RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
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The 15 most popular prague cruises, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.
A 55-minute Vltava river cruise for $16 with on-board Wi-Fi, a multi-language audio guide, and big panoramic views of Prague.
Most Popular“Really enjoyable cruise with some pleasant views of the city. Strongly recommend getting there 20 min early as there are a limited number of seats in the heated lower deck which makes the experience much better!”
45-minute Prague canal cruise from Charles Bridge Museum with 19-language audio, free drinks and snack, plus Charles Bridge Museum entry.
“When booking this I didn't realise it also included entrance to the Charles Bridge museum, so we visited this before taking the boat cruise. The museum itself was interesting and the boat cruise was informative. A beer and ice cream was very welcome on a hot day and the audio commentary was very interesting and…”
Hop on Prague’s Big Bus, cruise the Vltava, and get Prague Castle exteriors with an English guide, all at your own pace.
“I enjoyed the greenline better and the boat ride was epic. I had a great time and Prague is a beautiful city 😍”
A 50-minute Prague canal cruise past Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, and Devil’s Channel with 19-language audio, free drinks, and museum entry.
“It was really great. We saw Prague from a different angle. The historical boats are amazing. The team and the service were simply great!”
A 50-minute Vltava River cruise in Prague with a warm modern boat, onboard audio in 3 languages, and big views of Charles Bridge and Prague Castle.
“Very informative and an enjoyable cruise. Lovely clean boat and great service. Would definitely recommend.”
Prague Vltava River sightseeing cruise with open-deck views, Czech beer onboard, and a pass through the Smíchov water lock.
“We enjoy the ride very comfortable. Food was good. Service was good worth the money.”
Prague Castle walks, a Vltava double-decker cruise, and Old Town on foot. Half-day coach tour with great value and flexible bonuses.
“The tour group was too big for one tour guide and for the crowded places we went. There were 29 people and you couldn't hear the guide for a fair amount of the tour.”
Prague’s Vltava jazz dinner cruise: live trio music in three sets, 2.5 hours on the water, and a three-course meal with night views.
“Great way to see beauty of Prague from river at night while enjoying dinner and live music. Well organized. Met all our expectations.”
A guided Prague mix of bus, walking, and a Vltava river cruise with lunch. Prague Castle, Old Town Square, and big views included.
“The tour guide was excellent. She spoke brilliant English and was very knowledgeable about the city of Prague. She even helped us find the best way back to our hotel. Very kind and lovely to chat to. Didn’t get her name but if I did I couldn’t Recommend her enough. She was just brilliant. I…”
Skip-the-line Prague Castle tour with guided St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane, and optional Vltava cruise views.
“Fantastic. Our guide was incredible. Definitely recommend”
A short, scenic Vltava cruise from Pier No. 17 with English audio, great skyline views, and quick stops near Prague Castle and Charles Bridge.
“less than 1 hour plus the boat super old and dosent have really good view from anywhere. other tours include at least 1 drink, better boat for less ... plus headphones guides! and this one doesn't include either :(”
Prague Vltava jazz cruise with Czech/English audio commentary. 50 minutes past Charles Bridge and Castle. Blankets and sunset views.
“Excellent experience! The staff were genuinely friendly throughout the entire trip, and the brownie and beer were delicious. Highly recommended!”
Prague in one long day: Castle and Old Town walking, a 1-hour Vltava cruise, plus lunch. English tour with pickup options.
“We were picked up late in the morning, missed the start of the tour. The guide, was a lovely older gentleman, but he had a very very tenuous grasp of English. You found this tour the same reason I did, because it's cheaper and available..... There is a reason. Go elsewhere.”
Guided Prague Castle entry with skip-the-line access plus a Vltava river cruise from Pier 17 at set times, English-speaking guide included.
“Put your walking shoes on and enjoy the day! Our guide was extremely knowlegeable and ready to answer questions. The boat ride with lunch is a nice break in the itinerary. The lunch was average. The tour does not go into Prague Castle just to be clear.”
Minibus sights, Charles Bridge views, and a Vltava River cruise plus a guided Prague Castle walk, ending at Old Town Square.
“I highly recommend it. Interesting places that you wouldn't get to on your own. The changing of the guard at the castle is a must see. I recommend it.”
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