international dishes. After dinner, explore the open decks that allow you to feel the cooling river breeze and see the city from many vantage points that provide perfect photo opportunities.  Dinner buffet selections: • Mozzarella with tomatoes and fresh basil pesto • Selection of domestic cheeses, ham, and salami • Duck pâté with cranberry sauce • Gran Moravia cheese • Greek salad • Fresh coleslaw • Chopped salad • Selection of bread and butter • Gluten-free pastries • Chicken noodle soup • Whole ham with bone • Beef goulash • Chicken schnitzels • Baked potatoes with zucchini • Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and basil (vegan) • Paella with roasted vegetables and seafood • Steamed vegetables • Dumplings • Jasmine rice • Mashed potatoes • Homemade gingerbread • Apple strudel • Fresh fruit salad

Explore at your own pace with this combined entrance ticket to the Petřín Lookout Tower and the Mirror Maze. Enjoy the views of Prague from one of the best vantage points in the city and travel to the greenery of Petrin Park to enjoy the fascinating Mirror Maze in a miniature castle. First, visit Petřín Hill, on which the 190-foot lookout tower is located at 1063 feet above sea level. Climb 299 steps to see from the top. Learn about the history of the Tower from our exhibition at the base of the Tower, where the connections between Paris and Prague are explained. Then, see and discover how ironwork changed the world in the 19th century. On a clear day, you will be able to see a panoramic view of the city, including the Vltava river, Prague Castle, and the magical Old Town. Next, enter the small castle and find your way through a mysterious labyrinth of mirrors. Make your way through the maze until you find the intriguing diorama of the battle of Prague against the Swedes at the Charles Bridge in 1648. Conclude your tour with a wander through the "hall of laughter" where warped and twisted mirrors in ways that will make you laugh at your reflection.

See the beauty of Prague at night on this dinner cruise along the Vltava River. Marvel at historic monuments such as the Prague Castle and Dancing House, and enjoy a wide variety of Czech cuisine. Start your evening cruise along the Vltava River in Prague from the Čechův Bridge in the Old Town. Get a welcome drink on boarding and then glide gently down the river towards the Charles Bridge (Karlův most). Pass the hill at Petřín, see the historic fort of Vyšehrad and admire the neo-Renaissance concert hall of the Rudolfinum. Continue past the famous Dancing House on the Rašínovo nábřeží (Rašínovo embankment), and get panoramic views of Prague Castle while being serenaded by live music on board the boat. Enjoy a deluxe buffet dinner (cold buffet, warm buffet and desserts) as you cruise, and purchase drinks from a tempting selection of alcoholic or non-alcoholic options.  Buffet Menu: • Cold Buffet: Rich selection of breads and butter, Grana Padano, Duck pâté with cranberry sauce, Caprese, Selection of domestic cheeses, ham and salami, Chopped salad, Greek salad, Fresh coleslaw •  Soup: Chicken soup with noodles •  Warm Buffet: Whole ham with bone, Beef goulash, Chicken schnitzels, Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and basil (vegan), Paella, Baked potatoes with zucchini • Side Dishes: Bacon Dumplings, Jasmin Rice, Mashed Potatoes •  Desert: Homemade Gingerbread, Apple Strudel, Fresh Fruit Salad

Climb aboard for a romantic evening cruise through the heart of Prague, and see all the city’s famous monuments from the Vltava River. Arrive at your boat between the Čech and Štefánik bridges and be welcomed by your host. Then, sail through the center of Prague, and see the sights lining the banks of the Vltava River under the magic of their evening illuminations. As you cruise, a tasty buffet dinner will be served, while a full bar is available to purchase alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Staff will be available to attend to your needs. Enjoy incredible views of the Charles Bridge and the baroque churches of Old and New Town. Seats are provided on the open upper deck, or inside the climate-controlled lower salon (heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer). After the tour, be returned to the starting point.

Avoid the hassle of organized group tours and explore Prague at your own pace with a combined 24 or 48-hour ticket to the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus.  Once onboard the bus, you will be provided with headphones and an audio guide (available in 24 languages), with onboard staff available at all times to lend assistance. Listen to the fascinating history of Prague and see its famous landmarks. Explore the Red and Green line routes of the city. Green line stops include: • Na Františku (near Ministry of Industry and Trade), • Old Town Square, • Malostranské náměstí (next to Holy Trinity Column)• Jiráskovo náměstí (beside the Dancing House), • Václavské náměstí (at corner of Jindřišská street at Duplex club)• Hlavní nádraží (in front of Main Train Station) Red line stops include: • Prague Castle • Dlabačov• Náměstí Kinských• Jiráskovo náměstí (beside the Dancing House), • I.P. Pavlova (at corner of Sokolská street)• Karlov (B. Němcové street)• Hlavní nádraží (in front of Main Train Station)

Cruise along the Vltava River to the Devil's Channel, enjoying views of Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge along the way. Admire the Grand Priory Mill, one of the most famous of Prague's preserved mills. Make your way to the dock at Čech Bridge (Čechův most) in Prague and go to pier 3 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. Explore the mysterious Devil's Channel up close, 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.

Cruise through the heart of Prague and take in the city views from the Vltava while enjoying a delicious buffet lunch. Listen to live music as you pass the historic center and sail beneath Charles Bridge. Be welcomed on board with a traditional Czech aperitif before embarking on your sightseeing cruise along the Vltava. Sail under Charles Bridge which connects the city’s Lesser Quarter to the Old Town. Along the edge of the bridge, admire carved statues of Czech saints on both sides. Next, pass Prague Castle, the Rudolfinum, and the National Theater. Throughout the tour, enjoy a lunch buffet with live music. Listen to commentary to learn more about the attractions and monuments that you see. Cruise past more landmarks such as the Dancing House, the Emmaus Monastery, Vyšehrad, the Podolí Waterworks, and the historic Štvanice Power Station before being returned to the departure point.